Dynamic Learning Online

DESCRIPTION

13 Contact Hour Course

This is an introductory level course designed for the therapist who wants to develop foundational knowledge and treatment skills for working with children with Sensory Processing Disorders. The course provides essential, practical information which will enhance your ability to provide intensive, goal-directed and effective therapy to children with sensory challenges.

The initial lessons focus on understanding basic terms and theories behind sensory integrative treatment. Because an understanding of normal development is necessary to be able to identify atypical development, lessons on normal child development and development of central nervous system functions are included. Specific sensory systems, and their interrelationship to each other, are discussed in depth.

Lessons then move quickly into a practical understanding of – and the differences among – various types of sensory processing disorders based on presenting symptoms. Evaluation tools are described, and clinical observations to supplement standardized evaluation tools are described and demonstrated.

Finally, topics such as dealing with behavior, home programs, and issues related to reimbursement bring this course full-circle from identification of the child with sensory processing issues, to discharge from therapy.

COURSE GOAL

To provide essential, practical information which will enhance your ability to provide intensive, goal-directed and effective therapy to children with sensory challenges.

OBJECTIVES

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Interpret sensory preferences demonstrated with their pediatric patients
• Identify each sensory system and describe the interrelation and effect with other sensory systems and the effects on learning, behavior and motor control
• Identify signs and symptoms of sensory processing disorders
• Describe the types of evaluations available for assessing sensory processing disorders
• Plan appropriate treatment strategies based on the presenting symptoms
• Describe funding issues regarding pediatric revenue streams

ACCREDITATIONS

Dynamic Group is an approved provider of continuing education courses by the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA). This program is offered for 1.3 CEU, Introductory Level, Domain of OT: Areas of Occupation, Performance Skills, Client Factors. The assignment of AOTA CEU does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.

This course is AOTA approved for 1.3 CEU

NBCOT 16.25 PDU (course includes assessment component)

This program is offered for 1.3 CEU (Introductory level, Professional area).

State of Illinois Physical Therapy Continuing Education Sponsor License No: 216.000127

Dynamic Learning Online is approved by New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions as a sponsor of Continuing Education for Physical Therapists & Physical Therapy Assistants

Dynamic Learning Online is a Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners (TPTA) Accredited Provider. The assignment of Texas PT CCU does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by TPTA or TBPTE.

This course is also approved by the:

• Arkansas State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners for 13 Contact Hours
• In accordance with Title 16, California Code of Regulations section 4154, the California Board of Occupational Therapy has approved this course and instructor for post-professional education in the advanced practice area of swallowing assessment, evaluation and intervention.
• DC Board of Physical Therapy for 13 contact hours
• Florida Board of Occupational Therapy for 1.3 CEU
• Kentucky Physical Therapy Association- Approval Number CS83-2012-KPTA
• Texas Guardianship Certification Board

Author and Instructor

Debra (Debbie) J. Denniger-Bryant, OTD, OTR/L has over 25 years of experience as a pediatric occupational therapy consultant, diagnostician and hands-on therapist working in a variety of settings, including schools, out-patient clinics, home-based early intervention, pediatric nursing facilities and neonatal intensive care unit (NICU).  Debbie is NDT certified and certified in the administration and interpretation of the Sensory Integration and Praxis Tests.

She is the founder and former owner of Rainbow Center, located in Aurora, Illinois, and is currently the Director of Pediatric Therapy for Sovereign Rehabilitation and the Clinic Director of Sovereign Pediatric Therapy in Naperville, IL.  She has a reputation for growing pediatric therapy clinics by focusing on providing highly effective, quality therapy and by empowering and providing therapists, parents and children with the tools needed to promote and achieve maximum function and physical well-being. 

Debbie conducts workshops nationally for therapists on the topic of Sensory Processing Disorders.

Author Disclosure

Debra J. Denniger, OTD, OTR/L, Contracted Instructor/Writer, Dynamic Group (Dynamic Learning Online, Inc.)

Financial - Author for Sensory Intergration: Its Effect on Learning, Behavior and Motor Control, receives royalty payments.

Non-financial - No relevant non-financial relationship exists.

Teaching MethodS

Teaching methods:

A multi-sensory approach is used to enhance learning for the course participant:

• Instructor lecture via web-based text
• Live Web links
• Text rich with photos of treatment techniques
• Lab experiences provide opportunities to experience first hand what children with sensory dysfunction experience at a much greater level
• Video clips of actual treatment sessions provide ideas and strategies for treating children with sensory processing deficits
• Midterm and Final exams are multiple-choice. Each exam is of equal weight, and there is a required passing score of 80%.