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Digital Seminar

Neuroplasticity, Primitive Reflexes, & Pediatric Rehabilitation


Speaker:
April Christopherson, OTR/L
Duration:
1 Hour 53 Minutes
Format:
Audio and Video
Copyright:
Jul 26, 2019
Product Code:
POS060008
Media Type:
Digital Seminar

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Description

Discover the ‘why and how’ of primitive reflexes. Neuroplasticity, primitive reflexes, and developmental milestones will be presented along with current research regarding the brain and child development. Learn about the research and principals highlighting the role of timing in the brain and how it manifests differently in a child diagnosed with Autism, ADHD, Delayed Milestones, and genetic disorders.

Gain creative and evidence-based approaches to implement timing and movement activities that will work directly on primitive reflex integration, brain development, and sensory motor skills for working in schools, clinics, and inpatient rehabilitation. 

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April Christopherson, OTR/L, has been an occupational therapist for over 25 years and has worked with diverse populations in a variety of settings. She is the founder and owner of Exploration Kids Therapy in Colorado. April worked as the director of OT and director of training and development for over 10 years for The Shandy Clinic in Colorado Springs, CO. She sits on the clinical advisory board for Interactive Metronome Corporation. She is a member of both the Advanced Brain Technologies and Interactive Metronome adjunct faculty where she teaches introductory and advanced continuing education courses to professionals. She has traveled around the USA and the world teaching on Neuroplasticity and Development. April was granted her degrees in Occupational Therapy and Psychology from St Ambrose University in Davenport, IA in 1991.


Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: April Christopherson is the founder of Exploration Kids Therapy, maintains a private practice, and is an expert witness with Experts in Medicine, LLC. She previously received a consulting fee from Advanced Brain Technologies. April Christopherson is an advisory board member of Opportunity NOW and receives compensation as an instructor and consultant with Interactive Metronome, Inc. She receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc. All relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations have been mitigated.
Non-financial: April Christopherson serves on the Opportunity NOW advisory board.


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Objectives

  1. Evaluate primitive reflexes that have not fully integrated in children diagnosed as developmentally delayed.
  2. Articulate the principals of neuroplasticity and identify at least one treatment tool using Neuroplasticity principals for rehabilitation in the pediatric population.
  3. Demonstrate creative and evidence-based approaches to implement timing and movement activities that will focus directly on primitive reflex integration, brain development, and sensory motor skills.

Outline

  • Brain anatomy review
  • Research review on brain development
  • Primitive Reflex development, integration, and milestone achievement
  • Understanding Neuroplasticity and development
  • Discussion of auditory, visual, motor, and vestibular sensory development areas
  • Understanding application of neuroplasticity concepts to pediatric rehabilitation
  • Treatment approaches using Neuroplasticity concepts
  • Definition of sensory processing and sensory integration concepts
  • Identifying children who present with specific Primitive Reflex delays
  • Treatment approaches and movement activities combining Neuro and Sensory Integration
  • Case Studies and Video Examples

Target Audience

  • Physical Therapists
  • Physical Therapist Assistants
  • Occupational Therapists
  • Occupational Therapy Assistants
  • Athletic Trainers
  • Speech Language Pathologists

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