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RESCHEDULED TO OCT: Applying Theoretical Concepts to Produce
CANCELLED: This class runs Friday through Sunday, August 8-10, 2008 from 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM THIS CLASS WILL BE RESCHEDULED TO OCTOBER 10
Course Description: This 3-day course will combine lecture, laboratory, video presentations and live demonstrations with children. The current theoretical framework of Neuro-Developmental Treatment will be presented emphasizing critical sequences of motor development, the acquisition of motor control and the facilitation of permanent learning. Content will focus on observational skills for assessment, setting priorities for intervention and the principles of intervention including facilitation, use of environment and use of self.
Course Objectives: The participants will be able to:
Articulate the current theoretical framework that forms the basis of NDT clinical treatment.
Identify the characteristics and key treatment priorities for children demonstrating hypertonicity, spasticity, hypotonicity, athetosis and/or ataxia.
Articulate the variables of handling and demonstrate their application in treatment.
Use observational skills to evaluate the strengths and barriers to performance in video presentations and demonstrations with children.
Identify treatment priorities with associated effective strategies to use in treatment.
Cost: NDTA member $350 non-member $450
Contact: Normajean McClure 253-697-5225 or NDTA 1-800-869-9295
Email: normajean.mcclure@goodsamhealth.org
Website: www.ndta.org
Children's Therapy Unit, 402 15th Avenue SE, Puyallup, WA 98372
Cost: Free
8/8/2008 (9:00am - 4:30pm)
Location
Good Samaritan Children's Therapy Unit
402 15th Ave SE
Puyallup, WA 98372
Contact Info
Normajean McClure
253-697-5225
normajean.mcclure@goodsamhealth.org