Contact
Rachael Benson
Administrative Assistant
Spiral Foundation
courses@thespiralfoundation.org
(617) 969-4410 ext. 231
When
Saturday, October 24, 2015
8:00am to 4:30pm EST
and
Sunday, October 25, 2015
8:00am to 4:30pm EST
Schedule for 'From Building Blocks to Motion'
8:00 – 8:30 Registration
8:30 – 9:00 Overview of the course
9:00 – 10:00 Introduction to Early Infant Reflexes: What They Are and How They Contribute to Motor and Praxis Development
10:00 – 10:30 Break
10:30 – 12:00 Introduction to Development of Early Motor Skills and Praxis
12:00 – 1:00 Lunch
1:00 – 2:00 Effects of Praxis on Motor Performance and Function
2:00 – 2:30 Break
2:30 – 4:30 Practical Intervention Strategies for Promoting Praxis at Home, School, and Beyond
Schedule for 'Movement and Vision'
8:00 – 8:30 Registration
8:30 – 10:00 Introduction to Visual-Vestibular Integration and Praxis Neuroanatomical Foundations of Visual Vestibular Integration
10:00 – 10:15 Break
10:15 – 12:00 Identification of Visual-Vestibular Dysfunctions Related to Praxis Principles and Activities for Intervention of Functional Visual Problems
12:00 – 1:15 Lunch
1:15 – 2:30 Principles and Activities for Intervention of Visual-Vestibular Dysfunction
2:30 – 2:45 Break
2:45 – 4:30 Principles and Activities for Addressing Spatial-Temporal Organization- Bilateral Coordination and Projected Action Sequences
Occupational Therapy Practitioners/ Occupational Therapy Assistants: The Spiral Foundation is an Approved Provider of continuing Education for occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants by the American Occupational Therapy Association. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.
ADA/Section 504: If you require special accommodations, please contact us at the address above.
About the Speaker: Teresa May-Benson is the Executive Director of the Spiral Foundation as well as a practicing occupational therapist at OTA The Koomar Center. She is active in conducting research related to sensory integration through the Spiral Foundation’s Sensory Processing Research Center and Laboratory. She is a well-known lecturer and researcher on sensory integration theory and intervention, has authored book chapters and articles on praxis and sensory integration, and completed her doctoral dissertation on ideational praxis. Dr. May-Benson received her bachelor’s degree from Ohio State University and her master’s degree from Boston University with a concentration in sensory integration and school system therapy. She was a Maternal and Child Health Fellow in the Doctoral Program in Therapeutic Studies at Boston University. She has received the Virginia Scardinia Award of Excellence from AOTA for her work in ideational praxis.
Save the Date for These Upcoming Courses!
Next Two Day Course
November 14 - November 15: Clinical Assessment and Practical Intervention for Praxis: From Ideation to Execution
Presented by:
Teresa May-Benson,
ScD, OTR/L, FAOTA
Next LiveTalks
September 28: Managing Anxiety and Panic Disorders in Adolescents and Adults with Sensory Processing Disorder
Featuring:
Sharon Heller, PhD
October 26: Sensory Integration and Trauma-Informed Treatment for Children and their Caregivers: A Systemic Approach
Featuring:
Silke Plesch, MA, LMHC
November 30: Implementing Sensory Modulation Strategies in Mental Health Settings
Featuring:
Tina Champagne, OTD, OTR/L
Two Live One Day Courses:
From Building Blocks to Motion: Facilitating the Development of Motor Skills and Praxis
Saturday, October 24, 2015
AND
Movement and Vision Working Together: Facilitating Visual-Vestibular Integration in Praxis Intervention
Sunday, October 25, 2015
Presented by:
Teresa May-Benson, ScD, OTR/L, FAOTA
From Building Blocks to Motion: Facilitating the Development of Motor Skills and Praxis
Presented by: Teresa May-Benson, ScD, OTR/L, FAOTA
Saturday, October 24, 2015 in Newton, MA
8:00am - 4:30pm EST
This one day course will provide an overview of the development of early motor skills and praxis, with an emphasis on the contributions of infant reflexes and the role of motor development and praxis on motor performance. Participants will also learn intervention strategies for addressing difficulties in these areas. The course format includes a combination of lectures, videos, and discussion sessions.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course participants will be able to:
- Describe the typical course of early motor development and its relation to praxis.
- Explain the role of infant reflexes in later movement patterns and praxis.
- Identify how praxis difficulties affect motor performance and function.
- Apply knowledge about motor development and praxis to create practical intervention strategies.
Level: Introductory to Intermediate
Prerequisites: None
Who: Occupational therapists, OT assistants, physical therapists, PT assistants, Teachers, Paraprofessionals
AOTA: Domain: Performance Skills Process: Intervention
Course Completion Requirements: To receive contact hours or CEUs for this course you must attend and participate in the course activities.
This course is worth a total of 6.0 contact hours or .6 AOTA CEUs.
Cost for 'From Building Blocks to Motion' Only: $200
Cost for Both Courses: $400
Register Now!Cancellation Policy: No refunds except in the event the course is cancelled by Spiral. Please see here towards the bottom of the page for the Spiral Foundation's complete policy regarding cancellations and refunds. For questions, contact us at courses@thespiralfoundation.org or 617-969-4410 ext 231.
Movement and Vision Working Together: Facilitating Visual-Vestibular Integration in Praxis Intervention
Presented by: Teresa May-Benson, ScD, OTR/L, FAOTA
Sunday, October 25, 2015 in Newton, MA
8:00am - 4:30pm EST
This course will address how to support intervention of visual-vestibular aspects of functioning related to praxis deficits, with an emphasis on improving foundational function visual/oculo-motor and vestibular processing difficulties. Participants will learn about the neurological foundations of visual-vestibular processing as related to praxis as well as intervention strategies for effective treatment of spatial-temporal organization, including projected action sequences and bilateral coordination skills. Course format is a combination of lectures, videos, and lab activities.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course participants will be able to:
- Describe how visual-vestibular dysfunction relates to and impacts praxis functioning.
- Identify the neuroanatomical foundations of visual-vestibular related praxis functions.
- Articulate a range of intervention strategies to address core praxis skills including bilateral coordination and projected action sequences, visual-vestibular integration and spatio-temporal integration.
Level: Intermediate
Prerequisites: None
Who: Occupational therapists, OT assistants, physical therapists, PT assistants.
AOTA: Domain: Performance Skills Process: Intervention
Course Completion Requirements: To receive contact hours or CEUs for this course you must attend and participate in the course activities.
This course is worth a total of 6.0 contact hours or .6 AOTA CEUs.
Cost for 'Movement and Vision' Only: $225
Cost for Both Courses: $400
Register Now!Cancellation Policy: No refunds except in the event the course is cancelled by Spiral. Please see here towards the bottom of the page for the Spiral Foundation's complete policy regarding cancellations and refunds. For questions, contact us at courses@thespiralfoundation.org or 617-969-4410 ext 231.