Contact
Rachael Benson
Administrative Assistant
Spiral Foundation
courses@thespiralfoundation.org
(617) 969-4410 ext. 231
When
Saturday, August 11, 2018
6:00pm - 8:00pm EST
Sunday, August 12, 2018
9:00am - 4:00pm EST
About the Speaker:
Alex Lopiccolo, COTA is an experienced Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, Certified Personal Trainer, and Nutrition Consultant. Alex is well known as the King of Swings. When he is not treating as a full time practitioner he travels around the world sharing his knowledge of sensorimotor therapy with OTs and students at pediatric clinics and universities. Alex also works with a leading sensory therapy equipment company, Southpaw Enterprises, on different swing inventions. He especially enjoys designing and installing home sensory gyms to help his young clients.
Hands on Sensory Motor Workshop Schedule
9:00 - Intro to SPD and Sensory Integration Intervention
9:30 - Therapeutic benefits of sensorimotor treatment intervention; Activity demonstration – Sequencing Skills; Participant activity with problem solving to grade, modify and adapt activity for best possible therapeutic outcomes
10:30 - Break
10:45 - Activity demonstration – Bilateral Coordination; Participant Activity with grading and modification
11:45 - Group discussion about activities
12:00 - Lunch
1:00 - Activity demonstration – Motor Planning Activity; Participant Activity with grading and modification; Group discussion about activities
2:30 - Break
2:45 - Activity Demonstration – Visual Vestibular Activity; Participant Activity with grading and modification; Group discussion about activities
3:45 - Documentation of therapeutic occupational therapy sessions
4:00 - Q&A, Home programming, DIY sensory equipment.
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.
King of Swings Workshops
Presented by:
Alex Lopiccolo
Evening Lecture:
Saturday, August 11, 2018
One Day Course:
Sunday, August 12, 2018
Evening Lecture: Home Gym Design and DIY Equipment for Home Sensory-Motor Activities
Saturday, August 11, 2018
6:00pm to 8:00pm EST
This evening lecture by the King of Swings will provide parents and occupational therapists with important information on considerations for designing home sensory motor gyms. Alex will give suggestions on equipment and space needs for sensory gyms. He will also present an array of DIY equipment and activities to support children’s sensory and motor functioning.
Learning Objectives:
By the end of this presentation participants will be able to:
- Describe three strategies for designing a home gym to support sensory integration and praxis skills.
- Describe three activities appropriate for home or clinic to support sensory integration and praxis skills.
Contact Hours: This course is worth a total of 2.0 contact hours, or .2 AOTA CEUs
Course Level: Introductory.
Target Audience: Occupational therapists, OT assistants, physical therapists, PT assistants, parents.
AOTA: Domain: Context & Environment Process: Intervention
Course Completion Requirements: To receive contact hours or CEUs for this course you must attend and participate in the course activities.
Cost:
August 11 Evening Lecture only: $50
August 11 Evening Lecture & August 12 Course: $215
Discounts available to intensive course participants. Contact admin@thespiralfoundation.org for details.
*SPACE IS LIMITED*
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.
One Day Course:
Hands on Sensory Motor Workshop
Sunday, August 12, 2018
9:00am to 4:00pm EST
This hands-on workshop will offer practical ideas using suspension and non-suspension equipment to implement treatment interventions for children with sensory processing difficulties in the clinic, at school, or at home. Hands-on interventions to support breath, coordination, timing, balance, and strength will be presented. Modifications, adaptations, and grading of activities will be addressed to facilitate the best possible outcomes. Ideas for improved child engagement will be shared, along with a discussion of ways to facilitate play for a stronger therapist-child relationship. This dynamic workshop will support participants through hands on learning as they experience the activities in their own bodies. Lastly, Alex will provide ideas on how to create sensory equipment at minimal cost. Dress comfortably for floor or ball sitting and active participation.
This course will serve as an excellent preparation for the Spiral Foundation’s intensive mentorship course, Sensory Integration Intervention for Children with Visual-Vestibular Integration Problems following on August 13 to August 18, 2018.
Learning Objectives:
By the end of this presentation participants will be able to:
- Articulate the importance of vestibular, proprioceptive, and tactile integration as it relates to postural development, balance, and physical development.
- Participate in and generate ideas and activities that support sensory development.
- Create effective DIY equipment, sensory tools, home sensory gyms, and minimal equipment that can be implemented in home and at school.
- Identify ways to grade, adapt, and modify activities to motivate children for success.
Contact Hours: This course is worth a total of 6.0 contact hours, or .6 AOTA CEUs
Course Level: Intermediate
Target Audience: Occupational therapists, OT assistants, physical therapists, PT assistants, speech and language pathologists with a background in sensory integration theory.
AOTA: Domain: Context & Environment Process: Intervention
Course Completion Requirements: To receive contact hours or CEUs for this course you must attend and participate in the course activities.
Cost:
August 12 Course only: $195
August 11 Evening Lecture & August 12 Course: $215
Discounts available to intensive course participants. Contact admin@thespiralfoundation.org for details.
*SPACE IS LIMITED*
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.