SENSORY INTEGRATION FOR THE

PHYSICAL THERAPIST

Suggested Audience:    PTs
Cost of Course:            $300.00
Instructors:                  Madonna Nash, OTR/L, Susan Siekierski, PT

April 26-27, 2010

Course Description:
This course is designed for the physical therapist seeking a basic understanding of sensory integration and how to integrate SI theory into their physical therapy practice.  This course is very attractive to the physical therapist working with children who have problems with modulation, regulation, and organization that impacts their physical functioning or treatment sessions. Course material will focus on basic concepts of theory, assessment and treatment of sensory integration dysfunctions as they relate to a variety of diagnostic categories addressed by the physical therapist.  There will be a physical therapist consulting during the course to assist with the integration of the information.
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Two courses for $550.00 or all three for $800.00!

Course Objectives
The participant will:
1)    Understand basic concepts of sensory integration theory
2)    Understand basic concepts of proximal and peripheral sensory systems
3)    Identify modulation and discrimination disorders in a variety of children
4)    Apply basic sensory integration principles to treatment of a variety of
       children

Agenda
Day One
8:30–9:00          Registration
9:00–10:30        Introduction to Sensory Integration
10:30-12:00       Review of Sensory Systems
12:00-1:00         Lunch
1:00-3:00           Assessment of Modulation Disorders
3:00-5:00           Treatment of Modulation Disorders

Day Two
9:00-10:30        Assessment of Praxis Issues
10:30-12:00      Treatment of Praxis Issues
12:00-1:00        Lunch
1:00-3:00          Case Studies
3:00-5:00          Case Studies