Certificate in Dyspraxia – Defining, Assessing, and Intervening for Change

Description

This 3-day certificate course will include the theory of different sub-categories of Dyspraxia and explain the background in the nervous system. Multiple techniques and interventions (top down and bottom up) will be shared in order to plan intervention. The third day will cover in-depth information on assessment and clinical observations following the three-phase system of Maude’s own Developmental Pathways Model (DPM). This is a workshop not to be missed for anyone working in the field of paediatrics, schools, and early learning. Discover how Dyspraxia influences learning, attention and executive functioning

By Maude Le Roux OTR/L, IMC, SIPT, CTC, DIR-FT International Trainer

Speaker’s profile

Maude Le Roux, OTR/L is an international speaker considering a wide array of topics pertaining development in children. She has been a regular speaker at our events for the past 10 years. Even as she travels and trains extensively, she continues to operate a paediatric practice in Glen Mills, PA. Maude designs her own courses, as well as trains for other organizations such as ICDL (DIR/Floortime) globally. She serves on the Board for ATTACh to develop the consideration of attachment and trauma in the work of occupational therapists. Maude “re-energizes” as she teaches and inspires her listeners to feel the importance of the work they do. She co-authored a book, “Our Greatest Allies” with Lauren O’Malley, available on Amazon.com. Maude opened her own online academy (www.maudeleroux.com) in January 2019 to increase accessibility of practical “know-how” based on scientific theory for therapists, teachers and parents. Her mantra: ‘If a child could, he / she would!”

Course Outline

Day 1 (June 20 – 9 to 1.30am):

8.30        Registration

9.00        Definitions of Praxis and Dyspraxia

10.30      Somatodyspraxia

11.15      Break    

11.45      Bilateral Integration, Sequencing and Timing Dyspraxia

12.45      Case Study

Day 2 (June 21 – 9 to 1.30am):

9.00        Influence of the Visual System on Dyspraxia

9.45        Influence of the Auditory System on Dyspraxia

10.30      Interoception

11.15      Break

11.45      Sensory Modulation

12.45      Case Study

Day 3 (June 22 – 9 to 1.30am):

9.00        Sensory Motor

9.45        Principles of Assessment – DPM

10.30      Phase 1: Foundation Assessment

11.15      Break

11.45      Phase 1: Foundation Assessment

Day 4 (June 23 – 9 to 1.30am):

9.00        Phase 2: Organization Assessment

11.15      Break

11.45      Phase 3: Executive Functioning Assessment

Day 5 (June 24 – 9 to 12.00pm):

9.00        Phase 1 Intervention

10.30      Phase 2 Intervention

11.30      Break

12.00      Phase 3 Intervention

Course Objectives

• Define at least 3 different sub categories of Dyspraxia and components thereof
• Practice at least 10 different techniques for intervention
• List at least 5 high-intensity programs that support development in Dyspraxia
• Consider the impact of Dyspraxia on developing learning, reading and writing skill
• Apply 3 phases of assessment to evaluate the developmental trajectory in Dyspraxia.

Who can benefit

Occupational therapist (OT) or OT to be