Dates: Wednesdays starting at 10am US ET. (75 min sessions)
January 8, thru February 12, 2025
For OT: NOTCB accreditation has been applied for
Other professions: Certificate of attendance
Description: The pediatric therapist is faced today with a multitude of thoughts, beliefs, theories and models from which they can assess, organize, and plan their intervention. As we are living in the age of neuroplasticity science, the ability to create and impact lasting functional change is within our grasp. This workshop series will contain some theory, though mostly focus on the practical application of integrating sensory integration, primitive movement patterns and development. Clinicians will have an assessment protocol that they can apply instantly and see recordings of practical interventions that support both frames of references in the context of play and development. It will be a packed workshop series and even if one has attended prior courses before, there are many new points of critical thinking for everyone! This workshop does not replace nor require certifications in either sensory integration or reflex integration. Simply come with an open mind to add new and novel thoughts and ideas into the practice of pediatric intervention.
Outline / Agenda:
Session 1: January 8, 2025, Reflexes and Sensory Integration – The Developmental Continuum
Session 2: January 15, 2025, From Utero to 3 months. Palmar, Babkin-Palmomental, Rooting, TLR, Leg Cross Flexion Extension reflexes
Session 3: January 22, 2025, From 4 to 9 months. Labyrinthine Head Righting, ATNR, Spinal Galant, STNR, Trunk Extension, Hands Supporting reflexes
Session 4: January 29, 2025, From 10 to 18 months. Landau, Babinski, Spinal Pereze, Hands – Grasping reflexes
Session 5: February 12, 2025,Emotional Experiences, Sensory Integration and Reflex Integration. Includes Moro, Fear Paralysis, and Startle reflexes
If you are not able to attend 1 or all 5 live sessions, register through this same portal to gain access to the recordings, which you can watch on-demand.
Learning Objectives:
- Apply critical analysis of developmental profiles through use of a 4-point scoring system in assessment
- Compare 10 points of overlap in development considering sensory integration and reflex integration
- Design intervention goals and strategies applied using play and playfulness increasing intrinsic motivation to participate in new and novel activities
- Review scientific literature in sensory modulation, sensory discrimination as well as reflex integration to support the evidence base for therapy
- Describe the impact of emotional experiences and / or trauma on sensory experiences and integration of reflexes.
Assessment: Completion of Feedback Form
Provider Name: The Maude Le Roux Academy
Presenter: Maude Le Roux, OTR/L, SIPT
Bio: Maude Le Roux is a global trainer in multiple methodologies and a support and mentor to therapists from multidisciplinary teams. She opened her practice, A Total Approach in Glen Mills. PA in 2001, and the satellite office in Allentown, PA in 2023. Maude started her training career in 2007 and opened her online academy in 2019. She has designed the Developmental Pathways Model (DPM), which she applies to her own unique assessment and intervention protocol for major diagnosis such as Dyspraxia, ADHD and Executive Functions, Autism, Reading and Writing Disorders, and Trauma and Attachment. Maude served 9 years on the Board of Directors for ATTACh and currently serves on their Advisory Board. Maude also serves on the Advisory Board for LSWorks (Neuralign program). She is a co-author of two books and more recently wrote a chapter on Trauma and the Body in “Healing Connections” which launched in September 2024. Maude received an award for “Continued child advocacy” through the ATTACh organization in September 2024. Maude has a “whole child” approach to care and intervention and equipping the child, while empowering the parent is at the core of who she is as a clinician and a mentor.
Special Needs Accommodation: We invite anyone who may need a specific accommodation to contact [email protected] and we will do our best to accommodate your needs.
Cancellation policy: Payment is due in full upon registration through Square on this website. If cancelling registration up to 30 days ahead, only a $25 administration fee will be needed. If cancelling up to two weeks before commencement date, the cancellation fee will be 25%. Cancellation in the final two weeks leading up to commencement will result in a 50% cancellation fee. Please contact [email protected] if you have any further questions in this regard.
Target Audience: Occupational Therapists, Speech Language Pathologists, Physical Therapists, Social Workers, Psychologists, Educators, Parents
Educational Level: Intermediary
Instructional Methods: PowerPoint, Group Discussion, Video
Contact Hours: 6 hours
Fee: $275