Upcoming Community Workshops and Events
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Upcoming Events
TOTS Training
Presented by Chrysalis Orofacial
Location: Online
This is a: Workshop
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TOTS Training
Presented by Chrysalis Orofacial
Date
February 9, 2023 - February 10, 2023
Description
In this cutting-edge continuing education course, participants will learn the E3 model of care for tethered oral tissues. This includes relevant background information on how tethered oral tissues affect oral function from birth to maturity. The course format includes lecture, video/photograph examples, case studies, pre and post assessment activities, demonstrations, and hands-on application of techniques in an interactive atmosphere where questions and discussion are welcomed. Participants who complete the training in its entirety with optional listing on the Chrysalis Orofacial website as a “TOTS: Tethered Oral Tissues Specialty Trained” professional. Participants who complete the training in its entirety will be granted permission to use and display “TOTS: Tethered Oral Tissues Specialty Training” logo, as a designation to the public of their completion of the training.
Location: Online
This event is a: Workshop
Contact Name: Zachary Henning
Contact Phone: 864-383-8634
Presenters: Autumn Henning
# of CEU Credits: 1.4
Challenges and Solutions for Infants and Children with Complex Feeding and Swallowing Disorders
Presented by Education Resources, Inc.
Location: Webinar
This is a: Webinar
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Challenges and Solutions for Infants and Children with Complex Feeding and Swallowing Disorders
Presented by Education Resources, Inc.
Date
February 9, 2023 - February 10, 2023
Description
Live Webinar for Pediatric Therapists. Complete Both Sessions for 14 Contact Hours (1.4 CEUs) February 9 and 10, 2023 8:40 am EST • 7:40 am CST • 6:40 am MST • 5:40 am PST (US) COURSE DESCRIPTION: Feeding and swallowing disorders can be challenging. This engaging course teaches participants problem solving skills to treat children and infants who have complex feeding disorders, including difficulties with airways, GI tract, nutrition, hydration, advancing feeding, tube feeding/weaning, lip/tongue tie, barriers to oral feeding, and ways to overcome picky eating habits, thus, improving functional outcomes. LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
- Apply knowledge of airway deficits for management decisions with infants and children who demonstrate oropharyngeal dysphagia
- Identify barriers to successful oral feeding (e.g., nutrition, GI tract, and neurologic conditions)
- Describe primary factors necessary as foundation to advance oral feeding with infants in NICU and parents actively involved
- Demonstrate strategies for advancing oral feeding with tube feeding
- Implement intervention strategies for picky eaters with a range of sensory and behavior-based principles
- Determine strategies to measure intervention/treatment outcomes by time, frequency, and intensity
Location: Webinar
This event is a: Webinar
Contact Name: ERI Office
Contact Phone: 800-487-6530
Presenters: Joan Arvedson, PhD, CCC-SLP, BCS-S
# of CEU Credits: 14 Contact Hours (1.4 CEUs)
SOS Approach to Feeding Conference
Presented by Toomey & Associates, Inc.
Location: Live Stream - Eastern Time
This is a: Conference
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SOS Approach to Feeding Conference
Presented by Toomey & Associates, Inc.
Date
February 16, 2023 - February 19, 2023
Description
The Sequential Oral Sensory (S.O.S) Approach to Feeding workshop is a trans-disciplinary program for assessing and treating children with feeding difficulties and weight/growth problems from birth to 18 years. It integrates posture, sensory, motor, behavioral/learning, medical, and nutritional factors to comprehensively evaluate and manage children with feeding/growth problems. Download a copy of the full course agenda here Attendance Policy Participants are expected to attend the Conference for the entire length of each day (7:30 am to 5:00 pm EST on Day 1 and 8:00 am to 5:00 pm EST on Days 2-4) in order to receive their Certificate of Attendance and their full CEU credits. Participants will miss crucial information needed to be able to correctly use the SOS Approach to Feeding program if they come late or leave the conference early. Please make all travel arrangements to ensure you do not arrive late or need to leave early on any day. Course Level The SOS Approach to Feeding conference is an Intermediate level course: Information is geared to practitioners with a general working knowledge of current practice trends and literature related to the subject matter. Focus is on increasing understanding and competent application of the subject matter.
Location: Live Stream - Eastern Time
This event is a: Conference
Contact Name: Caraly Walker
Contact Phone: 720-672-1143
Presenters: Kay A. Toomey, PhD Lindsay Beckerman, MOT, OTR/L Deborah Lagerborg, CCC-SLP
# of CEU Credits: 3.0
# 306 CAN-EAT Approach …Using medical, motor, & therapy strategies in pediatric feeding
Presented by Motivations, Inc.
Location: Webinar
This is a: Webinar
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# 306 CAN-EAT Approach …Using medical, motor, & therapy strategies in pediatric feeding
Presented by Motivations, Inc.
Date
February 17, 2023 - February 18, 2023
Description
Location: Webinar
This event is a: Webinar
Contact Name: Scott Boston
Contact Phone: 1-800-791-0262 ext 1
Presenters: KRISTEN BRACKETT, MS, SLP/CCC
# of CEU Credits: 14
Babies’ Bodies and Brains: Multi-System Assessment and Treatment of the Premature/Medically Complex Infant for the Rehabilitation Professional
Presented by Education Resources, Inc.
This is a: Webinar
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Babies’ Bodies and Brains: Multi-System Assessment and Treatment of the Premature/Medically Complex Infant for the Rehabilitation Professional
Presented by Education Resources, Inc.
Date
February 17, 2023 - February 18, 2023
Description
Live Webinar for Pediatric Therapists. Complete both sessions for 15 Contact Hours (1.5 CEUs) February 17 and 18, 2023 8:40 am EST • 7:40 am CST • 6:40 am MST • 5:40 am PST (US) Course Description: Learn a systems-based approach to assess the premature/medically complex infant in the NICU/PICU setting to advance motor and feeding skills. Building on “Baby Beats and Breaths”, learn advanced information on reading/interpreting vent settings, LABs including assess/treatment for feeding interventions, postural control, manual cough facilitation, positioning/handling, and durable medical equipment recommendations for infant/family in preparation for home discharge. Learning Objectives:
- Identify three anatomical and kinesiological developmental changes for the premature and newborn thoracic and abdominal cavity as related to motor development for oral feeding and postural control.
- Apply at least two positioning/handling interventions for small babies, with focus on interventions for infants 28 weeks and younger.
- Identify three neurological and gastrointestinal co-morbidities of prematurity (including anatomical changes post-surgical interventions for necrotizing enterocolitis) and the effects those co-morbidities have on feeding/motor development for the infant.
- Differentiate the lymphatic system of the premature infant from that of the full-term infant and how those differences affect feeding skills.
- Assess infant edema within face, extremities, and trunk using objective measurements.
- Apply two treatment strategies with positioning, handling and manual edema mobilization using the provided case study.
- Integrate a systems approach to a current individualized care plan for a premature and/or medically complex infant.
This event is a: Webinar
Contact Name: ERI Office
Contact Phone: 800-487-6530
Presenters: Holly Schifsky, OTR/L, CNT, NTMTC, CBIS
# of CEU Credits: 15 contact hours (1.5 CEUs)
AEIOU: An Integrated Approach to Pediatric Feeding
Presented by Food Smart Kids, LLC
Location: Live Online/All Time Zones Welcome
This is a: Conference
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AEIOU: An Integrated Approach to Pediatric Feeding
Presented by Food Smart Kids, LLC
Date
February 27, 2023 - March 13, 2023
Description
Winter Course: Live Online Sessions Feb 27 March 6 and March 13 at 7pm (US Eastern) with self-paced video learning modules each week Learn a step-by-step approach for helping children explore food, enjoy eating, and participate independently in social mealtimes. The AEIOU approach- acceptance, exposure, independence, observation and understanding – is a responsive feeding approach that offers a highly successful method for integrated treatment of infants and young children with pediatric feeding disorders of mild to complex etiologies. Learn to meet families where they are, provide effective family coaching and parent training, and make progress! Participants will leave with extensive knowledge and practical information: improve quality of mealtime, manage tube dependency and transition to eating solid foods, treat sensory aversions, improve oral-motor skills, and more. This course will be presented live online, in addition to self-paced video modules, in an interactive learning environment, using case studies and videos to engage and instruct participants. Extensive resources are provided and participants will be well equipped to help families achieve home carryover. Many special populations are discussed including: prematurity, GERD, allergies, autism, failure to thrive, tracheostomy, picky eaters, tongue and lip ties, and children with various syndromes. This is the complete AEIOU 20-hour comprehensive professional training program in pediatric feeding, in a hybrid online format. 3 live broadcast sessions on Mondays at 7pm (US Eastern Time -please adjust for your time zone) February 27th, March 6th and March 13th (For Australia Eastern Time Sessions are on Tuesdays at 11am on 28th Feb, 7th March, and 10am on 14th March) with self-paced video modules assigned during the weeks in between. Plenty of time for Q&A. *This is an intensive course. Please allow time in your schedule during each week for the self-paced video modules. See full schedule above, or here: https://www.foodsmartkids.com/aeiou-course Private course community and instructor support throughout the course, plus an additional month after the course. Must attend all 3 live broadcast sessions (live sessions are NOT recorded) and complete all self-paced modules and course requirements during each week to attend the live sessions. You will NOT want to miss anything! Everyone finishes together! Includes BONUS “Extend Your Learning” lessons, BONUS handouts/materials, and comprehensive course manual with references and resources. Participants will have continued access to the instructor and course community, as well as all the modules and resources for download for an additional month after the course. This course is for licensed/registered therapists and related medical/allied health professionals only Comprehensive Professional Training Program praised by experienced therapists as well as new graduates
Location: Live Online/All Time Zones Welcome
This event is a: Conference
Contact Name: Nina Ayd Johanson
Presenters: Nina Ayd Johanson, MA, MS, CCC-SLP, CLC
# of CEU Credits: 20 Hours; 2.0 CEUs ASHA and AOTA
SOS Approach to Feeding Conference
Presented by Toomey & Associates, Inc.
Location: Vancouver, Canada
This is a: Conference
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SOS Approach to Feeding Conference
Presented by Toomey & Associates, Inc.
Date
March 2, 2023 - March 5, 2023
Description
The Sequential Oral Sensory (S.O.S) Approach to Feeding workshop is a trans-disciplinary program for assessing and treating children with feeding difficulties and weight/growth problems from birth to 18 years. It integrates posture, sensory, motor, behavioral/learning, medical, and nutritional factors to comprehensively evaluate and manage children with feeding/growth problems. Download a copy of the full course agenda here Attendance Policy Participants are expected to attend the Conference for the entire length of each day (8:00 am to 5:30 pm on Days 1-3 and 8:00 am to 3:30 pm on Day 4) in order to receive their Certificate of Attendance and their full CEU credits. Participants will miss crucial information needed to be able to correctly use the SOS Approach to Feeding program if they come late or leave the conference early. Please make all travel arrangements to ensure you do not arrive late or need to leave early on any day. Course Level The SOS Approach to Feeding conference is an Intermediate level course: Information is geared to practitioners with a general working knowledge of current practice trends and literature related to the subject matter. Focus is on increasing understanding and competent application of the subject matter.
Location: Vancouver, Canada
This event is a: Conference
Contact Name: Alysha Paiaro
Contact Phone: 604-299-8862
Presenters: Kay A. Toomey, PhD Susan Kniffen, MS, OTR/L Amanda Foster, MS, CCC-SLP
# of CEU Credits: 3.0
Treatment Strategies for the Improvement of Oral, Pharyngeal, Feeding/Swallowing, and Respiratory Coordination Function: The Child with Neuromuscular Involvement
Presented by Education Resources, Inc.
This is a: Webinar
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Treatment Strategies for the Improvement of Oral, Pharyngeal, Feeding/Swallowing, and Respiratory Coordination Function: The Child with Neuromuscular Involvement
Presented by Education Resources, Inc.
Date
March 3, 2023 - March 4, 2023
Description
Live Webinar for Therapists. Complete both sessions for 13 Contact Hours (1.3 CEUs) March 3 and 4, 2023 9:10 am EST • 8:10 am CST • 7:10 am MST• 6:10 am PST (US) Course Description: This engaging course delivers a wealth of information on assessment and treatments that focus on the trunk, respiration, swallowing skills, and oral motor functioning, as well as mealtime strategies to improve feeding in infants and children with neuromuscular impairments. Learning Objectives:
- Clinically assess oral, pharyngeal, feeding/swallowing and respiratory coordination function in infants and young children.
- Detail the essential components of comprehensive intervention programming for young children with neuromuscular involvement.
- Implement effective body alignment/positioning for the modification of oral, pharyngeal, and respiratory function in intervention programming.
- Perform treatment strategies to improve the function of the cheeks/lips, tongue, and jaw in children with neuromuscular involvement.
This event is a: Webinar
Contact Name: ERI Office
Contact Phone: 800-487-6530
Presenters: Rona Alexander, PhD, CCC-SLP, BCS-S, C/NDT
# of CEU Credits: 13 Contact Hours (1.30 CEUs)
Baby Beats and Breaths: Therapeutic Interventions for the Premature Infant with Cardiopulmonary Compromise
Presented by Education Resources, Inc.
This is a: Webinar
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Baby Beats and Breaths: Therapeutic Interventions for the Premature Infant with Cardiopulmonary Compromise
Presented by Education Resources, Inc.
Date
March 3, 2023 - March 4, 2023
Description
Live Webinar for Pediatric Therapists. Complete both sessions for 15 Contact Hours (1.5 CEUs) March 3 and 4, 2023 9:40 am EST • 8:40 am CST • 7:40 am MST • 6:40 am PST (US) Course Description: This dynamic intermediate-advanced course will elucidate the cardiopulmonary implications for the premature or medically-complex infant as related to physiological stability, evolving motor control, sensory stability, and transition to oral motor skills that support feeding. Participants will learn to facilitate the infant’s ability to cough, produce audible phonation, develop oral motor skills, and improve swallowing skills, as well as gestation-age appropriate positioning and handling to support gross motor skills required for postural stability. Learning Objectives:
- Integrate chest wall movement assessment and treatment strategies to maximize infant outcomes
- Utilize developmental positioning and handling interventions to reduce chest wall deformities
- Assess the effects of invasive and non-invasive pulmonary support to the facial and oral structures as related to non-nutritive sucking and oral feeding progression
- Incorporate postural support with positioning and handling of infants for improved chest wall mobility during oral feeding
- Integrate a systems approach to individualized care plan for the infant with cardiopulmonary compromised
This event is a: Webinar
Contact Name: ERI Office
Contact Phone: 800-487-6530
Presenters: Holly Schifsky, OTR/L, CNT, NTMTC, CBIS
# of CEU Credits: 15 contact hours (1.5 CEUs)
Infant Feeding Foundations Workshop: Assessment & Management (Online)
Presented by Babble & Munch Learning, Australia
Location: Online
This is a: Workshop
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Infant Feeding Foundations Workshop: Assessment & Management (Online)
Presented by Babble & Munch Learning, Australia
Date
March 6, 2023 - April 30, 2023
Description
**Registrations close 12th February** A comprehensive, evidence-based course focusing on understanding the developmental foundations of feeding, oral structure and function, and assessment and intervention principles and techniques for 0-12 month olds. The course content is also applicable for working with older children, helping you to understand the early skills that are the foundation for all feeding development. The Infant Feeding Foundations Workshop is organised into four online modules of approximately 1.5 hour duration each, plus a 1 hour live online Q&A session (optional), covering the following areas: • Developmental foundations of feeding and oral development • Assessment of oral structure, function and feeding skills, including case histories and in-depth oral motor examinations • Evidence-based assessment and management of tongue tie • Treatment of breastfeeding and bottle feeding difficulties • Treatment of early solids difficulties, including oral motor skills for feeding and approaches based on an infant mental health perspective The course is able to be completed at your own pace over 8 weeks and supported by a printed manual shipped to you. Presented by Carly Veness, Speech Pathologist/IBCLC of Babble & Munch Learning, Australia. Completed by participants of over 20 countries around the world.
Location: Online
This event is a: Workshop
Contact Name: Carly Veness
Presenters: Carly Veness, Speech Pathologist/IBCLC
# of CEU Credits: Undergoing approval for 0.65 ASHA CEUs
On-Demand Events
Baby Beats and Breaths: Therapeutic Interventions for the Premature Infant with Cardiopulmonary Compromise – ON DEMAND
Presented by Education Resources, Inc.
Location: On-Demand
This is a: Webinar
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Baby Beats and Breaths: Therapeutic Interventions for the Premature Infant with Cardiopulmonary Compromise – ON DEMAND
Presented by Education Resources, Inc.
Date
May 20, 2022 - May 20, 2024
Description
Course Description: This dynamic intermediate-advanced on-demand course will elucidate the cardiopulmonary implications for the premature or medically-complex infant as related to physiological stability, evolving motor control, sensory stability, and transition to oral motor skills that support feeding. Learning Objectives:
- Integrate chest wall movement assessment and treatment strategies to maximize infant outcomes
- Utilize developmental positioning and handling interventions to reduce chest wall deformities
- Assess the effects of invasive and non-invasive pulmonary support to the facial and oral structures as related to non-nutritive sucking and oral feeding progression
- Incorporate postural support with positioning and handling of infants for improved chest wall mobility during oral feeding
- Integrate a systems approach to individualized care plan for the infant with cardiopulmonary compromise
Location: On-Demand
This event is a: Webinar
Contact Phone: 800-487-6530
Presenters: Holly Schifsky, OTR/L, CNT, NTMTC, CBIS
# of CEU Credits: 15.5 Contact Hours (1.55 CEUs)
ON-DEMAND – Advanced Practice for the Complex Neonate: Strategies for Success in the NICU, PICU and SICU
Presented by Education Resources, Inc.
Location: On-Demand
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ON-DEMAND – Advanced Practice for the Complex Neonate: Strategies for Success in the NICU, PICU and SICU
Presented by Education Resources, Inc.
Date
December 9, 2022 - December 9, 2024
Description
Course Description: Take at your own convenience – anytime, anywhere! In this on-demand course, therapists will learn in-depth knowledge of the developmental consequences and physiologic obstacles for infants born with Cardiac, Respiratory and/or Neurologic Diagnoses. Application of advanced critical thinking skills will be a strong focus. Topics approached from a neuroprotective framework will include handling, positioning, oral care, feeding/swallowing and sensory processing. Videos and real-life experience will make this course engaging, interactive and functional. Learning Objectives:
- Identify the in-depth anatomy and physiology of disordered functions of the cardiac, respiratory, and neurologic systems of the complex neonate
- Relate the possible positive and negative impacts of various medical interventions used with disordered functions of the cardiac, respiratory, and neurologic systems
- Correlate how each comorbidity impacts neurodevelopment and the attainment of typical milestones in pre-term and full-term infants
- Compare long-term outcomes for infants with complex medical histories as presented in recent evidenced-based research
- Apply appropriate therapeutic strategies across all therapy domains to facilitate improved short-term and long-term outcomes in medically complex infants.
- Apply a multidisciplinary team approach for all infants, with the main focus being strong collaboration with parents and other medical professionals
Location: On-Demand
Contact Name: ERI Office
Contact Phone: 800-487-6530
Presenters: Anjanette Lee, MS, CCC/SLP, CNT, NTMTC
# of CEU Credits: 14 Contact Hours (1.4 CEUs)
#7329 Assessment and Intervention for Tethered Oral Tissues (TOTs) in Feeding Therapy
Presented by Motivations, Inc.
Location: online
This is a: Webinar
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#7329 Assessment and Intervention for Tethered Oral Tissues (TOTs) in Feeding Therapy
Presented by Motivations, Inc.
Date
April 20, 2023 - April 20, 2023
Description
Tethered Oral Tissues (TOTs) are the frenulum attachments within the mouth, there are typically 7 locations, and the restrictions that can be observed can impact growth and development, feeding, and speech. This course provides participations with functional and structural assessment of TOTs with specific focus on intervention and treatment related to feeding deficits. The course will cover topics including foundational anatomy and physiology and provide case studies and education for assessment and intervention to increase food acceptance and oral motor sensory skills related to feeding. The importance and dynamic of a professional team and related scopes of practice will also be discussed.
Location: online
This event is a: Webinar
Contact Name: Scott Boston
Contact Phone: 1-800-791-0262 ext 1
Presenters: Samantha Heidenreich, OTD, MOT
# of CEU Credits: 3