Upcoming Community Workshops and Events
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Upcoming Events
SOS Approach to Feeding Conference
Presented by Toomey & Associates, Inc.
Location: Virtual
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SOS Approach to Feeding Conference
Presented by Toomey & Associates, Inc.
Date
January 16, 2025 - January 19, 2025
Description
Please note: Due to the requirements for the participation of this online, live training conference, potential registrants located in an area more than 6 hours ahead or 2 hours prior to Central Standard Time, are not eligible to participate in this specific conference. Please check the SOS Training Schedule for alternative dates/locations for SOS Approach to Feeding training. The Sequential Oral Sensory (S.O.S) Approach to Feeding is a transdisciplinary 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.
- Attendees receive foundational information regarding feeding development, evaluation, and SOS Treatment.
- Training is delivered in a Hybrid format = 5 hours online, pre-recorded content + 4 days live-streamed online via Zoom (must be attended live, on camera).
- Teaching methodology includes: direction instruction and lecture, physical exercises, assessment and treatment videos, group activities and case presentations.
- Attendees receive a Certificate of Attendance that is eligible for submission to Professional Organization for Continuing Education Hours earned during course.
- Free listing on the SOS Referral List. The SOS Referral List connects SOS Trained Therapists with families and colleagues around the world.
- Ongoing support through an SOS Professional Facebook Group where SOS Trained Therapists can ask questions of the SOS Professors and participate in discussions with other colleagues.
- Monthly Facebook Live Q&A Events with Dr. Kay Toomey.
- Free quarterly SOS Feeding Steps Newsletter filled with ideas and tips for implementing the SOS Approach to Feeding in your therapy setting.
- Free SOS Presentations created by Dr. Toomey to help you share information on the SOS Approach to Feeding with your colleagues, families and medical community.
Location: Virtual
This event is a: Conference
Contact Name: Caraly Walker
Contact Phone: 7206721143
Presenters: Kay Toomey, PhD Susan Kniffen, MS, OTR/L Deborah Lagerborg, CCC-SLP
# of CEU Credits: 3.55
# 306 CAN-EAT Approach …Using medical, motor, & therapy strategies in pediatric feeding
Presented by Motivations, Inc
Location: Live 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
January 19, 2025 - January 20, 2025
Description
Pediatric feeding and swallowing problems that effect infants and children may be complex and often involve a combination of factors including issues that can make eating painful or difficult. In order to successfully remediate feeding problems, clinicians must understand how medical and nutritional issues can contribute to feeding disorders and use a comprehensive approach to intervention. The CAN-EAT Approach© is a 2-day workshop focusing on medical, nutritional, and therapeutic strategies for children with pediatric feeding disorders. This course will allow participants to describe how pediatric feeding disorders are defined in the literature, what the contributing factors include, and how this relates to clinical practice. Identify primary gastrointestinal issues (gastroesophageal reflux, constipation, motility disorders, eosinophilic esophagitis, and visceral hyperalgesia) during a feeding evaluation and explain how these issues affect a child’s feeding skill development and ability to progress. Participants will analyze a child’s oral motor function and apply the knowledge in treatment making recommendations for appropriate diet, utensil use, and development of a therapy plan for skill development. Identify signs and symptoms of pharyngeal dysphagia or risk for pharyngeal dysphagia in a child and make appropriate recommendations for further assessment or treatment. Analyze moderate and complex pediatric feeding cases identifying barriers to feeding progression and apply principles to prioritize treatment strategies and write appropriate goals. Describe and apply examples of therapeutic techniques to reduce gagging, improve liquid and food acceptance, improve chewing skill, and wean from a feeding tube. In the CAN-EAT Approach© “CAN” stands for comfort and nutrition which come first. Day one will focus on strategies to build GI comfort and good growth as well as explore other medical issues that interfere with feeding progression. Day two will focus on therapeutic strategies from a variety of philosophies. “EA” represents establishing acceptance of the spoon, easy textures or mealtime routine. Then “T” stands for therapy for skill development and feeding progression. Therapeutic strategies for common feeding problems will be explored in depth through lecture and video demonstration. Information is applicable to infants and children from birth to 21 (class will discuss infants but is not focused on infant feeding issues)
Location: Live webinar
This event is a: Webinar
Contact Name: Scott Boston
Contact Phone: 800-791-0262 ext 1
Presenters: Krisi Brackett PhD, CCC-SLP, C/NDT
# of CEU Credits: 14
Torticollis – Beyond the Basics: Improving Postural Alignment, Motor Skills and Feeding Outcomes Through a Multi-Disciplinary Lens
Presented by Education Resources, Inc.
Location: Live Webinar
This is a: Webinar
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Torticollis – Beyond the Basics: Improving Postural Alignment, Motor Skills and Feeding Outcomes Through a Multi-Disciplinary Lens
Presented by Education Resources, Inc.
Date
February 1, 2025 - February 2, 2025
Description
Live Webinar for Therapists. Complete both sessions for 12.5 Contact Hours (1.25 CEUs) February 1 and 2, 2025 9:40 am EST • 8:40 am CST • 7:40 am MST• 6:40 am PST (US) Learn important considerations and strategies beyond the basics to utilize when providing intervention to infants and children with torticollis. Torticollis is a complex diagnosis with many interrelated factors which can contribute to, cause or be associated with torticollis. By learning to think critically using a multidisciplinary lens, therapists will be better equipped to provide effective assessment and interventions. Different perspectives will be discussed and considered when implementing a multifaceted and holistic treatment approach. Attendees will be given as well the opportunity to problem solve with the presenters in the areas of developmental milestones, posture, fine/gross motor development and feeding & swallowing skills. By viewing torticollis through a multidisciplinary lens, attendees will gain effective tools to treat the multifaceted aspects of torticollis.
Location: Live Webinar
This event is a: Webinar
Contact Name: Education Resources, Inc.
Contact Phone: 800-487-6530
Presenters: Anais Villaluna, MS, CCC-SLP, BCS-S, CLC Dana Kizer, MS, OTR/L, BCP Trisha Thorne, PT, DPT, PCS, c/NDT, CNT, NTMCT
# of CEU Credits: 12.5 Contact Hours (1.25 CEUs)
SOS Approach to Feeding Conference
Presented by Toomey & Associates, Inc.
Location: Sydney, Australia
This is a: Conference
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SOS Approach to Feeding Conference
Presented by Toomey & Associates, Inc.
Date
February 3, 2025 - February 7, 2025
Description
The Sequential Oral Sensory (S.O.S) Approach to Feeding is a transdisciplinary 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.
- Attendees receive foundational information regarding feeding development, evaluation, and SOS Treatment.
- Attendees receive a Certificate of Attendance that is eligible for submission to Professional Organization for Continuing Education Hours earned during course.
- Free listing on the SOS Referral List. The SOS Referral List connects SOS Trained Therapists with families and colleagues around the world.
- Ongoing support through an SOS Professional Facebook Group where SOS Trained Therapists can ask questions of the SOS Professors and participate in discussions with other colleagues.
- Monthly Facebook Live Q&A Events with Dr. Kay Toomey.
- Free quarterly SOS Feeding Steps Newsletter filled with ideas and tips for implementing the SOS Approach to Feeding in your therapy setting.
- Free SOS Presentations created by Dr. Toomey to help you share information on the SOS Approach to Feeding with your colleagues, families and medical community.
Location: Sydney, Australia
This event is a: Conference
Contact Name: Feeding Workshops
Presenters: Kay Toomey, PhD Erin Sundseth Ross, PhD, CCC-SLP Lindsay Beckerman, MOT, OTR/L
# of CEU Credits: N/A
# 306 CAN-EAT Approach …Using medical, motor, & therapy strategies in pediatric feeding
Presented by Motivations, Inc
Location: WakeMed (Raleigh NC)
This is a: Workshop
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# 306 CAN-EAT Approach …Using medical, motor, & therapy strategies in pediatric feeding
Presented by Motivations, Inc
Date
February 7, 2025 - February 8, 2025
Description
Pediatric feeding and swallowing problems that effect infants and children may be complex and often involve a combination of factors including issues that can make eating painful or difficult. In order to successfully remediate feeding problems, clinicians must understand how medical and nutritional issues can contribute to feeding disorders and use a comprehensive approach to intervention. The CAN-EAT Approach© is a 2-day workshop focusing on medical, nutritional, and therapeutic strategies for children with pediatric feeding disorders. This course will allow participants to describe how pediatric feeding disorders are defined in the literature, what the contributing factors include, and how this relates to clinical practice. Identify primary gastrointestinal issues (gastroesophageal reflux, constipation, motility disorders, eosinophilic esophagitis, and visceral hyperalgesia) during a feeding evaluation and explain how these issues affect a child’s feeding skill development and ability to progress. Participants will analyze a child’s oral motor function and apply the knowledge in treatment making recommendations for appropriate diet, utensil use, and development of a therapy plan for skill development. Identify signs and symptoms of pharyngeal dysphagia or risk for pharyngeal dysphagia in a child and make appropriate recommendations for further assessment or treatment. Analyze moderate and complex pediatric feeding cases identifying barriers to feeding progression and apply principles to prioritize treatment strategies and write appropriate goals. Describe and apply examples of therapeutic techniques to reduce gagging, improve liquid and food acceptance, improve chewing skill, and wean from a feeding tube. In the CAN-EAT Approach© “CAN” stands for comfort and nutrition which come first. Day one will focus on strategies to build GI comfort and good growth as well as explore other medical issues that interfere with feeding progression. Day two will focus on therapeutic strategies from a variety of philosophies. “EA” represents establishing acceptance of the spoon, easy textures or mealtime routine. Then “T” stands for therapy for skill development and feeding progression. Therapeutic strategies for common feeding problems will be explored in depth through lecture and video demonstration. Information is applicable to infants and children from birth to 21 (class will discuss infants but is not focused on infant feeding issues)
Location: WakeMed (Raleigh NC)
This event is a: Workshop
Contact Name: Scott Boston
Contact Phone: 800-791-0262 ext 1
Presenters: Krisi Brackett PhD, CCC-SLP, C/NDT
# of CEU Credits: 14
Challenges and Solutions for Infants and Children with Complex Feeding and Swallowing Disorders
Presented by Education Resources, Inc.
Location: Live 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 7, 2025 - February 8, 2025
Description
Live Webinar for Pediatric Therapists. Complete Both Sessions for 14.5 Contact Hours (1.45 CEUs) February 7 and 8, 2025 8:40 am EST • 7:40 am CST • 6:40 am MST • 5:40 am PST (US) Challenges with infants and children demonstrating complex swallowing and feeding disorders are addressed in a holistic evidence-based framework that considers interrelating systems. Populations range from newborn infants in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) through children in school based & rehabilitation settings. Problem solving/intervention will be addressed through lecture, videos, and case analyses. Functional outcomes are emphasized through targeted intervention strategies based on sensorimotor learning principles and consideration of neural plasticity. Problem areas include: airway (e.g., laryngomalacia, laryngeal cleft, vocal fold paralysis, tracheostomy/ventilator); GI tract (e.g., gastroesophageal reflux, eosinophilic esophagitis); nutrition/hydration; advancing feeding in NICU and beyond to include tongue & lip tie; tube feeding & weaning; barriers to oral feeding & intervention strategies with; picky/finicky eaters. Discussions will include the urgent need for specific measurable outcomes and pros/cons for varied frequency and intensity of direct and indirect interventions/therapies.
Location: Live Webinar
This event is a: Webinar
Contact Name: Education Resources, Inc.
Contact Phone: 800-487-6530
Presenters: Joan Arvedson PhD, CCC-SLP, BCS-S
# of CEU Credits: 14.5 Contact Hours (1.45 CEUs)
SOS Approach to Feeding Conference
Presented by Toomey & Associates, Inc.
Location: Hong Kong
This is a: Conference
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SOS Approach to Feeding Conference
Presented by Toomey & Associates, Inc.
Date
February 12, 2025 - February 15, 2025
Description
The Sequential Oral Sensory (S.O.S) Approach to Feeding is a transdisciplinary 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.
- Attendees receive foundational information regarding feeding development, evaluation, and SOS Treatment.
- Training is delivered hybrid (online and in-person segments) and live, in-person through lectures, case presentations, and group activities.
- Attendees receive a Certificate of Attendance that is eligible for submission to Professional Organization for Continuing Education Hours earned during course.
- Free listing on the SOS Referral List. The SOS Referral List connects SOS Trained Therapists with families and colleagues around the world.
- Ongoing support through an SOS Professional Facebook Group where SOS Trained Therapists can ask questions of the SOS Professors and participate in discussions with other colleagues.
- Monthly Facebook Live Q&A Events with Dr. Kay Toomey.
- Free quarterly SOS Feeding Steps Newsletter filled with ideas and tips for implementing the SOS Approach to Feeding in your therapy setting.
- Free SOS Presentations created by Dr. Toomey to help you share information on the SOS Approach to Feeding with your colleagues, families and medical community.
Location: Hong Kong
This event is a: Conference
Contact Name: WeSync Health
Contact Phone: +852 31613011
Presenters: Kay Toomey, PhD Erin Sundseth Ross, PhD, CCC-SLP Lindsay Beckerman, MOT, OTR/L
# of CEU Credits: See registration site for details
AEIOU: An Integrated Approach to Pediatric Feeding
Presented by Food Smart Kids, LLC
Location: Online
This is a: Conference
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AEIOU: An Integrated Approach to Pediatric Feeding
Presented by Food Smart Kids, LLC
Date
February 13, 2025 - March 13, 2025
Description
AEIOU: An Integrated Approach to Pediatric Feeding
Comprehensive Professional Training Program
- Newly Expanded for 2025!
- February Course meets live online Thursday Nights
- February 13, 20, 27 and March 6 starting at 6pm US Eastern
- Self-paced video modules assigned each week
- Extensive course materials, references, resources, and bonus downloads
- Private Course Community
- Now 25 Hours Total (12 hours live excluding breaks; 13 hours Self-Paced Online)
- Open to participants in all time zones
- Participants must attend each live broadcast session (not recorded); Private course community and instructor support throughout the course
- Identify evidence for a responsive feeding approach that integrates the literature on attachment, communication, trauma, autonomy, intrinsic motivation, wellbeing, nutrition, co-regulation and safety.
- Develop assessment and treatment strategies using a 5-factor framework that addresses a wide range of influences that limit successful feeding in infants and young children.
- Formulate strategies to achieve parent buy-in for home carryover, promote positive parent-child interaction, and help children participate independently in social mealtime routines.
- Identify contraindications for oral feeding and describe a 5-step treatment plan for advancing pre-feeding skills in non-oral feeders.
- Assess signs of distress and/or disengagement during feeding and know how and when to proceed.
- Develop and implement treatment plans for oral feeding that expand taste repertoire and texture progression by incorporating strategies for the mealtime environment, seating/positioning, and oral-motor, sensory, and motor deficits.
- Developmental Progression of Feeding Skills (45 min)
- Review of Chewing; Hands-On Exercise (19 min)
- Factors that Limit Successful Feeding
- Prematurity, Respiratory/Cardiac Issues, Medication Effects (15 min)
- Craniofacial Issues, Tongue/Lip Ties (31 min)
- Gastrointestinal Issues Part 1 (14 min)
- Gastrointestinal Issues Part 2 (21 min)
- Allergy and Food Intolerance Issues (9 min)
- Environmental Issues and Stress (10 min)
- When to Treat: Priorities and Contraindications (24 min)
- How to Treat: The Comprehensive 5-Step Plan (17 min)
- Quiz #1 (10 min)
- Attachment, Communication, Control (24 min)
- Addressing Mealtime Interactions & Behavior; Caregiver Buy-in and Effective Parent Training (35 min)
- Establishing the Mealtime Environment: Merry Mealtime Guide™ (49min)
- Parent Testimonial Video (9 min)
- Seating/Positioning/Self-Feeding: Achieving Autonomy and Independence (44 min)
- Evaluation and Progress Report Samples (10 min)
- Q&A Newsletter (10 min)
- Quiz #2 (10 min)
- Sensory Processing/Food Exploration (30 min)
- Expanding Taste Repertoire and Texture Acceptance (40 min)
- Nutritional Issues: Weight Gain vs. Brain Gain (39 min)
- Tube Weaning Case Study (15 min)
- Oral-Motor Treatment: Achieving Success in 5 Steps (32 min)
- Cups and Straws (31 min)
- Quiz #3 (15 min)
- Chewing Compilation Video (8 min)
- Tricks With Tools: Tips From My Toolbox, Resources, and More (49 min)
- Bonus Materials (40 min)
- Extend Your Learning Modules (1hr, 15 min)
- AEIOU Final Course Evaluation
Location: Online
This event is a: Conference
Contact Name: Nina Johanson
Presenters: Nina Ayd Johanson, MA, MS, CCC-SLP, CLC
# of CEU Credits: 25 Professional Development Hours
Feeding and Swallowing Disorders in Infancy: Assessment and Management
Presented by Education Resources, Inc.
Location: Webinar
This is a: Webinar
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Feeding and Swallowing Disorders in Infancy: Assessment and Management
Presented by Education Resources, Inc.
Date
March 7, 2025 - March 8, 2025
Description
Live webinar for therapists. Complete both sessions for 14 contact hours (1.4 CEUs) March 7 and 8, 2025 9:40 am EST • 8:40 am CT • 7:40 am MST • 6:40 am PT (US) The goal of this course is to provide a framework from which to view the continuum of infant feeding options, including breast and bottle feeding. Focus will be on comprehensive assessment and management strategies. Participants will have the opportunity to expand their repertoire of evaluation techniques and intervention strategies when working with infants who demonstrate feeding or swallowing dysfunction. It will span from the hospital/NICU environment through homecare, EI, and outpatients within the first two years of life. This course will be relevant to physical and occupational therapists, speech and language pathologists, lactation consultants, nurses and other health professionals who specialize in or who have an interest in infant feeding disorders.
Location: Webinar
This event is a: Webinar
Contact Name: Education Resources, Inc.
Contact Phone: 800-487-6530
Presenters: Lynn Wolf, MOT, OTR, IBCLC Robin Glass, MS, OTR, IBCLC
# of CEU Credits: 14 Contact Hours (1.4 CEUs)
SOS Approach to Feeding Conference
Presented by Toomey & Associates, Inc.
Location: Fort Lauderdale, Florida
This is a: Conference
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SOS Approach to Feeding Conference
Presented by Toomey & Associates, Inc.
Date
March 13, 2025 - March 16, 2025
Description
The Sequential Oral Sensory (S.O.S) Approach to Feeding is a transdisciplinary 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.
- Attendees receive foundational information regarding feeding development, evaluation, and SOS Treatment.
- Training is delivered hybrid (online and in-person segments) and live, in-person through lectures, case presentations, and group activities.
- Attendees receive a Certificate of Attendance that is eligible for submission to Professional Organization for Continuing Education Hours earned during course.
- Free listing on the SOS Referral List. The SOS Referral List connects SOS Trained Therapists with families and colleagues around the world.
- Ongoing support through an SOS Professional Facebook Group where SOS Trained Therapists can ask questions of the SOS Professors and participate in discussions with other colleagues.
- Monthly Facebook Live Q&A Events with Dr. Kay Toomey.
- Free quarterly SOS Feeding Steps Newsletter filled with ideas and tips for implementing the SOS Approach to Feeding in your therapy setting.
- Free SOS Presentations created by Dr. Toomey to help you share information on the SOS Approach to Feeding with your colleagues, families and medical community.
Location: Fort Lauderdale, Florida
This event is a: Conference
Contact Name: Caraly Walker
Contact Phone: (720) 672-1143
Presenters: Kay Toomey, PhD Kelly Fitzpatrick, MA, CCC-SLP Susan Kniffen, MS, OTR/L
# of CEU Credits: 3.55
On-Demand Events
Breathe, Baby Breathe: Developmental Interventions for Infants with Tracheostomy Tubes
Presented by Education Resources, Inc.
Location: On-Demand
This is a: Webinar
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Breathe, Baby Breathe: Developmental Interventions for Infants with Tracheostomy Tubes
Presented by Education Resources, Inc.
Date
December 13, 2023 - December 13, 2025
Description
Advance your assessment, treatment, and outcomes for infants requiring a tracheostomy tube. Medical co-morbidities associated with infants requiring a tracheostomy tube, implications of the tracheostomy tube on oral feeding/motor development, integrating physical rehabilitation treatments and respiratory therapy interventions to maximize infant outcomes with oral feeding, motor development, and daily activities related to play skills will be discussed. Expand your practice by integrating evidence into your clinical decision-making including reading/interpreting vent settings during interventions for objective assessments of infants that are intubated or have tracheostomy tubes. Expanded lecture/lab section devoted to infants with tracheostomy tubes include oral motor, feeding interventions, postural control, manual cough facilitation, positioning/handling, integrating use of a one-way valve into treatment, weaning respiratory support, and durable medical equipment recommendations for infant/family in preparation for home discharge. This course will focus on infants up to 12 months corrected gestational age with information applicable to clinicians working in the NICU, PICU, transitional pediatric care, in-home therapy, early intervention, and outpatient clinics. Learning Objectives: 1. Differentiate medical pathology from normal development for infants requiring a tracheostomy tube. 2. Determine how the placement of a tracheostomy tube influences the development of oral feeding and postural control skills. 3. Identify three risk factors for feeding dysfunction associated with oral feeding an infant with a tracheostomy. 4. Apply at least two feeding strategies for infants requiring a tracheostomy tube to improve sensory and motor performance with oral feeding. 5. Apply at least two postural control strategies for infants with a tracheostomy tube to improve their ability to utilize vocal cord movement to enhance their cough, phonation, and gross motor movement. 6. Choose an individualized care plan for an infant using the provided case study with tracheostomy tubes for improved outcomes with oral feeding, cough facilitation, motor control, and phonation.
Location: On-Demand
This event is a: Webinar
Contact Name: Education Resources, Inc.
Contact Phone: 800-487-6530
Presenters: Holly Schifsky, OTR/L, CNT, NTMTC, CBIS
# of CEU Credits: 8.5 Contact Hours (0.85 CEUs)
NANT 15: Thrive Together Conference
Presented by National Association of Neonatal Therapists (NANT)
Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
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NANT 15: Thrive Together Conference
Presented by National Association of Neonatal Therapists (NANT)
Date
March 27, 2025 - March 29, 2025
Description
The National Association of Neonatal Therapists (NANT) would like to invite you to their NANT 15 Thrive Together Conference in Indianapolis, IN on March 28th and 29th, 2025. Two Pre-Conference Sessions are available on Thursday, March 27th, 2025, followed by an Opening Reception to kick off the main event. The conference theme, THRIVE TOGETHER, reflects our collective mission to enhance an infant’s developmental trajectory beginning in the NICU. This doesn’t happen in a vacuum. It takes the united efforts and support of our entire community, including bedside clinicians, researchers, and industry leaders, to grow our neonatal therapy capacity to serve. Check out the incredible speakers and topics in the NANT 15 Agenda. For international attendees or individuals who cannot travel, NANT has a One-Day Livestream option to attend on Friday, March 27th. A time-limited replay is available for those in attendance. We hope you’ll consider joining us at NANT 15! Let’s thrive together!
Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
This event is a: Conference
Contact Name: Nant Team
Contact Phone: 1-866-999-5524
Presenters: Welcome & Opening Keynote: The Boy Who Found His Voice - Tyler Gordon Thriving Together – Building the Optimal Neonatal Therapy Team for Your Unit - Jenene Craig, PhD, MBA, OTR/L, CNT and Carolyn Ibrahim, PhD, OTR/L, CNT, CLC, CIMI Introducing the i-Rainbow©: An Evidence-Based, Parent-Friendly Care Pathway for Critically Ill Infants in the NICU Setting Eilish Byrne, PT, DSc Melissa Scala, MD Attainment of Early Oral Feeding Milestones in the NICU Pamela Dodrill, PhD, CCC-SLP, BCS-S, CNT Britt Pados, RN, PhD, NNP Be Up-To-Date: Pre-Feeding Case Studies Supported by the Literature Louisa Ferrara-Gonzalez, PhD, CCC-SLP, BCS-S, CNT, CLC, NTMTC Jenny Reynolds, PhD(c), CCC-SLP, CNT, CLC, BCS-S Establishing Neuroprotection From Day of Life 1: The Elemental Role of Neonatal Therapy in the NICU Extremely Low Birth Weight (ELBW) Admission Process Carrie Sawulski, PT, PCS Alexandra Robins, MS, OTR/L, CNT, NTMTC The Power of Tiny Snuggles: Using Attachment Theory as a Lens to Strengthen Our Therapeutic Intervention Kelly Simpson, OTD, OTR/L, BCP, CNT, NTMTC Management of the Troublesome Feeder: State of the Science Guiding Assessment, Treatment, and Prognosis for Recovery Katlyn McGrattan, PhD, CCC-SLP Irena Wilson, Research Assistant Health and Function of the Brain as Observed Through Movement Theresa Sukal Moulton, PT, DPT, PhD Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease in the NICU Infant: Translating Research Evidence to Crib-Side Practice Sudarshan Jadcherla, MD, FRCPI, DCH, AGAF Maternal Presence in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit: What We Know and Why We Care Dana McCarty, PT, DPT, PhD Tube Weaning in the NICU: A Family-Centered and Interdisciplinary Approach to Support the Transition to Ad Lib Feeding Molly Susi, OTD, OTR/L, CLC Annie Matthews, OTD, OTR/L, CLC, CNT Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes...Are Your Therapy Practices Up to Date? Bobbi Pineda, PhD, OTR/L, CNT Alicia Fernandez-Fernandez, PhD, PT, DPT, CNT, DCS An Up-to-Date on Pre-Feeding Interventions Research to Enhance Oral Feeding Skills in At-Risk Infants During Their Stay in the NICU Sandra Fucile, PhD, OT Reg (Ont) Innovative Management of Umbilical Hernias: Kinesiotaping Emily Spaeth, PT, DPT, IBCLC, CNT, TIP, NTMTC, CIMT II, RPYT Thrive with Trachs! Transtracheal Pressure Measurement for Speaking Valve Assessment Brittany Bullock, MS, CCC-SLP, CLC, CNT Driving Change in Healthcare: Exploring Opportunities and Challenges to Empower Therapy Providers to Promote Diversity in the NICU Jane Cranston, OTR-MOT, CNT, BCP, NTMTC Bridget Kwami, OTR-MOT, NTMTC Auditory Development in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit: An Update of Evidence-Based Outcomes for Safe Sound and Music Implementation Amy Robertson, PhD, MT-BC, NICU MT Andrea Cevasco-Trotter, PhD, MT-BC, NICU MT The Inside and Outside of Intellectual Property (IP), Marketing, and Patents: Taking an Idea to the NICU Bedside Bobbi Pineda, PhD, OTR/L, CNT Tom Oleksy, BIE, MBA Kirk Dammen What’s the Right Number? Using the Revised Risk Assessment for Feeding on High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC) to Improve Oral Feeding Outcomes Robin Glass, MS, OTR/L, IBCLC Lynn Wolf, MOT, OTR/L, IBCLC Fixing a Flat: The Bedside Assistance You've Been Looking For! Implementing a Standardized Measurement Protocol and Intervention Recommendations for Babies with Cranial Deformity in the NICU Maria D'Amore, PT, PCS Leah Lumbuca, MPT, CNT Making FEES Functional for All: Elevating our FEES Program for Infants at a Level IV NICU Heidi Miller, MS, CCC-SLP Alexandra Heath, MS, CCC-SLP Parental Mental Health: Factoring in Fathers in the NICU Daniel Singley, PhD Hudson Jones, PsyD
# of CEU Credits: Participants must attend 12.0 hours of Main Conference CE sessions and complete an online Conference Evaluation to receive their Certificate of Completion. The Friday Livestream Conference is approved for 6.0 contact hours. The Pre-conference sessions provide additional CEUs - visit our website for additional details: https://nantconference.com/ce-credit-details/