Upcoming Community Workshops and Events
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Upcoming Events
Feeding Challenges in Infants, Toddlers and Beyond: Learn Critical Thinking Skills to Safely Manage Difficult Feeding and Swallowing Cases – The BRIDGE Approach
Presented by Education Resources, Inc.
Location: Webinar
This is a: Webinar
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Feeding Challenges in Infants, Toddlers and Beyond: Learn Critical Thinking Skills to Safely Manage Difficult Feeding and Swallowing Cases – The BRIDGE Approach
Presented by Education Resources, Inc.
Date
September 14, 2024 - September 15, 2024
Description
Live webinar for therapists. Complete all four sessions for 11.5 Contact hours (1.15 CEUs) September 14 and 15, 2024 9:40 am EST • 8:40 am CST • 7:40 am MST • 6:40 am PST (US) Learn tools and strategies to guide your clinical decision-making process for assessment and treatment of a child with complex feeding issues. Managing pediatric dysphagia can be challenging as practices evolve, new protocols are implemented, and multiple developmental as well as anatomical factors can impact an infant or child’s ability to eat or drink safely and efficiently. By identifying, assessing, and treating the multiple factors causing or contributing to pediatric dysphagia, BRIDGE provides a multifaceted assessment and treatment approach that provides therapists the tools to think critically when working through difficult cases. The BRIDGE Approach taught in this course provides attendees with information from embryology through childhood and focuses on how the neurological, anatomical, as well as physiological components of growth and development impact pediatric feeding and swallowing. Evaluation to treatment, is presented through the collaborative lens of a speech-language pathologist and an occupational therapist. Different perspectives will be discussed from the pediatric swallowing mechanism from an anatomical and physiological perspective including both instrumental and clinical assessment methods by the SLP to the postural, sensory, and behavioral components to feeding and swallowing including considerations for adaptive interventions when applicable. Attendees will be given strategies to implement immediately when working with children with dysphagia as well as discuss questions, cases, and concerns with the presenters. By BRIDGEing the gap between the multifaceted components of pediatric dysphagia, attendees will gain effective tools to implement when managing pediatric feeding and swallowing disorders.
Location: Webinar
This event is a: Webinar
Contact Name: Education Resources, Inc.
Contact Phone: 800-487-6530
Presenters: Dana Kizer, MS, OTR/L, BCP and Anais Villaluna, MS, CCC-SLP, BCS-S, CLC
# of CEU Credits: 11.5 Contact Hours (1.15 CEUs)
#7316-1 Why, What, and How to feed Picky Eaters, a professional approach.
Presented by Motivations, Inc.
Location: Webinar
This is a: Webinar
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#7316-1 Why, What, and How to feed Picky Eaters, a professional approach.
Presented by Motivations, Inc.
Date
September 20, 2024 - September 20, 2024
Description
The purpose of this course is to provide detailed information of why and what you should feed a child from a nutritional standpoint to support gut and brain health, and the how to, for providing professional intervention to improve tolerance, acceptance, and increase food consumption. Feeding therapists will be instructed on how to discuss these elements within their scope of practice and utilize intervention to create a feeding program utilizing best practice and evidence-based research. Instructional Level: Intermediate
Location: Webinar
This event is a: Webinar
Contact Name: Scott Boston
Contact Phone: 800-791-0262 ext 1
Presenters: Samantha Heidenreich, OTD, OTR/L, OMT
# of CEU Credits: 3
#7316-2 Why, What, and How to feed Picky Eaters, a professional approach.
Presented by Motivations, Inc.
Location: Webinar
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#7316-2 Why, What, and How to feed Picky Eaters, a professional approach.
Presented by Motivations, Inc.
Date
September 20, 2024 - September 20, 2024
Description
The purpose of this course is to provide case study references and examples of intervention to support the knowledge learned in part 1 of this series. Case studies will be presented throughout lecture, pictures, and videos for different ages and populations impacted by picky eating and the presenter will discuss assessment and intervention while showing visuals of the actual treatment. Course instruction methods include lecture, demonstration, case studies, question/answers.
Location: Webinar
This event is a: Webinar
Contact Name: Scott Boston
Contact Phone: 800-791-0262 ext 1
Presenters: Samantha Heidenreich, OTD, OTR/L, OMT
# of CEU Credits: 3
PEDIATRIC SWALLOWING AND FEEDING: The Essentials
Presented by Pediatric Resources Inc.
Location: Morristown, NJ
This is a: Workshop
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PEDIATRIC SWALLOWING AND FEEDING: The Essentials
Presented by Pediatric Resources Inc.
Date
September 20, 2024 - September 21, 2024
Description
Comprehensive 2-days covering assessment and treatment of swallowing/oral-motor/feeding from a problem-solving perspective. Neonates through school age. Current approaches, case studies. Videos to enhance learning. Essential skills for pediatric practice and problem-solving complex cases. Perfect for adult therapists moving to pediatrics. Multiple learning levels for both highly experienced therapists and new grads! This will change your practice.
Location: Morristown, NJ
This event is a: Workshop
Contact Name: Catherine Shaker, MS/CCC-SLP, BCS-S
Contact Phone: 206-949-7630
Presenters: Catherine Shaker, MS/CCC-SLP, BCS-S Theresa Gager MS/CCC-SLP
# of CEU Credits: 13 contact hours, 1.3 ASHA CEUs
PEDIATRIC VIDEOFLUOROSCOPIC SWALLOW STUDIES: SWALLOW STUDIES: From Physiology to Analysis
Presented by Pediatric Resources Inc.
Location: Morristown, NJ
This is a: Workshop
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PEDIATRIC VIDEOFLUOROSCOPIC SWALLOW STUDIES: SWALLOW STUDIES: From Physiology to Analysis
Presented by Pediatric Resources Inc.
Date
September 22, 2024 - September 22, 2024
Description
Evolution of swallowing physiology from infancy forward. Critical information for conducting and interpreting pediatric swallow studies and problem-solving at each juncture. Learn how to look beyond aspiration and appreciate the entire swallow pathway and its potential for compensations and maladaptations in relation to co-morbidities. Procedures in preparation for and during the study that are most common across the US. Recommendations and optional treatment modalities specific to pediatrics will be highlighted. A pediatric history and report format provided to enhance learning. Videos of normal swallowing and typical radiographic swallowing problems will be shown. Case scenarios, and real-life examples discussed. Leave with a new appreciation for the essential current perspectives and the importance of problem-solving each infant/child and his unique presentation. Learn strategies to enhance MD understanding, buy-in and support from a clinician “in the trenches”. Looking at the evidence-base, the big picture for that infant/child, and use of critical reflective thinking, not a cookbook approach.
Location: Morristown, NJ
This event is a: Workshop
Contact Name: Catherine Shaker, MS/CCC-SLP, BCS-S
Contact Phone: 206-949-7630
Presenters: Catherine Shaker, MS/CCC-SLP, BCS-S
# of CEU Credits: 6.5 contact hours, 0.65 ASHA CEUs
ADVANCED INFANT/PEDIATRIC DYSPHAGIA: Problem-Solving Complex Patients and Practice Challenges
Presented by Pediatric Resources Inc.
Location: Morristown, NJ
This is a: Workshop
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ADVANCED INFANT/PEDIATRIC DYSPHAGIA: Problem-Solving Complex Patients and Practice Challenges
Presented by Pediatric Resources Inc.
Date
September 23, 2024 - September 24, 2024
Description
Two days of learning along with a master clinician. This timely interactive seminar will bring you essential information to enhance your effectiveness as a specialist in pediatric swallowing and feeding and a sought-after member of your team. Correlating clinical data, co-morbidities (airway/GI/nutrition/neurologic/oral motor/sensory), and the infant/child’s behaviors is at the heart of completing a good differential. Apply critical problem-solving skills to complex diagnoses and their interaction, for NICU infants through school-aged children. Explore hot topics in dysphagia (e.g., thickening, NMES, swallow studies, tongue tie) practice issues, therapist-physician relationships. Discuss your challenging patients. Perfect for both the novice to take it all in, and for the experienced clinician searching for an advanced level of problem-solving for complex cases and professional issues.
Location: Morristown, NJ
This event is a: Workshop
Contact Name: Catherine Shaker, MS/CCC-SLP, BCS-S
Contact Phone: 206-949-7630
Presenters: Catherine Shaker, MS/CCC-SLP, BCS-S
# of CEU Credits: 13 contact hours, 1.3 ASHA CEUs
SOS Approach to Feeding Conference
Presented by Toomey & Associates, Inc.
Location: Helsinki, Finland
This is a: Conference
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SOS Approach to Feeding Conference
Presented by Toomey & Associates, Inc.
Date
September 24, 2024 - September 28, 2024
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. Included with the completion of the SOS Main Training Conference, participants receive: •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. 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. Content Disclosure: The course content is focused on the SOS Approach to Feeding and there will be limited or no information provided about similar products or services. Attendance Policy: This Conference has a 100% attendance requirement. Participants are expected to attend the course and participate fully for the entire length of each day in order to receive their Certificate of Completion and/or to be allowed to use the SOS Approach to Feeding program. 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 course early. Participants who arrive late or leave early on any day MUST make up any missed time. If the Participant does not make up the time, they will not receive a Certificate of Completion, and they will not be authorized to use the SOS Approach to Feeding Program. During the conference, the Participant must immediately make arrangements with Dr. Toomey to stay late each day of the conference until all of the missed time has been made up. Participants MUST make their travel arrangements on the last day of the conference so that they will not be leaving the conference early for any reason. NO EXCEPTIONS for flight or train schedules will be made.
Location: Helsinki, Finland
This event is a: Conference
Contact Name: Centro TOIS
Presenters: Kay Toomey, PhD Erin Sundseth Ross, PhD, CCC-SLP
# of CEU Credits: Please contact event host for details.
Treatment Strategies for the Improvement of Oral, Pharyngeal, Feeding/Swallowing, and Respiratory Coordination Function: The Child with Neuromuscular Involvement
Presented by Education Resources, Inc.
Location: Webinar
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
September 27, 2024 - September 28, 2024
Description
Live Webinar for Therapists. Complete both sessions for 13 Contact Hours (1.3 CEUs) September 27 and 28, 2024 9:10 am EST • 8:10 am CST • 7:10 am MST• 6:10 am PST (US) This 2-day webinar has been designed for professionals who have a foundation of knowledge in the components of typical and atypical oral motor, oral sensory, feeding/swallowing, respiratory, and general movement development and their interrelationship. Primary emphasis will be placed on the development of appropriate intervention programming for infants and children with neuromuscular involvement who exhibit problems in oral, pharyngeal, feeding, swallowing, phonatory, and respiratory coordination function. Strategies to improve oral motor, oral sensory, pharyngeal, rib cage, and respiratory musculature activity will be discussed as they relate to findings obtained during a comprehensive clinical assessment. Differences between intervention strategies appropriate for direct treatment and for carryover activities such as mealtime feeding will be delineated.
Location: Webinar
This event is a: Webinar
Contact Name: Education Resources, Inc.
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.
Location: Webinar
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
September 30, 2024 - October 8, 2024
Description
Live Webinar for Pediatric Therapists. Complete both sessions for 15 Contact Hours (1.5 CEUs) September 30, October 1, 7 and 8, 2024 5:40 pm EST • 4:40 pm CST • 3:40 pm MST • 2:40 pm PST (US) This intermediate-advanced course will focus on 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. It will focus on advancing the critical reasoning skills of the neonatal therapist to support the infant’s ability to obtain foundational motor and sensory skills. These skills include the ability of the infant to cough, produce audible phonation, oral motor skills, swallow skills, trunk facilitation, gestational age-appropriate positioning/handling to support the emergence of gross motor skills for postural stability. You will learn movement analysis skills (via lab time and video presentations) to assess breathing patterns, facilitation techniques to support trunk development, positioning strategies to support chest wall development, and feeding techniques to maximize postural control. We will discuss current literature as relevant to this topic and apply a systems theory approach for case study treatment planning.
Location: Webinar
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: 15 contact hours (1.5 CEUs)
SOS Approach to Feeding Conference
Presented by Toomey & Associates, Inc.
Location: London, United Kingdom
This is a: Conference
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SOS Approach to Feeding Conference
Presented by Toomey & Associates, Inc.
Date
October 1, 2024 - October 4, 2024
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 in a Hybrid format = 6 hours online, pre-recorded content + 4 days in-person, live and on-site at the Venue (see below).
- 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: London, United Kingdom
This event is a: Conference
Contact Name: London Children's Practice
Contact Phone: +44 (0)20 7467 9520
Presenters: Kay Toomey, PhD Erin Sundseth Ross, PhD, CCC-SLP
# of CEU Credits: N/A
On-Demand Events
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)
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)
#7316-1 Why, What, and How to feed Picky Eaters, a professional approach.
Presented by Motivations, Inc.
Location: Webinar
This is a: Webinar
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#7316-1 Why, What, and How to feed Picky Eaters, a professional approach.
Presented by Motivations, Inc.
Date
September 20, 2024 - September 20, 2024
Description
The purpose of this course is to provide detailed information of why and what you should feed a child from a nutritional standpoint to support gut and brain health, and the how to, for providing professional intervention to improve tolerance, acceptance, and increase food consumption. Feeding therapists will be instructed on how to discuss these elements within their scope of practice and utilize intervention to create a feeding program utilizing best practice and evidence-based research. Instructional Level: Intermediate
Location: Webinar
This event is a: Webinar
Contact Name: Scott Boston
Contact Phone: 800-791-0262 ext 1
Presenters: Samantha Heidenreich, OTD, OTR/L, OMT
# of CEU Credits: 3
#7316-2 Why, What, and How to feed Picky Eaters, a professional approach.
Presented by Motivations, Inc.
Location: Webinar
This is a: Webinar
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#7316-2 Why, What, and How to feed Picky Eaters, a professional approach.
Presented by Motivations, Inc.
Date
September 20, 2024 - September 20, 2024
Description
The purpose of this course is to provide case study references and examples of intervention to support the knowledge learned in part 1 of this series. Case studies will be presented throughout lecture, pictures, and videos for different ages and populations impacted by picky eating and the presenter will discuss assessment and intervention while showing visuals of the actual treatment. Course instruction methods include lecture, demonstration, case studies, question/answers.
Location: Webinar
This event is a: Webinar
Contact Name: Scott Boston
Contact Phone: 800-791-0262 ext 1
Presenters: Samantha Heidenreich, OTD, OTR/L, OMT
# of CEU Credits: 3
#7329 Assessment and Intervention for Tethered Oral Tissues (TOTs) in Feeding Therapy
Presented by Motivations, Inc.
Location: Webinar
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
November 6, 2024 - November 6, 2024
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: Webinar
This event is a: Webinar
Contact Name: Scott Boston
Contact Phone: 800-791-0262 ext 1
Presenters: Samantha Heidenreich, OTD, OTR/L, OMT
# of CEU Credits: 3