Date

December 5, 2019 - December 8, 2019

Description

Location: United States

This event is a: Conference

Contact Name: Caraly Walker

Contact Phone: (303) 865-7637

Presenters: Kay A. Toomey, PhD, Erin Ross, CCC-SLP, and Lindsay Beckerman, MOT, OTR/L

# of CEU Credits: 2.85

Date

December 5, 2019 - December 8, 2019

Description

Location: Sacramento, CA

This event is a: Conference

Contact Name: Caraly Walker

Contact Phone: (303) 865-7637

Presenters: Kay A. Toomey, PhD, Erin Ross, PhD, CCC-SLP, and Lindsay Beckerman, MOT, OTR/L

# of CEU Credits: 2.85

Date

December 6, 2019 - December 7, 2019

Description

Research indicates that the prevalence of pediatric feeding and swallowing disorders is 80% in the special needs population and 20% in typically developing children. Therefore, most pediatric clinicians will encounter this disorder in some form or another. Feeding disorders come in all shapes and sizes, such as coughing/choking during meals, poor oral-motor skill acquisition, food refusal, oral aversion, g-tube dependence and more. One must be versed in oral-motor and swallowing techniques, respiration, GI issues, nutrition, motor/postural alignment, and behavioral strategies. This is a two-day course focusing on how to approach pediatric feeding and swallowing disorders, how to diagnose and prioritize treatment options, and ensure successful outcomes for you and your patients. Day one will concentrate on medical and nutritional intervention strategies, while day two will focus on evaluation and therapeutic intervention. If children are available, there will be 1-2 live evaluations.

Location: Chandler, AZ

This event is a: Workshop

Contact Name: sboston@motivationsceu.com

Contact Phone: 1-803-417-6533

Presenters: Krisi Brackett, MS, CCC-SLP

# of CEU Credits: 16

Date

January 24, 2020 - January 25, 2020

Description

Since 2008, the International Pediatric Feeding Disorder Conference (IPFDC) has been a leader in providing evidence-based education for the evaluation and treatment of children with pediatric feeding disorder featuring intermediate and advanced-level sessions from more than 20 internationally renowned feeding experts. Attendees are also presented some of the industry’s latest research during the IPFDC poster session and gain valuable tools to earlier identify children with PFD. Completely virtual in 2020, the 7th IPFDC will be available to all registrants on-demand for 30 days post-conference.

Location: Entirely Virtual

This event is a: Conference

Contact Name: Jen Lambert, M.eD

Contact Phone: 623.242.5234

# of CEU Credits: Please contact event host for details.

Date

January 30, 2020 - January 31, 2020

Description

This 2-day workshop has been designed for speech-language pathologists, physical therapists, and occupational therapists who need greater experience in focusing on rib cage activity and its influence on postural control and respiratory, general movement, and oral-pharyngeal function in terms of the evaluation and treatment services they provide. Significant anatomical/kinesiological and developmental characteristics of typical rib cage alignment and activity will be reviewed. Atypical rib cage activity in infants and young children with neuromuscular involvement will be discussed. Treatment strategies directed toward improving rib cage and respiratory musculature activity will be explored through group movement lab sessions and audiovisual presentations.

Location: Houston, TX

This event is a: Workshop

Contact Name: Scott Boston

Contact Phone: 803-417-6533

Presenters: Rona Alexander, PhD, CCC-SLP, BCS-S, C/NDT

# of CEU Credits: 16

Date

February 1, 2020 - February 2, 2020

Description

This 2-day workshop has been designed for speech-language pathologists, physical therapists, and occupational therapists who need greater experience in focusing on rib cage activity and its influence on postural control and respiratory, general movement, and oral-pharyngeal function in terms of the evaluation and treatment services they provide. Significant anatomical/kinesiological and developmental characteristics of typical rib cage alignment and activity will be reviewed. Atypical rib cage activity in infants and young children with neuromuscular involvement will be discussed. Treatment strategies directed toward improving rib cage and respiratory musculature activity will be explored through group movement lab sessions and audiovisual presentations.

Location: Los Angeles, CA

This event is a: Workshop

Contact Name: Scott Boston

Contact Phone: 803-417-6533

Presenters: Rona Alexander, PhD, CCC-SLP

# of CEU Credits: 16

Date

February 7, 2020 - February 8, 2020

Description

The focus of this course is on helping anxious eaters, worried eaters. When children are anxious eaters, mealtimes become stressful for whole families. These children may be extremely picky eaters, children with diagnosed or undiagnosed anxiety, autism spectrum disorders, or extreme mealtime worry. This practical course will discuss and demonstrate practical strategies in support of children and families who are influenced by mealtime worry. It will focus on trust, sensitive reading of cues and responding to the child’s reaction to mealtime change. Parent success will be key to the strategies presented.

Location: Raleigh, NC

This event is a: Workshop, Conference

Contact Name: Rose Langston

Contact Phone: 919-844-1100

Presenters: Marsha Dunn Klein, OTR/L, MEd, FAOTA

# of CEU Credits: Please contact event host for details.

Date

March 6, 2020 - March 7, 2020

Description

The focus of this course is on helping anxious eaters, worried eaters. When children are anxious eaters, mealtimes become stressful for whole families. These children may be extremely picky eaters, children with diagnosed or undiagnosed anxiety, autism spectrum disorders, or extreme mealtime worry. This practical course will discuss and demonstrate practical strategies in support of children and families who are influenced by mealtime worry. It will focus on trust, sensitive reading of cues and responding to the child’s reaction to mealtime change. Parent success will be key to the strategies presented.

Location: Albuquerque, NM

This event is a: Workshop, Conference

Contact Phone: 505-550-2643

Presenters: Marsha Dunn Klein, OTR/L, MEd, FAOTA

# of CEU Credits: Please contact event host for details.

Date

March 28, 2020 - March 31, 2020

Description

ASPEN20 is an interdisciplinary learning and networking forum for clinicians and researchers who recognize that nutrition is a key ingredient in successful patient outcomes. ASPEN20 features pre-conference courses, education and research sessions, corporate-sponsored symposia, networking events, and the largest exhibition of industry leaders in clinical nutrition. Here are a few session highlights:

• Nutrition for the Practicing Pediatric Clinician:  Nutrition Assessment and Intervention in Special Pediatric Populations
• Implementing the International Dysphagia Diet Standardization Initiative (IDDSI): Why, How, and What’s Next
• Pediatric Skills Lab
• Right Tube, Right Time: Decisions Regarding Enteral Access in Children

Location: Tampa, Florida

This event is a: Conference

Contact Name: Stephanie Lee

Presenters: See program

# of CEU Credits: Earn up to 21 CE or CME credits

Date

April 16, 2020 - April 19, 2020

Description

The Sequential Oral Sensory (SOS) Approach to Feeding course 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.

Location: Des Moines, Iowa

This event is a: Conference

Contact Name: Caraly Walker

Contact Phone: (303) 865-7637

Presenters: Dr. Kay A. Toomey is a Pediatric Psychologist who has worked with children who don’t eat for almost 30 years. She has developed the SOS Approach to Feeding as a family centered program for assessing and treating children with feeding problems. Dr. Toomey speaks nationally and internationally about her approach. She also acts as a consultant to Gerber Products. Dr. Toomey helped to form The Children’s Hospital – Denver’s Pediatric Oral Feeding Clinic, as well as the Rose Medical Center’s Pediatric Feeding Center. Dr. Toomey co-chaired the Pediatric Therapy Services Department at Rose Medical Center prior to entering private practice. Dr. Toomey acted as the Clinical Director for Toomey & Associates, Inc.’s Feeding Clinic for six years and SOS Feeding Solutions at STAR Institute for eight years. Dr. Toomey is currently the President of Toomey & Associates, Inc., and acts as a Clinical Consultant to the Feeding Clinic at STAR Institute. Lindsay Beckerman, MOT, OTR/L received her Master of Occupational Therapy degree from Ohio State University. She currently works in a private practice with children, teens, and adults with feeding challenges in their home and community as well as Developmental FX, a non-profit clinic supporting children with a wide variety of developmental needs. Prior to this, she worked as a Pediatric Feeding Specialist at SOS Feeding Solutions at the STAR Institute with Dr. Lucy Jane Miller. She specializes in feeding difficulties in atypical learners, including children and teens with Autism Spectrum Disorders, ADHD, and multisensory processing difficulties. Lindsay has also worked as a member of a multidisciplinary team with Autism Spectrum Disorders, SPD, emotional/behavioral disorders and feeding problems. Lindsay has completed the STAR Institute’s Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3 Intensive Mentorship Programs and is a certified DIR Floortime Provider. Lindsay also serves as a board member for Charlotte’s Day, a non-profit group that helps to provide posturally supportive chairs to children in feeding therapy. Kelly Fitzpatrick, CCC-SLP received her Master of Arts degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from The University of Memphis. She currently works as a Pediatric Specialist and Speech Pathologist for Rocky Mountain Human Services. She specializes in feeding difficulties in children 0-5 years old and those who are G-tube dependent. Prior to her position with RMHS, Kelly acted as the Assistant Clinical Director of SOS Feeding Solutions at the STAR Institute for Sensory Processing Disorder with Dr. Lucy Jane Miller. Kelly began her career in a pediatric outpatient hospital setting using the SOS Approach to Feeding program. Kelly has also completed the STAR Institute’s Intensive Mentorship Program and is a certified DIR Floortime Provider.

# of CEU Credits: 2.85