Date

September 30, 2022 - October 1, 2022

Description

Live Webinar for Therapists. Complete both sessions for 13 Contact Hours (1.3 CEUs) September 30 to October 1, 2022 9:10 am EST • 8:10 am CST • 7:10 am MST• 6:10 am PST (US) ERI is partnering with Children’s Health to offer this webinar. 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. Upon completion of this course the therapist will be able to:

• 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

Location: Webinar

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)

Date

October 1, 2022 - October 2, 2022

Description

Live Webinar for Pediatric Therapists. Complete both sessions for 12 Contact Hours (1.2 CEUs) October 1 and 2, 2022 9:40 am EST • 8:40 am CST • 7:40 am MST • 6:40 am PST (US) Learn to evaluate infant feeding performance and provide evidence-supported interventions to maximize infants’ outcomes. We’ll discuss diagnostic tools for bedside evaluation, cervical auscultation, modified barium swallow studies and specific medical comorbidities seen in the NICU setting and how these influence the therapy pathway. In addition, we’ll review the International Dysphagia Diet Standardization Initiative and its impact on infant oral feeding. The developmental specialists’ role in oral motor assessment and interventions to support infant feeding in the NICU will be discussed including how to support infants’ care team members in providing best practice care. This course will include lecture, small group discussion, and clinical scenarios with video to enhance observation skills of attendees.

Location: Webinar

This event is a: Webinar

Contact Name: ERI Office

Contact Phone: 800-487-6530

Presenters: Shanna M. Semmler, OTD, OTR/L, CNT, NTMTC

# of CEU Credits: 12 Contact Hours (1.2 CEUs)

Date

October 8, 2022 - October 9, 2022

Description

Live Webinar for Pediatric Therapists. Complete both sessions for 14.5 Contact Hours (1.45 CEUs) October 8 and 9, 2022 9:40 am EST • 8:40 am CST • 7:40 am MST • 6:40 am 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. Course Objectives: Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to do:

• 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

Location: Webinar

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: 14.5 Contact Hours (1.45 CEUs)

Date

October 8, 2022 - October 9, 2022

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: 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

Date

October 15, 2022 - October 16, 2022

Description

Feeding difficulties in the NICU are common and can be challenging for even experienced therapists. Premature infants and medically fragile/sick newborns are unique from typically developing healthy newborns. An appreciation of their fragile and immature sub systems, maturation of these subsystems around feeding and swallowing, as well as our ability to impact these systems, are required to be a successful clinician serving this population. This two day seminar will provide a strong foundation in evidence based information, theory and critical analysis of: sub system analysis, swallowing safety and function, appropriate and effective therapeutic interventions, family/caregiver engagement and discharge planning. Infant’s communication skills, positioning impact on feeding and swallowing, pre-feeding skills, therapeutic feeding trials, bottle and breast feeding, family involvement, and feeding in palliative care will also be discussed. Along with interactive lectures; videos, pictures, case studies, demonstrations and activities will be used to further expand learning opportunities and empower participants as feeding therapists with this fragile population in the NICU and beyond. What to Bring:

• A baby doll with soft movable extremities OR a “NDT doll”
• One receiving blanket
• One baby bottle

Location: Online

This event is a: Webinar

Contact Name: CIAO Seminars

Contact Phone: 8509168886

Presenters: Karin Mitchell, M.A. CCC-SLP

# of CEU Credits: 14.5 hours (1.45 CEUs)

Date

October 20, 2022 - October 23, 2022

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 5:00 pm on Days 1-3; 8:00 am to 3:15 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. COVID-19 Policy Participants must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (out of the post-shot 2-week window) and provide proof of vaccination upon arrival on the first day of the Training OR be tested for COVID-19 1-2 days prior to your arrival at the Training and provide negative test results upon arrival on the first day of the training. Testing will also be required 5 days after arrival in Colorado for any out-of-state visitors. Participants must also download, complete and sign the COVID-19 Policy for the SOS Approach to Feeding Main 4-Day Training and upload this during registration or email sunnilisco@sosapproach.com

Location: US Mountain Time

This event is a: Conference

Contact Name: Sunni Lisco

Presenters: Kay A. Toomey, PhD Susan Kniffen, MS, OTR/L Deborah Lagerborg, CCC-SLP

# of CEU Credits: 2.85

Date

October 22, 2022 - October 23, 2022

Description

Join us for a Train-the-Trainer session on the Early Feeding Skills Assessment (EFS) Tool. Effective feeding care starts with assessment of what the infant needs to be successful. Learn to use the EFS to effectively provide an infant-guided approach to feeding. Simultaneously learn to train others back home to use the EFS to strengthen your unit’s feeding care. Review current research, the role of experience, dynamic systems theory, and feeding outcomes after NICU. Videotapes with enhanced audio of swallowing and breathing to learn key skill areas of the EFS: respiratory regulation, oral motor and swallowing function, physiologic stability, engagement, and change in coordination patterns of s-s-b as infants develop. Gain confidence scoring early feeding skills as not yet evident, emerging or established. Learn components of an infant-guided, co-regulated approach to feeding and contingent adaptations that make this approach so effective, using the EFS to plan individualized interventions. Receive resources to train others to use the EFS. As a group, network and navigate challenging issues and role-model a collaborative feeding practice.   Learning Outcomes

• Discuss outcomes related to feeding in preterms
• Describe the scoring process for the EFS
• Describe application of the EFS to a cue-based feeding approach and problem-solving
• Identify infant cues of stress during feeding specific to physiology, swallowing, and feeding
• Score and profile infant feeding specific to readiness, physiologic stability, oral-motor, & swallowing using videotaped feedings

• Dynamic systems theory applied to feeding
• Preterm infant feeding skill development
• Systematic assessment using the EFS
• Scoring practice via videotaped feedings
• Application of EFS to intervention, use in your unit
• Problem-solving team issues and successes

Location: Austin, TX

This event is a: Workshop

Contact Name: Catherine Shaker

Contact Phone: 206-949-7630

Presenters: Catherine Shaker, MS/CCC-SLP, BCS-S Suzanne Thoyre RN, PhD, FAAN

# of CEU Credits: 13.0 contact hours, 1.30 ASHA CEUs

Date

October 24, 2022 - October 24, 2022

Description

Evolution of 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.  

Learning Outcomes

• Describe normal radiographic swallowing behaviors in pediatrics (neonate -> 5 years)
• Delineate differences between pediatric and adult studies
• Describe optimal procedures for pediatric patients
• Describe typical problems and compensations used in pediatrics
• Discuss recommendations and highlight treatment modalities specific to the pediatric population

Seminar Content

• Pediatric vs. Adult studies
• Criteria for referral & readiness for swallow study
• Preparing the family
• Normal swallowing physiology: Birth to Adulthood
• Protocol/Positioning/Textures
• Typical problems/Modifications, Strategies
• Analysis, Recommendations/Treatment Modalities

Location: Austin, TX

This event is a: Workshop

Contact Name: Catherine Shaker

Contact Phone: 206-949-7630

Presenters: Catherine Shaker, MS/CCC-SLP, BCS-S

# of CEU Credits: 6.5 contact hours, 0.65 ASHA CEUs

Date

October 25, 2022 - October 26, 2022

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. Learning Outcomes:

• Apply system-based differential diagnosis specific to clinical presentation of feeding/swallowing problems
• Apply critical reflective thinking to complex feeding/swallowing issues
• Explore strategies to address a wide range of feeding/swallowing problems
• Explain key concepts/challenges/evidence specific to at least three “hot topics” in pediatric dysphagia
• Navigate therapist-physician/team interactions

• Complex interaction of respiratory, GI, airway, sensory and postural co-morbidities
• Case discussions and problem-solving
• Current challenges in service delivery across EI, hospital, school, and community settings
• Broad range of interventions and individualizing plans of care specific to clinical presentation

Location: Austin, TX

This event is a: Workshop

Contact Name: Catherine Shaker

Contact Phone: 206-949-7630

Presenters: Catherine Shaker, MS/CCC-SLP, BCS-S

# of CEU Credits: 13 contact hours, 1.3 ASHA CEUs

Date

October 28, 2022 - October 29, 2022

Description

This intermediate-advanced course will provide a systems-based approach to assess the premature/medically complex infant in the NICU/PICU setting. This course will focus on understanding the co-morbidities associated with prematurity and medically-complex infants and increase critical reasoning skills for the clinician to create treatment plans to advance motor and feeding skills for the infant. It will build on information provided during the “Baby Beats and Breaths” course but can be a stand-alone course for advanced clinicians working with medically complex infants. This course will provide the clinician with hands-on treatment techniques for positioning/handling infants in the Small Baby unit (infants under 32 weeks gestation), oral motor interventions to support pre-feeding/feeding development, edema management including lymphatic facilitation, post-surgical considerations for infants, trunk facilitation to support cough development, extremity facilitation to support ribcage development, pelvic floor activation for stooling, abdominal facilitation for infants with GI complications, scar assessment/treatment, and feeding techniques for infants with multi-system co-morbidities.

Location: Atlanta, GA

This event is a: Workshop

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)