Date

September 20, 2019 - September 21, 2019

Description

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 course will discuss and demonstrate practical strategies to support children and families who experience mealtime worry. The course will focus on building trust and responding to the child’s reaction to mealtime change. Parent success will be emphasized in the strategies presented.

Location: Chicago, IL

This event is a: Workshop

Contact Name: Karen Dilfer

Contact Phone: 847-293-9559

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

# of CEU Credits: 1.2

Date

September 20, 2019 - September 21, 2019

Description

The focus of this 2 day course is on the Transdisciplinary Effective Assessment and Treatment (TR-eat^®) model integrating oral motor/sensory therapy techniques along with medical and behavioral management for the treatment of complex feeding problems. It will cover innovative strategies, using video case examples, to address oral aversion, food refusal, poor transition onto solid foods, texture grading, learning to chew, self feeding and feeding difficulties related to autism and picky eaters. It is relevant for infants and children through school age. This course is packed with practical solutions and hands on techniques that will empower you with new treatment ideas for your most complex patients. These interventions are systematic and evidence based with research supporting outcomes.

Location: Edmonton, Canada

This event is a: Workshop

Contact Name: Elizabeth Clawson

Contact Phone: 8124706589

Presenters: Carol Elliott, OTR/L Elizabeth Clawson, PhD, HSPP

# of CEU Credits: 14 hours

Date

September 21, 2019 - September 21, 2019

Description

This interactive course will take the fear out of helping patients with severe dysphagia who require tube feeding. Participants will leave this course with a strong foundation, and a better understanding, of the many considerations involved with tube feeding. The instructor will use lecture, videos, pictures and case studies leaving participants with a new feeling of confidence. This course will provide information to support patients and families who may feel overwhelmed during this transition period. This course is designed for anyone working with individuals who are facing, or living with, a feeding tube such as SLPs, OTs, Dysphagia Specialists and Nurses. Family members are also welcome to attend. Discussion will include topics such as history, tube basics, feeding methods, tips and techniques, common complications, equipment care and medical considerations. The psychology of tube feeding, impact on the family and mealtime dynamics as well as the heart and mind connection will also be discussed.

Location: Live Sream

This event is a: Webinar

Contact Name: CIAO Seminars

Contact Phone: 850-916-8886

Presenters: Jodie Dacy, M.S. CCC-SLP, NDC

# of CEU Credits: 0.7 CEUs (7.0 Contact Hours)

Date

September 23, 2019 - September 23, 2019

Description

Infant Feeding Foundations: Assessment & Management (incl. Tongue Tie & Oral Motor Skills) – 1 day workshop. Build your understanding of oral development and assessment and treatment principles for oral motor skills for feeding. Focus on 0-12 months, with skills foundational to all ages. Learn more about tongue ties, the current evidence, how to assess, and what treatment options and techniques are available. Objectives:

• To understand the typical stages of infant oral and feeding development (0-12 months) that underpin feeding in all ages.
• To learn how to conduct a thorough case history, oral motor assessment and feeding evaluation to inform treatment plans.
• To understand the potential impact of tongue tie on feeding and to be aware of the current evidence on assessment and treatment of tongue tie.
• To identify treatment principles and techniques for breastfeeding, bottle feeding and early solids difficulties, including related oral motor skills.

Location: Sydney, Australia

This event is a: Workshop

Contact Name: Carly Veness

Contact Phone: 1300 755 490

Presenters: Carly Veness, Speech Pathologist

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

Date

September 24, 2019 - September 24, 2020

Description

In this episode Michelle is joined once again by her partner in all things nerdy mischief Erin Forward, MSP CF-SLP.  Today is the day where they go in and act as Speech-Language Pathology Sleuths!  Are you prepared to don your deerstalker cap? (Don’t lie, you goggled that…it’s the Sherlock Holmes hat!)  We tackle pediatric CVAs, EOE, Hirschsprung’s Disease, Celiac Disease, and also a quick foray into where to start when the etiology is as of yet unknown.  We hope you enjoy the complexity of the cases and the joy of these patients healing processes as much as we do!

This event is a: Webinar

Contact Name: Michelle L. W. Dawson, MS CCC-SLP, CLC

Contact Phone: (866) 275-4858

Presenters: Michelle L.W. Dawson, MS, CCC-SLP Erin Forward, MSP-CF-SLP

# of CEU Credits: 1 Hour

Date

September 27, 2019 - September 28, 2019

Description

Eating is a highly complex process, with great emotional significance for the child, parent(s) and caregivers. This course will illustrate how DIR® (Developmental Individual differences & Relationships) principles are used within feeding intervention for infants and children (6 months-12 yrs.), with a wide range of feeding challenges. Through the use of case examples, we will describe the importance of collaboration with families, as well as how to create individualized treatment plans. This coordinated effort has the goal of supporting the child to feel safe and self-motivated in the eating experience as it unfolds within the culture of the family. Building on a sense of trust within therapeutic relationships, children and parents can develop skills that meet their feeding goals around meals. Along the way, they develop a sense of mutual engagement within their relationships finding satisfaction during feeding and around meal times. Using the DIR® approach we challenge the child to use all their developmental capacities in the feeding experience. The importance of interdisciplinary collaboration, including nutrition, medicine, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and mental health will be illustrated. Participants will gain a better understanding of relationship-based intervention and a set of therapeutic “tools” to guide their practice in the home, clinic and school based setting. Video case studies will be used to illustrate practical solutions to complex feeding disorders. All Attendees will receive a certificate of attendance verifying training hours at the completion of the training. This intermediate level course is designed for Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language Pathologists, Dietitians, Early Interventionists, Psychologists, MFTs, Social Workers, Physical Therapists, Nurses, Educators and any other professionals working with children and families with feeding and mealtime challenges.

Location: City of Greenwood Village Community Room: 6060 S. Quebec Street Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111

This event is a: Workshop

Contact Name: Caraly Walker

Contact Phone: 3038657637

Presenters: Diane Cullinane, MD Anne Davis, MS, CCC-SLP Julie Miller, MOT, OTR/L, SWC Jonae Perez, MPH, RD

# of CEU Credits: 14 hours

Date

September 28, 2019 - September 29, 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: Baton Rouge, LA

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

October 1, 2019 - October 1, 2020

Description

In this episode Michelle is joined once again by her partner in all “thangs” functional pediatric therapy, Miss Erin Forward, MSP CF-SLP, both of them residing in Cola-Town, SC.  Tonight, Michelle and Erin rapid fire drill through some of their favorite evidenced-based resources, all to nourish the on-the-run SLP’s soul.  In this episode they tackle everything from pediatric dysphagia, pediatric cerebral vascular accidents, to neurogenic language impairments…everything from explanation of etiology, dynamic diagnostics, and thoughtful therapy ideas!  Are you feeling perplexed as to where to begin for professional supports? Well stress no-more, Michelle and Erin are here! 

This event is a: Webinar

Contact Name: Michelle L. W. Dawson, MS CCC-SLP, CLC

Contact Phone: (866) 275-4858

Presenters: Michelle Dawson, MS, CCC-SLP Erin Forward, MSP-CF-SLP

# of CEU Credits: 1 Hour

Date

October 4, 2019 - October 4, 2019

Description

https://ww2.mc.vanderbilt.edu/ContinuingEducation/ This course has been developed to provide practicing speech-language pathologists with the knowledge and tools they need to effectively treat the pediatric patient with feeding and swallowing disorders. Participants will hear from pediatric specialists in allergy, nutrition, otolaryngology, and cardiology, as well as VUMC’s Pediatric Medical Speech Pathology team. Topics covered will include reflux, tube feeding, supplements, sensory and oral motor-based feeding disorders, and feeding intervention for the child with sensory and oral motor feeding difficulties. Ample time will be given for panel discussions and Q&A.

Location: Vanderbilt Medical Center East - Room 8380 1215 21st Avenue South, Nashville, TN

This event is a: Conference

Contact Name: Lori Meggs M.S. CCC-SLP

Presenters: Dr. Stacy Dorris, M.D. - Allergy Ryan Rafacz, RD, LDN, CNSC Dr. Jim Phillips, M.D. -ENT Dr. Lindy Wilcox, M.D. -ENT Dr. Ann Kavanaugh, M.D. - Cardiology Shannon Guarnere, M.S., CCC-SLP, CLC Amber Winston, MA., CCC-SLP, CLC Sarah Poligone, M.S., CCC-SLP Helen Jahangir, M.A., CCC-SLP Lori Meggs, M.S., CCC-SLP Candace Thompson, M.A., CCC-SLP

# of CEU Credits: 0.7 CEU's

Date

October 5, 2019 - October 6, 2019

Description

Roberta Gatlin graduated from University of Memphis in 1986 with a BS in Special Education and from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center Department of Physical Therapy in 1989 with a BS in Physical Therapy. She completed her Doctorate of Science with an emphasis in Neurological and Pediatric Physical Therapy in 2013. She received her Board Certified Pediatric Clinical Specialty in 2001 and recertification in 2011. Her experience draws from over 28 years in the field of pediatric physical therapy. She is currently Assistant Professor in the Physical Therapy Department at Emory & Henry College, Marion, Virginia. Bertie’s experience encompasses physical therapy within the NICU, developmental follow-up clinic and outpatient pediatrics servicing all populations. Her research focuses on the Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome, wound care practices for the premature infant in a NICU setting and obtaining norms for children in the United States on the Infant Motor Profile. She currently holds the secretary position for the Tennessee Physical Therapy Association Executive Committee, the Regional VI Director and Neonatology Specialty Interest Group’s Vice-Chair position for the Academy of Pediatric Physical Therapy of the American Physical Therapy Association.

Location: Cincinatti, OH

This event is a: Conference

Contact Name: Pamela Donnelly

Contact Phone: 1-800-487-6530

Presenters: Roberta “Bertie” Gatlin, PT, DSc, PCS

# of CEU Credits: 15