Upcoming Community Workshops and Events
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Upcoming Events
PEDIATRIC VIDEOFLUOROSCOPIC SWALLOW STUDIES: SWALLOW STUDIES: From Physiology to Analysis
Presented by Pediatric Resources Inc.
Location: Raleigh, NC
This is a: Workshop
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PEDIATRIC VIDEOFLUOROSCOPIC SWALLOW STUDIES: SWALLOW STUDIES: From Physiology to Analysis
Presented by Pediatric Resources Inc.
Date
August 11, 2024 - August 11, 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: Raleigh, NC
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: Raleigh, NC
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
August 12, 2024 - August 13, 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: Raleigh, NC
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: Trumbull, CT
This is a: Conference
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SOS Approach to Feeding Conference
Presented by Toomey & Associates, Inc.
Date
August 15, 2024 - August 18, 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 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: Trumbull, CT
This event is a: Conference
Contact Name: Caraly Walker
Contact Phone: (720) 672-1143
Presenters: Kay Toomey, PhD Lindsay Beckerman, MOT, OTR/L Kelly Fitzpatrick, MA, CCC-SLP
# of CEU Credits: 3.55
SOS Approach to Feeding Conference
Presented by Toomey & Associates, Inc.
Location: Trumbull, CT
This is a: Conference
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SOS Approach to Feeding Conference
Presented by Toomey & Associates, Inc.
Date
August 15, 2024 - August 18, 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 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: Trumbull, CT
This event is a: Conference
Contact Name: Caraly Walker
Contact Phone: (720) 672-1143
Presenters: Kay Toomey, PhD Lindsay Beckerman, MOT, OTR/L Kelly Fitzpatrick, MA, CCC-SLP
# of CEU Credits: 3.55
Challenges and Solutions for Infants and Children with Complex Feeding and Swallowing Disorders
Presented by Education Resources, Inc.
Location: 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
August 23, 2024 - August 24, 2024
Description
Live Webinar for Pediatric Therapists. Complete Both Sessions for 14.5 Contact Hours (1.45 CEUs) August 23 and 24, 2024 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: 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: Online, Live Streamed
This is a: Conference
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SOS Approach to Feeding Conference
Presented by Toomey & Associates, Inc.
Date
September 5, 2024 - September 8, 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 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: Online, Live Streamed
This event is a: Conference
Contact Name: Caraly Walker
Contact Phone: (720) 672-1143
Presenters: Kay Toomey, PhD Lindsay Beckerman, MOT, 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: 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
September 6, 2024 - September 7, 2024
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: 800-791-0262 ext 1
Presenters: KRISTEN BRACKETT, MS, SLP/CCC
# of CEU Credits: 14
TOTS Training®
Presented by Chrysalis Orofacial
Location: Online
This is a: Workshop
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TOTS Training®
Presented by Chrysalis Orofacial
Date
September 12, 2024 - September 13, 2024
Description
Location: Online
This event is a: Workshop
Contact Name: Dr. Zachary Henning
Contact Phone: 864-383-8634
Presenters: Autumn Henning, MS, CCC-SLP, IBCLC, COM®
# of CEU Credits: 1.4 ASHA CEUs
Babies’ Bodies and Brains: Multi-System Assessment and Treatment of the Premature/Medically Complex Infant for the Rehabilitation Professional
Presented by Education Resources, Inc.
Location: Live Webinar
This is a: Webinar
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Babies’ Bodies and Brains: Multi-System Assessment and Treatment of the Premature/Medically Complex Infant for the Rehabilitation Professional
Presented by Education Resources, Inc.
Date
September 13, 2024 - September 14, 2024
Description
Live Webinar for Pediatric Therapists. Complete both days for 15 Contact Hours (1.5 CEUs) September 13 and 14, 2024 8:40 am EST • 7:40 am CST • 6:40 am MST • 5:40 am PST (US) 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: Live 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)
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)