Date

October 2, 2020 - October 3, 2020

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.

Location: Livestream

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 2, 2020 - October 3, 2020

Description

Feeding and swallowing disorders can be challenging. This engaging course teaches participants problem solving skills to treat children and infants who have complex feeding disorders, including difficulties with airways, GI tract, nutrition, hydration, advancing feeding, tube feeding/weaning, lip/tongue tie, barriers to oral feeding, and ways to overcome picky eating habits, thus, improving functional outcomes.

Location: Tucson, AZ

This event is a: Conference

Contact Name: Pamela Donnelly

Contact Phone: 1-800-487-6530

Presenters: Joan Arvedson, PhD, CCC-SLP, BCS-S, ASHA Honors & Fellow, is internationally renowned for her pioneering research, instruction, and clinical work with infants and children who have feeding/swallowing disorders. She has been Program Coordinator of Feeding and Swallowing Services at Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin. She is Clinical Professor in the Department of Pediatrics, Medical College of Wisconsin - Milwaukee. She received her BS, MS, and PhD from University of Wisconsin-Madison. She was awarded Honors of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association in 2016, ASHA's highest distinction. Her leadership, clinical acumen, and research united therapeutic and medical/surgical disciplines. She is lead author for three reference books, three self-study publications for continuing education through ASHA Professional Development, and has more than 40 peer-reviewed articles and 12 book chapters. She has given more than 100 presentations at ASHA conventions, state conventions and national conferences, as well as international lectures/seminars in 64 countries. While director of speech-language pathology and audiology at Children's Hospital of Buffalo and as coordinator of feeding and swallowing services at Children's Hospital of Wisconsin, Dr. Arvedson takes a holistic, comprehensive approach to clinical and instrumental assessment and management/intervention with infants and children.

# of CEU Credits: 14 CEU hours

Date

October 14, 2020 - October 15, 2020

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.

Seminar Content

• Frame of reference: normal, atypical development
• Impacts on feeding/swallowing: airway, respiration, GI, sensory, behavior, postural issues
• How does the swallow change: impact on therapy
• Assessment: problem-solving babies to school-aged
• Swallow Studies: Why, what to expect, results
• Intervention and Problem-Solving
• Positioning/Handling
• Tactile sensory, preparation for oral exploration, feeding and sound production, Oral-Motor
• Current modalities: applications in pediatrics
• Diet and texture, biting and chewing progression
• Nipples, bottles, cups, spoons: what and why
• Sensory-behavioral feeding issues, approaches
• Tube-fed kids: why, how, weaning to PO
• Preemies: key diagnostics and strategies

Location: Greenwich, CT

This event is a: Workshop

Contact Name: Catherine Shaker

Contact Phone: 206-949-7630

Presenters: Catherine Shaker MS/CCC-SLP, BCS-S Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist Theresa Gager MS/CCC-SLP - Speech-Language Pathologist

# of CEU Credits: 13.0 contact hours

Date

October 16, 2020 - October 16, 2020

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.

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: Greenwich, CT

This event is a: Workshop

Contact Name: Catherine Shaker

Contact Phone: 206-949-7630

Presenters: Catherine Shaker MS/CCC-SLP, BCS-S Neonatal/Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist

# of CEU Credits: 6.5 contact hours

Date

October 17, 2020 - October 18, 2020

Description

Cutting-edge 2-days with an expert in the NICU. Essential evidence-based information for managing the complex swallowing and feeding needs of preterm and sick term infants in the NICU and in Early Intervention. Functional problem-solving approach to assessment and treatment, including a broad range of interventions and how-to problem-solve. Hear the latest research and how it applies. Case studies and videos of neonates feeding enhance learning. Gain confidence with babies you are seeing in EI and with supporting parents. Attendees have said this is “The best NICU course you can find!” and “Now I know how to help my babies in EI!” Leave with evidence-based resources for future learning.

Seminar Content

• The NICU Experience: Family Perspective
• Medical and Developmental issues: NICU and EI
• Term vs. Sick Newborn vs. Premie vs. Chronically Ill Preterm: issues and cue-based strategies
• Typical development/progression to feeding
• Assessment: Making sense of history, where to start, Readiness to feed, Safety issues, Swallow Studies, Recommendations, Documentation
• Intervention: Positioning, Nipples, Flow Rate, Swallowing, Suck-Swallow-Breathe, Care Plans, Breastfeeding, working with your team in NICU and EI
• Unique Follow-Up Issues, Optimizing Parent Support, Problem-solving on-going issues after discharge
• Networking with colleagues in NICU and EI

Location: Greenwich, CT

This event is a: Workshop

Contact Name: Catherine Shaker

Contact Phone: 206-949-7630

Presenters: Catherine Shaker MS/CCC-SLP, BCS-S Neonatal/Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist

# of CEU Credits: 13.5 contact hours

Date

October 23, 2020 - October 24, 2020

Description

Jennifer Jones’ new course was created due to multiple requests for a course that addresses assessing and treating children with more involved feeding disorders. The complex medical issues and frustrating behavioral refusals that lead to profound dysphagia are discussed based on current research. The process of completing an educated, differential diagnosis, developing the appropriate treatment plan and performing treatment techniques are the focal points of this course. Dr. Jones teaches a step-by-step process in increasing preferred foods for the pickiest little eater and also how to treat pharyngeal dysphagia without the luxury of the instrumental exam. The class includes case presentations with treatment protocols. This course is designed to provide therapists with the tools to treat difficult dysphagia clients immediately upon returning to work.

Location: Livestream

This event is a: Conference

Contact Name: CIAO Seminars

Contact Phone: 8509168886

Presenters: Jennifer Jones, Ph.D. CCC-SLP, BCS-S, CNDT

# of CEU Credits: 13.75 Hours (1.35 CEUs)

Date

October 24, 2020 - October 25, 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: Charlotte, NC

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

November 6, 2020 - November 8, 2020

Description

Learn clinically relevant assessment and treatment strategies for children with neuromuscular impairments and feeding, swallowing, and respiratory challenges.

Location: Winter Park, FL

This event is a: Conference

Contact Name: Pamela Donnelly

Contact Phone: 1-800-487-6530

Presenters: Rona Alexander

# of CEU Credits: This course meets the criteria for 17.5 contact hours (1.75 CEUs). TX Physical Therapy Association approved provider. Application has been made to the MN Board of Physical Therapy. The MI, MO, KS, and WI Boards of Physical Therapy recognize other state board approvals. This course satisfies CE Requirements in IA. Application has been made to the FL Physical Therapy Association for 21 continuing education contact hours. Approved provider of continuing education by the American Occupational Therapy Association #3043, for 17.5 contact hours (1.75 CEUs) - Intermediate Level Occupational Therapy Process: assessment, intervention. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products or clinical procedures by AOTA. Approved by the TX Board of OT Examiners. Approved provider of the FL Board of Occupational Therapy-CE Broker-21 hours This course is offered for up to 1.75 ASHA CEUs (Intermediate Level, Professional area) This program has been submitted for approval of 17.5 clock hours of continuing education credit by the TX Speech Language-Hearing-Association (TSHA). 17.5 hours of this course qualify toward the 20-hour requirement for NDTA re-certification.

Date

November 6, 2020 - November 8, 2020

Description

This engaging course delivers a wealth of information on assessment and treatments that focus on the trunk, respiration, swallowing skills, and oral motor functioning, as well as mealtime strategies to improve feeding in infants and children with neuromuscular impairments.

Location: Winter Park,FL

This event is a: Conference

Contact Name: Pamela Donnelly

Contact Phone: 1-800-487-6530

Presenters: Rona Alexander, PhD, CCC-SLP, BCS-S, C/NDT - A longtime member of the Education Resources faculty and an accomplished author, Rona Alexander is a speech-language pathologist specializing in the assessment and treatment of oral motor, feeding/swallowing, and respiratory-phonatory function in infants and children with neuromuscular involvement. Dr. Alexander is a qualified speech instructor in Neuro-Developmental Treatment, delivering expert clinical knowledge and a personable instructive style through her basic pediatric and advanced NDT courses. She is a co-author of the book, Normal Development of Functional Motor Skills: The First Year of Life, and co-developer of The ABCs of Pediatric Feeding and Swallowing. She also has served as a member of the ASHA Steering Committee for Special Interest Division 13: Swallowing and Swallowing Disorders. Dr. Alexander maintains a private practice, provides consultation services and conducts workshops on oral motor, feeding/swallowing, and respiratory coordination development, assessment and treatment.

# of CEU Credits: 17.5 ceu hours

Date

November 14, 2020 - November 15, 2020

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: Web Conference

This event is a: Workshop

Contact Name: Scott Boston

Contact Phone: 18034176533

Presenters: Kristi Brackett, MS, CCC-SLP

# of CEU Credits: .16