PALMAR GRASP: Influence, Integration and Motor Learning Behavior for Children (on-demand)

Description

This short course will discuss the Palmar grasp reflex. Motor skills may be influenced by retained primitive reflexes. Have you found yourself repeating the same tasks and seem to get nowhere in particular?  Do you continue the same goals year to year? Then this program is for you! Integration techniques assist in achieving successful fluid movement and voluntary control of gross and fine motor skills. This program will assist you in identifying the high and low tone of the palmar grasp and how to gain increased attention to task and improve goal attainment.

TheraMoves Services, LLC, is Approved for Sponsor by NYS Board for OTs and OTAs

Recognized by NYSED State Board for PT as an approved provider of PT and PTA continuing education. Approved for 2.4 contact hours

Approved for 2.0 contact hours by NYSED’s State Board for speech-language pathologists

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About the Instructor

Karen Pryor, PhD, PT, DPT, has a doctorate in physical therapy and has practiced for 40 years in the field. Involved with birth to three through early intervention since 1986, she developed techniques to be utilized in homes, childcare centers, and school systems to advance therapy programs in children.
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What Our Course Participants Say

"Found it to be very informative in giving a clear understanding of the palmar grasp" – Rebecca

"The presenter knew her anatomy well and tied it into function and dysfunction." – Vanessa

"Excellent presenter; an expert in her field and presented the material in an easy to understand manner". – Elana

"Really gave an in-depth review and explanation of the palmar grasp, it’s influence is not integrated, and also the course gave sensible treatment ideas. Also very good review of hand development" – Susan