Description
Course Details
Instructor
Ricki Dembitzer, MS OTR/L
Date
Wednesday, May 12, 2021
8:45AM-3:15PM EST
Format
- Webinar
6 contact hours
0.6 AOTA CEUs, 7.5 NBCOT PDUs, 7.2 NY PT CEUs, 6 CEUs for SLPs in NY
Cost
$229
(Group of 3+ save 10%)
$209 Register before April 22
Target Audience
OTs, OTAs, PTs, PTAs, SLPs, social workers, teachers, special educators
This practical, one day webinar will provide a theoretical overview of sensory processing disorder from both a neurological perspective as well as understanding its presentation and treatment. Participants will explore each of the sensory systems and their impact on reflexes, function, movement and learning. Specific reflexes related to the sensory systems will be explored and demonstrated including how to test for several of them as well as specific integration techniques.
Participants will leave with a clear understanding of the three subtypes of Sensory Processing Disorder and how they manifest themselves as well as treatment ideas and strategies to implement immediately. They will also gain a basic understanding of primitive reflexes, their role in development and function as well as their connection to Sensory Processing. This course is jam packed with practical techniques, come ready to learn and ready to take your expertise to the next level!
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About the Instructor
Ricki Dembitzer has been an Occupational Therapist for over 20 years specializing in pediatrics. She graduated with a Bachelors of Science degree in psychology from Wayne State University in Michigan and received an additional Bachelor’s of Science degree in Health Sciences as well as a Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from Touro College in New York City. Read More