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Praxis / Motor Planning Courses

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Approximately 6% of all children have motor planning and coordination difficulties that interfere with everyday functioning.

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What is the definition of Motor Planning?

Motor planning is the ability to plan, execute, and sequence a novel motor task. The fundamental importance of motor planning cannot be overstated. It affects one’s confidence in academic, social, functional, and athletic performance. Praxis allows children to plan and carry out motor skills in an efficient & refined manner, allowing for the fulfillment of their life roles.

Sometimes, an individual can successfully complete habitual motoric tasks that have been practiced many times before, such as self-feeding, putting on shoes, and holding a pencil effectively. However, when asked to complete a novel task, they freeze up, present with performance anxiety, and or display extreme difficulty carrying out the activity accurately. Other times, children with motor planning difficulties can display challenges with their basic everyday routines. They may appear slow in carrying out motor tasks, clumsy, and may have difficulty with rhythm and timing.


The courses are suitable for:

  • Occupational Therapists and Occupational Therapist Assistants
  • Physical Therapists
  • Physical Therapists Assistants
  • Special Education Teachers
Theramoves offers accredited motor planning trainings for therapists
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Upcoming Motor Planning/Praxis Training Courses 

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Who May Benefit from Learning about Praxis & Motor Planning?

Physical and occupational therapists may both benefit from learning more about praxis & motor planning strategies for effective treatment interventions.

Teachers and other childcare professionals may benefit from learning the signs of motor planning difficulties to know when to refer their clients to appropriate clinicians for treatment.

 

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Theramoves online training for praxis & motor planning will give you:

  • A deeper understanding of biological and environmental factors involved in praxis & motor planning
  • Ways to assess and rule out praxis & motor planning issues
  • Practical strategies and skills to treat difficulties in session
  • Current, evidence-based research
  • How to access and utilize a variety of equipment and tools to treat effectively
  • Tips and strategies to share with parents for home programs
  • Classroom approaches for academic success

Signs of motor planning dysfunction may include:

  • Difficulty following verbal directives for motor tasks not attributed to cognition or auditory processing difficulties
  • Appear clumsy or uncoordinated
  • Difficulty initiating a novel motor task
  • Delayed self-dressing and hygiene milestones
  • Increased time required to complete motor tasks
  • Apraxia in speech
  • Avoid physical activity
  • Having difficulty packing their bag for school
  • Having difficulty knowing where their body is in relation to objects and people and frequently falls, trips, and/or bumps into obstacles.

Difficulties in praxis & motor planning may be attributed to multiple factors, including: 

A trained professional will look at the client as a whole to properly identify all body systems attributing and involved in difficulties pertaining to functional motor performance. Treatment will usually include sensory-rich interventions designed to support the sensory-motor connection.

  • After your course order was placed, you will receive a Thank you email with FAQ’s that will include all the information for the upcoming course. 
  • You will also receive a payment receipt via email. 
  • 2-4 days prior to the live webinar you will receive an email from Theramoves which will contain a link for the platform the course will be using such as Go To Webinar to complete the registration process, please go ahead and complete that. 
  • The email will also contain the course PowerPoint and any additional handouts.
  • If you are using an I-device once you download go to webinar or go to meeting, please restart your computer.

  • Once you registered with our online platform (Go To Webinar) you will receive a link to “Join the Webinar”. This link comes again an hour before the webinar.  
  • Join the course at the designated date and time.
  • We ask that you join 10-15 minutes prior to ensure proper access and avert any technical issues, then go ahead and make coffee 🙂
  • If you are having issues and are using an I-device, and you just downloaded the go-to webinar or go to meeting, please restart your computer first then try to join again.

  • For CEU purposes, our system automatically logs your attendance when you sign in for a webinar and log out. (If you have technical difficulties and have to sign back on, do not panic! No worries the system recognizes that).  
  • At the end of the webinar, an email is sent out with the post-course quiz/course evaluation and learning outcome measure on the material presented.
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  • Congratulations! Score a 70% or higher and receive your certificate of completion via email.

A full refund less $75 dollars administrative fee per course will be given for cancellations received up to 3 days prior to the course. After that, no refunds will be given for cancellations unless a replacement participant is registered.

Motor planning is a significant, often overlooked component of our everyday functioning. For those struggling with praxis issues, motor tasks that may appear easy to peers can be the source of anxiety, fear, and feelings of inadequacy. Targeting these issues effectively via trained professionals can help a child succeed and thrive in school and at home.

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