Effective Early Intervention

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the prevalence of children with developmental disability has increased by 17% and approximately 1 in 6 children in the United States are diagnosed with a developmental delays. As therapists, we know it is imperative to provide effective, hands-on strategies to children as early as possible in their natural environment. We also realize that environmental constraints such as the back to sleep program and the decreased tendency for floor time (container syndrome) is further increasing the likelihood of developmental delay. It is crucial to fully understand typicaldevelopment and provide age-appropriate interventions and strategies for a child to maximize his/her functional potential.

This hands-on, interactive course will provide an in-depth look into the early intervention environment. We will reviewtypical development and common diagnoses clinicians arelikely to encounter. Through hands-on practice, this course will allow therapists to use play and exercises to perfect skillsto improve tummy time, sitting balance and protective reactions, functional grasp, facilitation of creeping, and gait strategies. Through videos and class discussions, therapistswill learn strategies for difficult to treat conditions such as toe-walking and the late walker. Following this course, the therapist will be more confident and comfortable treating a child with developmental delay and provide effective strategies to caregivers to maximize a child's overall development.

Target Audience: Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants, Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants

Highlights

• Skills to improve tummy time, sitting balance, protective reactions, functional grasp, facilitation of creeping, and gait strategies to get your clients to achieve each developmentalmilestone
• Strategies for difficult-to-treat conditions such as toe- walking and late walking
• Strategies for fine motor development, self-help, and social-emotional development
• Review typical vs atypical development to spot red flags
• Interactive hands-on labs, case examples, videos, and class discussion
• Solutions to improve your ability to bond with your early intervention clients and their families
• Practical, functional outcomes and effective homeprograms that are easy for families to follow