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Participants will:

• Learn how to optimize Cranial Nerve function for the newborn to precrawling infant
• Describe Cranial Nerve Dysfunction CND and how to use this model when assessing and treating babies with difficulties such as latch/feeding, torticollis, plagiocephaly, Autonomic Nervous System regulation difficulties, etc.
• Learn Cranial Nerve function and the impact of posture, movement and connection on latch/breastfeeding for babies with oral restrictions and dysfunction
• Feel confident connecting and communicating with parents regarding baby’s Cranial Nerve function
• Utilize the Polyvagal Theory in problems solving
• Learn to normalize sensorimotor oral skills
• Learn the TummyTime!™ Method (with option for certification)
• Learn the 4 Principle Functional Movement Protocol
• Use the CND Assessment and Classification System
• Learn clinical applications and treatment strategies

Diane Bahr
March 10-11th, 2018
2 Day Talk Tools Course

Early intervention and pediatric treatment are changing. There are not enough resources to serve the numerous children with feeding, speech/communication, and mouth function problems (e.g., those with prematurity, autism, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, other congenital disorders, etc.). Occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, early intervention specialists, dieticians, pediatricians, nurses, and others need detailed information to make appropriate referrals, choose appropriate treatment techniques, divide team responsibilities, and train parents/care providers. Techniques (learned in this course) are functional practices interventionists can safely teach parents/care providers. Participation experiences and DVD demonstrations encourage clinical problem solving throughout the course.

Objective

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Identify oral sensory-motor problems that impact feeding, speech, and mouth function in children with prematurity, autism, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, and other developmental disorders.
• Identify typical and atypical anatomy/physiology and feeding/speech/mouth function.
• Identify appropriate treatments for feeding/speech/mouth function problems.
• Practice general oral massage for appropriate populations (e.g., children with oral defensiveness, oral awareness problems, tonic bite, hyperresponsive gag, etc.).
• Practice feeding techniques that can be safely taught to parents and care providers.

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