(HS - 064595 - Pryor) 2-Day Advanced Course: Primitive Reflex Integration
Tracking # 20-1302278
Course overview
As therapists, when we treat the causes and symptoms of motor delays, we can utilize alternate brain pathways to improve the effects of therapy. Through neuroplasticity, we have the power to make this happen! It acts as an adaptive mechanism to compensate for lost connection allowing us to maximize remaining function! From congenital abnormalities (Downs Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, Angelman Syndrome, Prader-Willi syndrome and more... .) to traumatic brain injuries, this course delivers new and exciting ideas on how to detour around damage and incorporate viable nervous system connections. Dr. Karen Pryor, PT, DPT, will teach you: How therapy can change the brain and how neuroplasticity will improve motor skills in a child's development Creative and evidenced-based approaches to incorporate into a multisensory learning experience The importance of diverse and novel activities during treatment sessions The link between primitive reflexes and development How to evaluate the influence of primitive reflexes and effects on the CNS developmental stages relating to motor function Video case studies will demonstrate changes before and after integrative neuroplasticity treatments. The therapy techniques you learn in this course can easily be integrated into the clinic or home the next day, leading to increased developmental success.
Subject areas
This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.
Florida Board of Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapist
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Florida Board of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
Audiologist
Audiologist Assistant
Speech-Language Pathologist
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant
Disclosure statements
Financial: Karen Pryor is the owner of Health Sphere Wellness Center, LLC and is a field examiner for PDMS-3. She has employment relationships with Tennessee State University, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Physical Therapy School, Daymar Physical Therapy Assistant School and Volunteer State Community College. Karen Pryor receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Karen Pryor is a reviewer with Tennessee Physical Therapy Association and American Physical Therapy Association. She is an Ambassador for National Down Syndrome Society.