Neuro-Developmental Treatment Approach for Infants and Toddlers

OBJECTIVES:

At the conclusion of this workshop, participants will be able to:

1. understand the current neuroscientific basis of the Neuro-Developmental Treatment Approach.

    

2. identify at least 10 aspects of typical development via slides, video, and observation of infant and toddler movement

    

3. identify at least 10 aspects of atypical development as compared to typical development via slides and video.

    

4. facilitate movement transitions appropriate for the infant/toddler population on another adult and on a doll in lab.

    

5. promote carry-over in the home environment via daily activities.

    

SCHEDULE:

Day One

8:00 Registration

8:30 Typical Development Birth to Twelve Months

11:00 Break

11:15 Baby Development Lab

12:00 Lunch (on your own)

1:00 Handling Lab I

2:15 Break

2:30 Atypical Development of the Infant

3:45 Handling Lab II

4:30 End of Day

Day Two

8:30 Current Philosophy and Neuroscientific Basis of Neuro-Developmental Treatment

9:15 Assessment Guidelines

9:45 Break

10:00 Handling Lab III

12:00 Lunch

1:00 Client Assessment and Treatment Demonstration

2:00 Break

2:15 Handling Lab IV

3:30 Home Programming Considerations

4:00 End of Course

Total Hours: 12 ½ contact hours

Contact: Leah Schlager at: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it