Description
This course will present an overview of the components of praxis with an emphasis on clinical assessment and intervention for practic problems with children. The impact of various practic problems on functional performance will be highlighted. A framework for observing, assessing, clinical reasoning, and identifying ideation, motor planning, sequencing, bilateral coordination and projected action sequence problems within a sensory integration treatment model will be presented. A clinical observation-based assessment will be discussed and used to develop observation skills and clinical reasoning in identifying and treating praxis problems. Practical intervention strategies using both top-down and bottom-up approaches will be
highlighted through videotapes, case studies and lecture formats. This course is intended for PT and OT pediatric practitioners. Course level intermediate to advanced.
This two-day conference will be held September 24-25, 2010 from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.