Learn to Play the NDT Way ecourse

Have fun at the course, have fun with your clients! Join us in therapeutic play - the NDT way! This interactive basic level course for OT/COTA 's, PT/PTA's and SLP's will emphasize treatment strategies to promote "natural ways to play" in the child with neurological involvement. Therapists will learn introductory handling techniques to optimize postural control and visual/perceptual skills. Participants will learn how neuromotor control and influences of the sensory systems impact functional outcomes. Participants will learn basic components of Integrative Yoga Therapy (IYT) and how these strategies relate to NDT. Therapists will be challenged to facilitate creative play with the children they work with and gain knowledge in the value and foundation of "play". This course will take you through lecture, handling and movement labs, interactive discussions and problem -solving to spark individual creativity and basic understanding of NDT and IYT.

Course Objectives

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

Identify basic principles of Neuro-developmental Treatment and how it impacts upon functional outcomes
Identify basic components of “play skills” and the relation to development
Identify basic components of Integrative Yoga Therapy and it’s relation to NDT and functional outcomes.
Demonstrate postural facilitation to improve voice and phonation
Facilitate the utilization of postures/yoga poses to improve environmental awareness, motor planning and language
Optimize postural control through the use of therapeutic play and other modalities
Explore and understand the sensory systems and how they impact “play skills” in children with neuro-motor disorders

Course Instructor(s)

Nancy Marin

OTR/L, C-NDT, IYT

Nancy Marin, OTR/L, C-NDT, IYT, a 1983 graduate of Florida International University with a BS in OT, has over 30 years experience in Pediatrics. She is the owner/president of Occuplay, Inc. in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida where she practices full time in both the private and natural environments settings, from Early Intervention through age 25. She is certified in Advance Baby Treatment through NDTA, Inc., certified Integrative Yoga Therapist, 200 hours, certified provider of The Listening Program- Bone conduction, Tomatis consultant and Reiki Master. Nancy’s experience with special needs children includes private pediatric outpatient, preschool and home environments. Nancy has a true passion for working with neurologically involved children as well as those with Sensory Integrative Disorders and continues to seek out new ways to touch the lives of the children and families she works with.

Financial Disclosure: Nancy receives honoraria from CIAO for the presentation of her live courses and royalties for the sale of her recorded courses. Nancy receives income as the owner of Occuplay, Inc.
Non-financial Disclosure: There are no relevant relationships to disclose.

Course Agenda

90 Minutes

Basic principles of NDT / Lab

105 Minutes

Basic principles of Integrative Yoga Therapy / Lab

90 Minutes

Sensory systems: Impact on postural control and functional outcomes

75 Minutes

Understanding Typical and Atypical development/Lab

120 Minutes

UE function: Impact on transitional movements for exploration

105 Minutes

Treatment demonstration/ discussion

105 Minutes

UE function/ Fine-motor coordination / Lab

60 Minutes

Components of Play

12.5 Hours

Total

Contact hours pre-approved for:

12.5 hours
CIAO is an ASHA Approved Provider #AAWA ( 1.25 ASHA CEUs) bubble sheet submission required
ASHA CE Provider Approval and use of the Brand Block does not imply endorsement of course content, specific products, or clinical procedures.
CIAO is an AOTA approved provider #4119 (OT/COTA)
This course meets PDU requirements for NBCOT (12.5 PDUs)
CIAO is an Illinois Approved Provider for PT/PTA Continuing Education
CIAO is recognized as an Approved Provider for PT/PTAs by the NYSE Dept State Board for PT
This activity is provided by the TX Board of PT Examiners Accredited Prov. #2202009#TX
This activity meets the continuing competence requirements for PT/PTA license renewal in TX
The assignment of Texas PT CCUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products or clinical procedures by TPTA or TBPTE
CIAO is a Rule Approved Provider for the Florida Board of Physical Therapy
CIAO is an Approved Provider for the Florida Board of Occupational Therapy
The Physical Therapy Board of California recognizes CIAO Seminars as an Approval Agency to Approve Providers Offering Continuing Competency Courses
The Physical Therapy Board of California has determined that CIAO meets the standards set forth in section 1399.95 of the CA Code of Regulations
Approved for:
12.5 Hrs. PT/PTAs in CA (CIAO22-32), IL, TX (APTA #2202009TX, 12.5 CCUs)
15 Hrs PT/PTAs and OT/OTA in FL -CE Broker # 20-888530
15 Hrs. PT/PTAs in NY

Course meets requirements for:

PT/PTAs in AL,AK, AZ, CO, CT, DC, DE, GA, HI, ID, IN, IA, KS, KY, ME, MD, MA, MI, MO, MT,

PT/PTAs in NE, NH, NC, ND, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, UT, VT, VA, WA, WI, WY

OT/COTAs in AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, GA, HI, ID, IA, IN, KS, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT,

OT/COTAs in NE, NV, NH, NJ,, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WV, WY

The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.

CIAO Automatically reports to CE Broker for Florida Occupational and Physical Therapists and Assistants. Florida SLPs can either use the ASHA CE Participant Form (Bubble Sheet) or self-submit through CE Broker.

CIAO is recognized on the NBCOT Provider Registry (meets PDU requirements for NBCOT)