The Lowdown on Low Tone (Birth - 3) ecourse

This introductory level course will utilize lecture, video and hands-on lab sessions to teach participants in this course therapeutic techniques and interventions to help the young child (birth to 3 years) with hypotonia, regardless of the cause, through the developmental stages from supine to standing. This course will be based on NDT and SI principles to facilitate functional skills including gross motor, fine motor and postural control. By considering the internal and external factors which can impact arousal, posture and functional skills, participants will help young children achieve their highest functional level.

Course Requirements:

Computer with internet and working speakers/sound are required for this course.
Course must be completed within 30 days of activation (activate course within 6 months of purchase).
An online multiple-choice quiz (80% passing score) and submission of an online evaluation form are required for successful completion.
A certificate of completion will be available to print immediately after course is successfully completed.
SLPs - ASHA CEUs may be obtained by completing the online ASHA form and checking the "Report to ASHA" box.

Course Objectives

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

Define and explain primary and secondary impairments related to low muscle tone and its implication on development for young children
Define different types of muscle contractions and the significance of each in young children with hypotonia
Understand the importance of the “preparation” phase prior to handling
Provide environmental adaptations to ensure the success of the young child during functional activities
Demonstrate handling techniques to promote postural control and transitional movements

Course Instructor(s)

Kristin Ibach Owen

PT

Kris Owen, PT is a graduate from UNC-CH with a BA in Psychology and a graduate of Emory University with a MS in Physical Therapy. Although Kris started in therapy as a sports medicine patient while playing on the UNC volleyball team, she has worked exclusively with pediatrics since her graduation from Emory. Kris has worked in out-patient settings throughout her career and has started her own company, Intentional Play, Inc., in 2017. Kris completed her 8-week NDT training with Judith Beirman, PT and has attended the level one SI mentorship at The STAR center with Lucy Jane Miller, OTR. As the lead therapist on The Down Syndrome Clinic at Hope Haven Children’s clinic in Jacksonville, Fl. Kris has had 17 years of assessment and treatment of children with Down syndrome. Also a TLP provider with Advanced Brain Technologies, Kris is also trained in kinesiotaping and Electrotherapeutic Point Stimulation. Kris is blessed to have a profession which fits her personality while helping children and families enjoy the lives they have been given.
Financial Disclosure: Kristin receives an. honorarium for speaking/teaching live courses through CIAO Seminars. She also owns her own company Intentional Play,
Inc.,
Non-financial Disclosure: No relevant non-financial relationship exists.

Course Agenda

95 Minutes

Basic review of hypotonia; primary and secondary impairments; common diagnoses; types of muscle contractions; overview of NDT and SI approaches

115 Minutes

Treatment principles and preparation objectives for young children with hypotonia

90 Minutes

Treatment techniques through developmental stages from supine/prone to sitting/LAB

75 Minutes

treatment techniques from quadruped thru walking/LAB

6.3 Hours

Total

Contact hours pre-approved for:

6.0 CE Hours
CIAO is an ASHA Approved Provider (0.6 ASHA CEUs) Bubblesheet required
This course meets PDU requirements for NBCOT (6 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 meets the continuing competence requirements for PT/PTA license renewal in TX
This activity is provided by the TBPTE Accredited Prov. #2202009#TX
The assignment of Texas PT CCUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products or clinical procedures by TPTA or TBPTE
The Physical Therapy Board of California recognizes CIAO Seminars as an Approval Agency to Approve Providers Offering Continuing Competency Courses
and has determined that CIAO meets the standards set forth in section 1399.95 of the California Code of Regulations.
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
Approved for:
6.0 Hrs PT/PTAs in AR, CA (CIAO22-46). IL, TX (APTA TX #2202009 for 6 CCUs)
6 Hours Registered with CEBroker for OT/COTAs in AL, AZ, GA, LA, MS, SC, TN and PT/PTAs in GA
7 Hrs. PT/PTAs and OT/COTAs in FL (CE Broker #20-868881)
7.2 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, MD, MA, MI, MO, MT, 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, GA, HI, ID, IA, KS, KY, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND

OT/COTAs in OH, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY

Introductory Level
0.6 ASHA CEUs

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)