Learn to Play the NDT Way



 

NOTE: June 22, 2024 course in Austin,TX and July 20,2024 in Greenville, NC are an in-person only course.

If live stream dates are available on the calendar, the following applies:

Two options to participate in a live stream course:

  1. Attend as part of the LIVE STUDIO AUDIENCE in Gulf Breeze, Florida - Studio audience seats are limited - so register today!
  2. Attend via LIVE STREAM from anywhere around the world. Live stream participants will login to access the event from their computer.

NOTE:

CEUs:

COMPLETION REQUIREMENTS:


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.

NOTE: Participants should wear comfortable clothing for labs.
Participants should have on hand a soft doll at least 12 inches with soft moveable limbs (to practice handling) and one toy.

For participants in person at our Live Stream Studio in Gulf Breeze, if you know of a local child/client between the ages of 6 months to 5 years with a diagnosis of CP or other neurological disorder, we would love to have them participate in the patient demo on the 2nd day of the course at 10:00am (we can be flexible with time if need be). This is a critical part of the learning experience. Please notify CIAO if you know of a family that would be willing to participate.


Course Objectives

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

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

Day 1

08:30 - 10:00
Basic principles of NDT / Lab
10:00 - 10:15
Break
10:15 - 12:00
Basic principles of Integrative Yoga Therapy / Lab
12:00 - 01:00
Lunch (30 minute lunch for live stream events)
01:00 - 03:00
Sensory systems: Impact on postural control and functional outcomes
03:00 - 03:15
Break
03:15 - 04:30
Understanding Typical and Atypical development/Lab
04:30 - 05:00
Q&A

Day 2

08:00 - 10:00
UE function: Impact on transitional movements for exploration
10:00 - 10:15
Break
10:15 - 12:00
Treatment demonstration/ discussion
12:00 - 01:00
Lunch (30 minute lunch for live stream events)
01:00 - 02:45
UE function/ Fine-motor coordination / Lab
02:45 - 03:00
Break
03:00 - 04:00
Components of Play
04:00 - 04:30
Q&A

Contact hours pre-approved for:

  • 14 hours
  • CIAO is an ASHA Approved Provider (available for 1.4 ASHA CEUs)
  • 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 (1.4 AOTA CEUs)
  • This course meets PDU requirements for NBCOT (14 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. #2502009#TX
  • The assignment of Texas PT CCUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products or clinical procedures by TPTA or TBPTE
  • This activity meets the continuing competence requirements for PT/PTA license renewal in TX
  • 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
  • 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:
  • 14.0 Hrs. PT/PTAs in AR, CA(CIAO24-42), IL, OH(#24S3036 exp 12/05/25), TX(APTA TX #2502009 for 14 CCUs)
  • 14.0 Hrs. Registered with CEBroker for OT/COTAs in AL, AZ, GA, LA, MS, SC, TN
  • 14.0 Hrs. Registered with CEBroker for PT/PTAs in AR, OK, SC, TN
  • 16.5 Hrs. PT/PTA, OT/COTAs in FL (CE Broker #20-582777)
  • 16.8 Hrs. PT/PTAs in NY

Course meets requirements for:

  • PT/PTAs in AL, AK, AZ, AR, 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, DC, GA, HI, ID, IL, IN, IA, LA, KS, KY, 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, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY

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


    Introductory level
    1.4 ASHA CEUs


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


    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.