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    Neuro Developmental Treatment

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    Appropriate Disciplines


    • Certified Occupational Therapy Asst
    • Occupational Therapist
    • Physical Therapist
    • Physical Therapy Asst
    • Speech Language Pathologist
    • Speech Language Pathology Asst

Course Description

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

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.


30 Minutes
Registration (snack/refreshments provided)
90 Minutes
Basic principles of NDT / Lab
15 Minutes
Break
105 Minutes
Basic principles of Integrative Yoga Therapy / Lab
60 Minutes
Lunch (on your own)
120 Minutes
Sensory systems: Impact on postural control and functional outcomes
15 Minutes
Break
75 Minutes
Understanding Typical and Atypical development/Lab
30 Minutes
Q&A
30 Minutes
Registration (snack/refreshments provided)
120 Minutes
UE function: Impact on transitional movements for exploration
15 Minutes
Break
105 Minutes
Treatment demonstration/ discussion
60 Minutes
Lunch (on your own)
105 Minutes
UE function/ Fine-motor coordination / Lab
15 Minutes
Break
60 Minutes
Components of Play
30 Minutes
Q&A
9.0 Hours
Total

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