Course Description
On average, 80% of children identified with developmental delay suffer from oral motor dysfunction. This two-day pediatric sensory point taping (SPT) course focuses on smaller taping applications on strategic points to impact oral motor function. The SPT techniques address the co-morbidities surrounding oral motor dysfunction, including arthrokinematics, respiration, motility, oral motor coordination, jaw alignment, head posture, edema, pain, fascial restrictions, and scar tissue while maintaining skin integrity and providing comfort. The participant will be introduced to assessment methods, including musculoskeletal data collection for pre/post assessment and skills specific for successful, safe application of elastic therapeutic tape.
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.
60 Minutes
Introductions, Q & A, KMT Method and Hx (What is the KTM with Kinesio Medical Tape? Basic terminology, Basic cuts and tensions, Tape handling and remo
50 Minutes
Physical and Neurologic Influences, Tension LAB: Fingers, Discussion
30 Minutes
SPT and systems impacted through the skin
20 Minutes
Anatomy and Physiology of the head and neck
45 Minutes
Epidermis Taping (1 strip)
30 Minutes
LAB (Pain application & Sensory registration on Mandible)
20 Minutes
Dermis Taping/Edema, Discussion
30 Minutes
LAB (Dermis Web, Dermis Fan)
30 Minutes
Fascia (Fascial Correction: Unwinding Tissue/Restrictions/SPT Touch assessment – MDT/Discussion: Home exercises Program/Documentation)
30 Minutes
LAB (Y Glide: Trismus, Mandibular Retraction - Stylomandibular Ligament, Eustachian Tube)
30 Minutes
Functional Correction (Discussion: Home exercises Program/Documentation)
30 Minutes
LAB- (Nasal Bridge, Lip closure/Modiolus)
15 Minutes
Documentation Precautions Contraindications
30 Minutes
Case Study Presentations (Break into groups to process case studies and present on assessment method, SPT strategy, documentation, and HEP ideas)
45 Minutes
Scars: Assessment and Treatment (Space Correction, Facia Correction, Cross Friction Correction)
45 Minutes
Whole Body Strategies for Sensory Registration for Posture and Alignment (Jaw Stability, External Abdominal Obliques, DIP, First Ray)
30 Minutes
Strategies for Respiration (Diaphragm Application, Serratus Upregulation)
45 Minutes
Strategies for Digestion (Lymphatic Correction, Directional Fascia Correction, Colon Correction)
45 Minutes
Strategies for Swallowing (Cervical Extension, Posterior Cheek Awareness, Labial Space Correction)
45 Minutes
Strategies for Oral Motor Function (Jaw Elevation, Triple Tragus, Middle Pharyngeal Constrictors)
30 Minutes
Case Studies and Presentations (Break into groups to process case studies and present on assessment method, SPT strategy, documentation, and HEP ideas