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CHANGE THE BRAIN & THE BODY FOLLOWSStudies show our brains can be rewired to enhance new learning. In some cases, it acts as an adaptive mechanism to compensate for lost function or maximize remaining function in the event of brain injury. As therapists, when we treat the causes and symptoms of these motor delays, we can utilize alternate brain pathways to improve the effects of therapy. Neuroplasticity changes brain connections and hence, changes motor and cognitive functions. From congenital abnormalities to traumatic brain injuries, this course delivers new and exciting ideas on how to detour around damage and incorporate viable nervous system connections.

Learn how therapy can change the brain and how neuroplasticity can change the challenges in a child’s development. With Dr. Karen Pryor as your guide, you gain creative and evidence-based approaches to incorporate into a multisensory experience to drive home the importance of diverse and novel activities during treatment sessions. Both high and low tones are discussed in depth. Video case studies will demonstrate changes before and after integrative neuroplasticity treatments. The therapy techniques learned in this 1-day course can be easily integrated into the clinic or home the next day.

Course DirectorKAREN PRYOR, PhD, PT, DPT, ND, has a doctorate in physical therapy and has practiced for 36 years in the field. Involved with birth to three through early intervention since 1986, she developed techniques to be utilized in homes, daycare centers, and school systems to advance therapy programs in children. Dr. Pryor serves on the Board of Leadership Interagency Coordinating Council for early intervention, appointed by Governor Bill Haslam of Tennessee from 2014-2019. She also received President Barack Obama’s award for Volunteer Service in Tennessee for the advancement of treatment of children in 2010. In addition, she was an adjunct professor at Tennessee State University for the Occupational School (2012-2013) as

well as Volunteer State University Physical Therapy Assistant School (2008-2009). Currently, she is a Certified Clinical Instructor for several additional colleges and universities (e.g., Belmont University, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, Daymar College, and Nashville State Community College). In conjunction with her teaching duties, Dr. Pryor is active on boards of the Arthritis Foundation, Daymar College, and Nashville State Community College. With her years of experience and passion for complete wellness, Dr. Pryor assists in advancing the wider view of how therapy can be integrated from birth through a person’s lifespan.

Disclosure:Financial - Receives a speaking honorarium from Cross Country EducationNonfinancial - No relevant nonfinancial relationship exists

NEUROPLASTICITYFOR CHILDRENRewiring for Integration of Primitive Reflexes & Developmental Skills

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“I have been a PT for 40 years and I’d say that Dr. Pryor is one of the most innovative, intelligent, and best teachers I have ever experienced! Her class is

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What You Will Learnu Describe the primitive reflexes’ influence on movement patterns

u Identify the multilayer approach using neuroanatomy and brain function

u Evaluate strategies to incorporate techniques into home programs for parents and caregivers

u Recognize the importance of positive treatment sessions and verbal cues

u Analyze the relationship between brain dysfunction and tone abnormalities

u Restate different approaches to changing low and high tone qualities

COURSE CONTENTUNDERSTANDING NEUROANATOMY & BRAIN DEVELOPMENTu Brain stem and functionsu Occipital lobeu Temporal lobeu Frontal lobeu Parietal lobe

BRAIN DAMAGE & MISSING PARTSu Neurodevelopmental screensu Examples of damageu What is working and what is not u Where to rewireu Therapy as infants – faster changeu Going deep into the brain, beyond the level of damage

DEVELOPMENTAL DELAYS – HOW TO APPROACH TREATMENTSu Developmental milestone reviewu Sensory motor developmentu Visionu Vision and hearingu Speechu Sensationu Primitive reflex patterns and influenceu Opening the hands for explorationu Developmental delay and when to go back a step in therapy treatments

A NEW PERSPECTIVE ON THE NERVOUS SYSTEM & GUIDING IT FORPOSITIVE CHANGEu Lobes next dooru Videos of before and after sensory stimulation combinationsu Why vision is vitally important and how it can be stimulatedu How these concepts can be explained to parents and caregiversu The brain is clay and how to make a model

THE PRIMARY & SECONDARY RESULTS OF NEUROPLASTICITYTECHNIQUESu Changing the way the brain connectsu Primitive reflex integration and increased active movementsu The “Team” – patient, therapist, and parent/caregiveru Sensory stimulation to promote appropriate motor responseu Smooth movementsu Strength is not the same as toneu Simple activities to present to parents

HOW TO INTEGRATE NEUROPLASTICITY INTO YOUR THERAPY PROGRAMu Sensation is 3-dimensionalu Climb through the cloth tubeu Vision exercisesu Sensory stimulation for high tone vs. low tone

Dates & LocationsOVERLAND PARK - August 25, 2016Sheraton Overland Park Hotel at the Convention Center6100 College Blvd, Overland Park, KS 66211913-234-2134

ST LOUIS - August 26, 2016Clayton Plaza Hotel7750 Carondelet Ave, Clayton, MO 63105314-726-5400

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Who Should Attendu Physical Therapists

u Physical Therapist Assistants

u Occupational Therapists

u Occupational Therapy Assistants

u Speech-Language Pathologists

u Early Childhood Special Education Teachers

u Early Childhood Staff

Seminar Schedule Registration: 7:30 a.m. (coffee & tea provided) Seminar Begins: 8:00 a.m. Lunch Break: 1 hour (on your own) Seminar Ends: 3:30 p.m.

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Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants:Cross Country Education is an AOTA Approved Provider of continuing education. This course is offered for .6 AOTA CEUs. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA. AOTA Educational level Introductory, Category 1: Domain of OT, 2: Occupational Therapy Process.

Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants: Illinois: This program has been submitted to the Illinois Physical Therapy Association for approval of 6 credit hours. This course content is not intended for use by any participants outside the scope of their license or regulation.Kansas: This program has been submitted to the Kansas Physical Therapy Association for 6 contact hours.

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This course is offered for .6 ASHA CEUs (Intermediate level; Related area).

Educators: This educational offering may qualify toward your professional development requirement. The educational offering consists of 6 clock hours. Use this information and your board rules and regulations to calculate professional development/continuing education credit.

Other Professions: This educational offering qualifies for 6 continuing education hours as required by many national, state and local licensing boards and professional organizations. Save your course outline and certificate of completion, and contact your own board or organization for specific filing requirements.

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Certificates, Educational Offering Completion Requirements: Certificates will be awarded upon receipt of payment and successful completion of the educational offering and evaluation form.

Amended Certificates: Please note that the credit hours listed above are offered by Cross Country Education and/or boards/associations for a full day’s attendance. In the event of late arrival and/or early departure, amended certificates indicating the actual number of credit hours earned will be provided upon calling Cross Country Education.

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Our GuaranteeIf you are not satisfied after participating in one of our programs, please let us know in writing within seven days and we will issue a credit voucher for you or anyone in your facility to use toward another seminar, audio, video, or online product. Returned audio and video products/materials must be received in original condition before a voucher or replacement is issued. You may contact us at Cross Country Education, P.O. Box 200, Brentwood, TN, 37024.

Confirmations & CancellationsConfirmations of registration are sent via email within three days of receipt in our office. Add customerservice@crosscountryeducation.com to your email address book to ensure delivery. If you have not received a confirmation, you may call our office at 800-397-0180 or 615-331-4422 to verify registration. Cancellations received at least five working days before the event are refundable less a $20 administrative charge per registrant. There is no refund for cancellations received later; however, a credit will be issued toward a future event or product order. Please note that if you register and do not attend, you are still liable for full payment. Substitutions may be made at any time. A refund or voucher will be issued to any participant who is registered to attend a seminar that is cancelled by Cross Country Education. If payment is not received 10 days prior to the seminar, the certificate may not be present at the seminar. If your payment is returned marked NSF it will be re-presented electronically and a processing fee will be charged as allowed by law.

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“The red flags in young children and strategies to overcome developmental challenges (that) Dr. Pryor discussed will help me better

recognize when concerns arise and collaborate with parents to assist their children in reaching optimum success.”

Kinsey Norris, Early Childhood Education