IE On-Demand Library
On-demand courses will be available for purchase between April - May and October - November each year, with 45 days unlimited viewing of the course from the date of purchase.
On-Demand MORE: Integrating the Mouth with Sensory and Postural Functions
Patricia Oetter, MA, OTR, FAOTA and Eileen Richter, MPH, OTR/L, FAOTA
Available for purchase October 1 - November 30, 2023
CEUs: 11 Contact Hours (1.1 AOTA CEUs)
Unlimited access for 45 days after purchase
Cost: $375
Course Description
While oral-motor treatment approaches for neurologically impaired children have focused on severe feeding dysfunction, recent clinical work with children who have sensory processing/developmental dysfunction has revealed a strong association between subtle oral-motor and respiratory dysfunction and many sensory integrative and sensory motor problems.
A framework for understanding how and why many aspects of development are significantly influenced by oral functions will be presented. This discussion will include the relationship of the suck/swallow/breathe synchrony to behavior, learning, postural development, feeding, communication, arousal, self-regulation, psychosocial development, and even common health issues in children. The relevance of this information to treatment principles with children who have sensory processing/developmental dysfunction will then be shared using slides, case examples and participant lab activities. Documentation strategies for identifying abnormal function and demonstrating change through treatment will be provided. This information is particularly useful for occupational and physical therapists and speech pathologists working with children but may be applied across the age span.
Polyvagal Theory and Sensory Processing: Bridging Theory and Practice
Kelly Beins, OTR/L
Originally recorded on February 23, 2023
CEUs: 6 Contact Hours (.6 AOTA CEUs)
Unlimited access for 45 days after purchase
Online learning available via Integrative Education’s Thinkific platform
Cost: $215
Course Description
This workshop provides clinicians with a grounding in Polyvagal Theory and revisits key concepts of OT-SI intervention in order to explore key points of alignment and distinction between these two frameworks. Through content, case study, and small group discussion(s) participants will explore and practice applying polyvagal theory to the therapeutic process for existing clients. Special topics to be explored include re-thinking adaptive responses, task analysis, modulation challenges, addressing big behaviors and providing parent education and home programs in an EASIER way. All participants are asked to arrive with an existing case they can use throughout the course. The goal of this workshop is to help therapists use Polyvagal Theory to refine their clinical reasoning and clinical skills for use with children who have sensory processing challenges.
On-Demand The Complex Intersection of ADHD, Sensory Processing, and Dysgraphia: Assessment and Intervention Strategies
Maude LeRoux, OTR/L
Available for purchase October 1 - November 30, 2023
CEUs: 12 Contact Hours (1.2 AOTA CEUs)
Unlimited access for 45 days after purchase
Cost: $395
Course Description
ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) is a common diagnosis in pediatric practice today. Attention deficit can be a diagnosis, but it can also be a symptom of underlying neural inefficiency. As we dig deeper into sensory processing, we discover multiple facets that forms part of a developmental hierarchy that enables us to use clinical reasoning in both assessment and intervention. Dr. Russell Barkley and Dr. Edward Hallowell stress the importance of self-regulation and self-reflection as key components to consider, both of which overlaps into sensory processing practice. This 2-day workshop will showcase the use of the sensory processing lens when assessing and planning intervention for the different components of ADHD, including a deeper look at the learning disability of dysgraphia that frequently coincides with ADHD. Theory will be made practical through multiple treatment ideas and illustrated through video and observational lab experiences. Both the clinical and school therapist will feel supported by this deeper look into ADHD.
On-Demand Reading Proficiency: Supporting Success from an OT’s Perspective
Maude LeRoux, OTR/L
Available for purchase until May 31st, 2023
CEUs: 6 Contact Hours (.6 AOTA CEUs)
Unlimited access for 30 days after purchase
Location: Online learning available via Integrative Education’s Thinkific platform
Cost: $215
Course Description
This course will describe the different developmental aspects of building the skills necessary for reading ability. The participant will engage in learning about reading decoding, fluency, and reading comprehension, consider current research as well as the developmental building blocks for each. It is a “must have” course for anyone interested in creating academic proficiency in children considering school as an occupational function. The information provided will allow the therapist to plan effective intervention to bridge a students’ developmental profile in support of reaching reading proficiency as a goal. The need for a team approach will be emphasized as therapists also expand their vision of possibility in creating change that lasts.
On-Demand Effective Sensory Diets - Evidence Informed and Practically Impactful Ways of Supporting Sensory-based Regulatory Challenges
Tracy Murnan Stackhouse, MA, OTR/L
Originally recorded on February 26th, 2022
Available for purchase October 1 - November 30, 2023
CEUs: 6 Contact Hours (.6 AOTA CEUs)
Unlimited access for 45 days after purchase
Cost: $215
Course Description
A sensory diet is an occupational therapy intervention that offers an opportunity to support sensory modulation-based needs that impact general regulation on a daily basis. The Sensory Diet is a term that has become commonly used in pediatric occupational therapy, though the intention and integrity of the concept is often poorly understood.
As originally described by Patricia Wilbarger, in the early 1970's, the sensory diet was designated for the treatment of sensory defensiveness. With advances in understanding of sensory modulation difficulties, the sensory diet concept has emerged as a powerful strategy to address not just sensory defensiveness, but other sensory modulation difficulties including arousal regulation, emotional regulation, attention systems disruption, as well as to support socially mediated engagement. When provided correctly, the sensory diet approach offers a comprehensive method that includes: 1) education and awareness, 2) an individualized, targeted sensory diet plan that is professionally guided and monitored, and 3) specialized, professional treatment techniques targeted at key issues of concern.
In this course, you will learn how to establish power, precision and proper timing in the sensory diet targeted to desired outcomes. The evidence-base supporting the use of a sensory diet approach will be reviewed. Hands-on practice will encourage participants to understand the nuance of application.
Implementation of a sensory diet involves parents and other adults, so coaching them to effectively implement the sensory diet is included in the course, as is monitoring the effectiveness of the program. Case examples from children with neurodevelopmental needs will illustrate the power of matching the sensory diet to a child’s specific needs. Finally, the sensory diet concept will be contrasted with a sensory based approach, including the "sensory lifestyle”, sensory breaks, and sensory supports, accommodations, & modifications.
On-Demand Using Gravity To Facilitate Sensory Motor Development in Infants and Children
Available for purchase October 1 - November 30, 2023
CEUs: 5.25 Contact Hours
Unlimited access for 45 days after purchase
Cost: $180
Course Description
Gravity influences infant development in many ways, from triggering vestibular processing to developing and strengthening muscles that enable humans to gain and maintain upright posture. This course will evaluate a number of factors impacting antigravity development that affect performance in sensory processing and modulation, sensory motor functioning and psychosocial behavior throughout the age span. Obstacles to typical development and indicators of delays and/or atypical function in the particular areas of core strength, proximal stability and motor coordination essential for life skills will be discussed.
Along with other treatment strategies, gravity can be used by therapists to enhance development, especially in the areas of sensory motor processing, antigravity motor control and motor coordination. A variety of intervention strategies that engage vestibular mechanisms and take advantage of gravitational influences, including some innovative equipment will be demonstrated via participant labs and video examples.
On-Demand Avanti Pre-Camp Conference 2022, From Safety to Mastery: Variables of Successful Intervention
Irene Ingram, OTR/L & Patricia Oetter, MS, OTR, FAOTA, Moderated by Kim Barthel, BMR, OTR
Available for purchase October 1 - November 30, 2023
Originally recorded on June 25, 2022
Unlimited access for 45 days after purchase
6 Contact Hours (.6 AOTA CEUs)
Cost: $195
Course Description
Join this virtual day-long workshop for an inspiring and collaborative discussion with Irene Ingram and Patricia Oetter. Together with participants, this interactive conversation will bring to life the therapeutic elements of successful intervention. No matter the context, whether the setting is at a camp, clinic, school, home or within the community, intentional interventions can be identified for each child. Moderated by Kim Barthel, these 6 hours of learning will involve short presentations, panel-guided discussions, videotape analysis, break-out rooms, and engagement with participants.
On-Demand Avanti Pre-Camp Conference 2021: The Spirit of Engagement
Irene Ingram, OTR/L & Patricia Oetter, MS, OTR, FAOTA, and Kim Barthel, BMR, OTR
Available for purchase October 1 - November 30, 2023
Originally recorded on June 17, 2021
Unlimited access for 45 days after purchase
6.25 Contact Hours (.625 AOTA CEUs)
Cost: $195
Course Description
The day’s program will focus on empowering and equipping therapists with reflection, healing, enlightening, knowledge, and creativity as all 3 speakers provide their expertise and gifting engagement. Breakout rooms will be embedded into the course to allow for small group reflections along with a panel discussion of experienced occupational therapy practitioners to contribute to the discussion of each topic presented.
Equipping as a Healing Practitioner: Irene Ingram
Practitioners evolve with repertoires of skills that lead them to their individual gifting. Setting goals for oneself such as “I want to be able to engage in amazing ways”, is the necessary catalyst for acquisition of greater gifting in an area. Understanding the relationship of self with the spirit of healing, the power of imagination and vision, and limiting or empowering beliefs will be explored during this portion of the course.
Relationship as a Healing Force: Kim Barthel
Present and connected relationships are a powerful healing force. They are an intrinsic modulator, a co-regulator of arousal states, and a motivator for all kinds of positive change. With secure relationship at the core of any intervention or frame of reference, there is much reason for hope. It is my belief that therapeutic relationship skills can be cultivated; they can be taught, and they can be learned. What is attunement? How do we learn to connect to ourselves so we can better connect with others? How do we harness the advantages of understanding non-verbal communication? These are some of the questions that will be explored during this portion of the course are intended to deepen our compassionate self-inquiry – towards supporting our relationships whether they are in clinical settings or far beyond.
Developmental Expression of Engagement: Patricia Oetter
This last section of our conference will focus on the development of connection and engagement from womb to school age. It will be done in the context of my Extended Matrix Model which was somewhat based on the work of Joseph Chilton Pearce. His work considered social emotional development in the developmental stages of Womb, Mother, Kid Power and Brain Power. The Extended Matrix Model Considers these stages from the perspectives of Task, Environment, and Interaction. It will also integrate
the interdependent concepts of co-regulation and regulatory functions with the development of engagement and connection skills.