Joint Attention and Autism Spectrum Disorder
The Presenter:
Sun Mi Kim, MSSLP-CCC, Clinical Supervisor of NJ ABC's.

Upon completion of this workshop, the listener will understand:

• What is joint attention
• When joint attention is developed
• The Importance of joint attention in language and social skills development
• How to facilitate joint attention

Using Visual Supports to Maximize Learning and Independence
The Presenter:
Sun Mi Kim, MSSLP-CCC, Clinical Supervisor of NJ ABC's.

Upon completion of this workshop, the listener will understand how The Visual Support System:

• enhances language comprehension
• facilitates expressive language
• promotes independence
• facilitates smoother transition
• assists with task completion
• facilitates social interaction

The Presenter: Mary Massery, PT, DPT
Date: January 13, 2011
Time: 9:00-5:00
Location: Lakewood Courtyard, Lakewood, NJ

Course Objectives
At the conclusion of the course, participants should be able to:

1. Use the Soda Pop Can Model to describe how the mechanics of breathing and postural control are inter-active and inter-dependent components of normal movement strategies and normal skill acquisition strategies.

2. Describe the multiple, simultaneous roles of the diaphragm as related to breathing, postural control, gastroesophageal ­reflux, constipation and venous return.

3. Describe how the cardiovascular-pulmonary, neuromuscular, musculoskeletal, integument-fascial, and internal organ ­systems interact to simultaneously support the physiology and the physical functions of the trunk which are necessary to upright postural control (sitting, standing, walking).

4. Contrast normal musculoskeletal development of the chest to that observed in babies and young children with impaired trunk function from multiple different diagnostic categories (i.e. cystic fibrosis, cerebral palsy, scoliosis, upper extremity dysfunction, etc.)

5. Position babies and children for optimal cardiopulmonary function (physiological and biomechanical) with simple ­equipment such as towel rolls and pillows in recumbent and upright positions for use in and out of hospital settings.

6. Optimize the child’s motor function by integrating appropriate ventilatory strategies with all movements from low level activities such as rolling over to high level skills such as running.

7. Apply theoretical concepts to multiple clinical cases throughout the day.

Pediatrics

• Advanced Training in ELAP
• An Update on Articulatory and Phonological Evidence-Based Practice
• Apraxia of Speech in the Pediatric Population
• Case Studies in Pediatrics
• Clinical Management of Difficult to Treat Articulation Disorders
• Developmental Perspectives with a Transdisciplinary Approach
• Diagnostic and Therapeutic Strategies for Children who Stutter
• Diagnostic Skills in Pediatrics
• Evaluation & Treatment of Feeding & Swallowing Disorders
• Evaluation and Management of Pediatric Feeding Disorders I
• Evaluation and Management of Pediatric Feeding Disorders II
• Evaluation and Management of Pediatric Feeding Disorders III
• Facilitation of Movement / UE Control
• Family Training in Early Intervention
• Integrating SI into Your School-Based Practice
• Normal and Atypical Development
• Oral Motor Issues in the Early Intervention Population
• Pediatric Development and Diagnoses I
• Pediatric Development and Diagnoses II
• Pediatric Models of Treatment: NDT; SI
• Sensory Processing for Children ages Birth to Three
• The Whole Child- A Transdisciplinary Approach
  
• Treatment Techniques with Pediatric Equipment
• Treatment with Equipment / Facilitation Lab

Behavioral Services

• Applied Behavior Analysis: An Introduction
• Applied Behavior Analysis: Managing Challenging Behavior and Functional Assessments
• Applied Behavior Analysis: Motivating Children with Autism
• Applied Behavior Analysis: The Development of Language
• ASD: Communication Intervention Over the Lifetime and in the Community
• Assessing Skills and Choosing Communication Interventions for Children with ASD
• Case Studies – Behavioral Approach
• Communication Skills Across the Autism Spectrum
• Conduct a Behavioral Language Assessment
• Floortime/DIR I
• Floortime/DIR II
• Teaching Communication Skills to Children with Autism I
• Teaching Communication Skills to Children with Autism II
• Teaching Communication Skills to Children with Autism III
• Verbal Behavior for Early Intervention

Adult Care

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• Assessment and Treatment of the Cardiopulmonary System
• Assessment and Treatment: Cardiopulmonary Examination
• Assessment and Treatment: Cardiopulmonary Hands-On Lab
  Diagnosis and Red Flags
• Case Studies
• Documentation: Legal and Insurance Guidelines
• Evidence Based Practice - The McKenzie Approach to the Evaluation and Management of Low Back Pain
• Facilitation of Movement with Equipment
• Fundamentals of Home Care I
• Fundamentals of Home Care II
• Fundamentals of Kinesio Taping I
• Fundamentals of Kinesio Taping II
• Fundamentals of Kinesio Taping III
• Home Medical Equipment: Respiratory Delivery Systems, Therapy, Techniques, and Emergency Symptoms
• Proactive Management of Patients with Balance Difficulties and Resulting Falls
• Proactive Management of Patients with Balance Disorders
• Red Flags and Case Studies: Medical Emergencies
• Seating and Mobility Assistive Technology

Pharmacology

• Basics of drug development, pharmacokinetics and dose-response curves
• Case Studies
• Common medications especially cardiac drugs and those affecting the autonomic nervous system
• Therapeutic issues of medication for cardiopulmonary, endocrine, psychological and cancer-related conditions
• Use of opiates and anti-inflammatory drugs