To gain free entry into these events, sign on with Therapeutic Resources for the Department of Education   To sign on with Therapeutic Resources, please call Wendy Toussaint at 212.529.9780.   If you have already signed on and want to register for this course, please contact Angelina Conti at 212.589.1205.

What kinds of treatment strategies are effective for the school aged child with autism spectrum disorders? What can you do in a thirty minute therapy slot?  With a focus on the school environment, this presentation will demonstrate therapeutic techniques which can be used to address behavioral and academic issues as well as odd habits frequently seen in the child with Autism Spectrum Disorder.  Videos, lecture, and demonstrations will be utilized to illustrate concepts.

1. Identify at least two treatment strategies to approach autism spectrum disorders.
2. Plan an effective treatment session in a school setting.
3. Remediate odd behaviors utilizing the treatment methods presented.

Julianne Costa, OTR, PT received her BS in Occupational Therapy and an MS in Physical Therapy from Boston University Sargent College. She has worked in pediatrics for the past 20 years. Julianne has taught at the University of Maryland, Washington University, Columbia University, and New York University. She has been giving seminars to parents , teachers, and fellow clinicians on a regular basis since 1995. Julianne is trained in Sensory Integration and Neurodevelopmental Treatment under master clinicians like Ingrid Tscharnuter and Reggie Boehme. In addition to a number of pediatric consulting positions, she serves as OT/PT supervisor at Therapeutic Resources.

AOTA CEU's

Therapeutic Resources is an approved provider for continuing education. This entire course is offered for 0.3 CEU's.  The assignment of AOTA CEU's does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures

For New York Licensed Physical Therapists and Physical Therapy Assistants
Therapeutic Resources is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Physical Therapy as an approved provider of physical therapy and physical therapy assistant education.  This entire course is offered for 0.3 CEU's.

With mandates to establish electronic medical records impacting all long term care facilities, rehab managers are being challenged to identify rehabilitation software which can be integrated into the facility’s selected EMR system. Rehabilitation software provides managers with a sophisticated management tool which tracks reimbursement data and measures revenue generating trends while providing treating therapists with a powerful documentation tool. This session provides a  demonstration of the power of Cassamba, a leading software provider who is currently working on integrating their software with the most widely used electronic medical records systems. A Cassamba software representative will present an overview of its management and             documentation functionality, followed by a group discussion.

1. Identify the uses of the CASSAMBA software program
2. Reveal the benefits of using this program in the clinic
3. Explore opportunities to document resident treatment and increase facility revenue.
4. Identify questions on issues they are experiencing daily.

Jane Moffet, RN is the Vice President, Marketing and Customer Relations at Cassamba. Jane has 20+ years of experience in the Acute and Long Term Care settings. Throughout her career, Jane has helped healthcare organizations design and apply technological  solutions to address critical needs and  challenges. Today, Jane leverages these strengths in support to current and prospective customers and selects and deploys solutions that add real value to  organizations.

9:30-9:45 AM: Introduction and Announcements      

9:45-11:15 AM: Integrating Rehab Software and Electronic Medical Records for Rehab Success
A representative from CASSAMBA will introduce the software and explain its functionality, including fiscal management, billing and coding and documentation.  She will demonstrate how the software can help you ensure reimbursement and prevent denials.

11:15-12:00 PM: New and Noteworthy Issues:
Facilitated by Alice Massa, MA, OTR/L 
Survey Update, Reimbursement Issues,Open Forum

Affiliate of  Therapeutic Resources?  You’re always locked into the early bird price.  Call our seminar division at 212-589-1222 to register.

This course will focus on the therapeutic value of therapy balls in the development of vestibular responses, balance, spatial orientation, body awareness, muscle strength and tone. As a foundation there will be a review of normal development of the central nervous system and a discussion of what happens  in the child exhibiting delayed motor development. Participants will be shown how to develop appropriate treatment strategies using handling techniques with the therapy ball.  Through videotaped treatment sessions of  children, the speaker will demonstrate effective hand placement and how to use the ball for maximum treatment impact. Participants will be able to experience actual handling and ball activities via a lab demonstration in the latter part of the workshop day.

• Participants will be able to identify the central nervous system (CNS) structures that are utilized to develop vestibular balance, spatial orientation, body awareness, muscle strength, and tonal responses.
• Participants will be able to choose the appropriate handling techniques to facilitate remediation in the developmentally delayed population.
• Participants will be able to demonstrate  proper hand placement during a treatment session and utilize appropriate ball activities for the delayed child.
• Participants will be able to assess treatment needs and appropriately demonstrate three different strategies according to the child’s responses.

Julianne Costa, OTR/L, DPT received her BS in Occupational Therapy and MS in Physical Therapy from Boston University Sargent College.  She has worked in pediatrics for the past 20 years. Julianne has taught at the University of Maryland, Washington University, Columbia University, and New York University.She has been providing seminars to parents, teachers, and fellow clinicians since 1995.  Julianne is trained in Sensory Integration and Neurodevelopmental Treatment. She serves as the OT/PT supervisor at Therapeutic Resources.

8:30-9:00 AM: Registration and Breakfast

9:00-10:30 AM: Frames Of Reference for Ball Handling
As a background for the techniques covered in today’s program, this segment will review the biomechanical structures that  provide the foundation for central stability and the development of functional skills in the pediatric population The sensory integration frame of reference will also be reviewed as it pertains to the vestibular, proprioceptive, and tactile systems.

10:30 AM-12:30 PM: Handling Techniques for Treatment
Discussion of handling techniques as a therapeutic tool will be the focus in this section. The speaker will demonstrate the power of the hands  to elicit normal balance, stability, and movement  responses in the developmentally delayed child.

12:30-1:00 PM:  Lunch

1:00-2:00 PM: Therapy Ball Characteristics
As a foundation for treatment planning using the therapy ball, this section  will delve into the characteristics of the ball and how these characteristics impact on the treatment process. Discussion  will include how firmness, size, and type of ball impacts on the child’s vestibular, balance, spatial orientation, body awareness, muscle strength and tonal responses.

2:00-3:30 PM: Treatment Activities Using The Therapy Ball
This segment will focus on demonstrating the use of the ball as a therapeutic tool.Positioning on the ball, key points of control, and gradation of activities will be shown while the therapist  progresses through the therapy session.

3:30-4:30 PM: Lab Session
Participants will apply knowledge acquired during an experiential session to practice ball handling techniques on each other. Case studies and problem cases will be shared and used as examples for developing treatment plans.


AOTA CEU's

Therapeutic Resources is an approved provider for continuing education. This entire course is offered for .7 CEU's.  The assignment of AOTA CEU's does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures

For New York Licensed Physical Therapists and Physical Therapy Assistants
Therapeutic Resources is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Physical Therapy as an approved provider of physical therapy and physical therapy assistant education.  This entire course is offered for .8 CEU's.

If you currently hold an early intervention case through Therapeutic Resources, this course is FREE!   To register, call 212-529-9780.

When is a child considered medically fragile?  What special precautions and medical considerations must be taken when treating the fragile child in the home?  This evening will cover treatment interventions, contraindications, recognition of medical problems that may require referral, positioning, medical monitoring and equipment planning for this population.  Videos will be used to demonstrate treatment interventions. Participants will observe compromised children with a variety of conditions and plan treatment together.

1. Identify manifestations in the medically fragile child that could require medical referral.
2. Recognize treatment contraindications when working with the medically fragile child.
3. Identify successful treatment strategies with the medically fragile child.
4. Plan equipment needs for compromised children.

Julianne Costa, OTR, PT, DPT received her BS in Occupational Therapy and MS in Physical Therapy from Boston University Sargent College. She has worked in pediatrics for over 25 years. Julianne has taught at the University of Maryland, Washington University, Columbia University, and New York University. She has been providing seminars to parents, teachers, and fellow clinicians on a regular basis since 1995. In addition to a number of pediatric consulting positions, she serves as the OT/PT supervisor at Therapeutic Resources. 

4:30-5:00PM - Registration

5:00-6:30PM - The Medically Fragile Baby/Child

6:00-8:00PM - Treatment Planning for the Medically Fragile Baby/Child

This course is offered for .3 CEU’s
(Intermediate Level, Professional Area)

AOTA CEU's

Therapeutic Resources is an approved provider for continuing education. This entire course is offered for 0.3 CEU's.  The assignment of AOTA CEU's does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures

For New York Licensed Physical Therapists and Physical Therapy Assistants
Therapeutic Resources is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Physical Therapy as an approved provider of physical therapy and physical therapy assistant education.  This entire course is offered for 0.3 CEU's.

Please let us know if there are any special needs you have prior to registering so that we may accommodate you for the event.

If you currently hold an early intervention case through Therapeutic Resources, this course is FREE!   To register, call 212-529-9780.

When is a child considered medically fragile?  What special precautions and medical considerations must be taken when treating the fragile child in the home?  This evening will cover treatment interventions, contraindications, recognition of medical problems that may require referral, positioning, medical monitoring and equipment planning for this population.  Videos will be used to demonstrate treatment interventions. Participants will observe compromised children with a variety of conditions and plan treatment together.

1. Identify manifestations in the medically fragile child that could require medical referral.
2. Recognize treatment contraindications when working with the medically fragile child.
3. Identify successful treatment strategies with the medically fragile child.
4. Plan equipment needs for compromised children.

Julianne Costa, OTR, PT, DPT received her BS in Occupational Therapy and MS in Physical Therapy from Boston University Sargent College. She has worked in pediatrics for over 25 years. Julianne has taught at the University of Maryland, Washington University, Columbia University, and New York University. She has been providing seminars to parents, teachers, and fellow clinicians on a regular basis since 1995. In addition to a number of pediatric consulting positions, she serves as the OT/PT supervisor at Therapeutic Resources. 

4:30-5:00PM - Registration

5:00-6:30PM - The Medically Fragile Baby/Child

6:00-8:00PM - Treatment Planning for the Medically Fragile Baby/Child

This course is offered for .3 CEU’s
(Intermediate Level, Professional Area)

AOTA CEU's

Therapeutic Resources is an approved provider for continuing education. This entire course is offered for 0.3 CEU's.  The assignment of AOTA CEU's does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures

For New York Licensed Physical Therapists and Physical Therapy Assistants
Therapeutic Resources is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Physical Therapy as an approved provider of physical therapy and physical therapy assistant education.  This entire course is offered for 0.3 CEU's.

Please let us know if there are any special needs you have prior to registering so that we may accommodate you for the event.

To gain free entry into these events, sign on with Therapeutic Resources for the Department of Education Bid.
To sign on with Therapeutic Resources, please call Wendy Toussaint at 212.529.9780.  
If you have already signed on and want to register for this course, please contact Angelina Conti at 212.589.1205. 

This three-hour behavior strategy intensive is designed to give clinicians methods to use with children who present various difficult behaviors during treatment sessions. The speaker will explain and demonstrate techniques to uncover the underlying motivation for behavior (such as boredom, embarrassment, lack of motivation,etc.).

• Use the methods presented in order to identify the underlying reason for difficult behaviors.
• Identify specific difficult behaviors typically seen in the pediatric population and solutions for dealing with those behaviors.
• Develop specific behavior systems for use during treatment sessions to eradicate difficult behaviors.

Margie Rubin, MA is a behavior specialist for Menlo Park City, School District  in California.  She has been working with emotionally disturbed children and children on the autistic spectrum in the school environment for over 21 years.  She holds credentials that allow her to supervise clinicians and teachers who work with severely handicapped and learning handicapped children.  She has extensive experience in using the TEACCH method for children ages 2-18. who present with Autism Spectrum Disorders, behavior disorders, and communication  handicaps.

4:30-5:00 PM: Registration and Refreshments

5:00-5:30 PM: Learning the Function of Behavior
Why do kids behave the way they do?  What is the underlying motivation for the behavior? The speaker will reveal methods to uncover  the reason or function of the presenting behavior. It is with this understanding that practitioners can plan a course of action to eradicate the behavior using specific methods and strategies that will be presented.

5:30-6:00 PM: Specific Behavior Problems and Solutions
Specific behaviors that many clinicians have experienced will be discussed including tantrums, refusal to participate, unfocussed, and unmotivated, behavior etc. Solutions and methods will be explored with applications appropriate for use in clinical practice.
   
6:00-7:00 PM: Tried and True Behavior Systems
Application of specific behavior systems will be explained. By  identifying what motivates the child, practitioners will be shown how to design effective management plans based on the child’s identified issues.  The presenter will describe behavior systems such as contracts, point systems, and personal motivators that can be applied to your practice the very next day.


ASHA CEU's

This course is offered for .2 CEU’s
(Intermediate Level, Professional Area)

AOTA CEU's

Therapeutic Resources is an approved provider for continuing education. This entire course is offered for 0.2 CEU's.  The assignment of AOTA CEU's does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures

For New York Licensed Physical Therapists
and Physical Therapy Assistants
Therapeutic Resources is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Physical Therapy as an approved provider of physical therapy and physical therapy assistant education.This entire course is offered for 0.2 CEU's. Please let us know if there are any special needs you have prior to registering so that we may accommodate you for the event.