An Occupational Therapist from Pediatric Partners Clinic in Fargo had the opportunity to attend a conference hosted by the University of Nebraska Medical Center: Munroe-Meyer Institute. The course, Nebraska Augmentative and Alternative Communication Summer Conference: Promoting Cultural and Linguistic Diversity in AAC, focused on culturally and linguistically responsive practices to support bilingual communication in children…
This past month, an Occupational Therapist from Pediatric Partners Clinic in Bismarck completed her certification in Visual Rehab. This course focused on testing and treatment strategies to improve ocular motor difficulties in the outpatient setting. This course also taught a lot about patching as well as how important it is to incorporate movement and cognition…
This past spring, a Speech-Language Pathologist from Pediatric Partners in Fargo attended the virtual “LiPS” training. “LiPS” is a multisensory program that uses hands-on therapy which introduces patients to letters and their sounds as well as how the child feels and sees the sounds. During this therapy, the therapist introduces the child to how letters…
Over the course of three months, an Occupational Therapist from Pediatric Partners Clinic in Fargo was able to complete their certification in DIR Floortime. DIR (Developmental, Individual Difference, Relationship-based) Floortime is a model that helps children to develop self-regulating, purposeful communication, problem solving skills, and meaningful relationships. This strength- based approach will allow for the…
Recently, an occupational therapist from the Pediatric Partners in Fargo attended the AOTA INSPIRE 2021. This is the leading occupational therapist (OT) conference through the American Occupational Therapy Association and provides an incredible opportunity for occupational therapists to continue their education, network, collaborate, and share their experience. Throughout these courses, providers were able to learn…
A Speech- Language Pathologist at Pediatric Partners Neurobehavioral Clinic in Fargo recently attended an online course “Understanding the Orofacial Complex”. This course elaborated on typical anatomy, swallow function, assessment, treatment of orofacial myofunctional disorders, and the elimination of noxious habits. This course will allow for a unique process to evaluate and treat patients with speech…
Three BCBA’s at Pediatric Partners Neurobehavioral Health Clinic had the opportunity to attend a virtual seminar by the North Dakota Association for Behavior Analysis 2021. The North Dakota Association for Behavior Analysis has a reputation for presenting on informative topics that are directly related to the Applied Behavior Analysis program at Pediatric Partners. This seminar…
Vision Techniques for Eye Movement Disorders Associated with Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia, and other Neurological Disorders: Hands-on Assessments and Treatments for Children and Adolescents Bismarck Occupational Therapists, Mollie and Kaylee recently attended an online course “Vision Techniques for Eye Movement Disorders Associated with Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia & Other Neurological Disorders: Hands-on Assessments and Treatments for Children…
Bismarck Occupational Therapist, Sabrina, and Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, Kelly, recently attended an online course “MNRI Dynamic & Postural Reflex Pattern Integration – Part 1” hosted by Svetlana Masgutova Educational Institute. This course provided Kelly and Sabrina with a foundational understanding of primary motor reflex patterns, the impact of non-integration, and MNRI techniques to assess…
Occupational Therapist, Courtney, recently completed an online course called “3 Steps to Improving Interoception: An Evidence-based Approach.” Courtney attended this online course to gain more awareness on the topic of interoception. Interoception is a lesser-known sense that helps you understand and feel what is going on inside your body. Children who struggle with the interoceptive…