April Christopherson – Neuroplasticity, Primitive Reflexes, & Pediatric Rehabilitation
- Faculty:
- April Christopherson
- Duration:
- 1 Hour 53 Minutes
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Copyright:
- Jul 26, 2019
Description
Handouts
| Manual – Neuroplasticity, Primitive Reflexes, & Pediatric Rehabilitation (1.8 MB) | 21 Pages | Available after Purchase |
Outline
- Brain anatomy review
- Research review on brain development
- Primitive Reflex development, integration, and milestone achievement
- Understanding Neuroplasticity and development
- Discussion of auditory, visual, motor, and vestibular sensory development areas
- Understanding application of neuroplasticity concepts to pediatric rehabilitation
- Treatment approaches using Neuroplasticity concepts
- Definition of sensory processing and sensory integration concepts
- Identifying children who present with specific Primitive Reflex delays
- Treatment approaches and movement activities combining Neuro and Sensory Integration
- Case Studies and Video Examples
Faculty
April Christopherson, OTR/L Related seminars and products: 5
April Christopherson, OTR/L, has been an occupational therapist for over 25 years and has worked with diverse populations in a variety of settings. She is the founder and owner of Exploration Kids Therapy in Colorado. April worked as the director of OT and director of training and development for over 10 years for The Shandy Clinic in Colorado Springs, CO. She sits on the clinical advisory board for Interactive Metronome Corporation. She is a member of both the Advanced Brain Technologies and Interactive Metronome adjunct faculty where she teaches introductory and advanced continuing education courses to professionals. She has traveled around the USA and the world teaching on Neuroplasticity and Development. April was granted her degrees in Occupational Therapy and Psychology from St Ambrose University in Davenport, IA in 1991.
Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: April Christopherson is owner of Exploration Kids Therapy. She receives a consulting fee from Interactive Metronome; and Advanced Brain Technologies. Ms. Christopherson receives a speaking honorarium from PESI, Inc.
Non-financial: April Christopherson has no relevant non-financial relationship to disclose.
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