Events

Handling Strategies for the child with Neuromuscular challenges for improved funtion and participation

When:  April 30, 2026

Where:  Lakeview School

   10 Oak Drive

   Edison, NJ 08837

Author/Speaker: Jane Styer-Acevedo, PT, DPT, C/NDT

Cost: $150.00

For: Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants, Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapist Assistants

CEUs: One Day Course - 6 CEUs

Individuals with cerebral palsy and other neuromuscular disorders often use breath-holding as a means of finding stability in their effort to achieve functional skills.  Integrating aspects of postural control and alignment during movement and functional tasks is essential in developing more efficient and effective movement.  Learning and applying the NDTA™ Contemporary Practice Model in the assessment and treatment of children with neuromuscular challenges can more directly impact alignment of body segments and support dynamic postural activity, stability, and control during functional skills such as speaking, eating, ADLs, play, leisure, and walking.  During this 1-day introductory level course, physical and occupational therapists and speech and language pathologists will learn how biomechanical alignment of the trunk and limbs impacts functional and participation of the child.  Experiential lab allows for practicing on course participants to learn how to improve the child's function through addressing stability and mobility of the trunk for function and participation in school and life skills



For more information, click here for the brochure.