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Deadline: Nov. 5, 2009
Registrations accepted
after the deadline must
include a $10.00 late
registration fee.
Refund Policy: To
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and receive your refund
less a $25.00
administrative fee, you
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least 14 days prior to
the course start day.
Cancellation received
less than 14 days
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will be subject to a
$35.00 administrative
fee. No refund made for
no show.
Registrations accepted
after the deadline must
include a $10.00 late
registration fee.
Refund Policy: To
cancel your registration
and receive your refund
less a $25.00
administrative fee, you
must notify RGV
Seminars in writing at
least 14 days prior to
the course start day.
Cancellation received
less than 14 days
before the course date
will be subject to a
$35.00 administrative
fee. No refund made for
no show.
The Occupational Therapy Board of Texas is self-reporting.
A certification of completion will be given at the end of each course,
with course duration: 6.0 hrs daily
A certification of completion will be given at the end of each course,
with course duration: 6.0 hrs daily
We recommend
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discounts and/or
late fees that may
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avoid any
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respectively.
that you review
our Early
Registration
discounts and/or
late fees that may
apply. Also
Review our
Refund Policy to
avoid any
discrepancies.
Any or all
information will be
stated in each
courses' page
respectively.
| Vestibular Activation: Therapeutic Movement to Optimize Physical, Social and Cognitive Occupation (Nov. 19, 2009) Speaker:Mary Kawar, MS, OT/L |
Course Description
This is a foundation course in how the vestibular system serves as one’s internal GPS, integrator of all
sensory processing that incorporates movement and balance. Participants will be guided in
understanding the design of the vestibular system for perceiving, without conscious attention, the
precise, continuously changing orientation of the head and body in space under all conditions. In other
words, it affords the ability to stand, walk, run, and play safely, spontaneously, and adaptively while
performing all life tasks and roles. This frees the conscious mind to problem solve, motor plan and
execute all aspects of cognitive function.
The vestibular system was little understood compared to the five well-researched senses until the
advent of space travel. It is now revered as the critical foundation for temporal-spatial orientation. This
system supports adaptive movement as well as visual and auditory processing while meaningfully
engaged in all life tasks and roles. Expertise in vestibular enhancement is of paramount importance for
therapists because vestibular dysfunction is one of the twenty-five most common reasons that
individuals seek medical attention.
This course provides an introduction to and demonstration of Astronaut Training, the Vestibular-
Oculomotor Protocol for moving, looking, and listening. Therapeutic movement strategies, supported by
sensory integration and neurodevelopment principles, will expand the clinician’s ability to facilitate
rapid, precise, integrated skill development with clients through specific, playful, vestibular activities.
After taking this course, you will:
• Appreciate the pervasive influence of the vestibular/cochlear system on all areas of human function,
including visual and auditory processing.
• Describe the Sound Activated Vestibular Oculomotor Protocol and how it is used for assessment and
treatment.
• Leave with a greater repertoire of vestibular activities to support orientation, attention, core postural
control, bilaterally integrated movements, social engagement and cognitive processing.
Daily Schedule Vestibular Activation: Nov. 19,2009
8:00 – 8:30: Registration
8:30 – 8:45: • Introduction & course overview
8:45 – 10:00: • Functional development of the vestibular system
• Impact of in-utero environment on movement • Expression
• Influence of gravity on the newborn
• Movement expansion into near & far space
• What can go wrong? Impact on subsequent development
10:00 – 10:30: Break
10:30 – 11:15: • Essential neuroanatomy made easy for clinical reasoning and application
11:15 – 12:00: • Lab: Self-generated vestibular activation
12:00 – 1:00: Lunch on your own
1:00 – 2:00: • Assessment: Tests and observations of linear and rotary acceleration
2:00 – 2:30: • Demonstration of Astronaut Training: A Vestibular-Oculomotor Protocol for Moving, Looking, and
Listening
2:30 – 3:00: Break
3:00 – 4:00: • Slides and videos of vestibular activities to support attention, core postural control, bilaterally integrated
movements, social engagement, and cognitive processing
4:00 – 4:30: • Discussion of precautions & adaptations for diverse populations & ages
This is a foundation course in how the vestibular system serves as one’s internal GPS, integrator of all
sensory processing that incorporates movement and balance. Participants will be guided in
understanding the design of the vestibular system for perceiving, without conscious attention, the
precise, continuously changing orientation of the head and body in space under all conditions. In other
words, it affords the ability to stand, walk, run, and play safely, spontaneously, and adaptively while
performing all life tasks and roles. This frees the conscious mind to problem solve, motor plan and
execute all aspects of cognitive function.
The vestibular system was little understood compared to the five well-researched senses until the
advent of space travel. It is now revered as the critical foundation for temporal-spatial orientation. This
system supports adaptive movement as well as visual and auditory processing while meaningfully
engaged in all life tasks and roles. Expertise in vestibular enhancement is of paramount importance for
therapists because vestibular dysfunction is one of the twenty-five most common reasons that
individuals seek medical attention.
This course provides an introduction to and demonstration of Astronaut Training, the Vestibular-
Oculomotor Protocol for moving, looking, and listening. Therapeutic movement strategies, supported by
sensory integration and neurodevelopment principles, will expand the clinician’s ability to facilitate
rapid, precise, integrated skill development with clients through specific, playful, vestibular activities.
After taking this course, you will:
• Appreciate the pervasive influence of the vestibular/cochlear system on all areas of human function,
including visual and auditory processing.
• Describe the Sound Activated Vestibular Oculomotor Protocol and how it is used for assessment and
treatment.
• Leave with a greater repertoire of vestibular activities to support orientation, attention, core postural
control, bilaterally integrated movements, social engagement and cognitive processing.
Daily Schedule Vestibular Activation: Nov. 19,2009
8:00 – 8:30: Registration
8:30 – 8:45: • Introduction & course overview
8:45 – 10:00: • Functional development of the vestibular system
• Impact of in-utero environment on movement • Expression
• Influence of gravity on the newborn
• Movement expansion into near & far space
• What can go wrong? Impact on subsequent development
10:00 – 10:30: Break
10:30 – 11:15: • Essential neuroanatomy made easy for clinical reasoning and application
11:15 – 12:00: • Lab: Self-generated vestibular activation
12:00 – 1:00: Lunch on your own
1:00 – 2:00: • Assessment: Tests and observations of linear and rotary acceleration
2:00 – 2:30: • Demonstration of Astronaut Training: A Vestibular-Oculomotor Protocol for Moving, Looking, and
Listening
2:30 – 3:00: Break
3:00 – 4:00: • Slides and videos of vestibular activities to support attention, core postural control, bilaterally integrated
movements, social engagement, and cognitive processing
4:00 – 4:30: • Discussion of precautions & adaptations for diverse populations & ages
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American Occupational Therapy Association
(AOTA) Approved Provider of Continuing
Education. The assignment of AOTA CEUs
does not imply endorsement of specific course
content, products or clinical procedures by
AOTA. See individual course listing for
specific information.
American Occupational Therapy Association
(AOTA) Approved Provider of Continuing
Education. The assignment of AOTA CEUs
does not imply endorsement of specific course
content, products or clinical procedures by
AOTA. See individual course listing for
specific information.
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