Part 1 & 2: The NDT Philosophy -- General Movement Control -- Importance of Shifting Weight -- Lateral Movements -- Diagonal Movements -- Feeding Assessment Evaluation -- Feeding Assessment Considerations -- Feeding Assessment Demostration -- Baily 2 years old -- Feeding Assessment Discussion -- Postural Control: Head-Neck & Trunk
Part 3 & 4: Postural Control: Head-Neck & Trunk Continued -- Overview of the Jaw -- Oral Control (From the Front) -- Facilitation of the Cheek and Lips -- Stimulating the Gums -- Additional Facilitation Techniques -- Ideas for Improving Oral-Motor Function -- Feeding Session -- Stability of the Tongue Base -- Intervention Techniques -- Sensory Aspects of Feeding
Part 5: Sensory Aspects of Feeding continued -- Grading Tactile Experiences -- Sensory vs. Motor Based Feeding Problems -- Treatment Planning -- Case Examples
Summary
This seminar presents the basic neurodevelopmental philosophy related to the treatment and the sensory issues involved in the feeding process for children with neuromotor and sensory disorders. Assessment and treatment strategies are demonstrated. Positioning, techniques for the jaw, lips and tongue are presented and demonstrated. Sensory issues including tactile sensitivity, taste, texture, and oral-motor organization are discussed and intervention strategies are presented
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