Jane Styer-Acevedo, PT, C/NDT offers many courses in the Neuro-Developmental Treatment Approach. This function-based, problem-solving approach is taught both “on land” and “in water.” The courses are offered independently and in collaboration with various professional organizations around the world. Upcoming courses are being taught in the United States, India, South America, Central America, the Caribbean, and Australia. The courses are a variety of Therapeutic Aquatics courses and NDT Handling Courses of various lengths from 2 days to 6 1/2 weeks. The emphasis “on land” is in the realm of pediatrics which includes the NDT Certificate course in pediatrics. Aquatic courses are presented for use with individuals throughout the lifespan. Additional courses for 2011 and 2012 will be announced soon. Thank you for your patience and remember to check back soon.
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NDT/Bobath Certificate Course in the Management and Treatment of Children with Cerebral Palsy and Other Neuromotor Disorders
This is an exciting & intensive training course for PTs, OTs, and Speech Therapists comprised of theory and psychomotor work based upon the theoretical and practical concepts developed by Dr. Karl & Mrs. Berta Bobath. The course conforms to the standards developed by the North American NDT Association, Inc. Course curriculum consists of a minimum of 263 hours including lectures, treatment demonstrations, labs with other course participants, and patient treatment. Course participants learn hands on intervention strategies which promote enhanced discipline specific functional outcomes while reducing functional activity limitations. The course curriculum includes therapeutic management of individuals with neurological impairment of all types and degrees of involvement between the ages of 2 years and 21 years of age.
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January 9, 2012 - February 22, 2012
Goa, India
Registration: Open
Deadline: December 20, 2011
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Neuro-Developmental Treatment Approach for Infants and Toddlers
This two-day course is designed for physical, occupational, speech therapists, and assistants treating pediatric clients (birth to 3 years) who demonstrate neurological deficits or suspected deficits. Typical and atypical development will be reviewed as they relate to one another and how the infant/toddler develops functional movement behaviors. Current philosophy and principles of the Neuro-Developmental Treatment approach will be presented as it relates to treatment of the infant and toddler. Observation of infant movement will reinforce typical development. Movement labs will be used to facilitate one another through movement transitions and to learn handling techniques on an infant-sized doll. Observation of an assessment and treatment session will show treatment and handling techniques on a client.
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March 23, 2012 - March 24, 2012
Baltimore, MD, USA
Registration: Open
Deadline: March 15, 2012
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NDT/Bobath Certificate Course in the Management and Treatment of Children with Cerebral Palsy and Other Neuromotor Disorders
Using an alternate “weekend” format, this course allows participants multiple opportunities to return to work and integrate the new information. Course curriculum includes lectures, treatment demonstrations, movement labs, and client treatment. Course participants learn hands on intervention strategies to promote enhanced discipline specific functional outcomes while reducing activity & functional limitations. The course curriculum addresses clients between 2 & 21 year.
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April 19, 2012 - October 7, 2012
Houston, TX, USA
Registration: Open
Deadline: March 15, 2012
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Neuro-Developmental Treatment Based Therapeutic Aquatics
This workshop is an introductory to intermediate level course that is designed for the health care professional (physical therapist, occupational therapist, and speech and language pathologist) and paraprofessional currently working in the aquatic environment or desiring to begin work in aquatics.
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April 29, 2012 - April 30, 2012
Villa Park, IL, USA
Registration: Open
Deadline: April 29, 2012
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Getting the Best Out of Every Child: Emphasizing Function for the Child with Severe Challenges
Practical experience lab on the pediatric client with severe and profound challenges.
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May 19, 2012 - May 19, 2012
Anaheim, CA, USA
Registration: Open
Deadline: April 15, 2012
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Making Therapy Fun! Using Therapeutic Aquatics for Functional Gains in Pediatrics
Learn treatment techniques to emphasize the strengthening and symmetry of the trunk while activating and strengthening the extremities towards the functional outcome. A problem-based approach is used to determine the aquatic treatment strategies best suited to the pediatric client; based on their identified functional outcome, the task analysis of that outcome, and the impact of water on their movements. A treatment demonstration will assist in planning and integrating aquatic and land-based interventions. Lots of pool lab time to practice the techniques under supervision. Introductory to intermediate level course.
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June 22, 2012 - June 23, 2012
Houston, TX, USA
Registration: Open
Deadline: June 22, 2012
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In the Pursuit of Function: Let’s Use Water!
This workshop will discuss the use of water in improving a child’s functional abilities on land. Recognizing that chronic disability presents challenges to the child and family, it is important to integrate fun and recreational pursuits in therapy. Water is an excellent way to provide this opportunity! Task analysis is presented in order to make each therapy session as effective and efficient as possible towards the identified outcome or task for this child. Understanding and comparing essential components of a task to the strengths and challenges a child brings to the session allows the child to focus on task completion. Experiential learning will emphasize the necessity of building core strength as a foundation.
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July 15, 2012 - July 20, 2012
Sanlucar de Barrameda, Spain
Registration: Open
Deadline: July 15, 2012
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Neuro-Developmental Treatment Approach for Infants and Toddlers
This two-day course is designed for physical, occupational, speech therapists, and assistants treating pediatric clients (birth to 3 years) who demonstrate neurological deficits or suspected deficits. Typical and atypical development will be reviewed as they relate to one another and how the infant/toddler develops functional movement behaviors. Current philosophy and principles of the Neuro-Developmental Treatment approach will be presented as it relates to treatment of the infant and toddler. Observation of infant movement will reinforce typical development. Movement labs will be used to facilitate one another through movement transitions and to learn handling techniques on an infant-sized doll. Observation of an assessment and treatment session will show treatment and handling techniques on a client.
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October 12, 2012 - October 13, 2012
West Orange, NJ, USA
Registration: Open
Deadline: October 12, 2012
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