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2. Part Two (SEPTEMBER 28&29, 2024) - WEBINAR ATTENDANCE and LIVE ATTENDANCE option for limited places

Clinical Intervention, Designing a therapeutic program, Implementation, Collaboration with speech therapists, Recommendations

Workshop: Case study analysis and participants' presentations

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In the second two days, the intervention approach and targeting will be shaped - based on the theory presented in the first part - practically under the expert guidance of the speaker. Participants will have the opportunity to watch real cases showing evidence of dyspraxia with or without the presence of another neurodevelopmental disorder in a video presented by the speaker.

Through the joint analysis of the cases and with the dynamic guidance of the speaker, the trainees will become familiar with all the stages of the intervention process (preparation of a therapeutic program, targeting, implementation, instructions / recommendations) and will be able to present their ideas.
 

In the framework of the workshop, the case study will be analyzed and the trainees will present their own proposals.

In addition, there will be a separate presentation of Developmental Verbal Dyspraxia with ideas and ways of integrating speech therapy goals for children with Developmental Verbal Dyspraxia in the context of Sensory Integration by   Elisavet Kyriakopoulou, M.Sc. CCC-SLP ,Speech and Language Pathologist.

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In order to impart knowledge in the best possible way, the live webinar will include:

• presentations by the keynote speaker and guest speaker

• presentations of real incidents through video and with live incidents in the field

• assessment and intervention planning in incidents presented via video

• presentations by the participants

• practical applications for home and school

 

The innovative live webinar/hybrid seminar structure will provide trainees with all the theoretical and clinical tools to guide theory-based clinical decisions and the design of evidence-based treatment programs for children with dyspraxia or signs of Praxis disorder.

Objectives of live webinar/hybrid seminar: 

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Upon completion of the webinar/hybrid seminar, the trainees will be able to:

recognize the basic elements of Praxis in terms of Ideation, Motor Planning and Execution.

• understand the neuro-anatomical correlates of Praxis

• place Praxis within the context of Sensory Integration and modern neurosciences

• assess deficits in Practice in children who present various neurodevelopmental disorders (Autism, ADHD, etc.).

• plan and organize effective treatment programs based on modern research

• inform parents and other specialists about their clinical decisions in a communicative manner, as well as collaborate with other specialists for the most effective management of children with Dyspraxia

• improve their clinical skills in the areas of assessment and intervention
   

The live webinar/hybrid seminar is aimed at:

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Professionals and students Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants, Speech Therapists, Physiotherapists, Psychologists and Special Educators who have a clinical / research interest and work with children and adolescents who show evidence of Dyspraxia or Praxis Disorder alone or with accompanying neurodevelopmental disorders, e.g. autism, ADHD. Parents and anyone interested can also attend the seminar.

**Prior training in Sensory Integration is not required to attend.
 

Tuition includes:

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• suggested reading for pre-attendance preparation

• attending the live webinar/hybrid seminar

• material in digital form

• certificate of attendance with certified hours from Hopscotch UK clinic as well as speLL

• answers to Q & A

• lunch box, coffee, tea, juice for live attending participants

The platform that will host the live webinar is the zoom webinar platform and participants will receive the login instructions two days before the webinar/hybrid seminar.