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King of SwingsHands on Sensorimotor Workshop: Get ready to swing into action and dive into a hands-on workshop all about sensorimotor skills with Alex Lopiccolo, COTA/L
Date: March 20, 2025
Cost: $200 (7 contact hours)
Level: Introductory
Location:
Milemarkers
5601 Highway 95 Suite C-308
Lake Havasu City, AZ 86404
TARGET AUDIENCE: This course is open to therapy providers (Therapists and Assistants) and students from occupational therapy, speech therapy, physical therapy, and music therapy. Also open to the general public.
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Alex offers practical ideas using suspension and non-suspension equipment to implement treatment interventions in the clinic, at school or at home. Hands on interventions to support breath, coordination, timing, balance, strength will be presented. Modifications, adaptions and grading of activities will be addressed to support best possible outcomes. Ideas for better engagement of the child will be addressed as well as discussion of ways to facilitate "play" for a stronger therapist-child relationship. This dynamic workshop will support participants through hands on learning as they experience the activities in their own bodies. Lastly, Alex will discuss how to create their own sensory equipment at a minimal cost.
OBJECTIVES:
By the end of the workshop learners will be able to: Understand the importance of vestibular, proprioceptive, and tactile integration as it relates to postural development, balance, and physical development. Participate in and generate ideas & activities that support sensory development. Create effective sensory diets using DIY equipment, sensory tools, home sensory gyms, and minimal equipment that can be implemented in home and at school. Identify ways to grade up/down, adapt, modify, and motivate children for success-oriented activities.
To register for the event go to: www.milemarkers.us/king-of-swings
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
5601 Hwy 95, Suite C-308, Lake Havasu City, AZ, United States, Arizona 86404
