Identification, Assessment and Intervention of Dyspraxia

Description

Dyspraxia is an important building block to academic, athletic, and social-emotional proficiency. This 3-day live in-person workshop will include the theory of different sub-categories of Dyspraxia and explain the background in the nervous system. Multiple techniques and interventions (top down and bottom up) will be shared to plan intervention on the third day. The second day will cover in-depth information on assessment and clinical observations following the three-phase system of the Developmental Pathways Model (DPM). Therapy ideas are discussed throughout the workshop and with special emphasis on the third day. This is a workshop not to be missed for anyone working in the field of pediatrics, schools, and early learning. Discover how Dyspraxia influences learning, attention and executive functioning across the different ages and stages of development and into adulthood. This definitive workshop will discuss key elements of information and strategies that truly can be changed due to the researched fact of neuroplasticity. It is a must-have workshop for the discerning therapist.

Outline / Agenda:

Day 1: Theory and Science

9.00 to 10.30am                         Definitions of Praxis and Dyspraxia

10.30 to 11.00am                        Morning Break

11.00 to 12.30pm                        Somatodyspraxia

12.30 to 1.30pm                         Lunch

1. 30 to 2.30pm                          Bilateral Integration, Sequencing and Timing Dyspraxia

2.30 to 2.45pm                           Afternoon Break

2.45 to 4.00pm                            Influence of the Visual System on Dyspraxia                                                    

4.00pm                                              Adjourn

Day 2: Assessment                  

9.00 to 10.30am                         Sensory Modulation and Interoception

10.30 to 11.00am                       Morning Break

11.00 to 12.00pm                       Influence of the Auditory System on Dyspraxia

12.00 to 1.00pm                         Lunch

1.00 to 2.00pm                           Phase 1 Assessment: Foundation                     

2.00 to 3.00pm                           Phase 2 Assessment: Organization

3.00 to 3.15pm                           Afternoon Break

3.15 to 4.00pm                           Phase 3 Assessment: Executive Functioning

4.00pm                                             Adjourn

Day 3: Intervention

9.00 to 10.30am                         Packing a powerful punch with our tactile sense

10.30 to 11.00am                       Morning Break

11.00 to 12.30pm                       The Dynamic Trio: Bilateral Integration, Sequencing and Timing           

12.30 to 1.30pm                         Lunch

1.30 to 2.30pm                           Building visual skills to navigate space and ideation

2.30 to 2.45pm                           Afternoon Break          

2.45 to 4.00pm                           Decrease sound sensitivity and build auditory-motor skill                  

4.00pm                                             Adjourn

Learning Objectives:

• Define at least 3 different sub categories of Dyspraxia and components thereof
• Discuss at least 10 different techniques for intervention for each of 4 sub categories
• Consider the impact of Dyspraxia on developing learning, reading and writing skill
• View 3 phases of assessment to evaluate the developmental trajectory in Dyspraxia
• Create a portfolio of activities that will support the developmental trajectory of Dyspraxia and can be used at school, at the clinic and used to design home programs

Presenter:

Maude Le Roux, OTR/L

Bio: Maude Le Roux is an occupational therapist with an extensive following of professionals across the globe. After another successful visit to Melbourne in 2022, she is returning to continue building our minds as we increase our range of therapeutic tools. Maude studies human development in different capacities of growth; spanning ages and stages, neuroanatomy, assessment tools as well as current trends of intervention. She completed the SIPT training in 2002 and Sensory Integration forms the foundation from which she continues to develop different tracks of assessment and intervention. Maude is certified in multiple different techniques that she applies uniquely through her Developmental Pathways Model (DPM). She owns and directs a clinical practice in Glen Mills, PA, where she has a team of dedicated professionals, many of whom had been with her over 10 years as well as being with her since inception of her practice in 2001. Her requirement for practice is a warm, embracing atmosphere operated through clinical expertise and professionalism that will provide quality of care to all entering her practice. She gives back to her community by serving on different boards and currently serves on the Board of Directors for ATTACh, a national organization dedicated to serve families and children with attachment related difficulties and trauma informed care. Maude Co-authored “The Listening Journey” with Francoise Nicoloff . She co-authored her second book “Our Greatest Allies” in 2011 with Lauren O’Malley describing the journey of one autistic child.

Target Audience: 
Suitable for all allied health professionals, teaching staff and parents working with children or adults who struggle with learning. It will be of interest to teachers / educators, teaching assistants / aids, speech and language pathologists, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, psychologists, social workers, music therapists, behaviour therapists and support coordinators.

Location: In-Person @ Quay West Suites, Melbourne, Australia

Tilegne Therapy workshops will be held at the 5-star Quay West Suites located in the very heart of cosmopolitan Melbourne, on the picturesque Southbank promenade, overlooking the Yarra River. Just moments from the city’s most popular attractions, best shopping spots, world-class restaurants and cafes, workshop delegates will have ample opportunity to explore the best of Melbourne during their stay.

Ticket Price

Early Bird Fees: $1635 ($1798.50 incl. GST)

Full Fees: $1799 ($1978.90 incl. GST) *Attendance includes all workshop materials, buffet lunch, morning tea, afternoon tea and stationery.

**IMPORTANT: Please note that there are limited spaces available, on a first-come-first-serve basis because this is a LIVE IN-PERSON event and will NOT be recorded

Special offers:

Group Pricing – Contact us for group/ corporate rates with 4 or more registrations

Loyalty Pricing - Previous attendees of past Tilegne workshops are entitled to a loyalty discount! Please email your name and which workshop you attended in the past to be eligible for the offer

Venue offer:

Ouay West Suites, Soutbank, Melbourne

Tilegne Therapy workshops 2023 will be held at the Quay West Suites, located in the very heart of cosmopolitan Melbourne, just moments from the city’s most popular attractions, best shopping spots, world-class restaurants and cafes. Being in such close proximity to the best of Melbourne, workshop delegates will have ample opportunity to spend time outdoors and prioritise their own health and wellbeing during their stay

For all the ease and convenience of staying on site at the Conference venue, Quay West Suites is offering discounted rates for Tilegne Therapy delegates (subject to availability). 

Please use the below link and conditions of offer:

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• Discounted rate valid for travel between 13NOV23 to 28NOV23 only
• The TILEGNE preferential code is activated based on 15% discount from our best flexible rate.
• The delegates can make booking direct by quoting "TILEGNE".
• Please kindly contact Quay West Suites directly if the link does not work, preferably via email, on H8804-RE@accor.com or +61 3 9693 6000 option 1.

Prior to booking their accommodation, delegates are recommended to sign up to Accor’s Loyalty Programme called ALL (Accor Live Limitless). Here is the link for your convenience Join ALL Today. It is FREE to join and you can start earning points straight away and with every stay, members get closer to a higher status level and enhanced benefits.

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Reviews:

Thank you, I learned a lot and it clarified a lot of things for me. Found my assessment I used to do was worlds apart from 6 months ago. Worlds apart!

Sanette Louwrens, USA

This is a wonderful course to take if you are a therapist with and without experience on dyspraxia. It provides an in-depth understanding of dyspraxia, the various profiles of dyspraxia as well its effect on development and function. 

Melissa DeFruscia, Canada

It was a great pleasure to gain the knowledge and attitude of our lecturer Maude Le Roux. Participating in the course gave me a general view of Dyspraxia and a holistic view to speech and language disorders as well as learning difficulties. I work in a day centre with children who have ASD and other developmental disorders, communication, and praxis difficulties. I also work at school with children who experience learning difficulties. Sometimes I feel that the deeper reasons should be considered to help the children and the essence of the problem is not revealed. During this workshop I experienced several very important points of view, which encouraged me to dig deeper when evaluating the situation of the person and providing professional help for him or her.  

Laura Voveriene, Lithuania

Thank you for this very informative course! I have gained so much from this course and will go back, rethink and adjust what I am doing. Thank you, Maude, for sharing your immense knowledge and experiences. At times I felt overwhelmed, there was a lot of information and all so very interesting - I wanted to take it all in. 😊 I am inspired and excited again to see what a difference I can make as an OT to the children and their families. I can’t wait to attend your next course! THANK YOU!!

Edda Thomson - Australia