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ON-DEMAND SERIES with LIVE Q&A: Treating Movement Challenges in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: NDT for ASD

  • Recorded Sessions and Live Q&A | 12 Total Hours Live Zoom Q&A Options: Option #1 - July 25, 2024 or Option #2 - January 10, 2025 Victoria, BC Canada (map)

ABOUT OUR COURSES – UPDATED JUNE, 2023

(Please note: if you are reading this and you have registered for this course prior to June 10, 2023, you may see some information that is different than what was outlined with your earlier registration. In particular, we have updated our enrollment duration and length of Q&As going forward. Please contact our team with any questions you may have about this. We are accommodating of duration extension requests for personal viewing, within reason. THE DEADLINE FOR EXTENSION REQUESTS from past participants whose access has already expired is SEPTEMBER 1, 2023. AFTER SEPTEMBER 1, 2023: you will have the opportunity to pay an administration fee of $50 CAD for an additional 120 days of access.)

COURSE STRUCTURE SUMMARY:

  • Immediate access to pre-recorded learning modules & resources for 365 days from date of purchase (increased from 120 days)

  • Complimentary access to 1 x 60 Minute Zoom Q&A Session with Kim & Team as outlined below

  • 100% completion of course content + participation or viewing of Q&A session required for certificate

  • The date of this event in the calendar is based on the NEXT UPCOMING Q&A. The calendar date will update to the next upcoming Q&A as each Q&A takes place.

  • As you will see below, you have a choice of one complimentary Q&A date and will be assigned that date - please choose your registration link below accordingly.

  • Ability to attend subsequent future Q&As on this topic for a small additional fee to continue to engage with Kim & Team 

  • Financial support and group discounts are available via application links below

COURSE STRUCTURE DETAILS:

12 Total Hours (including Q&A).
Treating Movement Challenges in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: NDT for ASD is a regularly-delivered series available for ongoing enrolment. Upon registration here, participants receive immediate access to the pre-recorded learning modules, handouts and resources. Access to this content expires in one year from the date that you purchase your registration.

In addition to the immediately available pre-recorded content, this course includes one complimentary live on Zoom 60-minute Q&A session with Kim & the Relationship Matters Team. The event calendar date currently displayed reflects the date of the next upcoming Q&A session. You will be automatically assigned the next upcoming Q&A date for your complimentary session, based on the date of your registration. 

These Q&A sessions are scheduled to take place approximately every 6-8 months, with the recording of this session available for an additional year upon the date that it is made available. Course certificates are available upon request in the form provided in the course after the live Q&A session has taken place – live participation or viewing of the Q&A recording is required for your certificate (if this is an issue for you due to funding or other deadlines, please contact us here to discuss options). Registrants are encouraged to submit questions in advance and ask them live. Even if registrants are unable to make the Q&A date and time, they will still be able to see the Q&A’s recording. Upon completion of the pre-recorded lessons as well as their complimentary Q&A, registrants then meet the prerequisite of attending any future Q&A for a small fee ($30 CDN) should they wish to further engage with Kim & the team or have new questions on this topic.

As always, financial support and group discounts are available. Please find links to apply for these below.

If you have any questions about our courses, please contact our team here.

We look forward to supporting you in your learning journey.


Description:

Movement challenges are the functional limitations most often neglected in the treatment of children with ASD. Current motor control literature and neurobiological research highlight the motor systems impairments in the increasing prevalence of the ASD diagnosis. Neuro-Developmental Treatment (NDT) is a frame of reference that guides clinicians in the analysis and treatment of posture and movement. This cutting-edge workshop will apply NDT principals, assessment, and intervention in treating the movement challenges of children on the spectrum. Comparing and contrasting between ASD compensatory motor patterns and typical motor development will be emphasized, offering a foundation for the facilitation of new motor learning through lecture, videotape analysis and virtual lab. This on-demand online learning experience will be available for viewing for 365 days.

It is an eight part online series including pre-recorded sessions and one live 60 min Q&A session.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

•    Understand neurobiological and motor control research foundations of the movement impairments in ASD
•     Describe Neuro-Developmental Treatment foundations of assessment and intervention for individuals with ASD
•     Appreciate the comparison of components of movements observed in typical development and movements observed in children on the spectrum 
•     Acquire introductory handling skills and play schemes to enhance the unique motor learning and functional impairments for children on the spectrum

PRE-RECORDED MODULES:

Module #1 -
•     Neurobiology of Motor Impairments in Autism Spectrum Disorder
Module #2  -
•   Foundations of Neuro-Developmental Treatment for ASD

Module #3 -
•     Video Treatment Demonstration – Analysis and Discussion
Module #4 - 
•     Understanding Components of Movement for Treatment Planning: 
•     Typical Development and Motor Impairments of ASD

Module #5 -
•     Postural Control and Core Facilitation Lecture and Lab
Module #6 -
•   Setting up the Environment and Play Schemes to Facilitate Postural Control: Lecture and Video Analysis

Module #7  -
•     Facilitating Sequences of Movement: Lecture and Video Demo
Module #8  -
•   Fine Motor, Oral Motor and Motor-Related ADL Challenges for Children with ASD: Lecture and Video Analysis

OPTIONS FOR Q&A DATES (you will be assigned your complimentary Q&A date based on your selection of registration link below):

NOTE: Past participants who’ve already experienced a Q&A in their series have the opportunity to purchase access to all future Q&A sessions. You may still have questions and / or may appreciate the additional chance to talk with like-minded curious people on the topic. FOR MORE INFORMATION, contact relationshipmatterscourses@gmail.com

Pricing:*

  • $479 CAD including all tax

Discounts are available in accordance with Relationship Matters’ group rates, and considering the economies of different countries (Countries at Category B @ 50% off, Category C @ 55% off, Category D @ 60% off). Financial assistance is also possible for individual registrants from Category A countries @ 25% off when truly needed. See forms below for details.



Contact:

Any questions? Please contact hello@kimbarthel.ca