Hypotonia is a common denominator for many children presently referred for Physical and Occupational Therapy.  This 2-day course focuses on the integration of different treatment approaches when providing services for children who display the clinical ...

Instructors: Shelley Mannell, Julie Wiebe Therapists document challenges with Core with the majority of their clients who are experiencing motor challenges, regardless of diagnosis: ASD, CP, DCD, hypotonia. Join us for a dynamic 2 day workshop that...

Instructors: Shelley Mannell PT, Julie Wiebe The second in the series, Dynamic Core for Kids 2 provides the opportunity to gain an increased level of mastery with assessment and treatment planning for children with a variety of motor challenges. Day...

Our understanding regarding the development of postural control is evolving with current advances in motor science research.  This 2-day course provides an understanding of the developmental process of postural control as it underlies gross and fine motor skills.   Within the framework of a dynamic systems approach to postural control, participants will study the initial contribution of visual, proprioceptive and vestibular sensory processing involved in primitive movement patterns (=reflexes).  The progression from.. 

Treating babies requires many skill sets.  This 3 day course focuses on the development of motor skills in children from birth to one year.   The anatomy and function of the inner core unit, its partnership with outer core muscles and central role in...

Introduction to NDT: This 3-day course utilizes a hands-on problem solving model. Typical motor development is presented within a systems perspective with the focus of study highlighting how musculoskeletal alignment contributes to the development...