SUBJECT: Sensory Integration & Self Regulation: Early Intervention & Preschool
SPEAKER: Marie Anzalone, Sc. D., OTR, FAOTA
DATE: May 18, 2003

1. “Marie is a great speaker, well presented, organized, humorous”
2. “Great intervention ideas, I’m actually looking forward to going back to work tomorrow to apply them to the children ”
3. “Marie is extremely knowledgeable, and is an excellent teacher.”


SUBJECT: Feeding Disorders in Children
SPEAKER: Rhoda P. Erhardt, MS, OTR/L, FAOTA
DATE: May 15-16 2005

1. “ Rhoda’s wonderful rapport with the group really made a difference– very valuable information — excellent use of videos and labs.”
2. “ An excellent presentation. I really learnt so much practical information.”

 
Continuing Education

.Upcoming Events

● November 2, 2008
Feeding Therapy: A Sensory-Motor Approach
Speaker: Lori Overland, MS, CCC-SLP

● November 12, 2008
Understanding and Managing Visual Deficits in the Pediatric Population
Speaker: Mitchell Scheiman, OD, FCOVD

● April 26-28, 2009
If You Can't Breathe, You Can't Function
Speaker: Mary Massery, PT, DPT

● May 6-7, 2009
The Art of Clinical Reasoning: Enhancing Sensory Integration
Perspectives for Assessment and Intervention
Speaker: Stacey Szklut, MS, OTR/L

● May 20, 2009
Autism Spectrum Disorders
Speaker: Gail J Richard, Ph.d.,  CCC-SLP

Rising Stars of Rockland sponsors courses in topics of direct relevance to pediatrics, which reinforces our agency’s commitment to our therapists. In this way, therapists are able to advance their skills as conveniently and af fordably as possible. Furthermore, the therapists have the opportunity to be involved in the planning stages of the courses, to carefully tailor the details of the learning experience to the specific needs of the children that the agency services.

The continuing education events that Rising Stars has sponsored have been a huge success, and have attracted many professionals who want to further develop and update their skills. The effects on the children that Rising Stars services have been remarkable, as they flourish from the expanded techniques that their Rising Stars therapists apply during therapy.

Certificates of attendance are awarded to all workshop participants, who receive continuing education hours. Professional Continuing Education Units (CEUs) are provided as appropriate. Rising Stars of Rockland is privileged to be an American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) provider of continuing education. In addition, Rising Stars of Rockland provides Continuing Education Units (CEUs) from the following professional organizations: American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), New York Society for Continuing Education in Physical Therapy (NYSCEPT), and National Association of Social Workers (NASW).

Rising Stars plans on expanding the number of courses we will sponsor in Rockland County, so that more specialty areas can be addressed. The interest from the professional community has been overwhelmingly positive, and this encourages Rising Stars to continue in our work. Furthermore, more parent involvement in training events will be encouraged. We look forward to communicating with all therapists looking to join Rising Stars’ talented group!