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.”

 
 

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Title

Current Functional Strategies for Children with Sensory Processing Disorder Using Innovative Low Tech Specs

Presenter

Doreit S. Bialer, MA, OTR/L

Dates

November 8, 2010 

Location

 

 Englewood Hospital
350 Engle Street
Englewood, NJ 07631
201-894-3000 
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Course Fee

 

Registration Fee                               $225.00

$205.00 (4+)

Early Registration                             $200.00 *

$180.00 (4+)

Rising Stars Staff/Parents                $160.00 *

 

 * must be postmarked before 10/8/10

Register By:
Phone: 845.357.5583   Fax: 845.369.1337   Mail: Rising Stars
23 Olympia Lane Monsey, NY 10952

Continuing Education Units (CEUs)

.6 CEUs  will be awarded, by ASHA, AOTA, NYPTA, and NJBPTE.

6 hours of continuing education hours will be awarded

Target Audience

 

OTs, COTAs, PTs, PTAs, SLPs, Special  Education Teachers, Social Workers, and Psychologists who work with young children would benefit from this course. Interested parents are welcome.

Instruction Level: Basic to Advanced 

Course Description

 Children with Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) present with specific behaviors and challenges throughout their day.

 

Participants who attend this seminar will gain an understanding of  current information regarding SPD, including typically seen characteristics and subtypes.  You will learn a variety of  effective  tips and  treatment strategies that can be used immediately in the school and home settings. Ms. Bialer will share many of her new, low cost effective, Low Tech Specs appropriate for on the spot intervention.

 

This seminar is interactive in style, has multiple videos, labs. Practitioners, teachers and parents will be exposed to the underlying neurophysiological foundations and theory on brain processing needed to establish rationales for treatment selection. Functional outcomes of treatment will be maximized by exploring new concepts in self regulation and sensory pairing.

Course Objectives

 Upon completion of this training participants will:

1. Understand Sensory processing Disorder and subtypes

2. Understand the underlying treatment strategies that address each subtype

3. Be more familiar in identifying behaviors of children in particular SPD subtypes

4. Understand Emotional Modulation Disorder and Self Regulation

5. Create Self Regulation Programs

6. Understand the neural mechanisms that are utilized when choosing treatment techniques for the SPD population

7. Be able to utilize everyday objects to meet many of the needs of children with SPD

8. Create more effective strategies for the home & school environments to address specific behaviors i.e.: Sensory diets

9. Understand alternative treatment methods for the school & home environments; Brain Gym  Exercises, School Moves, Focus Charts

Speaker

Doreit S. Bialer, MA, OTR/L is a nationally recognized Occupational Therapist with over 19 years of experience working with SPD  in children and adolescents. She is certified in NDT (Pediatrics and Adults), and in the administration and Interpretation of the Sensory Integration and Praxis Tests. Ms. Bialer is an independent contractor in multiple public schools in Nassau County and has a large private practice and SI clinic with a focus on pre-school and school-age children.    She has published articles on related topics, and has provided numerous clinical workshops on Sensory Integration, Handwriting, and on School Based Therapy.  Ms. Bialer received an Advanced Masters Degree in Occupational Therapy from New York University and has been an adjunct instructor in Neuroanatomy and Neurophysiology at York College.

Ms. Bialer is proud to announce the exciting new book: Inexpensive Solutions for Children with Sensory Processing Disorder and Other Sensory Motor Challenges; published by Future Horizons, Inc, authored by Doreit S. Bialer, MA,OTR/L co-author Dr. Lucy Jane Miller, Ph.D, OTR and the OT staff at the STAR CENTER.  This book will be available for release Fall 2011.

Ms. Bialer  is currently enrolled in the Occupational Therapy Doctorate program at Rocky Mountain University, pursuing her interest in children with Sensory Processing Disorder. She was involved in an intensive mentorship program with Dr. Lucy J Miller and Dr. Schoen at the Star Center in Colorado during July 2010.