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.”

 

Rising Stars of Rockland Conference Information:
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Title:   Functional Exercise and Strengthening for the Neurologically Impaired Child
 
Presenters:   Michael DiIenno, PT, DPT, CSCS
Jacqueline Grimenstein,PT, CKTP
 
Date:  

Sunday, November 4, 2007
 
Location:   Hilton Fort Lee George Washington Bridge
2117 Route 4 East
Fort Lee, NJ 07024
(201)461-9000
 
Course Fee:   Registration Fee
$250.00
Early Registration *$225.00
Rising Stars Staff *$190.00
* must be postmarked before 10/04/07
 
Continuing Education Units (CEUs):  

6 CE credits will be sought from NYPTA and NJBPTE
.6 CEUs will be awarded from the AOTA
6 hours of continuing education hours will be awarded
 
Target Audience:   PTs, PTAs, OTs, and COTAs, who work with children will gain from this presentation.
Instruction Level: Intermediate
 
Course Description:  
This one-day, active, fun course provides clinicians with skills in designing effective treatment programs to improve function in children with special needs, by increasing their strength and endurance.

The course applies to children with hypotonia, spasticity, developmental delays and other neurological impairments.
An overview of the mechanisms that contribute to strengthening in children with disabilities is discussed as well as the role of the body systems in the process.
An evidence-based approach to examination procedures, intervention design, and outcome measure use is presented.

Practical activities and interventions for all levels of children including traditional strengthening modalities and current popular methods have immediate clinical application.
Participants will have the opportunity to practice Pilates, Martial arts; Swiss ball gymnastics, Theraband, isometric, isotonic, aerobic sequences, as well as gross motor development and endurance testing in lab.

Therapists will gain many ideas for adaptation for children of various levels and various ways to incorporate strengthening into the child’s daily routine.
 
Speakers’ Bio:  

Michael DiIenno, PT, DPT, CSCS received his Master of Physical Therapy degree in 1999 from the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia and received his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Temple University in 2003.
Dr. DiIenno is a certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist credentialed by the National Strength and Conditioning Association. He is the outpatient physical therapy Team Leader at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), specializing in Pediatric Orthopedics and Sports Medicine. He has presented the results of his strength testing and training research in children with bone disease and cerebral palsy multiple times at the APTA’s Combined Section Meetings.

Dr. DiIenno is an adjunct lecturer of physical therapy at the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia and Arcadia University. He has lectured andinstructed physicians, physical and occupational therapists, student physical therapy students nationally and internationally on the examination and treatment of children with orthopedic and neurological dysfunction. He has been training in the martial arts for 20 years as well as teaching these skills to children with disabilities.


Jacqueline Grimenstein, PT, CKTP received her Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy from the University of Pittsburgh in 1974. She presents at continuing education courses locally and nationally and has assisted Judi Bierman. She is an adjunct professor of advanced pediatrics at the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia. She is a member of the NDTA and currently a PT Instructor candidate. She has practiced in a wide variety of settings including 30 years within school settings. Presently she is the Director of Rehabilitation Services for the Outpatient Department at Weisman Children's Rehabilitation Hospital in Marlton, NJ and part time in the Audubon NJ Public School System.