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Here's a calendar of seminars and other programs scheduled for the next couple of months that do not conflict with Shabbat or Yom Tov.
We'll update this page frequently, so check back often to stay up to date.
If you know of other programs the should be listed here, e-mail the information to us at: Conferences@OJOTC.org
 
 

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SEPTEMBER, 2010

Sept. 14 (Tues) East Windsor, NJ

“Food Addictions, Overeating & Mood Swings”

Instructor: Beverly White, Ph.D, R.D.

Sponsored by: Institute for Natural Resources

info@inrseminars.com

(877) 246-6336

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Sept. 15 (Wed) Fairfield, NJ

“Food Addictions, Overeating & Mood Swings”

Instructor: Beverly White, Ph.D, R.D.

Sponsored by: Institute for Natural Resources

info@inrseminars.com

(877) 246-6336

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Sept. 15 (Wed) Paramus, NJ

"Therapeutic Approaches to Dementia"

Course Director: Lanny Butler, MS, OTR

Sponsored by: Cross County Education

www.CrossCountryEducation.com

(800) 397-0180

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Sept. 16 (Thurs) Edison, NJ

"Therapeutic Approaches to Dementia"

Course Director: Lanny Butler, MS, OTR

Sponsored by: Cross County Education

www.CrossCountryEducation.com

(800) 397-0180

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Sept. 17 (Fri) Atlantic City, NJ

"Therapeutic Approaches to Dementia"

Course Director: Lanny Butler, MS, OTR

Sponsored by: Cross County Education

www.CrossCountryEducation.com

(800) 397-0180

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Sept. 20 (Mon) Parsippany, NJ

"Tai Chi for Balance, Fall Risk Reduction and Rehabilitation - Simple Techniques with Outstanding Results-a Day of Therapeutic Movement and Discovery"

Course Director: Brian Tuesca, PT

Sponsored by: Cross Country Education

www.CrossCountryEducation.com

(800) 397-0180

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Sept. 20 (Mon) Wilkes-Barre, PA

"Strategies for Excellence in Stroke Care"

Speaker: Kathy Morrison, MSN, RN, CNRN

Sponsored by: PESI Health Care

www.pesihealthcare.com

(800)843-7763

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Sept. 21 (Tues) New Brunswick, NJ

"Tai Chi for Balance, Fall Risk Reduction and Rehabilitation - Simple Techniques with Outstanding Results-a Day of Therapeutic Movement and Discovery"

Course Director: Brian Tuesca, PT

Sponsored by: Cross Country Education

www.CrossCountryEducation.com

(800) 397-0180

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Sept. 21 (Tues) Wilmington, DE

"Anger, Forgiveness and the Healing Process"

Instructor: Paula Butterfield, Ph.D

Sponsored by: Institute for Brain Potential

www.IBPCEU.com

(866) 652-7414

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Sept. 21 (Tues) Parsippany, NJ

"Strategies for Excellence in Stroke Care"

Speaker: Kathy Morrison, MSN, RN, CNRN

Sponsored by: PESI Health Care

www.pesihealthcare.com

(800)843-7763

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Sept. 22 (Wed) Atlantic City, NJ

"Tai Chi for Balance, Fall Risk Reduction and Rehabilitation - Simple Techniques with Outstanding Results-a Day of Therapeutic Movement and Discovery"

Course Director: Brian Tuesca, PT

Sponsored by: Cross Country Education

www.CrossCountryEducation.com

(800) 397-0180

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Sept. 22 (Wed) Mt. Laurel, NJ

"Anger, Forgiveness and the Healing Process"

Instructor: Paula Butterfield, Ph.D

Sponsored by: Institute for Brain Potential

www.IBPCEU.com

(866) 652-7414

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Sept. 22 (Wed) White Plains, NY

"Very Best Treatment For ADHD and the Processing Disorders: Immediate Evidence-Based Strategies That Work"

Speaker: David Nowell, PhD

Sponsored by: PESI Health Care

www.pesihealthcare.com

(800) 843-7763

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Sept. 22 (Wed) Edison, NJ

"Strategies for Excellence in Stroke Care"

Speaker: Kathy Morrison, MSN, RN, CNRN

Sponsored by: PESI Health Care

www.pesihealthcare.com

(800)843-7763

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Sept. 26 (Sun) Long Island City, NY

8:30 AM - 5 PM

"Language, Literacy and Academic Achievement - Assessing and Treating the Language Learning Disabled School Age Child"

Presenter: Dr. Gail Gurland, PhD, CCC-SLP

Sponsored by: Therapeutic Resources

www.therapeuticresource.com (Seminar Page)

(212) 529-9780

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OCTOBER, 2010

Oct. 3-4 (Sun-Mon) Englewood, NJ

"Simplifying Management of the Wrist and Elbow"

Presenter: Shrikant Chinchalkar, OTR, CHT

Sponsored by: Rehab Education LLC

www.RehabEd.com

(845) 368-2458

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Oct. 4 (Mon) Long Branch, NJ

"DIR/Floortime - Developmental-Relationaal Treatment of Autism & Sensory Processing Disorder"

Presenter: Esther B. Hess, PhD

Sponsored by: Summit Education

www.summit-education.com

(800) 433-9570

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Oct. 5 (Tues) Vineland, NJ

"Anger, Forgiveness and the Healing Process"

Instructor: Paula Butterfield, Ph.D

Sponsored by: Institute for Brain Potential

www.IBPCEU.com

(866) 652-7414

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 Oct. 5 (Tues) Parsippany, NJ, NJ

"DIR/Floortime - Developmental-Relationaal Treatment of Autism & Sensory Processing Disorder"

Presenter: Esther B. Hess, PhD

Sponsored by: Summit Education

www.summit-education.com

(800) 433-9570

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Oct. 6 (Wed) Atlantic City, NJ

"Anger, Forgiveness and the Healing Process"

Instructor: Paula Butterfield, Ph.D

Sponsored by: Institute for Brain Potential

www.IBPCEU.com

(866) 652-7414

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 Oct. 6 (Wed) Saddle Brook, NJ

"DIR/Floortime - Developmental-Relationaal Treatment of Autism & Sensory Processing Disorder"

Presenter: Esther B. Hess, PhD

Sponsored by: Summit Education

www.summit-education.com

(800) 433-9570

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Oct. 6 (Wed) Holtsville, NY

"Bridging the Gap...Theory and Practical Strategies for Children With Sensory Dysfunction"

Course Director: Catherine Chemin Schneider, OTR

Sponsored by: Cross Country Education

www.CrossCountryEducation.com

(800) 397-0180

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Oct. 7 (Thurs) West Long Branch, NJ

"Anger, Forgiveness and the Healing Process"

Instructor: Paula Butterfield, Ph.D

Sponsored by: Institute for Brain Potential

www.IBPCEU.com

(866) 652-7414

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Oct. 8 (Fri) Manhattan, NY

"Bridging the Gap...Theory and Practical Strategies for Children With Sensory Dysfunction"

Course Director: Catherine Chemin Schneider, OTR

Sponsored by: Cross Country Education

www.CrossCountryEducation.com

(800) 397-0180

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Oct. 8 (Fri) Pompton Plains, NJ

"Anger, Forgiveness and the Healing Process"

Instructor: Paula Butterfield, Ph.D

Sponsored by: Institute for Brain Potential

www.IBPCEU.com

(866) 652-7414

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Oct. 14 (Thurs) Saddle Brook, NJ

"Implementing Sensory Strategies in the Classroom Setting"

Speakers: Diane Corson, OTR/L & Abby Green. OTD R/L

Sponsored by: Solutions for Therapists, Inc.

www.solutionsfortherapists.com

(772) 781-2125

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Oct. 15 (Fri) Enfield/Hartford, CT

"Implementing Sensory Strategies in the Classroom Setting"

Speakers: Diane Corson, OTR/L & Abby Green. OTD R/L

Sponsored by: Solutions for Therapists, Inc.

www.solutionsfortherapists.com

(772) 781-2125

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Oct. 17 (Sun) Brooklyn, NY

"Stimulating Expressive Speech in the Early Intervention Years"

Presenter: Pam Marshalls, MA, SLP-CCC

Sponsored by: Challenge Early Intervention Center

(718) 851-3300 ext 152

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Oct. 17 & 18 (Sun-Mon) New York City, NY

"Pediatric Gait Analysis and Orthotic Management"

Faculty: Elaine Owen, MSc, SRP

Sponsored by: Therapeutic Services Inc.

www.therapeuticservicesinc.com

(888) THERAPY

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8 AM - 5 PM

"Putting the 'Speech' Back Into Speech Therapy - Evaluation and Treatment of Speech Production Disorders" (2-Day Course)

Presenter: Janet London, MS, CCC-SLP

Sponsored by: Therapeutic Resources

www.therapeuticresource.com (Seminar Page)

(212) 529-9780

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Oct. 18 (Mon) Paramus, NJ

"Bridging the Gap...Theory and Practical Strategies for Children With Sensory Dysfunction"

Course Director: Catherine Chemin Schneider, OTR

Sponsored by: Cross Country Education

www.CrossCountryEducation.com

(800) 397-0180

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Oct. 19 (Tues) East Rutherford, NJ

"Anger, Forgiveness and the Healing Process"

Instructor: Paula Butterfield, Ph.D

Sponsored by: Institute for Brain Potential

www.IBPCEU.com

(866) 652-7414

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Oct. 17 & 24  (Sun) Long Island City, NY

Oct. 20 (Wed) Edison, NJ

"Bridging the Gap...Theory and Practical Strategies for Children With Sensory Dysfunction"

Course Director: Catherine Chemin Schneider, OTR

Sponsored by: Cross Country Education

www.CrossCountryEducation.com

(800) 397-0180

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Oct. 20 (Wed) Edison, NJ

"Anger, Forgiveness and the Healing Process"

Instructor: Paula Butterfield, Ph.D

Sponsored by: Institute for Brain Potential

www.IBPCEU.com

(866) 652-7414

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Oct. 21 (Thurs) East Hanover, NJ

"Anger, Forgiveness and the Healing Process"

Instructor: Paula Butterfield, Ph.D

Sponsored by: Institute for Brain Potential

www.IBPCEU.com

(866) 652-7414

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Oct. 22 (Fri) Atlantic City, NJ

"Bridging the Gap...Theory and Practical Strategies for Children With Sensory Dysfunction"

Course Director: Catherine Chemin Schneider, OTR

Sponsored by: Cross Country Education

www.CrossCountryEducation.com

(800) 397-0180

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Oct. 24 (Sun) Newark, NJ

"Therapeutic Taping as an Adjunct to Therapy for the Pediatric Client"

Presenter: Jaqueline Grimenstein, PT, CKTP

Sponsored by: Rising Stars of Rockland, Inc.

www.RStarsInc.com

(845) 357-5583

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Oct. 24 (Sun) New Brunswick, NJ

"Advanced Brain Technologies Symposium 2010"

www.advancedbrain.com

(888) 228-1798

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Oct. 24 (Sun) New York City, NY

"Nutrition and Autism: A Balanced Approach"

Faculty: Patty Novak, MPH, RD, CLE

Sponsored by: Therapeutic Services Inc.

www.therapeuticservicesinc.com

(888) THERAPY

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Oct. 24-25 (Sun-Mon) Englewood, NJ

“Orthopedic Therapy of the Shoulder”

Presenter: Martin J. Kelly, PT, DPT, OCS

Sponsored by: Rehab Education, LLC

www.RehabEd.com

(845) 368-2458

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Oct. 27 (Wed) Long Island City, NY

5 PM - 8 PM

"Combat Feeding - Managing Difficult Feeding and Swallowing Challenges with the Early Intervention Population"

Presenter: Adam Kolesar, MS, CCC-SLP, BRS-S, CLC

Sponsored by: Therapeutic Resources

www.therapeuticresource.com (Seminar Page)

(212) 529-9780

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Oct. 28 (Thurs) Eatontown, NJ

"Brain Injury: Stroke, Alzheimer's, & Head Trauma"

Instructor: Michael E. Howard, PhD

Sponsored by: Institute for Natural Resource

info@inrseminars.com

(877) 246-6336

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Oct 28-29 (Thurs) Houston, TX

"Intervention for the High Risk Infant: Providing Services in the NICU, Home and Early Intervention Program"

Instructor: Rosemarie Bigsby

Sponsored by: Education Resources, Inc.

www.educationresourcesinc.com

(800) 487-6530

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Oct. 29 (Fri) Clinton, NJ

"Brain Injury: Stroke, Alzheimer's, & Head Trauma"

Instructor: Michael E. Howard, PhD

Sponsored by: Institute for Natural Resource

info@inrseminars.com

(877) 246-6336

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Oct. 31 (Sun) New York City, NY

"Pre-K Workshop"

Sponsored by: Handwriting Without Tears

www.hwtears.com/training

(402) 492-2766

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NOVEMBER, 2010

Nov. 1 (Mon) New York City, NY

"K-5th Grade Workshop"

Sponsored by: Handwriting Without Tears

www.hwtears.com/training

(402) 492-2766

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Nov. 4 (Thurs) Piscataway, NJ

"Brief Cognitive & Relaxation-Based Solutions for Children & Adolescents with Anxiety & Depressive Disorders"

Presenter: Joseph Sestito, MSSA, LISW-S

Sponsored by: Health Ed

www.health-ed.com

(800) 839-4584

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 Nov. 5 (Fri) Saddle Brook, NJ

"Brief Cognitive & Relaxation-Based Solutions for Children & Adolescents with Anxiety & Depressive Disorders"

Presenter: Joseph Sestito, MSSA, LISW-S

Sponsored by: Health Ed

www.health-ed.com

(800) 839-4584

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Nov. 7 (Sun) Great Neck, NY

9 AM - 4:30 PM

"The First Year - Observing, Identifying and Analyzing Typical and Atypical Development  (Using Live Volunteer Babies)"

Presenter: Julianne Costa, OTR/L, DPT

Sponsored by: Therapeutic Resources

www.therapeuticresource.com (Seminar Page)

(212) 529-9780

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Nov. 7 (Sun) New York City, NY

"Pediatric Treatment of Torticollis"

Faculty: Anne Pleva, PT, PCS

Sponsored by: Therapeutic Services Inc.

www.therapeuticservicesinc.com

(888) THERAPY

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Nov. 7 (Sun) Englewood, NJ

Cervical-Thoracic StabilizationTraining

Instructor: Beverly Biondi

Sponsored by: Education Resources, Inc.

www.educationresourcesinc.com

(800) 487-6530

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Nov. 7 & 8 (Sun-Mon) New York City, NY

"Management of Apraxia of Speech: Children and Adults"

Faculty: Edythe Strand, PhD, CCC-SLP, BC-NCD

Sponsored by: Therapeutic Services Inc.

www.therapeuticservicesinc.com

(888) THERAPY

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Nov. 8 (Mon) Englewood, NJ

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

Presenter: Doreit S. Bialer, MA, OTR/L

Sponsored by: Rising Stars of Rockland, Inc.

www.RStarsInc.com

(845) 357-5583

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Nov. 11 (Thurs) East Windsor, NJ

"Brain Injury: Stroke, Alzheimer's, & Head Trauma"

Instructor: Michael E. Howard, PhD

Sponsored by: Institute for Natural Resource

info@inrseminars.com

(877) 246-6336

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Nov. 12 (Fri) Hasbrouck Heights, NJ

"Brain Injury: Stroke, Alzheimer's, & Head Trauma"

Instructor: Michael E. Howard, PhD

Sponsored by: Institute for Natural Resource

info@inrseminars.com

(877) 246-6336

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Nov. 14 (Sun) Brooklyn, NY

"101 Early Intervention Activities That Work"

Presenter: Virginia Kim, MS, OTR

Sponsored by: Challenge Early Intervention Center

shoshana.challenge@thejnet.com

(718) 851-3300 ext 152

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Nov.14 (Sun) Miami, FL

Vestibular Rehabilitation: Evaluation and Management of Individuals with Dizziness & Balance Disorders

Instructor: Richard Clendaniel

Sponsored by: Education Resources, Inc.

www.educationresourcesinc.com

(800) 487-6530

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Nov. 14 & 15  (Sun-Mon) Hempstead, NY

"The Get Permission Approach to Sensory Mealtime Challenges"

Faculty: Marsha Dunn Klein, MEd, OTR/L

Sponsored by: Therapeutic Services Inc.

www.therapeuticservicesinc.com

(888) THERAPY

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Nov. 18 (Thurs) Toms River, NJ

"Brain Injury: Stroke, Alzheimer's, & Head Trauma"

Instructor: Mary O'Brien, MD

Sponsored by: Institute for Natural Resource

info@inrseminars.com

(877) 246-6336

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Nov. 18-19 (Thurs-Fri) Framingham, MA

11th Annual Therapies in the School Conference

Sponsored by: Education Resources Inc.

www.educationresourcesinc.com

(800) 487-6530

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Nov. 19 (Fri) Fairfield, NJ

"Brain Injury: Stroke, Alzheimer's, & Head Trauma"

Instructor: Mary O'Brien, MD

Sponsored by: Institute for Natural Resource

info@inrseminars.com

(877) 246-6336

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Nov. 21 (Sun) Great Neck, NY

8:30 AM - 4 PM

"Applying the Practice of Tai Chi in Your School Based Practice: An Innovative Approach to Reaching IEP Goals"

Presenter: Aida Colon, MS, OTR/L

Sponsored by: Therapeutic Resources

www.therapeuticresource.com (Seminar Page)

(212) 529-9780

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Nov. 21 (Sun) Jackson Heights, NY

8:30 AM - 4 PM

"Write Right COTA's and PTA's! Do's and Don'ts of Documentation for the Adult Population"

Presenter: Dakshesh Sanghavi, PT, OTR/L, DPT

Sponsored by: Therapeutic Resources

www.therapeuticresource.com (Seminar Page)

(212) 529-9780

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DECEMBER, 2010

Dec. 2 (Thurs) Cherry Hill, NJ

"Brain Injury: Stroke, Alzheimer's, & Head Trauma"

Instructor: Mary O'Brien, MD

Sponsored by: Institute for Natural Resource

info@inrseminars.com

(877) 246-6336

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Dec. 3 (Fri) Edison, NJ

"Brain Injury: Stroke, Alzheimer's, & Head Trauma"

Instructor: Mary O'Brien, MD

Sponsored by: Institute for Natural Resource

info@inrseminars.com

(877) 246-6336

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Dec. 5 & 12 (Sun) Long Island City, NY

8 AM - 5 PM

"An Introduction to Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA): Altering Behavior in the Child on the Spectrum - A Two-Day Intensive"

Presenter: Dr. Deborah Gruber, PhD

Sponsored by: Therapeutic Resources

www.therapeuticresource.com (Seminar Page)

(212) 529-9780

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Dec.. 12 & 13  (Sun-Mon) New York City, NY

"Advanced Vestibular Rehabilitation: Emphasizing Treatment Interventions for the Pediatric & Adult Populations"

Faculty: Gaye W. Cronin, OTD, OTR/L

Sponsored by: Therapeutic Services Inc.

www.therapeuticservicesinc.com

(888) THERAPY

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JANUARY, 2011

Jan. 9 & 19 (Sun-Mon) New York City, NY

"Connections: Treatment of Sensory Processing Disorders - Integrating the Neurobiology of Brain Behavior into Practice with the Pediatric Populations"

Faculty: Kimberly Barthel. BMR, OTR

Sponsored by: Therapeutic Services Inc.

www.therapeuticservicesinc.com

(888) THERAPY

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Jan. 23 & 24 (Sun-Mon) Hempstead, NY

"Treatment of the Child with Hypotonia"

Faculty: Barbara Hypes, PT

Sponsored by: Therapeutic Services Inc.

www.therapeuticservicesinc.com

(888) THERAPY

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Jan. 23 & 24 (Sun-Mon) Hempstead, NY

"Treatment of the Child with Hypotonia"

Faculty: Barbara Hypes, PT

Sponsored by: Therapeutic Services Inc.

www.therapeuticservicesinc.com

(888) THERAPY

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Jan. 23 & 24 (Sun-Mon) Hempstead, NY

"Treatment of the Child with Hypotonia"

Faculty: Barbara Hypes, PT

Sponsored by: Therapeutic Services Inc.

www.therapeuticservicesinc.com

(888) THERAPY

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Jan. 30 & 31 (Sun-Mon) New York City, NY

"Taping to Improve Alignment, Strength and Function in Children"

Faculty: Jacqueline Grimenstein, PT

Sponsored by: Therapeutic Services Inc.

www.therapeuticservicesinc.com

(888) THERAPY

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Ongoing/Internet/Home Study
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"Accessibility Consulation, Environmental Modifications and Assistive Technology"
Sponsor: Abilities OT Services and Seminars
(410) 358-7269
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"Brain Gym, Irlen Syndrome, and Other Sensory Motor Strategies on a Shoestring Budget"
Sponsor: Abilities OT Services and Seminars
(410) 358-7269