Inspire Courses
FACE 2 FACE COURSES
ALBURY, NSW
Dates: 18th & 19th November 2023
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Development Delay + Primitive Reflexes & it's approaches to ADHD and ASD
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​Presenters: Jamie Taylor (Osteopath) & Lynsey Taylor (Occupational Therapist)
Often children with developmental delay fly under the radar—they achieve, but not to their fullest potential. Working with primitive reflexes assists them in flourishing to their highest potential.
In this course, you will:
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Gain clarity over primitive reflexes and how they fit into the neuro-developmental picture.
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Discover additional diagnostic tools for treating paediatric patients.
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Develop more of a structured framework for working with children with developmental delay.
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Understand ADHD and ASD and how primitive reflex integration assists with these conditions.
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Learn practical techniques for assisting children with neuro-developmental delay.
What we will cover:
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Introduction to Primitive Reflexes. Definition of each primitive reflex in detail.
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Connection to Neurodevelopment in Paediatrics.
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Definition of a Neurotypical Child, Global Developmental Delay (GDD), Global Developmental Disability & Attachment Disorder.
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Historical features of Neurodevelopmental delay - during pregnancy, birth, early infancy, early pre-school
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The Withdrawal Reflex will be identified with relation to the transition of this reflex to the Moro Reflex.
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The Rooting Reflex, Palmar Grasp Reflex, Asymmetric Tonic Neck Reflex (ATNR) and Spinal Galant Reflex will be identified with relation to the integration of language, manual dexterity, handwriting skills and visual tracking.
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Ventral Suspension, Landau and Parachute Reflex as well as the Tonic Labyrinthine Reflex (TLR) and Symmetric Tonic Neck Reflex (STNR) will be identified with relation to the integration of balance and coordination and vestibular-proprioception.
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Babinski, Toe Walking, Head Righting Reflex will be identified and explored with regard to developmental, gravitational and postural coordination.
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Learn how to draw a clear diagnostic picture and obtain an assessment tool for developmental age and progress of a child
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Definition and understanding of interoception, how to use this with children with poor body awareness.
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Definition and understanding of ADHD & ASD, the medical versus biopsychosocial aptitude.
Venue:
Inspire Health Albury
657 David St,
Albury NSW 2640
Phone: (02) 60411329
Email: admin@inspirehealthalbury.com.au
Date + Time:
Sat 18th + Sun 19th November 2023
9am - 4pm
** This course is fully catered - please specify dietary requirements **
Early Bird Fees: $850 + GST (register before 10th October 2023)
Course Fees: $900 + GST
* Fully catered, please inform of dietary requirements via email thanuja@inspirehealthalbury.com.au
Osteopath, Jamie Taylor
Osteopath - Jamie Taylor - Born in Palmerston North, Manawatu, New Zealand. Jamie trained at the European School of Osteopathy, (ESO) in Maidstone, England, 1990-1994.In 1997 Jamie began assisting on the undergraduate Osteopathic technique classes at the ESO and clinical supervision in the undergraduate Children's Clinic where he stayed until he moved back to NZ in 2005 after completing his MSc in Osteopathy. Jamie's practice is focused primarily on babies and pre/post pregnancy however he treats all age and a wide variety of complaints. Jamie has great skill in assisting and teaching students in the techniques of cranial osteopathy.
Occupational Theapist, Lynsey Taylor
Lynsey graduated as an Occupational Therapist in 2004 in the UK. She is married to Jamie and together they have 2 boys. Lynsey works in private practice with learning needs and developmentally delayed children in the office and school setting. She trains teachers and resources them to work with these children. She largely utilises a school based program called Smart moves. She utilises the reflex assessment, developmental assessment tools and exercise, movement program on a daily basis. She has also taught post-graduate level seminars in Australia and New Zealand for 5 years.
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Jamie and Lynsey have a pragmatic, clinically informed, research based yet informal, practical and natural presentation + approach to teaching. In this course, they will integrate movement and exercises specifically tailored for integrating motor function and integrating primitive reflexes to allow the course participants to be able to utilise the knowledge and skills presented straight away in their clinic environment.
Find more online courses undertaken by Osteopath, Jamie Taylor & Lynsey Taylor at:
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Online courses:
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Primitive Reflexes & Neuro-developmental Delay in Paediatrics
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An Osteopathic Approach to Paediatrics