BUFFALO HEARING & SPEECH CENTER
2011 CONTINUING CLINICAL COMPETENCY (CCC)
OCCUPATION & PHYSICAL THERAPY WORKSHOP SERIES – REVISED
2011 SCHEDULE: for Occupational & Physical Therapists
Jan 12th*
Title: Pediatric Feeding/Swallowing Disorders: Evaluation and Therapy
Speaker: Kristy Vogel, CCC-SLP, Buffalo Hearing & Speech Center
Course Outline: This presentation will review anatomy/physiology, describe the evaluation
process and focus on intervention for feeding disorders.
Learning Outcomes: At the conclusion of the workshop participants will be able to:
Define basic anatomy/physiology of the swallowing mechanism
Identify areas of deficit
Develop a treatment plan for remediation
Instructional methods: Lecture and group discussion
Target Audience: Practicing Occupational Therapists and COTA’s
Practicing Physical Therapists and PTA’s
Practicing Speech-Language Pathologists
Instructional Level: Intermediate
AOTA Classification Code: OT Process
May 9th*&**
Title: Special Education Law: What teachers and Therapists Need to Know
Speaker: Bruce Goldstein, Esquire
Course Outline: Participants learned about important aspects of education law as it relates to
diagnostic and therapeutic services provided by clinicians. Parents' Rights and the fair hearing
process were reviewed. Focus was placed on enrollment in special schools and the concept of
FAPE, Fair and Appropriate Public Education.
Learning Outcomes: At the conclusion of the workshop participants will be able to:
Name a federal and state statue that has important implications for special
education
List major federal and state regulations that define special education
services
List two important parental rights guaranteed in special education law
Instructional methods: Lecture and group discussion
Target Audience: Practicing Occupational Therapists and COTA’s
Practicing Physical Therapists and PTA’s
Practicing Speech-Language Pathologists
Instructional Level: Intermediate
AOTA Classification Code: Professional Issues
Sept 28th*&**
Title: Response to Intervention: Special Educators and Therapists Working Effectively in Schools
Speaker: Theresa Janzcak, Ph.D., Buffalo State College
Course Outline: This presentation will provide an overview of RTI in New York State. Special
emphasis will be placed on examining models of service provision that can be used by therapists
and teachers within a school district’s RTI program.
Learning Outcomes: At the conclusion of the workshop participants will be able to:
Describe the three tiers of RTI
List three models for service provision within RTI
List three ways in which Therapists and Special Educators can become an
intricate part of RTI within their school.
Instructional methods: Lecture and group discussion
Target Audience: Practicing Occupational Therapists and COTA’s
Practicing Physical Therapists and PTA’s
Practicing Speech-Language Pathologists
Instructional Level: Intermediate
AOTA Classification Code: OT Process
Oct 6th*&**
(Thursday)
Title: Introduction to Brain Gym®: Moving with intention leads to Optimal Learning
Speakers: Kate-Gagola, Licensed Brain Gym Instructor/Consultant
Course Description: This workshop presentation will provide an overview of the Brain Gym
program. A focus of the course will emphasize how therapists can utilize Brain Gym effectively with
children with special needs.
Learning Outcomes: At the conclusion of the workshop participants will be able to:
Briefly describe the major attributes of the Brain Gym Program
List three areas of treatment that can be enhanced with the Brain Gym
Program
Briefly describe how Brain Gym could be utilized within your clinical program
Instructional methods: Lecture and group discussion
Target Audience: Practicing Occupational Therapists and COTA’s
Practicing Physical Therapists and PTA’s
Practicing Speech-Language Pathologists
Instructional Level: Intermediate
AOTA Classification Code: OT Process
Oct 12th*&**
Title: Behavior Management “Know How” for Special Educators & Therapists
Speaker: To Be Announced
Course Outline: This workshop presentation will demonstrate effective Behavior Management
Techniques that can be utilized by therapists treating patients with aberrant behavior patterns
Learning Outcomes: At the conclusion of the workshop participants will be able to:
List three disruptive behaviors that interfere with treatment
List three effective behavior management techniques
Name a new behavior management technique that you will likely utilize
Instructional methods: Lecture and group discussion
Target Audience: Practicing Occupational Therapists and COTA’s
Practicing Physical Therapists and PTA’s
Practicing Speech-Language Pathologists
Instructional Level: Intermediate
AOTA Classification Code: OT Process
Oct 26th
Title: Sensory Motor Group therapy: A Primary Prevention Model – Postponed until December 7th
Nov 2nd*&**
Title: Animal Assisted Interventions: Effects on Preschoolers with Disabilities
Speakers: Nancy Gee, Ph.D., Fredonia State University
Course Description: This workshop will present preliminary research findings on utilization of
trained therapy dogs and their impact on preschool children with a variety of disabilities
Learning Outcomes: At the conclusion of the workshop participants will be able to:
Define animal assisted intervention
List three positive effects of animal assisted intervention
Briefly describe how animal assisted intervention can enhance outcomes of
treatment
Instructional methods: Lecture and group discussion
Target Audience: Practicing Occupational Therapists and COTA’s
Practicing Physical Therapists and PTA’s
Practicing Speech-Language Pathologists
Instructional Level: Intermediate
AOTA Classification Code: OT Process
Dec 7th
Title: Sensory Motor Group therapy: A Primary Prevention Model – Postponed from October 26th
Speakers: Nicole Kunda, OTR, Buffalo Hearing & Speech Center
Course Description: This Workshop will describe a sensory motor therapy program that was
developed at Buffalo Hearing & Speech Center. The construct of a primary prevention model of
intervention will be presented.
Learning Outcomes: At the conclusion of the workshop participants will be able to:
Briefly describe the sensory motor group concept
List three types of disabilities that can be treated using this model
Briefly describe why this program is considered a primary prevention model
Instructional methods: Lecture and group discussion
Target Audience: Practicing Occupational Therapists and COTA’s
Practicing Physical Therapists and PTA’s
Instructional Level: Intermediate
AOTA Classification Code: OT Process
*Joint Workshop with Speech-Language Pathology
** Joint Workshop with Special Education
About the Series
The CCC series was developed by Buffalo Hearing & Speech Center in 2009 to assist Western New York
Occupational & Physical Therapy professionals in keeping current with new developments in the area of pediatrics.
Presentations emphasize hands-on, therapy-focused techniques. This series is presented by practicing clinicians for
clinicians — low on lecture and high on practical applications. Please join us for our CCC workshops that are being
offered at a central location, during convenient after-work hours, and at a reasonable cost.
Dates/Times/Place
Workshops are held on weekdays (M-Th) from 4:45 to 6:45 p.m. at Buffalo Hearing & Speech Center, 50 E. North
Street. Buffalo, NY, 14203. Parking is available in rear of building at no charge on a first come basis. Additional
parking is available in the parking ramp directly across the street from Buffalo Hearing & Speech Center at a cost of
$5.00.
Special Needs Requests
Please contact Joe Sonnenberg at 716-885-8871, ext. 210
Continuing Education Information
Buffalo Hearing & Speech Center is approved by the American Occupational
Therapy Association to provide Continuing Education programs in
Occupational Therapy. Each workshop is offered for 0.2 CEUs. The
assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course
content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.
Buffalo Hearing & Speech Center is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for
Physical Therapy as an approved provider of Physical Therapy and Physical Therapy Assistant Continuing
Education.
Cost
The cost of each workshop is:
 $35 if payment is received seven days in advance
 $40 if payment is received less than seven days in advance
- All 6 workshops may be purchased at a package price of $130. Payment can be made by credit card or check
(payable to Buffalo Hearing & Speech Center). Fees paid are non-refundable.
Registration: By Phone or Mail
To register by phone: Contact JoAnn DeMarco or Christine Zaciewski at Buffalo Hearing & Speech Center, 885-8318,
(Credit Card Required)
Cancellation Policy:
If the provider cancels, a full refund will be issued. If the learner cancels in advance, there is no refund,
however, a credit may be issued to attend a future workshop.
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