Rehabilitation and Therapy Services Continuing Education Courses hosted by Children’s Health

Catherine Shaker Feeding and Swallowing Seminars

Event Details

Instructor: Catherine Shaker
Date: Monday - Friday, October 12 - 16, 2026
Time: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Courses Offered:

  • Advanced Infant/Pediatric Dysphagia: Problem-Solving Complex Patients and Practice Challenges
    Dates: October 12 – 13, 2026
    CEU Details: 1.3 ASHA CEUs (13 contact hours; Advanced Level, Professional area)

  • Pediatric Videofluoroscopic Swallow Studies: From Physiology to Analysis
    Date: October 14
    CEU Details: 0.65 ASHA CEUs (6.5 contact hours; Advanced Level, Professional area)

  • NICU Swallowing and Feeding: In the Nursery and After Discharge
    Dates:
    October 15 – 16
    CEU Details: 1.35 ASHA CEUs (13 contact hours; Intermediate Level, Professional area

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2027 Children’s Health Rehabilitation and Therapy Symposium: A New Era of Possibility: Integrating Medical Advances with Developmentally Appropriate Care for Children with Spinal Muscle Atrophy

Date: February 26, 2027


#380 Working with Babies and Toddlers: Contemporary NDT in Action

Event Details

Instructor: Gail Ritchie, OTR, C/NDT
Date: Friday – Saturday, July 16-17, 2027

Course Description:

Treating infants and toddlers requires a specialized skill set. This dynamic seminar focuses on contemporary Neuro-Developmental Treatment (NDT) strategies, moving from observational assessment to effective intervention.

Designed for Physical, Occupational, and Speech Language Pathologists—as well as therapy assistants, working with young children who have neuromotor impairments such as developmental delay, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, and complications related to prematurity. This course provides practical tools and strategies that can be implemented immediately in clinical or home settings.

The course will explore both typical and atypical development in the first year of life, emphasizing the sensory and motor components that influence posture and movement. Emphasis is placed on the prevention of secondary impairments and the achievement of meaningful, functional outcomes appropriate for this age group. Participants will also explore ways to integrate therapeutic approaches into daily family routines, ensuring consistency and support beyond the clinic.

Course content is delivered through a combination of lecture, video case studies, demonstrations, and hands-on labs to reinforce practical application.