Name: #380 Working with Babies and Toddlers: Contemporary NDT in Action
Start: 2026-06-19
End: 2026-06-20
Location: Driscoll Children's Hospital

OVERVIEW

#380 Working with Babies and Toddlers: Contemporary NDT in Action is organized by Motivations Inc. and will be held from Jun 19 - 20, 2026 at Driscoll Children's Hospital, Corpus Christi, Texas, United States of America.

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.

Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, the participant will be able to:

Identify key aspects of typical and atypical development in the first year of life.
Describe both multisystem and single-system interactions that impact postural control in developmental milestones
Assess sensory impairments and incorporate appropriate strategies into treatment for independent play skills
Demonstrate handling and treatment strategies using both dolls and partners during lab sessions

KEY DATES

19 Jun, 2026

Event Start Date

20 Jun, 2026

Event End Date

ACCREDITATION & CREDITS

This is a 15-hour course equivalent to 1.5 CEUs. Motivations Inc is an approved provider by The Texas Chapter of the APTA and many additional state and chapter approvals.

ASHA Credits: This course is offered for 1.5 ASHA CEUs. (Intermediate level/Professional)

Motivations Inc. is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Approved Provider #14904. This Live activity is offered at 1.5 CEUs, Intermediate Level, Occupational Therapy Service Delivery/Foundational Knowledge.

15 Hours

15 CEU’s

SPEAKERS

Gail Ritchie

OTRL, CNDTOccupational Therapy

TARGET AUDIENCE

Physical TherapistOccupational TherapistsSpeech Language PathologistsOccupational Therapy AssistantsPhysical Therapy AssistantsSpeech Therapists

SPECIALITIES

PediatricsSpeech Language PathologyPhysical TherapyOccupational Therapy

SUGGESTED HOTELS

CONFERENCE VENUE

Driscoll Children's Hospital

3533 S Alameda St

CANCELLATION & REFUND POLICY

Cancellation Policy: Motivations, Inc. reserves the right to cancel a course up to 14 days prior to the course, with full refund, if insufficient numbers of participants have registered for the course. Registrants may cancel up to 14 days prior to the course and transfer their tuition to any Motivations, Inc. course, or receive a full refund. Any cancellations within two weeks prior to the course will receive a refund less $100 for administrative costs.

Course Transfers:
Registrants may transfer to another course at any time without penalty.