#9315 Movement Sequences and Strategies for Autism, DCD, and OHI RECORDED VIDEO

#9315 Movement Sequences and Strategies for Autism, DCD, and OHI RECORDED VIDEO is organized by MotivationsCEU.

Description:
Movement difficulties associated with autism, DCD (developmental coordination disorder) and OHI (other health impairment) are well-documented and known to affect social interaction, gross motor participation and classroom performance. This 6- hour self-study course introduces more than 45 developmentally-safe, simple, and engaging five-step sequence and strategy options that OTs, PTs, and teachers can use for an individual or for an entire classroom to improve motor learning, coordination and opportunities for inclusion. The online format also allows you to start and stop as needed and includes, many demonstrations with all PowerPoint slides embedded on a split screen. A PowerPoint.pdf is also available as a download and includes hundreds of pictures to further introduce the strategies and sequences presented. Teachers, therapists, parents and children will enjoy the many movement challenges and craft ideas shared. Course instruction methods include lecture, demonstration, videos, case studies and question/answers.

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

1. Identify five ways that movement works to facilitate learning and opportunities for greater success at school.
2. Utilize three keys to intrinsically motivate students with autism, DCD, and OHI for more focused participation at school.
3. Discover more than 45 five-step movement strategy and sequence options to improve six developmentally based quality of movement standards for students with autism, DCD, and OHI.
4. Identify craft ideas that allow you to make safe, simple, and inexpensive exercise equipment with students who have special needs. Includes many household and school craft supplies.
5. Understand and summarize how goal-oriented functional movement activities can be used to support IEP goals and objectives in five domains, including academics, ADLs, communication, mobility, and social.
6. List five simple tests to measure progress and document changes related to physical activity for students with special needs.
7. Promote opportunities for activity related inclusion with peers and in the community for students with autism, DCD, and OHI.