Upcoming Medical Conferences in Edison

Is it Sensory? Or is it Behavior? Assessment and Intervention Tools for OTs, PTs, and SLPs is organized by Education Resources, Inc. (ERI) and will be held from Mar 06 - 07, 2020 at New Jersey Institute for Disabilities, Edison, New Jersey, United States of America. CEU Credits: This course meets the criteria for 13 contact hours (1.3 CEUs). Approved provider of continuing education by the American Occupational Therapy Association #3043, for 13 contact hours - Intermediate Level Occupational Therapy Process: assessment, intervention. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products or clinical procedures by AOTA. NBCOT professional development provider-13 PDUs This course is offered for up to 1.3 ASHA CEUs (Intermediate level, Professional area). Course Description: This workshop will focus on the underlying causes of challenging behavior that impact performance and functional outcomes. Clinicians will learn how to differentiate between the sensory processing problems and the behavioral/emotional problems in order to develop an integrated approach to intervention. We will specifically address visual and vestibular processing disorders that impact social skills and school performance as the key to designing effective, integrated treatment for improved sensory processing, motor skills and behavior. This course will create a paradigm shift and give participants a “new lens” with which they can assess clients. Participants will learn to assess the subtle motor and sensory deficits that may be contributing to attention, learning, motor and behavioral challenges, and most importantly, will learn concrete contextual strategies as well as treatment techniques to apply immediately. Collaborative and consultative approaches will be highlighted to promote function, participation and engagement. Patient Population: Autism, PDD, Developmental Delays, Sensory Processing Disorders and ADHD Infancy through Adult. Course Objectives: Participants will be able to apply course learning immediately to: • Analyze the role of sensory processing in the development of attention, social skills and visual perception. • Identify subtle signs of visual-vestibular and other sensory-motor dysfunction. • Apply integrated assessment techniques and how to develop measurable school and/ or clinic based goals • Identify red flags that warrant referral to a behavioral vision specialist. • Develop effective treatment protocols for the clinic, home and school. • Implement strategies for sharing information with parents and teachers for optimal outcomes. Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.

Challenging Geriatric Issues: Dementia Behaviors is organized by PESI HealthCare and will be held on Mar 25, 2020 at Courtyard by Marriott Edison Woodbridge, Edison, New Jersey, United States of America. Target Audience: • Nurses • Physical Therapists • Physical Therapist Assistants • Occupational Therapists • Occupational Therapy Assistants • Speech-Language Pathologists • Social Workers • Home Healthcare Providers • Nursing Home Administrators • Registered Dietitians & Dietetic Technicians • Recreation Therapists Course Description: Dealing with cognitively impaired geriatric patients can be challenging even for the experienced healthcare professional. Behaviors such as dementia, aggression, anxiety and depression, refusal of food and fluids, and inappropriate sexual advances pose significant potential barriers to the delivery of essential health care. If older adults are routinely under your care, minimize your risk of escalating the problems associated with troublesome, often irrational behavior by attending this program. Gain valuable insights into the causes of challenging geriatric behaviors and learn innovative and practical intervention strategies to improve the care you provide. Your speaker, M. Catherine Wollman, is an expert in the field of geriatrics. Join her for a day filled with interesting case studies, insightful discussion and interactive learning. Leave with practical techniques you can apply the next day. Course Objectives: • Assess behavioral problems of older adults with cognitive disturbances. • Consider the advantages of recognition and treatment of early dementia. • Incorporate non-pharmacologic interventions that address biopsychosocial needs of the older adult with challenging behaviors. • Implement specific communication strategies for patients with challenging behaviors. • Analyze evidence-based pharmacologic treatments of behavioral problems in patients. • Determine interventions for challenging geriatric behaviors including pain, nutritional deficits, sleep disorders, depression and delirium. • Evaluate causes and interventions for sexually inappropriate behaviors. • Support and educate family and professional caregivers of older adults exhibiting challenging behaviors.