The King of Swings Hands-On Sensorimotor Workshop
Alex offers practical ideas using suspension and non-suspension equipment to implement treatment interventions in the clinic, at school or at home. Hands on interventions to support breath, coordination, timing, balance, strength will be presented. Modifications, adaptions and grading of activities will be addressed to support best possible outcomes. Ideas for better engagement of the child will be addressed as well as discussion of ways to facilitate "play" for a stronger therapist-child relationship. This dynamic workshop will support participants through hands on learning as they experience the activities in their own bodies. Lastly, Alex will discuss how to create their own sensory equipment at a minimal cost.
About Alex, 'The King of Swings'
Alex Lopiccolo is an experienced Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, Certified Personal Trainer and Nutrition Consultant. Alex is well known as The King of Swings. When he is not treating as a full time Sensory Integration Therapy practitioner he travels around the world sharing his knowledge of sensorimotor therapy with Paediatric Therapists and students at paediatric clinics and universities. He especially enjoys designing home sensory gyms so children and parents can have frequent movement and relaxation breaks throughout the day.
For almost a decade, Alex has been educating Paediatric Therapists in a sensory gym setting from around the world on Sensory Integration Therapy Theory. He educates then demonstrates large motor movements in space in order to improve brain-body connection. Learning by doing is his favourite style of teaching so therapists can better understand their own sensory processing so they can apply innovative activities with their special needs clients.
Course Agenda
Day 1
9:00AM - 10:30AM: Intro to Sensory Integration, SPD, Sensory Systems, Biomechanics and Tips and Tricks
10:30AM - 10:45AM: BREAK
10:45AM - 12:30PM: Explaining the therapeutic benefits of Oral Motor & Lycra Sensorimotor Treatment Interventions, Demonstrating activities, Participants perform interventions and problem solves how to grade, modify and adapt for the best possible therapeutic outcomes
12:30PM - 1:30PM: LUNCH
1:30PM - 2:30PM: Continue Lycra Interventions
2:30PM - 3:00PM: Live treatment session with special needs child and Alexander Lopiccolo
3:00PM - 3:15PM: BREAK
3:15PM - 5:00PM: Explaining the therapeutic benefits of Primitive & Core Sensorimotor Treatment Interventions, Demonstrating activity, Participants perform interventions and problem solves how to grade, modify and adapt for the best possible therapeutic outcomes
Day 2
9:00AM - 10:30AM: Explaining the therapeutic benefits of Hand Arch Development & Shoulder Stability Sensorimotor Treatment Interventions, Demonstrating activities, Participants perform interventions and problem solves how to grade, modify and adapt for the best possible therapeutic outcomes
10:30AM - 10:45AM: BREAK
10:45AM - 12:30PM: Continue treatment interventions
12:30PM - 1:30PM: LUNCH
1:30PM - 2:30PM: Continue treatment Interventions
2:30PM - 3:00PM: Live treatment session with special needs child and Alexander Lopiccolo
3:00PM - 3:15PM: BREAK
3:15PM - 4:30PM: Explaining the therapeutic benefits of Primitive & Core Sensorimotor Treatment Interventions, Demonstrating activity, Participants perform interventions and problem solves how to grade, modify and adapt for the best possible therapeutic outcomes
4:30PM - 5:00PM: Home programming, Q and A, equipment list recommendation review, certificates.
Course Objectives
By the end of the workshop learners will be able to:
- Understand the importance of vestibular, proprioceptive, and tactile integration as it relates to postural development, balance, and physical development.
- Participate in and generate ideas & activities that support sensory development.
- Create effective sensory diets using DIY equipment, sensory tools, home sensory gyms, and minimal equipment that can be implemented in home and at school.
- Identify ways to grade up/down, adapt, modify, and motivate children for success-oriented activities.
Course Price: $697
This is a live, in-person event at our MoveAbout Bella Vista and Warners Bay clinics. Given the intimate setting, spaces are extremely limited! Due to the limited spaces and the high demand for Alex's workshops, we expect it to sell out quickly.
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