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• Karen Pryor & Varleisha D. Gibbs – Certificate Course to Integrate Primitive Reflexes for Optimal FunctionThe presence of retained primitive reflexes can exacerbate hyperactivity, inattentiveness, and challenges with processing sensory stimuli.And the simplest techniques can have the most profound effects on patient progress.These seemingly small changes can be a catalyst for increase in developmental success to your patients with neurological deficits, behavioral challenges, autism, sensory processing problems, learning disabilities, and ADHD…Now, for the first time ever!
• You will learn through the lens of a physical therapist, Karen Pryor, PhD, PT, DPT, ND, CH, CFPS, and an occupational therapist, Varleisha Gibbs, PhD, OTD, OTR/L……as they guide you through the missing links you need to achieve the results you desire and the patient satisfaction you know they deserve with the help of neuroplasticity techniques.In this innovative online course, Karen Pryor, PhD, PT, DPT, ND, CH, CFPS, and Varleisha Gibbs, PhD, OTD, OTR/L, will provide you guidance to re-envision treatment planning and strategies.
• Plus…Be led through case studies on what happens when trauma exposes primitive reflex dominance and influences overall function.Learn step-by-step how primitive reflexes highlight the impact on developmental skills, learning, and behavior from function to dysfunction.Review the central nervous system anatomy and physiology as it relates to reflexive motor patterns, which includes the cranial nerves, and the various levels of the central nervous system.Join your peers today and discover how to integrate primitive reflexes and reduce their influences on higher level skills.You’ll leave with treatment strategies including case examples, useful handouts, and activities to address handwriting, dressing, eating, and positioning.Here’s what you’ll get:Module 14-Hour Teaching: Integrating Primitive Reflexes for Optimal FunctionJoin Karen Pryor, PhD, PT, DPT, ND, CH, CFPS, and Varleisha Gibbs, PhD, OTD, OTR/L, as they come together to review the primitive reflexes and highlight each impact on developmental skills, learning, and behavior from function to dysfunction.Review the central nervous system anatomy and physiology as it relates to reflexive motor patterns, which includes the cranial nerves, and the various levels of the central nervous system.Learn to integrate primitive reflexes and reduce their influences on higher level skills.OutlineNeurological Overview Primitive Reflex – Need to knowFrom “infancy to classroom”Tone qualities and influencersNervous System Anatomy and Brain Loops – Sensory In, Motor OutReticular activating system – how underlying wiring of CNS interprets sensory information coming in and motor outputBrainstemMidbrainCortexFrom Function to Dysfunction of Primitive Reflexes Causes of retention and obligatory reflex demonstrationTriggersPrimitive Reflex Treatment Strategies Activities to address functionTreatmentsConclusionModule 21-Hour Case Study: Addressing Primitive Reflexes and Promote Functional Skills with Karen Pryor, PhD, PT, DPT, ND, CH, CFPSUnderstanding primitive reflexes and how they live in the lower brain centers gives us control in the integration process.Nervous system damage or challenges require neuroplasticity tools for effective treatment.In this one-hour case study Karen Pryor, PhD, PT, DPT, ND, CH, CFPS, gives you a new perspective on how to enter the central nervous system with sensory information to assist in rewiring around impairments for improved motor outcomes.OutlineEvaluation – Look at the patient functionally to see the nervous systemPurpose for primitive reflexesCauses for primitive reflex obligatory demonstrationHow the brain relates information for survivalCase studyHistoryEvaluationTreatment – Cranial nerve sensory pathways used for rewiringUse of lobes for neuroplasticity advancementHow to naturally decrease spasticity effectivelyProgress of the patientResultsModule 31-Hour Case Study: Primitive Reflexes: The Foundation for Function with Varleisha Gibbs PhD, OTD, OTR/LPrimitive reflexes are the developmental groundwork for independence.When they do not properly integrate, primitive reflexes can overpower executive functioning, sensory processing, and emotional regulation.In this one-hour case study, Varleisha Gibbs, PhD, OTD, OTR/L, provides treatment strategies to improve participation and function in children and adolescents.OutlineCase examples Activation of primitive reflexesHow primitive reflexes connect to Self-Regulation Neurological pathways for executive function, sensory processing, and emotional regulationCase studyHistoryEvaluationTreatmentThe 9 TargetsContextual Sensory InterventionResultsModule 41-Hour Recorded Q&A Session with Karen Pryor and Varleisha GibbsRecap of key takeaways from the courseReview of hot topics, additional insight, guidance, and answers to questions by Karen Pryor, PhD, PT, DPT, ND, CH, CFPS, and Varleisha Gibbs PhD, OTD, OTR/LImprove treatment for your clients by discovering the link between primitive reflexes and development.Learn to evaluate the influence of primitive reflexes with central nervous system developmental stages, as it relates to function.Practice simple techniques to immediately add to your treatment sessions, leading to increased developmental success: Behavioral Challenges, Learning Disabilities, Neurological Deficits, Sensory Processing Problems, Autism and ADHD.Meet Your Course Experts:Karen Pryor, PhD, PT, DPT, ND, CH, CFPS, has a doctorate in physical therapy and has practiced for over 40 years in the field.
• Dr. Pryor is the owner of Health Sphere Wellness Center, an integrative therapy clinic in Tennessee.
• Involved with early intervention in the birth-three population for over 30 years, she has developed neuroplasticity techniques that are used in a wide variety of settings, including homes, childcare centers, and school systems, to advance pediatric therapy programs.