Developmental Delay + Primitive Reflexes and its approaches to ADHD & ASD

Sat 18th + Sun 19th November 2023, 9am - 4pm

Presenters: Jamie Taylor (Osteopath) & Lynsey Taylor (Occupational Therapist)

Often children with developmental delay fly under the radar—they achieve, but not to their fullest potential. Working with primitive reflexes assists them in flourishing to their highest potential.

In this course, you will:

• Gain clarity over primitive reflexes and how they fit into the neuro-developmental picture.

• Discover additional diagnostic tools for treating paediatric patients.

• Develop more of a structured framework for working with children with developmental delay.

• Understand ADHD and ASD and how primitive reflex integration assists with these conditions.

• Learn practical techniques for assisting children with neuro-developmental delay.

What we will cover:

• Introduction to Primitive Reflexes. Definition of each primitive reflex in detail.

• Connection to Neurodevelopment in Paediatrics.

• Definition of a Neurotypical Child, Global Developmental Delay (GDD), Global Developmental Disability & Attachment Disorder.

• Historical features of Neurodevelopmental delay - during pregnancy, birth, early infancy, early pre-school

• The Withdrawal Reflex will be identified with relation to the transition of this reflex to the Moro Reflex.

• The Rooting Reflex, Palmar Grasp Reflex, Asymmetric Tonic Neck Reflex (ATNR) and Spinal Galant Reflex will be identified with relation to the integration of language, manual dexterity, handwriting skills and visual tracking.

• Ventral Suspension, Landau and Parachute Reflex as well as the Tonic Labyrinthine Reflex (TLR) and Symmetric Tonic Neck Reflex (STNR) will be identified with relation to the integration of balance and coordination and vestibular-proprioception.

• Babinski, Toe Walking, Head Righting Reflex will be identified and explored with regard to developmental, gravitational and postural coordination.

• Learn how to draw a clear diagnostic picture and obtain an assessment tool for developmental age and progress of a child

• Definition and understanding of interoception, how to use this with children with poor body awareness.

• Definition and understanding of ADHD & ASD, the medical versus biopsychosocial aptitude.

Venue:

Inspire Health Albury

657 David St, Albury NSW 2640

Phone: (02) 60411329 Email: admin@inspirehealthalbury.com.au

Date + Time:

Sat 18th + Sun 19th November 2023

9am - 4pm

** This course is fully catered - please specify dietary requirements **

Early Bird Fees: $850 + GST (register before 10th October 2023)

Course Fees: $900 + GST