Island Therapies of Suffolk, L.L.P.

				*Events* ♦ SEPTEMBER 2008 ♦ • Handwriting Program Island Therapies is happy to announce the three sessions of the Handwriting Program during the 2008-2009 school year. Please click on Handwriting Program to find out the dates, the cost, and how you can sign up your child for the program. Be sure to sign up as soon as possible; spots fill up quickly! *** * * * * * * * * * * * * * * • Let's Talk Treatment Tired of sensory integration introductory and evaluation courses that never tell you what to DO? This course is for you! Let's Talk Treatment is designed for OT's who have knowledge of sensory integration theory and want to develop treatment strategies. This full day course will cover treatment for Sensory Modulation Dysfunction and Dyspraxia. Lecture will also integrate alternatives such as auditory interventions, FRE introduction, ALERT program, and more. Presented by Jeanne S. Ganz, OTR/L, BCP and Margaret Spring, MS, OTR/L When: Saturday, September 27, 2008 from 8:30AM to 5:00PM Where: Island Therapies - 1 Brandywine Drive, Deer Park, NY 11729 Contact: Email: Jeanne at jeanneganz@islandtherapies.org or Peggy at peggyspring@islandtherapies.org Fee: $195.00 Early Bird: $180.00 received on or before September 12, 2008 Group Rate: $160.00 per person for 3 or more people received on or before September 12, 2008 Refunds will be issued minus $20.00 per person handling fee if received by September 19th. No refunds after September 19th. Register early - enrollment is limited. Mail form with check made out to "Margaret Spring, OT". Registrations will not be accepted without check or money order. Mail to: Margaret Spring, PO BOX 333, Babylon, New York 11702. Course Outline: (Slight variations may occur.) 8:30AM-9:00AM - Registration 9:00AM-12:00PM - Sensory Modulation Dysfunction • Direct treatment • Home Program/Sensory Diets • Modifications/Compensations 12:00PM-1:00PM - Lunch (on your own) 1:00PM-4:00PM - Dyspraxia • Direct Treatment • Home Program/Sensory Diets • Modifications/Compensations 4:00PM-5:00PM - Integrating Alternative Treatments Credits: Participants will be provided with a Certificate of Attendance that is prepared with the information required by NBCOT for PDU credits. One hour of attendance is equivalent to 1 PDU. Course will provide 7 PDU credits. PDUs are accepted by NBCOT (see www.nbcot.org for more detailed and specific information). Course Objectives:** 1. Participants will learn and understand sensory integration treatment techniques for sensory modulation dysfunction and dyspraxia. 2. Participants will identify and select effective home program/sensory diet activities for children with sensory modulation dysfunction and dyspraxia. 3. Participants will develop modifications and compensations for children with sensory modulation dysfunction and dyspraxia. 4. Participants will be introduced to the integration of alternative treatment methods that coordinate with sensory integration treatment. Please click on the following link to print out and complete the registration form, and mail it to Island Therapies: Let's Talk Treatment. *** * * * * * * * * * * * * * * • Saturday Sensory Gym Program Island Therapies is happy to announce the Fall/Winter 2008 dates for the Saturday Sensory Gym Program. Please click on Saturday Sensory Gym Program to find out the dates, the cost, and how you can sign up your child for the program. Be sure to sign up as soon as possible; spots fill up quickly! ♦ MAY 2008 ♦ The following courses have been designed for parents, but therapists interested in an introductory course are more than welcome to attend as well: Strategies for Sensory Integration This workshop will provide the participant with an introductory understanding of sensory processing and how it impacts on a child at home and school. It will include: An overview of the process of sensory integration A description of the types of problems seen Strategies to help children in school and at home Speakers: Jeanne Ganz & Margaret Spring When: May 28, 2008 - 7:00PM-9:30PM Where: Here at the Island Therapies office Cost: $40.00 Strategies for Picky Eaters** This workshop will provide the participant with a step by step approach to address the most challenging problem feeders. It will include an overview of: The normal development of feeding Sensory integration as it relates to feeding "Typical" picky eaters versus "problem feeders" Assessment of feeding skills Island Therapies' Food Repertoire Expansion Program (FRE) Treatment strategies and carryover Speakers: JoAnne Walker & Erika Wick When: June 4, 2008 - 7:00PM-9:30PM Where: Here at the Island Therapies office Cost: $40.00 To register: Click on the following link to print out and complete the registration form, and mail it to Island Therapies: Courses for Parents and Therapists. Please enclose a check for $40 made out to Island Therapies for each course/person registered. For more information, please call us at (631)392-0081. ♦ APRIL 2008 ♦ Island Therapies is pleased to announce its new mentoring program. The owners of Island Therapies are Occupational and Speech therapists with over 30 years of experience and have broad and extensive training in many aspects of treatment and evaluation of children. We are offering mentoring in sensory integration, problem feeders/picky eaters, handwriting, evaluations, oral sensory motor dysfunction, auditory interventions, attention problems, school based issues, funding sources, and many more topics of pertinence to therapists working today. There are several learning options to meet your needs and individual style of learning. One-on-One: Discussions where you can sit with a speech or occupational therapist and ask questions regarding general concepts or specific cases (no full names please). This type of session is individualized and directed by your needs. You are expected to bring your questions to us. Fee: $100 for 1st hour, second hour $75.00 (discounts will be offered for regularly scheduled session, such as once weekly/monthly). Shadowing: This is a session where you can observe treatment in action at the Island Therapies office. It is scheduled in one hour blocks of time or for a full day. You will shadow one or two therapists who are treating the types of children you are interested in learning more about. Fee: Full day, $175.00 One hour, $50.00 Itinerant Mentoring: This is a mentoring session where a therapist will come to your facility and consult and/or treat children of your choosing (copies of prescriptions and signed parental consent must be provided for each child). This session can also include group or individual mentoring. Fees for this mentoring will be determined based on time and distance involved. Classes/Courses: Island Therapies will be presenting regular courses for therapists as well as ones for parents. These will be announced by email, flyers, and on this website. Check back frequently for information. You may also leave your email with us to be placed on our mailing list. Itinerant Courses/Lectures: Island Therapies is available to offer courses at your facility for therapists and for SEPTA. Fees will be determined based upon time and distance. To make an appointment for mentoring, contact the therapist you wish to mentor with: Jeanne Ganz, OTR/L Margaret Spring, OTR/L JoAnne Walker, CCC/SLP Erika Wick, CCC/SLP * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Be sure to check back often for important news concerning Island Therapies, including upcoming events, new programs, cancellations, and office closings.