Motor Skills Learning & Exploration

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Paula J Cox, PT, DSc, PCS Related seminars and products

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Paula Cox, PT, DSc, PCS, is a board-certified pediatric PT with over 35 years of experience in pediatric rehabilitation. She is a member of the APTA, the APPT, and the IL PT Association. Dr. Cox served on the APPT’s NICU to EI transition work group. She is committee chair for the APPT course Advanced Clinical Practice in Pediatric Therapy, an ongoing APPT course that investigates current theories and EBP across pediatric settings. Dr Cox presents the EI segment for this course. She operates a private pediatric practice in the Chicago area and provided ongoing mentoring to PT’s in 2013 from the University of Oklahoma. Her doctoral research examined the use of a robotic scooter to provide early autonomous locomotion for infants with Down Syndrome.

 

Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Paula Cox maintains a private practice and has an employment relationship with Midwestern University. She receives compensation as a consultant. She receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Paula Cox has no relevant non-financial relationships.

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Objectives

1. Integrate the principles of motor learning into early intervention practices to maximize potential for independent motor exploration.
2. Design effective examination, intervention, and outcome measurement practices to guide evidence-based intervention practices and document progress toward outcomes.
3. Prepare for the challenge of our contribution to the early diagnosis of cerebral palsy and identification of appropriate and timely intervention referrals.

Outline

Maximize potential for independent motor exploration

• Integrate principles of motor learning
• Interaction of Diagnosis
• Effective early intervention plans that promote motor learning/exploration

Framework for effective examination, intervention and outcome measurement

• International classification of function, disability and health (ICF)
• Observable and measurable outcomes
• Reliable and valid tools
• Task-specific practices to integrate into treatment plans
• Case study: down syndrome pairing movement and cognition for problem-solving
• Embrace technology

Contributing to the Early Diagnosis of Cerebral Palsy

• Context-focused therapy
• Early intervention of CP – certifications and examination tools
• Enhance motor learning and cognition
• Appropriate and timely intervention referrals 

Target Audience

• Physical Therapists
• Physical Therapy Assistants
• Occupational Therapists
• Occupational Therapy Assistants
• Speech/Language Pathologist
• Athletic Trainer