Improving Dyslexia Through Primitive Reflex Integration and Educational Strategies

Improving Dyslexia Through Primitive Reflex Integration and Educational Strategies

Are you ready to unlock powerful, evidence-based strategies to support children with dyslexia and other learning challenges? This dynamic, 3-hour course is designed for occupational therapists, educators, and other pediatric professionals who want to delve into the intersection of primitive reflex integration and educational approaches to enhance reading, writing, and overall academic success. In this webinar, you learn . . .

• what retained primitive reflexes are and how they impact brain development, attention, and learning,
• what dyslexia is, including current research on its causes and functional challenges,
• the latest research linking primitive reflex retention and learning disorders,
• how to quickly assess for retained primitive reflexes and identify related motor and sensory roadblocks, and
• how to screen for learning disorders that often co-occur with reflex challenges.

This course provides you with. . .

• practical interventions that combine reflex integration techniques with educational strategies to build a strong foundation for literacy and academic success and
• a comprehensive toolkit of actionable strategies to address dyslexia and learning difficulties through a whole-brain approach.

Whether you’re looking to deepen your expertise in reflex integration or strengthen your treatment plans for children with learning challenges, this course gives you the confidence and skills you need.

Learning Outcomes

1. Identify three functional implications of retained primitive reflexes in children in school.
2. State two screening tools used to identify dyslexia in the classroom.
3. Identify current research findings that explore the connection between retained primitive reflexes and learning disorders.
4. List two screening tools for identifying retained primitive reflexes in the classroom setting.
5. State three, movement-based intervention strategies rooted in primitive reflex integration that support improved academic performance in children with learning disorders.
6. Identify two intervention strategies to improve phonemic awareness in students with dyslexia.

Course Information

• Target Audience: introductory- to intermediate-level pediatric occupational therapy practitioners, educators, parents, and other pediatric professionals
• Course Instructors:  Lori Benson Adams, MEd, and Rachel Harrington, COTA, CPRCS
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• CE Broker course code: 20-1321722

Continuing Education Units (CEUs)

Sensational Brain LLC is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development (#8215). PD activity approval ID# 13879. This distance learning, independent activity is offered at 0.3 CEUs, Introductory level, OT Delivery Service, Foundational Knowledge. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA or indicate AOTA approval of a certification or other professional recognition.

Lori Benson Adams, MEd, is an educational intervention specialist and owner of Breakthrough Learning Solutions. She has over 40 years of experience with students who experience sensory, learning, behavioral, and executive function challenges.  In addition to maintaining a private practice, Lori presents nationally to audiences of parents, therapists, and educators. Her years in early intervention and as a special education classroom teacher bring a doable approach to strategies and solutions, and she is known for her immediately practical information and wealth of knowledge and resources. Additional information can be found on her website: Lori Benson Adams, MEd. To view Lori’s courses, check out her product page.

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• Financial: Lori Benson Adams receives a speaking fee from Sensational Brain LLC and is the owner of Breakthrough Learning Solutions and Learning Lotus.
• Nonfinancial: No relevant nonfinancial relationship exists.

Rachel Harrington, COTA/L, CPRCS, is a pediatric occupational therapy assistant, passionate about sensory integration, primitive reflexes, and early intervention. In October 2020, Rachel took over Sensational Brain, previously owned by Gwen Wild, MOT, OTR/L, in which she has rebranded and expanded into new courses, products, and more!

In addition to Sensational Brain, Rachel founded The Sensory Project, which shares simple sensory strategies and tips and handmade sensory tools on Etsy. She works part-time with Harkla to create sensory-related content for parents and therapists through a podcast, courses, and more.

Rachel is passionate about sharing her knowledge of sensory integration by participating in speaking engagements with nonprofit organizations, schools, childcare centers, and community events to increase early identification of sensory processing challenges.

Rachel lives in Boise, Idaho, with her husband, two young children and golden retriever, where they are always hiking, exploring or spending time with family.

Disclosures

• Financial: Rachel is the owner of Sensational Brain LLC and receives proceeds from all sales and co-hosts All Things Sensory by Harkla Podcast.
• Nonfinancial: Rachel works part-time with Harkla Co.

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