presented by Lacy Morise, MS, CCC-SLP and Nicole Sergent, MPT
Financial: Nicole Sergent & Lacy Morise receives compensation from MedBridge for this course. There is no financial interest beyond the production of this course.
Non-Financial: Nicole Sergent & Lacy Morise has no competing non-financial interests or relationships with regard to the content presented in this course.
Satisfactory completion requirements: All disciplines must complete learning assessments to be awarded credit, no minimum score required unless otherwise specified within the course.
MedBridge is committed to accessibility for all of our subscribers. If you are in need of a disability-related accommodation, please contact [email protected]. We will process requests for reasonable accommodation and will provide reasonable accommodations where appropriate, in a prompt and efficient manner.
Lacy Morise, MS, CCC-SLP
Lacy Morise, MS, CCC/SLP, is a pediatric speech-language pathologist working in the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia. Lacy is an independent contractor for the West Virginia Birth To Three Program (early intervention) working with children aged 0-3 and their families. The combination of skilled rehabilitation with the educational component of coaching families on shaping their…
Read full bioNicole Sergent, MPT
Nicole Sergent, MPT is a pediatric physical therapist living and working in the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia. Nicole is an independent contractor for the West Virginia Birth To Three Program (early intervention) working with children aged 0-3 and their families. The combination of skilled rehabilitation with the educational component of coaching families on shaping…
Read full bio1. Container Syndrome and Lack of Tummy Time
This chapter will discuss the benefits of prone positioning on early development of multiple systems. The chapter will also cover what current research identifies as benefits of tummy time and translate that information into practical recommendations. The instructors will identify the benefits of free play in multiple positions (prone, side-lying, kneeling, cruising etc) and become familiar with ways to adapt play in these positions to progress motor development. Finally, this chapter will discuss the definitions, potential causes and current research surrounding Plagiocephaly & Torticolis.
2. Prolonged Sucking
This chapter will discuss sucking and prolonged sucking, including why sucking is important for infants and the detrimental effects of prolonged sucking. The chapter will go over ways to encourage earlier transition from a pacifier, bottle or sippy cup.
3. Media
This chapter will discuss media and children, including the AAP statement on media viewing by young children and the differences between content and types of media input on the developing brain. The chapter will cover the implications of increased media use on multiple systems and the link between media viewing and ADHD & language development. Upon completion of this chapter, participants will be able to share recommendations and information with parents regarding safe media viewing.
4. Undetected Hearing and Vision Loss
This chapter will cover undetected hearing and vision loss in children, including the different types of hearing and vision loss and possible signs to look for in infants and children. This chapter will cover the hearing and vision loss affect development. Finally, the chapter will provide several examples of vision quadrant loss & link to how this type of loss may present as well as creative strategies to adapt toys, environment, and learning materials to meet needs of the visually impaired child.
5. Over-parenting, a Faulty Sense of Development and the Perfect Child
This chapter will define over-parenting and its dangers to children as well as ways to prevent it. The chapter will also cover how children learn and the historical progression of child rearing and how that may influence today's families. Finally, this chapter will present the current research on the affect of parental stress on early development and the largest areas of confusion the area.
6. Nutrition
This chapter will cover the effects children’s diets have on their development, including the current research, the differences between food allergies and sensitivities and the symptoms related to an allergic reaction.
7. Late or Missed Diagnoses
This chapter will cover the impact of late or missed diagnosis, specifically why early detection of diagnosis is critical in the first 36 months of a child’s life, the early signs/indicators of autism and how to follow up with concerns about a child they serve.
8. Patient/Parent Handouts
This section includes handouts for parents/patients on each of the 10 roadblocks to natural development. These handouts can be used in the clinic as a reference or as educational handouts for your patients' parents.