Course Description:

When children are given the opportunity to move and explore in natural ways, they develop as they should, correct? Often times there are roadblocks that get in the way of natural child development. These roadblocks are sometimes created by adults caring for children and are sometimes biological factors that go undetected. In this lecture, the presenters will identify 10 of the most common roadblocks to early development, provide an educational and research based framework to identify these roadblocks, and share practical strategies to address these needs.
Roadblocks covered in this unique problem/solution based lecture include Lack of Tummy Time/Container Use, Prolonged Use of a Bottle/Pacifier, Media Use, Undetected Hearing and Undetected Vision Loss with special attention to Cortical Visual Impairment (CVI), Faulty Parental Understanding of Development, Over-parenting, The common belief that the Product of a Perfect Child is more important than the Process of Childhood, The Role of Nutrition in Development, and Missed Diagnoses, with a detailed look at Autism. Pediatric therapists play a huge role in early identification of biological and environmental factors that can affect early learning and development. This detail rich course will prepare you for that important role.