Course Overview
This is a six-hour workshop. Participants will learn compensatory hands-on techniques for tonic bite, slow oral transit, tongue thrust, and gag to facilitate during mealtime. Additional topics of discussion may include; diet texture progression, picky eating, adaptive mealtime utensils, oral hygiene issues, medication administration issues, and additional topics of importance as determined by the participants.
Course Objectives/Learning Outcomes
Upon completion Participants will be able to:
1) Demonstrate compensatory handling techniques.
2) Recognize how to screen for potential referral candidates.
3) Identify the results of the techniques discussed.
Preparation:
You will be working with the fragile tissues of the oral area; for safety reasons, therapeutic nail length is a must. Attendees are asked to bring a large handheld mirror. A DVD of a case study is welcomed for discussion.
It is highly recommended you review the information under “Workshop Class Materials” and “Additional Downloads” to get familiar with the information you will learn at the course: https://beckmanoralmotor.com/downloads. Check-in starts at 7:30am and you will receive your course materials at that time.
Speaker:
Debra Beckman has worked in the field of communicative disorders since 1975, specializing in motor speech disorders. She has worked in a variety of settings, including schools, hospitals, universities, trauma centers, home-bound, foster homes, group homes, Intermediate Care Facilities for individuals with intellectual impairment (ICF-IID), nursing homes and large residential facilities. She has served as a court appointed witness and as a resource content expert for seven federal court cases, regarding services for the developmentally disabled. Ms. Beckman has presented at numerous local, state, national and international conferences, and has published articles in professional books, journals, monographs; and in Exceptional Parent magazine. She has been awarded a United States patent for a therapeutic oral probe. Ms. Beckman has been recognized by her peers and her community for outstanding clinical achievement.
Schedule:
March 14, 2025 (Fri) 8:00am-4:00pm
8:00am-10:00am
Course Overview, Mealtime Myths, Neuroanatomy, Impact of Sensory System, Impact of Gravity on Function, Oral Patterns
10:00am-10:15am
Break
10:15am-12:00am
Case Studies-Mealtime Job Aides—Position, Texture, Temperature, Consistency, Utensils
12:00pm-1:00pm
Break
1:00pm-2:00pm
Loss of Food/Fluid, Delayed Oral Transit
2:00pm-2:15pm
Break
2:15pm-3:15pm
Loss of Food/Fluid, Delayed Oral Transit
3:15pm-4:00pm
Additional time may be needed for hands-on practice
More Information:
Price:
*Designed for caregivers, teachers, nurses, physical therapists *
$250
Des Moines International Airport – DSM
Approx. 11 miles from conference location
Free on-site parking at Brave Wings Therapy
216 Route 46 E, #243, Fairfield, NJ, 07004
118 US-46, Fairfield, NJ, 07004
Less than 1 mile from conference location
Helpful Tips:
You will be working with the fragile tissues of the oral area. For safety reasons, therapeutic nail length is a must.
This course is not approved for partial credit. Participants must attend the course in its entirety to receive certificate.
Cancellation Policy: Beckman & Associates, Inc. reserves the right to cancel any course at any time. Beckman & Associates, Inc. is not responsible for any expenses incurred by registrants i.e. non-refundable travel arrangements. There is a $50 processing fee for any cancellation 30 days or more prior to the conference date. No refunds will be given for cancellations within 20 days of the conference date
Special Needs Requests: If you require special accommodations, please notify Beckman & Associates at the time of registration so that needed accommodations can be made prior to the course.
This presentation will focus exclusively on Beckman Oral Motor Assessment and Intervention and will not include information on other similar or related services.
Instructor Disclosure: Debra Beckman is the President of Beckman & Associates, Inc. Financial- Debra Beckman receives salary from Beckman & Associates. Non-Financial-There are no nonfinancial relationships between Debra Beckman and Beckman & Associates.
In kind Support Disclaimer: Our hosts, Brave Wings Therapy , have provided the location, audio visual support and snacks for this two day conference in exchange for free seats.
