Course Overview
This is a two-day, hands-on intensive workshop. Participants will learn compensatory hands-on techniques for tonic bite, slow oral transit, tongue thrust, and gag. The participants will practice over 50 specific intervention strategies for improving facial muscle function for eating and speech. Additional topics of discussion may include: goal writing, diet texture progression, tube to oral issues, adaptive mealtime utensils, oral hygiene issues, medication administration issues, oral function for individuals with trachs, facilitating improved articulation through oral motor techniques, research issues, videofluroscopy issues for motorically involved individuals, and additional topics of importance as determined by the participants.
Course Objectives/Learning Outcomes
Upon completion Participants will be able to:
1) Demonstrate assessment battery for determining orofacial movement patterns using the Beckman protocol.
2) Demonstrate compensatory handling techniques.
3) Demonstrate oral motor interventions and
treatment techniques.
4) Recognize how to screen for potential referral candidates.
5) Identify the results of the techniques discussed.
6) Demonstrate manual therapy assessment and intervention techniques that improve the activities of daily living regarding speech and eating.
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.
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:
February 23, 24, 25, 2025 (Sunday, Monday, Tuesday) 10:00am – 6:00pm (TRT/UTC+03:00)
Day One
10:00am-12:00pm
Registration, Course Overview, Mealtime Myths, Neuroanatomy, Impact of Sensory System, Impact of Gravity on Function, Oral Patterns
12:00pm-1:00pm
Lunch Break
1:00pm -6:00pm
Case Studies-Mealtime Job Aides—Position, Texture, Temperature, Consistency, Utensils
Compensatory Techniques—Tonic Bite, Coughing, Gagging/Vomiting (hands on practice)
Day Two
10:00am-12:15pm
Continue Compensatory Techniques—Tonic Bite, Coughing, Gagging/Vomiting (hands on practice)
Loss of Food/Fluid, Delayed Oral Transit)
12:15pm-1:15pm
Lunch Break
1:15pm-3:15pm
Assessment & Intervention Videos—Infant and Adult
Assessment & Intervention Techniques for Oral Structures-Lips, Gums, Tongue (hands on)
3:15pm-3:30pm
Break
3:30pm-6:00pm
Assessment & Intervention Techniques— Cheeks, Jaw (hands on practice)
Day Three
10:00am-12:00pm
Assessment & Intervention Techniques—Tongue, Hard Palette, Soft Palette (hands on practice)
12:00pm-1:00pm
Lunch Break
1:00pm-5:30pm
Assessment & Intervention Techniques— Cheeks, Jaw (hands on practice)
Continued Assessment & Intervention Techniques and Documentation (hands on practice)
Home program, Maintenance, Tube to Oral Transition, Discussion
5:30pm-6:00pm
Wrap up and Post Test
More Information:
Licensed Speech and Occupational therapists only
Contact information:
By phone: Call +905331656094
By Email: [email protected]
Ways to Register:
On Line: Visit https://www.dilgem.com.tr/en/seminar/turkish-beckman-oral-motor-degerlendirme-ve-terapi-sertifika-programi-2/
Helpful Tips:
You will be working with the fragile tissues of the oral area. For safety reasons, therapeutic nail length is a must.
A small free-standing mirror or hand-held mirror is great for the hands-on exercises.
This course is not approved for partial credit. Participants must attend the course in its entirety to receive continuing education units.
Cancellation Policy: Contact DİLGEM directly for information regarding their cancellation policy.
Special Needs Requests: If you require special accommodations, please notify DİLGEM 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 host, DİLGEM, have provided the location, audio visual support and snacks for this conference.
Materials
Materials are shipped 10 business days prior to the dates of the workshop. No P.O. Boxes.
You will receive a package containing:
- Beckman Oral Motor Assessment & Intervention Manual
- Beckman Professional Oral Probe (B-Pop)
- Beckman Oral Motor EZ Spoon
- Beckman Oral Motor Tri-Chew
If you do not have your materials 4 business days before the course, you need to contact Brian Beckman as soon as possible at (407) 312-4078 or [email protected] (text preferred, please include name and shipping address).
You will need to provide:
- You must have a webcam and microphone. We need to be able to see you perform the techniques.
- A 4oz. cup of pureed consistency food (yogurt, hummus, baby food, apple sauce)
- Gloves – You may want gloves handy for practicing techniques on your partner. A partner is recommended but not required.
- A mirror (handheld is fine)
- Preferably, a practice partner during these times:
- Day 1 – 1:00PM-6:00PM
- Day 2 – 10:00AM-12:15PM, 1:15PM-6:00PM
- Day 3 – 10:00AM-12:00PM, 1:00PM-5:30PM
Please be aware that your materials destination may charge you a tax upon delivery. Please check your local international shipping laws.
Zoom Meeting ID + Password
Meeting ID + Password will be e-mailed to you the day prior to the course. If you have any problems entering the meeting, please text Brian at +1 (407) 312-4078.
This intellectual property is copyrighted in all formats and the conference proceedings cannot be recorded or shared.
Certificate
E-mail the course evaluation and ASHA CEU form (if applicable) to [email protected] within 48 hours following the end of the conference.
A PDF certificate will be sent via email following the receipt of the course evaluation (and the CEU form, for SLPs).
If you cannot complete the Zoom teleconference, you can register for another course at no additional charge. You will need to bring the materials provided. You only need to attend the portions you missed.
This program is offered for 1.6 ASHA CEUs
(Intermediate; Professional area).