Course Overview
This is a one-day hands-on intensive workshop. During this course, participants will practice specific deep tissue release for the upper and lower lips, upper and lower cheeks, midface, jaw, and tongue. These interventions focus on increased range of movement for these structures. In addition, participants will have the opportunity to review, discuss and practice the Beckman Oral Motor Assessment and Intervention protocol.
Participants are welcome to discuss specific issues they encounter in their practice and determine if and what Beckman Oral Motor interventions may be beneficial in improving oral motor function and what other resources, methodologies, products or services might enhance a positive outcome of therapy. Participants are invited to bring video case studies on DVD for discussion and problem solving.
Course Objectives/Learning Outcomes
Upon completion Participants will be able to:
1) Demonstrate intervention options for mobility of the lips, cheeks, midface, jaw and tongue using deep tissue releases.
2) Problem solve issues regarding client specific oral motor and mealtime concerns.
3) Demonstrate oral motor assessment and intervention techniques as determined by the participants.
4) Demonstrate manual therapy assessment and intervention techniques that improve the activities of daily living regarding speech and eating.
Preparation:
This course is only for SLP/OT who have previously taken the Assessment & Intervention training. You must have implemented the A&I for a minimum of 3 months prior to taking this Deep Tissue training. We do not allow exceptions.
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.
Speaker:Â
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:
December 6, 2024 (Fri) 8:00am – 5:30pm
7:45am-8:00amÂ
Registration
8:00am-8:15am
Overview and Refresher on Basics
8:15am-10:15am
Deep Tissue releases for lips (hands on practice)
10:15am-10:30amÂ
Break (refreshments provided)
12:00pm-1:00pm
Lunch
1:00pm-2:30pm
Deep Tissue releases for cheeks (hands on practice)
2:30pm-2:45pm
Break (refreshments provided)
2:45pm-4:00pm
Deep Tissue releases for tongue (hands on practice)
4:00pm-4:45pm
Case Studies, discussion
4:45pm-5:00pm
Post Test
More Information:
Price:
$329
Ways to Register:
By phone: Call (407) 312-4078 or fax a completed registration form to (407) 647-6415
By Email: Email the requested information to [email protected]
On Line: Visit www.beckmanoralmotor.com
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: 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 $30 processing fee for any cancellation 15 days or more prior to the conference date. No refunds will be given for cancellations within 14 days of the conference date
Special Needs Requests:Â 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.
This program is offered for .75 ASHA CEUs
(Intermediate; Professional area).