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SUMMARY:Beckman Oral Motor Assessment & Intervention in New Orleans\, LA May 15-16\, 2026 (Fri/Sat) 8:00am - 5:30pm
DESCRIPTION:Course Overview \nThis 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. \nCourse Objectives/Learning Outcomes \nUpon completion Participants will be able to:\n1) Demonstrate assessment battery for determining orofacial movement patterns using the Beckman protocol.\n2) Demonstrate compensatory handling techniques.\n3) Demonstrate oral motor interventions and\ntreatment techniques.\n4) Recognize how to screen for potential referral candidates.\n5) Identify the results of the techniques discussed.\n6) Demonstrate manual therapy assessment and intervention techniques that improve the activities of daily living regarding speech and eating. \nPreparation:\nYou will be working with the fragile tissues of the oral area; for safety reasons\, therapeutic nail length is a must. \nAttendees are asked to bring a free-standing or handheld mirror for the hands-on exercises. A DVD of a case study is welcomed for discussion. \nIt 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. \nPhoto ID and proof of licensure required at Check-in.  Check-in starts at 7:30am and you will receive your course materials at that time. \n\nSpeaker: \n \nDebra 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. \n\n\n\n\nSchedule:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMay 15-16\, 2026 (Fri/Sat) 8:00am – 5:30pm\nDay One \n8:00am-10:00am \nCourse Overview\, Mealtime Myths\, Neuroanatomy\, Impact of Sensory System\, Impact of Gravity on Function\, Oral Patterns\n10:00am-10:15am\nBreak\n10:15am-12:00am\nCase Studies-Mealtime Job Aides—Position\, Texture\, Temperature\, Consistency\, Utensils\n12:00pm-1:00pm \nBreak\n1:00pm-3:00pm\nCompensatory Techniques—Tonic Bite\, Coughing\, Gagging/Vomiting (hands on practice)\n3:00pm-3:15pm\nBreak\n3:15pm-4:15pm\nLoss of Food/Fluid\, Delayed Oral Transit\n4:15pm-5:30pm\nAssessment & Intervention Videos—Infant and Adult \n\n\n\n\nDay Two \n8:00am-10:00am \nAssessment & Intervention Techniques for Oral Structures-Lips\, Gums\, Tongue (hands on)\n10:00am-10:15am\nBreak\n10:15am-12:00am\nAssessment & Intervention Techniques— Cheeks\, Jaw (hands on practice)\n12:00pm-1:00pm \nBreak\n1:00pm-3:00pm\nAssessment & Intervention Techniques—Tongue\, Hard Palate\, Soft Palate (hands on practice)\n3:00pm-3:15pm\nBreak\n3:15pm-4:00pm\nContinued Assessment & Intervention Techniques and Documentation (hands on practice)\n4:00pm-5:30pm\nHome program\, Maintenance\, Tube to Oral Transition\, Discussion\, Post Test \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration Information:\nPrice:\n*Licensed Speech and Occupational therapists only*\n$559 \nWays to Register:\nBy phone: Call (407) 312-4078\nBy Email: Email the requested information to info@beckmanoralmotor.com\nOn Line: Visit www.beckmanoralmotor.com \nAirport:                    \nLouis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport(MSY)\nApprox. 18.5 miles from conference location \nParking:\nSouth Saratoga Street Parking Garage\nNext to venue\, $25/day rate\n \nHotels:\nHampton Inn & Suites New Orleans Canal St. French Quarter \n1300 Canal St\, New Orleans\, LA 70112\n(504)299-9900\nConference location \nThe Jung Hotel & Residences  \n1500 Canal St #1500\, New Orleans\, LA 70112\n(504)226-5864\nApprox. 0.1 miles from conference location \nDining:\nJust a short drive from Subway\, Jimmy John’s\, Chic-fil-A\, Krystal\, Popeye Louisiana Kitchen\, Napoleon House\,  Shake Shack\, McDonald’s\, Voodoo Chicken and Daiquiris\, Brosto Nola\, Ruby Slipper\, Copper Monkey Bar and Grill\, Grenoble House\, Snapper’s Seafood and Cajun Restaurant\, Chapter IV and more! \n\n\n\nAdditional Information:\nThis course is not approved for partial credit. Participants must attend the course in its entirety to receive continuing education units. \nCancellation Policy: Beckman & Associates\, Inc. reserves the right to cancel any course at any time. If a course is cancelled due to insufficient registration\, registrants will be notified immediately and all tuition fully refunded. Beckman & Associates\, Inc. is not responsible for any other expenses incurred by registrants\, i.e. non-refundable travel arrangements. Our cancellation fees are necessary to cover credit card processing fees and other charges and vary depending on time prior to the conference as follows: within 45 days of the course = $20; within 30 days = $50; and within 20 days = non-refundable. \n\n\n\n\nSpecial 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. \nThis presentation will focus exclusively on Beckman Oral Motor Assessment and Intervention and will not include information on other similar or related services. \nInstructor 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. \n \n\n\n\n\n\nThis program is offered for 1.6 ASHA CEUs\n(Intermediate; Professional area). \n\n\n\n\n\nBeckman & Associates\, Inc. is an AOTA Approved Provider of Professional Development. Provider #5340. This live activity is offered at 1.6 CEUs\, intermediate\, OT Service Delivery and Foundational Knowledge. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content\, products\, or clinical procedures by AOTA.
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