An overview of infant massage will be provided in this course. The application of infant massage techniques with a special needs population will be discussed. Emphasis will be on using the current evidence to support infant massage techniques during occupational therapy intervention.
Live Webinar
Tue, Sep 3, 2024 at 8:00 pm EDTUnder Review: AOTA/0.1 - Application has been made to the American Occupational Therapy Association's (AOTA's) Approved Provider Program.
Learning Outcomes
- After this course, participants will be able to recognize what infant massage is, who it can be used with, and how it can be used in practice.
- After this course, participants will be able to identify the steps to implementation of infant massage in practice.
- After this course, participants will be able to list infant massage techniques to support the development of children with disabilities.
Agenda
| 0-5 Minutes | Introduction |
| 5-10 Minutes | What is infant massage? |
| 10-25 Minutes | Who can benefit and why does it work; Evidence to support infant massage with special needs population |
| 25-30 Minutes | Infant massage strokes |
| 30-45 Minutes | Getting started; Using infant massage as an intervention strategy |
| 45-55 Minutes | Case study & discussion |
| 55-60 Minutes | Summary; Q & A |
Presented By
Jeryl D. Benson
EdD, OTR/L, FAOTA
Dr. Benson has over 30 years of experience working in pediatrics, with extensive experience in school-based practice and as an educational consultant for schools and families. She is certified to administer the Sensory Integration and Praxis Test, is a certified infant massage instructor, and is trained in Neurodevelopmental Treatment for children with cerebral palsy. As a full Professor at Duquesne University, she teaches undergraduate and graduate coursework in lifespan occupational performance, neurological and sensorimotor function, occupation-based theory, and advanced practice. Her research interests include school-based practice, sensory processing, and occupation. She aims to make an impact by researching best practices in an educational setting and ensuring that children have the tools to participate fully in their educational, social, and community environments.
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