Basic Therapy Concepts
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Wisconsin, United States
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School-based physical therapy services for students in public school districts in 2 states and over 5 districts; medical PT services in 3 different county Birth-to-Three Programs in 2 states; general acute care physical therapy, inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation (emphasis on recovery from stroke, spinal cord injury, and accidents), experience in a neonatal unit and pediatric hospital specializing in children's rehab services.
Many continuing education courses in pediatric physical therapy, health promotion and wellness, clinical decision making, pharmacology, torticollis, sensory integration, lower extremity orthotics, seating and positioning, educationally-based services, autism, learning difficulties, dyspraxia, conscious discipline, early childhood, and treatment techniques of NDT (neuro-developmental treatment).
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Using a Standing Desk with a Swinging Footrest and Visual Scales to Support a Student with Autism in the Classroom. This case study explains how one student benefited from using the standing position in kindergarten. It improved his on-task time in the classroom. The study gives a lot of related scientific background information on exercise to justify trialing this intervention with students with autism or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Further explanations of therapy testing,
K - 12th
Physical Education
Bibliography and Abstract for Standing While Learning
The extensive bibliography (44) will give you many new exciting resources to study on your own on topics such as: the effects of exercise on academic engagement; behavior, social responsibility and self-management while in group tasks with peers; effort or perceived exertion while exercising; task completion; attention, postural control and memory; entrainment; socialization; coordination, spatial orientation, body awareness, cardiovascular endurance, core weakness, balance; health promotion suc
PreK - 12th
Physical Education
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Experience
School-based physical therapy services for students in public school districts in 2 states and over 5 districts; medical PT services in 3 different county Birth-to-Three Programs in 2 states; general acute care physical therapy, inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation (emphasis on recovery from stroke, spinal cord injury, and accidents), experience in a neonatal unit and pediatric hospital specializing in children's rehab services.
Many continuing education courses in pediatric physical therapy, health promotion and wellness, clinical decision making, pharmacology, torticollis, sensory integration, lower extremity orthotics, seating and positioning, educationally-based services, autism, learning difficulties, dyspraxia, conscious discipline, early childhood, and treatment techniques of NDT (neuro-developmental treatment).
Teaching style
Fun, practical ways to embed therapeutic concepts into play, school routines, home life, and classrooms. Collaborative team approach in different environments (early childhood center, home, daycare, preschool, and public school). Creative problem solving.
Awards & shining teacher moments
Many parent, teacher, student, and administration recommendations and references.
My own education history
Board Certified Physical Therapist with over 33 years of experience, emphasis in Pediatrics and school-based practice.
Pediatric Clinical Specialist 2013.
Certified in NDT.
Doctoral of Physical Therapy (DPT) Degree 2011.
Graduate coursework in the Master of Health Science Program in the Neurological/Pediatric Track.
Bachelor of Science Degree in Physical Therapy
Tai Chi Fundamentals Instructor, Level 1 and 2
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