Pediatric NDT Intensive Handling Techniques
This 2-day, hands-on lab intensive seminar is designed to further enhance the ability to treat individual’s with CNS dysfunction. We will briefly review the current Neuro-Developmental Treatment Approach principles and rationales that support our treatment planning and the strategies used within a treatment session. Development of your handling skills will be emphasized as a way to influence multi-system and single system impairments related to the clients’s functional outcomes. Development of specific handling skills related to in-effective posture and movement behaviors observed in the neurologically challenged client will be the primary focus of this seminar.
Gail Ritchie is an independent, pediatric therapy provider and Occupational Therapist offering a range of therapies based on the culmination of skills and expertise attained over the last 25 years. Her goal is to bring pediatric rehabilitation to children of all abilities, striving to maximize each child's unique strengths and potential to function as a member of family and community.
Gail works with other professionals in an interdisciplinary manner to facilitate optimal, functional outcomes by assisting with the motor, sensory, cognitive and perceptual dysfunction of each child. Therapies include a variety of techniques and strategies specific to the individual needs of the child and family, while providing both emotional support and challenge.
A nationally and internationally renowned clinical educator and a certified NDTA instructor since 1996, Gail participated in the development of the book entitled Neuro-Development Approach: Theoretical Foundations and Principles of Clinical Practice and the study guide for Neuro-Developmental Treatment Approach: Theoretical Foundations and Principles of Clinical Practice. She is currently on the Theory and Curriculum Committees for the NDTA.
Treating the Child with a Cerebellar Movement Disorder
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8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
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April 22-23, 2023
Pediatric NDT Intensive Handling Techniques
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8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Local Time
Advent Health
Winter Park, FL
June 28, 2023
WEBINAR
Treating the Child with a Cerebellar Movement Disorder
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8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
September 29-30, 2023
Sensory Systems: The Effect on Postural Control
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8:00 AM – 4:30 PM Local Time
Children's Rehabilitation Center
Fort Meyers, FL
November 4-5, 2023
Pediatric NDT Intensive Handling Techniques
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8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Local Time
Great Strides Rehab
Jacksonville, FL
November 11-12, 2023
Pediatric NDT Intensive Handling Techniques
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8:00 AM – 5:00 PM ET
Motion Therapy
Brooklyn, NY
Gail Ritchie, OTRL, CNDT, received her bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy from Mount Mary College in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She has over 25 years of extensive clinical experience specializing in pediatrics in the medical and community settings.
An advanced OT instructor, she has been teaching for the NDTA since 1996 and on Boehme Wor
Gail Ritchie, OTRL, CNDT, received her bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy from Mount Mary College in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She has over 25 years of extensive clinical experience specializing in pediatrics in the medical and community settings.
An advanced OT instructor, she has been teaching for the NDTA since 1996 and on Boehme Workshops staff since 1993. Gail teaches the OT content in the NDT Bobath/8-week course in the Treatment of Children with cerebral palsy as well as numerous continuing education courses in the treatment of individuals with neurological challenges.
She participated in the development of the book and study guide entitled Neuro-Development Approach: Theoretical Foundations and Principles of Clinical Practice. She is currently on the Theory and Curriculum Committees for the NDTA.
Gail, licensed in Wisconsin, Texas and Illinois, currently offers consultations and intensives.
Brenda J. Lindsay PT, C/NDT graduated from the first Physical Therapy class from Texas State University (formerly known as SouthWest Texas State University) with a BS in Physical Therapy. Her NDT career began initially with the Pediatric 8-week basic course in 1993 and she became a PT pediatric instructor with the NDTA in 2010.
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Brenda J. Lindsay PT, C/NDT graduated from the first Physical Therapy class from Texas State University (formerly known as SouthWest Texas State University) with a BS in Physical Therapy. Her NDT career began initially with the Pediatric 8-week basic course in 1993 and she became a PT pediatric instructor with the NDTA in 2010.
Brenda gained much of her teaching experience assisting in short courses with Boehme workshops and then assisting in NDTA Certificate Courses. Brenda is on the NDTA committee that has developed the handling intensive course for assistants. She has over 20 years practicing in central and south Texas.
Brenda has extensive background in body work utilizing techniques that increase postural gains targeted with facilitation of functional movement. She currently works with children with all diagnoses and has critical experience in working with children with ataxia and autism.
Brenda is also associated with Easter Seals (Birth to Three Program) Rio Grande Valley.