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Tutorial dates & topics for paediatric practitioners and learners. All events are recorded with notes.
Instructor: Joanne Lynne, Osteopathic Manual Practitioner, Paediatric Cranio-Sacral Therapy (dip), BSc.
Late February - Date TBA - 7-8pm EST
Paediatric red flags, positioning babies, fulcrums, treatment commentary, scheduling, treatment duration, and intake forms. Communicating with parents, consent and practical strategies to protect yourself within your legal and professional scope. Management of no-shows and late cancellations to reduce financial impact.
Homework: Complete Starting With Babies (1.5 hrs) and Birth Injuries (2.5 hrs) online material.
Late March - Date TBA - 7-8pm EST
The 'normal birth' vs 'complex births'. Malpositions, malpresentations, medical interventions, head and shoulder injuries, and umbilical cord strain. Infant reflexes enabling passage down the birth canal. Infant reflex testing and strategies for referring to appropriate specialists when scope limitations arise.
Homework: Complete Treating the Infant Cranium (2.5 hrs) online.
Mid April - Date TBA - 7-8pm EST
Common head shape problems and management of cranial dysfunction. Compensation patterns to facial and upper body structures. Understanding the role of helmet therapy. Treatment planning for severe head shape. Understanding delayed milestones due to misshapen heads. Incorporating paediatric physiotherapy for best outcomes.
Homework: Complete Tethered Oral Tissues (3hrs). Omit the Advanced Learning section.
Mid May - Date TBA - 7-8pm EST
Practical strategies needed for best assessment of oral function restrictions. Differential 'diagnosis' for fastest and most reliable targeting of primary dysfunction areas. Working in a circle-of-care with dentists, LCs, oro-myofunctional therapists. Understanding when to refer out. Non-surgical options for ankyloglossia. Management of young children with upper airway issues.
Homework: Complete Intra-Oral Treatment (3 hrs). Omit the Advanced Learning section.
Mid June - Date TBA - 7-8pm EST
Understanding the palpatory experience (what am I feeling and what is it?) and expectations of progress (has the tissue changed... and if not, what do I do?). Best timing for working inside the mouth. Treating the maxilla and palatine bones. Strategies for lack of progress and altering a treatment plan. Legal considerations of working inside the mouth. 'Risk-aware strategies' for safeguarding your practice.
Homework: Complete Infant Latch, the Jaw & Tongue (1.5 hrs) and view the Advanced tutorial video from TOTS/I-O (1.5 hrs).
Mid August - Date TBA - 7-8pm EST (No webinar in July)
Interpretation of the dysfunctional feeding pattern. Figuring out the best treatment plan. Infant feeding behaviours and review of 'differential (structural) diagnosis' for prompt resolution of feeding and latching disorders. Incorporating TOTS, Intra-Oral and Jaw mechanics together as one cohesive subject. Management of kids with cross-bite, crowded teeth, and upper airway dysfunction.
Homework: NONE! Enjoy the rest of summer :)
Mid September - Date TBA - 7-8pm EST
Introduction to infant milestones, infant reflexes and finding evidence of retained reflexes. Following an infant through their first year of life. Follow-up visit strategies and management of young children. Blending osteopathic treatment with retained reflex integration exercises and referrals. The role of paediatric physiotherapists occupational therapists or speech-language pathologists.
Homework: Complete the free module of Infant Reflexes: Development & Integration (0.5 hr).
Late October - Date TBA - 7-8pm EST
Treating kids over 2 years old. Common issues in young children needing osteopathic treatment. Assessment and treatment strategies for shy and reluctant little patients. Making kids feel safe and respected, and giving them control over their own bodies. Educating parents and recruiting parental involvement for difficult cases.
Homework: None! Enjoy the fall colours :)
Late November - Date TBA 7-8pm EST
Open forum. Participants are encouraged to bring case studies, clinical questions, challenges, and success stories for group discussion. Certificates of completion for 40 hours are emailed by Nov 30th.
~ No December tutorial ~
Homework: None! Enjoy sweater weather and get ready for the holidays :) See you in March of next year! Date TBA.
Late March the following year - Date TBA - 7-8pm EST
This tutorial is delayed, to give members of the cohort time for meaningful clinical experience and professional growth. Practitioners are encouraged to bring case studies, clinical questions, challenges, and success stories for group discussion. Focused guidance on practice growth strategies and continuing education recommendations to support your next stage of development.
Graduation celebration 🎉 and Leader Board recognition 🥇
