Date and Time: Friday, February 23, 2024, 8.30am to 4. 30pm US ET
Description: Praxis is a complicated entity and Dr. Teresa May-Benson certainly has contributed to this body of knowledge in a major way. Knowing how to assess adequately is an important consideration for the discerning therapist, as a good assessment, drives improved clinical thinking and intervention. We are excited to host Dr. May-Benson to present this practical one-day online assessment course, which will prepare the therapist to administer and interpret three praxis assessment tools: the Test of Ideational Praxis, the Motor Planning Maze Assessment, and the Gestural Assessment. These three tools are quick and easy to administer and are particularly useful for the busy therapist who only has an hour or two for assessment. In addition to specific training on these specialized praxis assessments, therapists will be given information on a quick battery of existing assessments needed for comprehensive praxis assessment which complement these tools. Ayres clinical observations will also be addressed as time allows.
Outline / Agenda:
8:00 - 8:30 Registration
8:30- 9:30 Introduction to Praxis Assessment
9:30 - 10:00 The Motor Planning Maze Assessment - Administration
10:00 - 10:30 Break
10:30 - 11:00 The Motor Planning Maze Assessment – Scoring, Interpretation and Practice
11:00 – 12:00 The Gestural Assessment - Administration
12:00- 1:00 Lunch
1:00 – 1:30 The Gestural Assessment - Scoring, Interpretation and Practice
1:30 – 2:30 The Test of Ideational Praxis - Psychometrics and Administration
2:30 - 3:00 Break
3:00 - 4:30 The Test of Ideational Praxis – Scoring, Interpretation and Practice
Learning Objectives:
At the end of the course the participant will be able to:
- Administer three praxis assessments
- Interpret the findings of the three praxis assessments
- Articulate the necessary components of a comprehensive praxis assessment and identify possible assessments
Presenter: Dr. Teresa A. May-Benson
Bio: Teresa A. May-Benson, Sc.D., OTR/L, FAOTA, Executive Director of the Spiral Foundation, is a well-known lecturer and researcher on sensory integration. She has authored numerous book chapters and on praxis, ideation, and sensory integration. She has extensive experience with children and adults with autism and a diverse clinical background having worked in private and public-school settings as well as private practice. She is past Chairperson of the Sensory Integration Special Interest Section of the American Occupational Therapy Association. She is the recipient of the Virginia Scardinia Award of Excellence from AOTF, The Alice S. Bachman Award from Pediatric Therapy Network, and the Catherine Trombly Award from the Massachusetts Association of Occupational Therapy.
Target Audience: Occupational Therapists, Speech Language Pathologists, Physical Therapists
Educational Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Pre-Requisites: None needed but recommend familiarity with sensory integration assessment and intervention
Instructional Methods: PowerPoint, Group Discussion
Contact Hours: 6 hrs
Fee: $195