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    Therapist Team


    Jennifer Griffith, OTR and Co-owner

    Bachelors of Science in Occupational Therapy
    Licensed Occupational Therapist
    • Listening with the Whole Body”  - 1998
    • “Avanti-Camp St Croix” – Sensory Integration Practicum 1998
    • “MORE- Integrating the Mouth with Sensory and Postural Function” – 1999
    • “Beyond Multisensory- Integrating Movement, Language and Meaning” – 1999
    • “The Sensory Integration Perspective (SIPT Certification Process)” – 2000
    • “Handwriting Without Tears” – 2000
    • “20th Symposium on Intervention for Persons with Mild to Severe Dysfunction” – 2000
    • “Preschoolers with Sensory Defensiveness: a Clinical Reasoning Model” – 2000
    • “Specialized Techniques  for Measuring Sensory Integration” (SIPT Certification Process)  – 2001
    • “From Interpretation to Intervention” (SIPT Certification Process) 2001
    • “Comprehensive Program in Sensory Integration – Sensory Integration and Praxis Test Administration and Interpretation” – 2001
    • “Sensory Integration Intervention” (SIPT Certification Process) 2002
    • Upledger Institute “CranioSacral Therapy 1” – 2002
    • Upledger Institute “CranioSacral Therapy 2” – 2003
    • Upledger Institute “Somato-Emotional Release 1” – 2003
    • “Interactive Metronome” – Certified – 2003
    • “European Pediatric Approach” - 2003
    • “Rhythmic Entrainment Intervention” – 2004
    • “Therasuit/Universal Exercise Unit Training” – 2004
    • “Andrea Salzman’s Hands-on Aquatic Training Seminar” – 2005
    • “Advanced Listening with the Whole Body” – 2005
    • “Listening with the Whole Body – A Neurobiological and Neurochemical Perspective” – 2005
    • “Pediatric Therapeutic Aquatics: Putting Fun in Functional Outcomes” – 2005
    • “NDT-Based Therapeutic Aquatics for the Adult Population” – 2006
    • “Working with Children with Auditory Processing Disorders” – 2006
    • “Interactive Metronome Certification Course” – 2007
    • “NDT Approach to the Treatment of the Baby” – 2007
    • “Clinical Assessment and Practical Interventions for Praxis, From Ideation to Execution” – 2007
    • “Listening Fitness Instructor’s Course” – 2007
    • “Talk Tools – Level 1 – A Three Part Treatment Plan for Muscle-based (Oral Motor) Therapy” – 2007
    • “Multi-disciplinary Perspectives on Central Auditory Processing Disorder – Evidence and Practice” – 2007
    • “Myofascial Release and its Application to NDT” – 2007
    • “The READY Approach – Evaluation and Treatment of Sensory Processing Disorders” – 2007
    • “Focus on the Rib Cage” – 2007
    • “The 28th Symposium on Intervention for Persons with Special Needs” – 2008
    • “Vestibular Habilitation from the Core” – 2008
    • Candidate NDT Pediatric Certificate-in process

    Misty Standard, MS/ CCC-SLP and Co-owner

    Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration
    Master of Science in Communication Disorders
    NDT Instructor Candidate-Speech Working Group
    • Myofascial Release and its application to NDT, 2007 McAllen, TX-Gail Ritchie
    • NDT Approach to Treatment with the Baby-2007 McAllen, TX- Ritchie
    • Rib Cage:  Focus on the rib cage for improvements in respiration, phonation, postural control and movement, 2007 McAllen, TX-Rona Alexander
    • NDTA Muscles in Action Conference-2006 Connecticut, Various instructors
    • NDTA 8 week Pediatric Certification Course-2004-05, Houston, Judi Bierman, Gail Ritchie, Ann Heavey
    • NDT Aquatics-2005 McAllen, TX, Jane Styler-Acevedo
    • Vestibular Habilitation to the Core, 2008
    • Modality Specificity in Diagnosing (C)APD: A Reasonable Expectation, 2008
    • Goal Development in Children with Auditory Processing Disorder, 2008
    • Harvard Medicine:  Update on Pediatric Airway, Voice & Swallowing Disorders, 2008
    • The READY Approach, 2007
    • ASHA Audiology Conference 2007
    - Functional Anatomy
    - Auditory Training
    - Auditory Training, Electrophysiology Outcomes, and Principles of Evidence-based Practices
    - (Central) Auditory Processing Disorders:  A Psychological Perspective
    - Differential Management of Children’s (Central) Auditory Processing Disorders
    - Evaluating Language and Auditory Processing Deficits in Children with CAPD
    - Model for Auditory-Linguistic Processing Continuum
    • A 3-part Treatment Plan for Muscle-Based (Oral- motor) Therapy, 2007
    • Sensory Integration (SIPT) Certification from USC/WPS, 2007
    - Specialized Techniques for Measuring Sensory Integration
    - Sensory Integration:  From Interpretation to Intervention
    - The Sensory Integration Perspective
    - Sensory integration Intervention
    • Interactive Metronome Certification Course, 2007
    • The State of Healthcare, 2006
    • Pediatric Therapeutic Aquatics: Putting Fun in Functional Outcomes, 2005
    • Hands on Aquatic Training Seminar, 2005
    • Health Care Landscape 2004
    • Listening Fitness Instructors Course, 2004
    • Vital-Stim Therapy Certification, 2004
    • Facial Muscle Exercise Program, 2003
    • Somato-Emotional Release Level 1, 2003
    • Lessac-Madsen Resonant Voice Therapy, 2003
    • Craniosacral Therapy Levels 1 and 2, 2002, 2003
    • Therasuit-European Pediatric approach, 2003, 2004, 2006
    • Deep Pharyngeal NeuroMotor Stimulation (DPNS) Workshop-Effective treatment of Pharyngeal Dysphagia-Certification 2002
    • Third Pediatric Interdisciplinary Conference, 2002
    - Why Normal Isn’t Healthy
    - I Don’t Want to; Early Intervention with Young children
    - Sensory Integration & a Holistic Language Approach in the Explosive Child
    - The Oppositional Child in Crisis
    • The Florida Dysphagia Institute:  Evidence Based Dysphagia Treatment in Adults and Children, 2002
    • Autism 2002
    • Listening with the Whole Body, 2001
    • 20th Symposium on Intervention for Persons with Mild to Severe Dysfunction, 2000
    - A Sensorimotor Approach to Feeding Problems and Failure to Thrive
    - Sensory Integration and Self-Regulation in the Infant and Young Child:  Strategies for Assessment and Intervention
    - Hands on Treatment Options to Enhance Modulation in Individuals with Autistic Spectrum, Attention Deficit and Related Sensorimotor Disorders:  Using Music and Sound
    - Oro-Facial Deep Tissue Release (Advanced Beckman)
    • Emergent Literacy Success: Merging Technology and Guided Reading, 2000
    • Fast ForWord Trained Provider, 2000, 2007
    • CAMA AAC Technology Conference 2000
    • MORE: Integrating the Mouth with Sensory and Postural Function, 1999
    • Beckman Oral Motor Assessment and Intervention,1999
    • Memory, 1999
    • Breakthroughs with the Dynavox-What do you want to say?, 1998
    • PROMPT Certification Level 1, 1998
    • ASHA Convention 1998
    - Facilitating Language in Young Children
    - The Professions, State Issues and You
    - Team Approach to Investigating Auditory Processing, Language and Learning Problems
    - Fun Oral-Motor Activities
    - Apraxia
    - Language Assessment and Treatment of Children with Visual Impairments
    • Development of a Functional Diagnosis of Swallowing, 1998
    • TSHA Annual Convention 1998
    - Using the 7 senses: Sensorimotor Integration Techniques
    - Pediatric Closed Head Injury:  Innovative Therapy Management Techniques
    - Functional Assessment and Treatment of Right Hemisphere Dysfunction
    • Pediatric Feeding & Swallowing Disorders, 1996
    • Management Strategies for Patients with Trachs & Vents, 1995
    • Assessment & Treatment of Adults requiring Tracheostomy tubes & Ventilators, 1995
    • ASHA, 1994
    • Risk Factors in Aspiration Pneumonia in Elderly, 1994
    • Documentation and the SLP, 1994
    • Focus on Dementia, 1994

    Carmen Pagan MA/ CCC-SLP and Co-Owner

    Bachelor of Arts-Communication Disorders
    Master of Arts-Communication Disorders
    • May 2008-Present:  “NDT Speech Instructor Candidate”, assisting in current 8-week course June-December 2008, and Assisted in Houston September 5-7, 2008.
    • January 2008: “Neuro-Developmental Treatment Advanced Baby Course”, Sherry Arndt, PT, DSc, PCS, NDTA Coordinator Instructor, Timmie Wallace PT, NDTA Coordinator Instructor, Jan McElroy PT, MS, PCS, Co-Instructor, NDTA Instructor Candidate, Gail Ritchie, OTR/L NDTA OT Instructor, Marjorie Haynes PT, Guest Instructor, NDTA Coordinator Instructor.
    • December 2007: “Certified Kinesio Taping Practitioner” certificate obtained.
    • December 2007: “Rib Cage: Focus on the Rib Cage for Improvement in Respiration, Phonation, Postural Control, and Movement (Level 1)”, Rona Alexander, PhD, CCC-SLP, Instructor.
    • November 2007: “Myofascial Release and its Application to NDT”, Gail Ritchie OTR/L, Instructor.
    • September 2007: “Advanced Kinesio Taping (KT3)”, Virginia Ellis, PTA, CKTI
    • September 2007:  “Level 1: A Three-Part Treatment Plan for Muscle-Based (Oral-Motor) Therapy”, Sara Rosenfeld-Johnson, M.S., CCC-SLP
    • April 2007: “Kinesiotaping Fundamentals and Advanced Whole Body Techniques (KT1 and KT2)”, Trish Martin, P.T. and Audrey Yasukawa, OTR/L
    • January 2007: “NDT Approach to Treatment of the Baby”, Gail Ritchie, OTR/L NDT Coordinator-Instructor
    • January 2007: “Interactive Metronome Certification Course”, Clinical Education Director, Amy Vega
    • November 2006:  NDT, “Building Therapeutic Interventions at Home for the Infant Born Preterm: NICU Discharge to Six Months”, Sherry Lyn Wilson Arndt, PT, Ma, PCS and Jan McElroy, PT, MS, PCS
    • September 2006: “Fast ForWord Training”, Robert C. Bowen
    • November 2005: “Pediatric Therapeutic Aquatics: Putting Fun In Functional Outcomes-A Practicum Intensive Course”, Jane Styler-Acevedo, PT
    • March-August 2005:  Eight week, “NDT/Bobath Certificate Course in the Management and Treatment of Children with Cerebral Palsy and Other Neuromotor Disorders” Sherry Arndt, PT, MA, PCS, Leslie Adler, OTR, MS, Marybeth Trapani-Hanasewych, Ms, SLP/CCC
    • February 2005: “Andrea Salzman’s Hands-On Aquatic Training Seminar”, Andrea Salzman, MS, PT
    • November 2004:  “TheraSuit & Universal Exercise Unit Training”, Izabela Koscielny
    • September 2004:  “Clinical Training Program: Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS)”, Chris Gruber, Ph.D.
    • August 2004:  Certified as “VitalStim Therapy Provider”, Instructors: Susan Mayfield, M.A., CCC-SLP and Joe Gallo, DSc, PT, ATC2.0
    • July 2004: “Network of Educators of Children with Cochlear Implants”, Patricia Chute, Ed.D and Mary Ellen Nevins, Ed.D.
    • January 2004: “Healthcare Landscape 2004-South Texas Annual Joint Healthcare Conference”, William D. Rasco, FACHE President/CEO
    • December 2003:  “More Than Words-The Hanen Program for Parents of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder”, Fern Sussman
    • June 2003:  “Learning Language and Loving It-The Hanen Program for Early Childhood Educators/Teachers”, Jo Anne Gray
    • February 2003: “European Pediatric Approach, TheraSuit, Universal exercise Unit, Pediatric Intensive Therapy”, Izabela Koscielny-Director Therasuit LLC
    • January 2003:  “It Takes Two to Talk- The Hanen Program for Parents”, Susan Antel
    • September 2002:  “Sensory Integration & a Holistic Language Approach in the Explosive Child”, “Why Normal isn’t Healthy”, “The PDD/Autism Island”, and Interdisciplinary Panel Discussion,” The Third Pediatric Interdisciplinary Conference
    • July 2002:   “Evidence-Based Dysphagia Treatment in Adults and Children”, “Managing Dysphagia from a Pediatric Perspective”, Colin Rudloph, MD, PhD, Florida Dysphagia Institute
    • July 2002:   “Evidence-Based Dysphagia Treatment in Adults and Children”, “Management of the Individual with Developmental Delay,”  Debra Beckman, M.S., CCC-SLP, Florida Dysphagia Institute
    • February 2002:  “Comprehensive Deep Pharyngeal Neuromuscular Stimulation ( DPNS) Workshop-Effective Treatment of Pharyngeal Dysphagia”,  Karlene H. Stefankos, M.A., CCC-SLP and Pamela Crouch, M.A., CCC-SLP
    • February 2002:  “Facial Muscle Exercise Program”, Karlene H. Stefankos, M.A., CCC-SLP and Pamela Crouch, M.A., CCC-SLP
    • January 2002:  “CranioSacral Therapy Level I Workshop”, Candice Strack OTR/L, CST-D, The Upledger Institute, Inc.
    • February 2001:  “Therapeutic Listening and Samonas I-Listening with the Whole Body”, Sheila M. Frick, OTR
    • October 2000:  “The Autism Spectrum: Working with Youth and Families”, Yolanda Davis, Continuing Education Coordinator
    • March 2000: “Pediatric Swallowing Disorders”, Jeri Logeman, Ph.D.
    • February 2000:  “Oro-Facial Deep Tissue Release”,  Debra Beckman, M.S., CCC-SLP
    • February 2000:  “A Sensorimotor Approach to feeding Problems and Failure to Thrive”, ”Sensory Integration and Self-Regulation in the Infant and Young Child: Strategies for Assessment and Intervention”, “Hands on Treatment Options to Enhance Modulation in Individuals with Autistic Spectrum, Attention Deficit and Related Sensorimotor Disorders”,   20th Symposium
    • September 1999: “Assistive Technology Assessments-Finding the Match”, Linda Chromaster and Peter Graves
    • November 1999:  “Memory Mind Matters Seminars”,
    • July 1999:  “Oral Motor Assessment and Intervention”, Debra Beckman, M.S., CCC-SLP
    • June 1999:  “MORE: Integrating the Mouth with Sensory and Postural Function”, Patricia Oetter, MA, OTR, FAOTA, Eileen W. Richter, MPH, OTR, FAOTA, Steven J. Cool, PhD, FAAO
    • February 1999:  “CAMA Workshop on Augmentative and Alternative Communication”, Peggy A. Locke, President
    • September 1998:  “PROMPT CERTIFICATION: LEVEL 1”, Deborah A. Hayden
    • May 1997:  “The Young Child with Neuromotor Involvement: The Assessment and treatment of Oral-Motor, Feeding/Swallowing, and Respiratory-Phonatory Function”,
    • January 1997:  “Enhancing Literacy with Assistive Technology”, Linda Chromaster and Peter Graves
    • September 1996:   “Assistive technology for Young Children, Ages 0-6”, Trish T. Legler, CCC-SLP
    • May 1996:  “The Young Child with Neuromotor Involvement”, Rona Alexander, PhD, CCC-SLP
    • March 1996: “Pediatric Feeding and Swallowing Disorders”, Catherine Shaker, M.S., CCC-SLP and Theresa Gager, M.S., CCC-SLP
    • August 1996: “Training in Assistive Technology”, Untied Cerebral Palsy of Texas, Elizabeth Tucker, Project Director

    Sylvia Rodriguez, PTA, Patient Care Compliance Director

    • Focus on the Rib Cage
    • NDT- Based Therapeutic Aquatics for the Adult Population
    • NDT Approach to Treatment of the Baby
    • Ethics- A Practical Application
    • Therasuit & Universal Exercise Unit Training
    • Aquatic Rehabilitation Systems I, II, II
    • Hands-On Aquatic Training Seminar
    • Pediatric Therapeutics Aquatics: Putting Fun in The Functional Outcomes
    • The Clinician and Ethics
    • NDT Series: Focusing on Children with Specific Types of Cerebral Palsy: Pt. I
    • CranioSacral Therapy Level I Workshop
    • MORE: Integrating the Mouth with Sensory and Postural Function
    • Power Mobility Custom Seminar
    • Listening with The Whole Body
    •Third Pediatric Interdisciplinary Conference

    Cynthia Zapata Luna, PTA

    • Spasticity Management: Focus on Rehabilitation
    • The Dynamic Bracing Workshop
    • Therasuit Method
    • Pediatric Therapeutic Aquatics: Putting Fun in Functional Outcomes
    • NDT Based Therapeutic Aquatics for the Adult Population
    • NDT Approach to Treatment of the Baby
    • Therapeutic Approach to Correct Asymmetry in Gait And Posture-Pediatrics
    • Treatment of CP Utilizing and NDT Approach
    • Myofascial Release and Its Application to NDT
    • Focus on the Rib Cage
    • Kinesiotaping Fundamentals and Advanced Whole Body Techniques
    • Kinesiotaping in Pediatrics
    • Advanced Techniques and Problem Solving

    Melanie Watson, MPT, Clinical Excellence Leader

    Candidate NDT Pediatric Certificate-in process
    • NDT-Based Therapeutic Aquatic for the Adult Population;
    • The Dynamic Bracing Workshop
    • Therasuit Method
    • Pediatric Therapeutic Aquatics
    • NDT Approach to Treatment of the Baby
    • NDT Baby Steps Ambulation for 0-3 Population
    • NDT Treatment of the Rib Cage
    • NDT Myofascial Release
    • Ortho-Bionomy Phase 4
    • Therapeutic Approach to Correct Asymmetry in Gait in Posture-Pediatrics
    • NDT Approach to Treatment of the Child With CP
    • Spanish for Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy

    Clarissa Leonard, MPT, Aquatic Coordinator

    Candidate NDT Pediatric Certificate-in process
    • NDT-Based Therapeutic Aquatic for the Adult Population
    • NDT Approach to Treatment of the Baby
    • NDT Baby Steps Ambulation for 0-3 Population
    • NDT Treatment of the Rib Cage
    • NDT Myofascial Release
    • Ortho-Bionomy Phase 4
    • Therapeutic Approach to Correct Asymmetry in Gait in Posture-Pediatrics
    • Adaptive Dance

    Brenda J. Lindsay, MPT

    NDT Instructor Candidate
    • S1 & S2 With Bjorn Svendsen
    • Extremity Mobilization
    • Introduction to Hippotherapy
    • Practical Application in Rehabilitative Riding I & II
    • Introduction to NDT Principles and Facilitation for Pediatrics
    • Therapeutic Intervention for Infants
    • Developmental PNF
    • Neurophysiology Skeletal Muscle Function Applied to Clinical Practice Seminar
    • The Child’s Brain Conference
    • Postural Instability in the Vestibular Deficient Patient
    • NDT Pediatric 8 Week Course
    • Baby Intensive Handling NDT Course
    • Current Concepts in Wound Healing
    • Comprehensive Clinical Wound Management
    • Neural Basis of Motion
    • Shoulder/Pelvic Girdles
    • Myofascial Release and NDT
    • Intensive Handling
    • Level I: A Three-Part Treatment Plan for Muscle-Based (Oral-Motor) Therapy

    Jenna D. Arrendondo, M.A./CCC-SLP

    Bachelors in Communication Disorders
    Masters in Communication Disorders
    • Level I: A three part treatment plan for muscle based oral motor therapy 2007
    • AAC in the Mountains 2007
    • Project Read Story Form 2007
    • ATIA Conference 2006
    • Assistive Technology Applications 2006
    • Pediatric Therapeutic Aquatics 2005
    • It Takes Two to Talk, More Than Words, Learning Language and Loving It 2007
    • GORT-4 2005
    • Hands on Aquatic Training 2005
    • Pediatric Feeding: Birth – 3 2005
    • Aquatic Rehab I, II, & III 2004
    • Mistake Free Grammar and Proofreading 2004
    • VitalStim Provider 2004
    • Oral Motor Assessment and Intervention 2001
    • Evaluation and Treatment of APD/ADD/ADHD a cognitive language based approach 2004
    • Phonological Awareness 2004
    • Current issues in Dyslexia/Dyslexia identification 2004
    • Dynavox Systems getting started workshop 2003
    • Adapted learning therapy automaticity rate 2004
    • Sensory integration and Behavior Strategies can work together 2004
    • Evaluation and treatment of auditory processing disorders and attention deficit disorders; practical approaches linking assessment to management and treatment 2004
    • Meeting the literacy challenge; strategies for the SLP 2004
    • Dyslexia assessment and identification 2004
    • More than words the Hannen Program for parents of children with autism spectrum disorder 2003
    • Seating and positioning of children for task performance and access 2003
    • Learning language and loving it 2003
    • Feeding Therapy: a sensory motor approach 2002
    • Oral Motor Myofunctional approach for treating the apraxic child 2002
    • Information and considerations regarding craniofacial abnormalities for the SLP 2002
    • Mediated learning as applied in smooth talking 2001
    • Evaluation and treatment of neurogenic communication disorders 2001
    • Sensory Integration basic principles and intervention strategies 2001
    • Listening with the Whole body 2001

    Eva C. Wilson, MS/CCC-SLP

    Bachelor in Hearing Impairment
    Master of Science/Communication Sciences & Disorders
    • Myofascial Release and other manual techniques in dysphagia management 2008
    • Beckman Oral Motor Assessment and Intervention 2008
    • Level I: A three part treatment plan for muscle based oral motor therapy 2007
    • State Wide Conference for the Deaf 2006
    • TheraSuit Method 2006
    • Introduction to PROMPT 2006
    • Intensive Pediatric Approach TheraSuit Method 2006
    • Evaluation and Treatment of APD/ADD/ADHD a cognitive language based approach 2004
    • Aquatic Rehabilitation System I, II & III 2004
    • MBS The clear picture 2005
    • VitalStim Therapy Provider 2005
    • Evaluation and Treatment of the Dysphasia patient 2004
    • NECCI In-service Curriculum Workshop 2004
    • Meeting Sensory Integration and Behavior Strategies can work together 2004

    Patricia “Patty” Munoz, M.S./ CFY-SLP

    Bachelors in Communication Disorders
    Masters in Communication Disorders
    Licensed Assistant in Speech Language Pathology
    Intern in Speech Language Pathology
    • Audiology: Multidisciplinary Perspectives on Central Auditory Processing Disorder
    • Prompt Technique
    • Intensive Pediatric Approach: Therasuit Method
    • VitalStim Therapy Provider
    • Aquatics Rehabilitation Systems I, II & III
    • Children with Cochlear Implants
    • Evaluation and treatment of sensory processing disorder, 2007
    • Autism-Tools for recognizing, differentiating and intervening, 2007
    • Mealtimes Partners, 2008
    • PECS, 2008

    Claudia I. Guerrero, MA/CCC-SLP, Clinical Data Coordinator

    Bachelor/Communication Sciences &Disorder
    Master of Science/Communication Sciences & Disorders
    • Introduction to PROMPT: Technique workshop 2008
    • Treatment of CP utilizing an NDT approach 2007
    • Beckman Oral Oro Facial Deep Tissue Release 2008
    • Focus on the Ribcage 2007
    • Myofascial Release and its application to NDT 2007
    • Feeding and Swallowing Disorders in Infancy assessment and management 2006
    • Talk Tools: Developing Oral Motor and Feeding Skills in the Down Syndrome population 2005
    • Ready S.E.T. go! Sensory Motor early childhood themes 2005
    • Applied behavior analysis training 2005
    • Autism and Asperger’s syndrome conference 2005
    • Evaluation and treatment of APD/ADD/ADHD: a cognitive language based approach 2004
    • NDT approach to treatment of the baby 2007
    • Level I: A three part treatment plan for muscle based oral motor therapy 2007
    • Beckman Oral Motor Assessment and Intervention 2007
    • NDT Based Therapeutic Aquatics for the Adult Population 2006
    • MBS The Clear Picture 2006
    • VitalStim Therapy Provider 2006
    • TheraSuit Method 2006
    • Intensive Pediatric Approach TheraSuit Method 2006

    Thelma F. Mujica, Lic. OT

    Bachelors of Science in Occupational Therapy
    Licensed Occupational Therapist
    · Candidate NDT Pediatric Certificate-in process
    • Sensory Integration Praxis Test Certificate
    - Specialized Techniques for Measuring Sensory Integration
    - Sensory Integration:  From Interpretation to Intervention
    - The Sensory Integration Perspective
    - Sensory integration Intervention
    • Focus on the Rib Cage
    • NDT Based Therapeutic Aquatics for the Adult Population
    • Interactive Metronome Certificate
    • NDT Approach to Treatment of the Baby
    • Vestibular Habilitation from the Core
    • Pediatric Therapeutic Aquatics: Putting Fun in Functional Outcomes
    • Therasuit & Universal Exercise Unit Training
    • Cranio-Sacral Therapy
    • TheraSuit Method
    • NDT Based Therapeutic Aquatics for adults and children
    • How does your engine run?
    • Listening with the whole body
    • M.O.R.E.
    • Brain Gym
    • Electro-pediatrics
    • Aquatic rehabilitation systems I, II, and III
    • Myofascial release and its application to NDT
    • PECS

    Monica Cerrillo Sustaita, OTR, Clinical Excellence Leader

    Bachelors of Science in Occupational Therapy
    Licensed Occupational Therapist
    · Candidate NDT Pediatric Certificate-in process
    • Advanced Kinesio Taping
    • NDT Based Therapeutic Aquatics for the Adult Population
    • Interactive Metronome Certified
    • Clinical Assessment and Practical Interventions for Praxis
    • TheraSuit Method
    • From Eyesight to Insight: Visual/Vestibular Assessment & Treatment

    Rosa F. Escobedo, OTR

    Bachelors of Science in Occupational Therapy
    Licensed Occupational Therapist
    · Candidate NDT Pediatric Certificate-in process
    · Certificate of Attendance for KINESIO TAPING SEMINARS
    • Handwriting without Tears
    • Phsychosocial Issues of Low Vision
    • Parent Connection Support Group Facilitator Training
    • TheraSuit Method
    • NTD Approad to Treatment of the Baby
    • Interactive Metronome Certification Course
    • Focus on the Rib Cage
    • Myofascial Release and its Application to NDT
    • NTD-Based Therapeutic Aquatics for the Adult Population
    • Treatment of CP Utilizing an NDT Approach
    • Beckman Oral Motor Assessment & Intervention Course
    • Parent Connection Support Group Facilitator Training
    • Understanding and Managing Visual Deficits: Theory, Screening procedures,
    Intervention Techniques
    • The READY APPROACH: Evaluation & Treatment of sensory processing disorders
    • NDT/Bobath Certificate Course in the Management & Treatment of Children with
    Cerebral Palsy & Other Neuromotor Disorders
    • From Eyesight to Insight: Visual/Vestibular Assessment & Treatment


    Gail Ritchie, OT

    Instructor, Neurodevelopmental Therapy Association, OT
    Bachelors of Science in Occupational Therapy
    Licensed Occupational Therapist
    • Dynamic Treatment of the Shoulder Girdle Instructor
    • Baby Treatment Instructor
    • Myofascial Release and its Application to NDT Instructor
    • Pelvic and Shoulder Girdles: Treatment for Dynamic Stability Instructor
    • Enhancing Function with the Child with Quadriplegia Instructor
    • NDT Intensive Handling Instructor
    • Handling Intensive Instructor
    • Ribcage Treatment Instructor
    • Integrating Myofascial Release with Movement Instructor

    Sayda Ruelas, MPT

    Candidate NDT Pediatric Certificate-in process
    • Pediatric Seating and Mobility
    • Basic Clinical Instructor Certification Cours
    • Brain Gym
    • Introduction to Hippotherapy Classic Principles
    • NDT New Theory
    • Introduction to Sensory Integration Treatment in Pediatrics
    • Hands-On Aquatic Training Seminar
    • Kinesiotaping in Pediatrics Fundamental and Whole Body Techniques
    • Pediatric Myofascial Treatment with Intro to Cranial Sacral Treatment
    • Texas Ethics and Professional Responsibility
    • Myofascial Release and its Application to NDT
    • Focus on the Rib Cage
    • Baby Steps: Building Ambulation Interventions for the 0-3 Population

    Valerie Nevarez, MS/ SLP-CCC, Clinical Excellence Leader

    Bachelor/Communication Sciences &Disorder
    Master of Science/Communication Sciences & Disorders
    • Beckman Oral Motor Assessment & Intervention 4/2008
    • Beckman Oral Motor Oro Facial Deep Tissue Release 4/2008
    • The Ready Approach: Evaluation & treatment of Sensory Processing Disorders 11/2007
    • Autism: Tools for Recognizing, Differentiating and Intervening 10/2007
    • Intensive Pediatric Approach: TheraSuit Method 4/2006
    • Autism & Asperger’s Syndrome Conference 4/2006
    • TheraSuit Method 4/2006
    • Hands on Aquatic Training 2005
    • Pediatric Feeding Birth - 3 2005
    • MBS The Clear Picture 2005
    • VitalStim Therapy Provider 2005
    • Network of Educators of Children of Chochlear Implants 2004
    • Autism and Asperger’s  Syndrome 2006
    • Aquatic Rehabilitation Systems I, II & III 2004
    • Sensory integration and Behavior Strategies Can Work Together 2004
    • Evaluation and Treatment of Auditory Processing Disorders and Attention Deficit Disorders: Practical Approaches Linking Assessment to Management and Treatment 2004
    • Meal Time Partners Workshop 2008

    Denise Alaniz, MS/ CFY-SLP

    Master of Science/ Communication Disorder
    Bachelor of Science/ Communication Disorder
    Associate of Science/Interdisciplinary Studies
    • NDTA 2009 Specialty Conference: "Feeding and Swallowing Across the Lifespan" 2009
    • Vital Stim Provider (02/09)
    • MBS The Clear Picture (01/09)
    • M.O.R.E. Integrating the mouth with sensory and postural functions (10/08)
    • Kinesio Taping 1 & 2  9/08:
    • Introduction to PROMPT Technique 1/08
    • Beckman Oral Motor Assessment & Intervention 4/08
    • Beckman Oral Motor ORO Facial Deep Tissue Release 4/08
    • Level 1: A Three-Part treatment Plan for Muscle-Based ( Oral-Motor) Therapy 9/07
    • NDT Approach to treatment of the Baby 1/07
    • Ribcage: Focus on The Rib Cage for Improvement in Respiration, Phonation, Postural Control and Movement 2007
    • Interactive metronome Certification Course 2007
    • Fast ForWord Training 2007

    Monica Moreno, MA/ SLP-CCC

    Bachelors in Communication Disorders
    Masters in Communication Disorders
    · Candidate NDT Pediatric Certificate-in process
    • Vestibular Activation
    • M.O.R.E.
    • P.R.O.M.P.T.
    • Applied Behavior Analysis
    • ASHA Certification of Clinical Competence
    • NEURO-IFRAH trained in Treatment and management of Adults with Hemiplegia from a Stroke or Brain Injury
    • VitalStim Therapy
    • Augmentative Communication
    • Beckman Oral Motor Oro Facial Deep Tissue Release
    • Beckman Oral Motor Assessment & intervention
    • NDT Based Therapeutic Aquatics for the Adult Population
    • Feeding and Swallowing Disorders in Infancy: Assessment and Management

    Ashley Golden, MS/ SLP-CCC

    Bachelor/Communication Sciences &Disorder
    Master of Science/Communication Sciences & Disordexrs
    • Myofascial Release and Other Manual Techniques in Dysphasia Management 2008
    • Beckman Oral Motor Assessment and Intervention 2008
    • Beckman Oral Oro Facial Deep Tissue Release 2008
    • II Pediatric NDT handling 2008

    Selene Zamora, MA/ SLP-CCC

    • Beckman Oral Motor Training-2004
    • PROMPT Certification- 2004
    • LindaMood Bell Reading Program Training-2005
    • Pediatric Feeding: Birth to Three- 2006
    • Interactive Metronome Certification -2006
    • Certification of Ryan Fluency Program- 2007
    • MyoFacial Release and Its Application to NDT-2007
    • Ribcage: Focus on The Rib Cage for Improvement in Respiration, Phonation, Postural
    Control and Movement- 2007
    • Beckman Oral Motor Training- OroFacial Deep Tissue Release -2008
    • Certificate of Completion-Brain Dissection and Neuroscience: Applications to
    Disorders of Language and Speech Functions- 2008

    Sandra Hinojosa, Lic BA/ SLP

    Bachelor of Science /Communication Disorder
    Double Major in Special Education
    • SLP Summer Institute 2007: Id and intervention of Phonological Disorders in ELL Children 8/2007
    • Sensory Integration for SLPs: An Introduction 2/2006
    • Language Eligibility Template Training for SLPs: 1/2006
    • TSHA Recommended Articulation Eligibility Template: 4/06
    • Autism & Asperger’s Syndrome Conference: 4/2006
    • Practical Therapy Techniques for Childhood Apraxia: 5/2006
    • ID & Management of Dysfluency Disorders: 8/2006
    • ID & Management of Dysphagia in Public Schools:3/2005
    • 4th Annual SLP Summer Institute; Literacy & Language: 8/2005
    • Region One Task Bonanza- Autism Make & Take :10/2005
    • SLP Summer Institute: School Based SLP Programs: Organization and Service Delivery: 6/2004
    • The Speech Pathologist’s ARD: An Articulation & Language Mini Seminar: 11/2004
    • How Does your Engine Run? The Alert Program: 9/2004
    • Feeding & Swallowing Disorders in Children: 2/2004
    • SLP Summer Institute 2003: CLD issues: 8/2003
    • Administering the CASL & OWLS: 1/2003
    • Creating Talking Books with PowerPoint: 11/2003
    • Autism 2002 Conference:4/2002
    • Navigating the Channel; the learning Differently Conference:6/2001
    • Auditory Impairment; Strategies & Techniques:8/2001
    • The Picture Exchange Communication System:12/2000
    • Bilingual Assessment Institute:7/2000
    • Learning Differently: A Conference on Learning Disalblities:6/1999
    • Assessment of the Culturally Linguistically Diverse Learner:8/1998
    • Involving teachers as language Facilitators: 11/1995
    • Assessment, Admission, and Therapy for Elementary School- Age Children who Stutter:6/1992
    • T.O.T.A.L. Curriculum Workshop:1/1992
    • Teaching Hearing Impaired Students in the regular Classroom:10/1992
    • Effective Use of the T.O.T.A.L. Curriculum:12/1991
    • Language Workshop, Part II:5/1987
    • Introductory Van Dijk workshop: 10/1986
  • Iris Duran, PTA

    • Getting to the "Core" Evaluating and Treating Children with
    CNS Disorders: 1/2010
    • Therapeutic Listening - Listening With the Whole Body: 2/2010

    Arturo Pecina, MS, OTR

    • Therapeutic Listening - Listening With the Whole Body - 2/2010

    Sarah Hinojosa, SLP-CFY

    • Ethical Practices for Audiology & Speech Language Pathology - 7/209
    • Therapeutic Listening - Listening with the Whole Body - 2/2010

    Pamela Rogg, COTA

    • Getting to the "Core" Evaluating and Treating Children with
    CNS Disorders: 1/2010

    Mara Levine, MS, OTR

    • Therapeutic Listening: Listening with the Whole Body: 2/2010
    • Academy of Certified Brain Injury: 1/2010

    Celina Casas, MS, OTR

    • Listening with the Whole Body: 2/2010



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