Combining Neuro-Developmental Treatment and Sensory Integration Principles: An Approach to Pediatric Therapy [Spiral-bound]

Erna I. Blanche (Author), Tina M. Botticelli (Author), Mary K. Hallway (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0761643346 | ISBN-13: 978-0761643340 | Publication Date: November 1998

Therapists often face the dilemma of determining the most effective intervention for treating the specific needs of pediatric clients. This insightful, 175-page professional resource will show the clinician how to use a combined approach of NDT and SI therapy to best meet children's special needs. The text-written by Erna I. Blanche, M.A., OTR; Tina M. Botticelli, M.S., PT; and Mary K. Hallway, OTR-contains an extensive discussion of NDT and SI. The authors wrote this book because combining these two of the most utilized pediatric treatment approaches had become second-nature to them. Therapists will discover detailed assessment guidelines to help them determine when a combined approach is most useful. This book includes reproducible checklists for the clinician to use to evaluate clients' sensory and movement disorders. Case studies also are included to demonstrate the effectiveness of using a combined approach to remediation. Additionally, the therapist will find chapters that describe how to use the combined approach to treat children with specific disorders, including:

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sensory processing dysfunction

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autism

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cerebral palsy

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fragile X syndrome

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Down's syndrome This text also contains 29 activities to save clinicians preparation time and motivate their clients. Each activity is clearly illustrated and outlines the problem areas addressed, the sensory and motor focus, and suggested modifications. Try Wheelbarrow Bowling, Magic Carpet Ride, Spider Glider, and more.

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Erna I. Blanche received the advanced master of arts degree in occupational therapy from the University of Southern California and the master of arts degree in special education from Teachers College, Columbia University, New York. Ms. Blanche has more than 20 years of experience in pediatric occupational therapy. She lectures in the United States and internationally on sensory integration and neuro-developmental treatment. At present, Ms. Blanche is co-director and co-owner of Therapy West, a pediatric facility in Los Angeles.

Tina M. Botticelli received the bachelor of science degree in physical therapy from Ithaca College in 1980 and the advanced master of science degree in physical therapy with diploma of clinical specialization in development from the University of Southern California in 1990. She successfully completed the NDT/Bobath Eight Week Course in the Treatment of Children with Cerebral Palsy and is certified in administering and interpreting the Sensory Integration and Praxis Tests. Her experience includes practice at the Ayres Clinic in Torrance, California, and Broome Developmental Center, Binghamton, New York, and its satellite High Risk Birth Clinic in Johnson City, New York. Since 1993, Ms. Botticelli has worked as the Program Coordinator in pediatric physical therapy at Norwalk Hospital, Connecticut. She has been involved in teaching the combined NDT/SI approach in California and is actively involved in research.

Mary K. Hallway received the bachelor of science degree in occupational therapy from Western Michigan University. Ms. Hallway is a certified NDTA occupational therapy instructor. She has more than 10 years of experience specializing in pediatrics utilizing both neuro-developmental treatment and sensory integration approaches. She has lectured extensively throughout the United States and Canada. In 1989, Ms. Hallway co-founded The Children's Therapy Center in Garden Grove, California.

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Product Details

• Spiral-bound: 175 pages
• Publisher: Therapy Skill Builders (November 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0761643346
• ISBN-13: 978-0761643340
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.7 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,588,077 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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22 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must reading for all those involved in develop.ped.therap., March 23, 2001

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This review is from: Combining Neuro-Developmental Treatment and Sensory Integration Principles: An Approach to Pediatric Therapy (Spiral-bound)

An excellent text presenting two of the most popular therapeutic paradigms in the contemporary developmental pediatric therapies, the NDT and the SI approach. Based on a sound scientific background the authors present an eclectic and holistic approach (a combination of the above paradigms) to the treatment of cerebral palsy, autism & fragile X, down syndrome etc. Along with Lois Bly's and Jean Ayre's books a MUST READING for all those involved in developmental pediatric therapies.