{"product_id":"opt-assessment-and-program-plan-development-copy","title":"Spain | Level 1 (OPT™: Assessment and Program Plan Development)","description":"\u003ch4 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eLEVELS TRAINING PROGRAM: LEVEL 1 COURSE REQUIREMENT\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCourse Description\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"s-1698f7a7-8a13-4224-9cb1-f562daf9aae9\" class=\"shg-c\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"shg-rich-text shg-theme-text-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis introductory course to \u003c\/span\u003eOPT (Oral Placement Therapy)\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eis the foundation for TalkTools training and is integrated throughout all of our courses. OPT is a type of oral-motor therapy that targets specific movements needed for speech and feeding. The \"3 parts\" of OPT are: auditory and visual sensory systems COMBINED WITH tactile -- and proprioceptive -- sensory systems. TalkTools training applies a unique, hierarchical approach to OPT, focused on a measurable, results-driven path for both therapists and clients across all ages and diagnoses with the goal of: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003espeech clarity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eimproved feeding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eindependence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eimproved QUALITY OF LIFE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis interactive, hands-on course includes highly motivating activities targeting the abdomen, velum, jaw, lips and tongue. Techniques learned can be readily implemented across many therapy environments -- private practices, hospitals, schools and home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLearning Outcomes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParticipants will be able to appropriately assess oral placement\/feeding\/speech problems based on muscle systems.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParticipants will be able to integrate hierarchies for motor dissociation and grading (jaw-lips-tongue).\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParticipants will be able to plan programs of therapeutic intervention to address physiological and motor-based speech disorders.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParticipants will be able to apply at least 10 new therapy techniques.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParticipants will be able to properly use oral placement techniques to improve individual speech clarity and production.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"display: inline !important;\"\u003eInstructor Bio Carmenza Herrera, B.Sc., SLP, M.Ed\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1545\/7007\/files\/AARE_Brand_Block_-_Color_Long-_E-Learning-Feeding_480x480.jpg?v=1607712727\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContent Disclosure: This presentation will focus on treatment methods related to the use of TalkTools® resources. Other similar treatment approaches will receive limited or no coverage during this lecture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1545\/7007\/files\/AOTA-Approved_Provider_Program_2_480x480.jpg?v=1607712811\" width=\"318\" height=\"86\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTalkTools®️ is an AOTA Approved Provider of continuing education. Provider #: \u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Application Application ID\"\u003e5059\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. This virtual course qualifies for 12 contact hours or 1.2 CEUs in the Category of Occupational Therapy Process. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA. Course Level: Intermediate.\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/talktools.com\/pages\/talktools-levels-training-program-updated\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TalkTools","offers":[{"title":"SOLD OUT","offer_id":55656499806376,"sku":null,"price":359.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1545\/7007\/files\/In-PERSONSpain_SPANISH_bbca6840-af49-4828-85a6-0c3e9c53ae55.png?v=1782503752","url":"https:\/\/talktools.com\/products\/opt-assessment-and-program-plan-development-copy","provider":"TalkTools","version":"1.0","type":"link"}