The OT Brunch: Contemporary NDT and Managing the Body for Play, Movement and Communication

Tuesday, February 23, 2021
9:00 AM 10:30 AM 09:00 10:30

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Join Gail Ritchie (OT), Patsy Tate (SP), Carmen Pagan (SP) and Leslie Paparsenos (PT) in the only multidisciplinary discussion on the OT Brunch schedule, to discuss and explore the concepts of Neuro-Developmental Treatment (NDT) and to consider how NDT can be used to support functional outcomes throughout development including play, movement and communication. Each of these incredible guest speakers are certified NDT instructors, speakers and experts in their disciplines.

About The OT Brunch Series

The OT Brunch is a series of monthly online gatherings with health experts in the OT field, hosted by Lee Maitz OT. These brunches are an opportunity to come together with authenticity and connection as though we were sitting around a table, learning, sharing and collaborating.

Each month from February to November 2021, I will be hosting a virtual “brunch”, each with a guest speaker, an expert in our field, to share their knowledge and perspectives on a range of topics as a basis for discussion. Following each brunch, I have scheduled two Community of Practice sessions. The first session will be an opportunity to reflect and debrief. The second session will provide a platform to share and discuss ideas, activities and practice.

I welcome you to this space where we can come together with an open mind to learn, share and collaborate as we navigate our way on our OT journeys, and an opportunity to connect in a time that connection is so restricted.

Community of Practice Dates for this OT Brunch:

Community of Practice 1: February 24, 2021 | 9am (Sydney, NSW time) | Online event

Community of Practice 2: February 27, 2021 | 9am (Sydney, NSW time) | Online event

See the full schedule and purchase your seat at one or all of The OT Brunches

Featured Expert Bios:

Gail Ritchie is an Occupational Therapist offering a range of therapies based on the culmination of skills and expertise attained over the last 25 years. Her goal is to bring paediatric rehabilitation to children of all abilities, striving to maximise each child's unique strengths and potential to function as a member of family and community. Gail is a nationally and internationally renowned clinical educator and a certified NDTA instructor since 1996, participating in the development of the book entitled Neuro-Development Approach: Theoretical Foundations and Principles of Clinical Practice and the study guide for Neuro-Developmental Treatment Approach: Theoretical Foundations and Principles of Clinical Practice. She is currently on the Theory and Curriculum Committees for the NDTA.

Patsy Tate is a paediatric speech-language pathologist with over 20 years experience. Her areas of interest are with children with severe communication disorders including but not limited to children with neuromuscular impairments, Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS) and feeding disorders. Patsy is also a certified paediatric Neuro-Developmental Speech Instructor.

Carmen Pagan is a speech and language pathologist and certified Neuro-developmental Treatment (NDT) Speech Instructor. Carmen is also a member of the American Speech and Hearing Association(ASHA) and Texas Speech–Hearing associations, and the Neuro-Developmental Treatment Association. She is dedicated to supporting children with a range of neuromuscular issues and is committed to expanding her education, knowledge and skills to better serve children, as well as support the ongoing professional development of therapists.

Leslie Paparsenos, PT, MS, C/NDT is an independent, paediatric therapy provider, and licensed Physical Therapist in South Orange, New Jersey. She specialises in evidenced-based, paediatric rehabilitation, serving babies, children and adolescents across a spectrum of neurological and developmental disabilities, and their families. Leslie is a certified Pediatric NDTA™ (USA) Instructor, certified in Neuro-Developmental Treatment (NDTA™ (USA)), and a certified clinical instructor by the APTA (USA). She has been teaching both internationally and nationally since 2007. Leslie is committed both to supporting therapists in their clinical development and assisting families and children in their journey to independence.

Your Host:

Lee Maitz is an Occupational Therapist supporting children and families with a range of developmental challenges. She has taught and hosted many workshops and taught the Occupational Therapy course at Southern Cross University. Lee is dedicated to providing cutting-edge professional development opportunities as a basis for therapists to connect, inspire and share as they navigate their roles in supporting children and families.