Pediatric Pelvic Health Virtual Summit 2024 (2nd Annual)
Become a more skilled, competent, and confident pediatric pelvic healthcare professional in order to treat your pediatric pelvic health patients and make a positive and lasting impact on their lives.
The Pediatric Pelvic Health Virtual Summit is dedicated to advancing the understanding, treatment, and awareness of pelvic health issues in children and adolescents. Our mission is to bring together healthcare professionals to share best practices, and innovative approaches to pediatric pelvic health. Through education, collaboration, and advocacy, we aim to improve the quality of life for young patients and their families, fostering a future where pediatric pelvic health is recognized, prioritized, and effectively managed.
Join Us for the Ultimate Virtual Gathering of Pediatric Pelvic Health Professionals!
Are you an OT, PT, Physio, or another specialized healthcare provider looking to enhance your expertise and revolutionize your approach to pediatric pelvic health?
We are thrilled to invite you to an unparalleled virtual event (2nd annual), curated by two of the foremost experts in pediatric pelvic health: Dr. Quiara Smith (OT) and Dawn Sandalcidi (PT). Alongside an esteemed lineup of expert guest speakers, they will lead a comprehensive exploration of pelvic health topics that are essential for professionals in the field.
Summit Highlights
Have you ever been curious about these topics?
● Primitive Reflexes
● How to Screen for Sensory Differences
● Breathing, Postural Control and the Pelvic Floor
● How to Set Up Your Clinic Space for a Child with Autism
● What to do with Anorectal Malformation
● How to Manage Pediatric Pelvic Pain
● ** Rehabilitation Ultrasound in the Pediatric Patient (Bonus)
● **To Cleanout or Not to Cleanout, That is the Question (Bonus)
After this virtual summit you will gain the following:
Enhanced Comfort and Confidence
Participants will gain a stronger sense of comfort and confidence in treating pediatric pelvic health clients, ensuring better care and outcomes.
Strategies for Complex Cases
Attendees will learn specific strategies and intervention ideas tailored to address the needs of complex pediatric pelvic health clients, equipping them to handle challenging cases more effectively.
Community Building
The summit aims to build a robust network of pediatric pelvic health practitioners, fostering a community where professionals can learn from one another and grow together in this specialty area.
Don't miss this opportunity to connect with leading voices and advance your knowledge in pelvic health!
** Bonus Lectures
You will have access to the following expert speaker recordings after the live event if you purchase the “Bonuses with Recording” Option. You will not receive access to these amazing bonuses if you purchase “Live Event Only”:
1. Rehabilitative Ultrasound in a Pediatric Patient- Ramona Horton (MPT, DPT)
2. To Cleanout or Not to Cleanout, That is the Question- Dawn Sandalcidi (PT, RCMT, BCB-PMD)
Lecture Details
Ashlee Snyder Cox
OTD, OTR/L
Retained Primitive Reflexes in the Pediatric Patient and Its Impact on Pelvic Floor Dysfunction:
In this lecture participants will learn about the relationship between retained primitive reflexes and pelvic floor dysfunction in pediatric pelvic health patients, how to test for specific primitive reflexes, and how to integrate primitive reflexes in patients that are retained, in order to improve function with toileting and bowel and bladder management.
Maureen Bennie
Amazing Mother
How to Work with an Autistic Child in a Therapy Session:
When working with autistic children, either undiagnosed or diagnosed, it is helpful to have an understanding of autistic neurology/thinking, know the level of interoceptive awareness, and recognize the need for predictability which lessens anxiety. To best support this population, we need to use visuals, provide a structured environment, and assess behaviors of concern that may arise in therapy, all while building a trusting relationship with the child. This presentation will explore ways for therapists to support autistic children in their practice by increasing their knowledge of autism, developing an understanding of autistic traits and how that affects therapeutic interventions, creating and using visual supports, evaluating sensory needs, designing for predictability, and implementing the Low Arousal Approach to support anxious or stressed children.
Mary Massery
PT, DPT, DSc
Linking voicing, breathing, and postural control all the way down to the pelvic floor:
This lecture proposes a new definition of “core stability;” redefining it as the dynamic control of trunk pressures to optimize postural stability (balance). Dr. Massery will present novel research demonstrating the role of vocal folds as a critical component of normal balance and power strategies. She will define the 3 horizontal valves of the trunk (vocal folds, diaphragm and pelvic floor) that manage trunk pressures for internal organ health as well as balance, and she will present the five major roles of the diaphragm; 1) breathing (of course), 2) contributing to postural stability, 3) minimizing reflux forces, 4) enhancing bowel motility, and 5) aiding in venous return. As a pelvic health therapist, you’ll never look at the diaphragm and vocal folds as “just respiratory muscles” again!
Sarah Fox
DPT
Anorectal MalforWHAT?! Unveiling the truth about pelvic therapy treatment:
This interactive presentation will address Anorectal malformations pre and post operatively, the role of pelvic health in these phases as well as across the pediatric lifespan of the diagnosis. Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of how critical pelvic therapy can be for this population, where to start and how to help them achieve the goal of continence.
Laura McGuckin
PT, MPT, WCS, CLT
Demystifying Pediatric Therapy for Pelvic Pain in Boys-simple solutions with great outcomes:
This lecture will cover common causes of pediatric pain in young boys through adolescents, current research, evaluation outline, treatment ideas and presentation of several case studies. Gain an understanding about how pediatric pelvic health therapists have a unique skill set to successfully treat this population.
Anna Miller
OTR/L, ATP
Connecting to the Sensation in Pelvic Floor Therapy:
Sensory differences can impact all the systems involved in pediatric pelvic health and can make toilet learning, bowel and bladder control, and overcoming pelvic floor dysfunction challenging. This lecture will explore how therapists can identify these concerns and make their pediatric pelvic health patients’ experience more comfortable and safe.
Conference Schedule
Morning
10:00am EST
Welcome-Quiara and Dawn
10:05-11:05am
Dr. Mary Massery (PT): Pressure systems in pediatrics and pelvic floor function
11:15-12:15 pm
Laura McGucken (PT)- Treating Pediatric Pelvic Pain in Boys: Simple Strategies with Great Results
12:25-1:25 pm
Dr. Ashlee Snyder-Cox (OT)- Retained Primitive Reflexes in the Pediatric Patient and Its Impact on Pelvic Floor Dysfunction
Lunch Break
1:25-1:55 pm EST 30 min
1:55- 2:55 pm
Maureen Bennie: Management of behaviors of Autistic clients during treatment sessions
3:05 - 4:05 pm
Dr. Sarah Fox (PT): Physical anomalies requiring surgical intervention and the role of PT in rehab
4:15-5:15 pm
Anna Miller (OT): Connecting to the Sensation in Pelvic Floor Therapy
5:15- 5:30 pm
Quiara and Dawn Closing remarks/adjourn
Event Details:
Date: November 9th, 2024 (Saturday)
Time: 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM (EST)
Location: Live Online via Zoom
Pricing
Whether you can join us live or your schedule doesn’t permit real-time participation, REGISTER NOW for The 2nd Annual Pediatric Pelvic Health Virtual Summit, offering a dynamic exploration of critical topics in pediatric pelvic health. Designed for OTs, PTs, and other specialized healthcare professionals-you don’t want to miss out on the insightful pearls our panel of expert speakers will share this coming November 9th, 2024.
By registering today, you gain access to six hours of engaging live presentations and discussions. For those who cannot attend live, session recordings will be available afterward, allowing you to learn at your convenience and enhance your professional skills from anywhere. Secure your spot today and contribute to shaping the future of pediatric pelvic healthcare!
Early Bird Special — Full Access:
Secure your spot early for guaranteed access to the live event. Includes access to all session recordings afterwards PLUS two exclusive bonus lectures — all this for only $269! Available now through November 1st. Act quickly to get the best deal!
$269
Standard Full Access:
Any time after November 1st, you may purchase access to the live event (includes recordings plus two bonus lectures) for $299.
$229.00
Live-Only Event Access:
Attend sessions in real time on November 9, 2024, for only $229! With this most affordable option, you will NOT receive recordings or bonus materials.
$299.00
FAQs
Will there be CEUs offered?
No, due to the variety of health care professionals attending, each individual will need to check with their state’s professional education board for details.
Several states do allow an individual to seek approval for a course. Protocols vary across states: some need advanced notice; some allow for approval after the course has been completed. Check with your state to find out if this is possible for you!
Who should attend the Summit?
This course is appropriate for physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, occupational therapists, certified occupational therapist assistants, pediatric nurse practitioners and medical doctors and other health care professionals interested in expanding their practice in pediatric bowel and bladder disorders.
Content is not intended for use outside the scope of the learner’s license or regulation. Continuing education courses should not be taken by individuals who are not licensed or otherwise regulated, except, as they are involved in a specific plan of care.
If I can’t attend it live or only attend part of the day, will there be a recording?
Yes! For an extra fee, you will have access to the recording of the summit.
How long will I have access to the materials?
With your purchase, you will enjoy one year of unlimited access to the course platform, giving you ample time to review the summit’s content, refresh your learnings, and continue your growth as a pediatric pelvic health expert.
Please note: You will only have access to the recordings of the summit sessions if you purchase the recordings.
What are the payment methods?
You can pay using your MasterCard or Visa
Will I receive a certificate of attendance?
Upon completing the summit, you will be provided with a certificate of attendance. However, please note that certification for continuing education credits is subject to the regulations of your state or professional organization
Our Esteemed Guest Speakers
Sarah Fox
DPT
Maureen Benni
Amazing Mother
Maureen Bennie is the owner and director of Autism Awareness Centre Inc. and the Director of Studio 3 Canada. She manages the Centre’s website, book division, hosts and presents webinars, writes a bi-monthly blog, and has organized 131 conferences across Canada and the UK, She also plans workshops and trainings in the Low Arousal Approach for Managing Behaviors of Concern throughout Canada and the USA.
Maureen has written 12 e-books and over 450 articles and book reviews that have appeared in magazines, newsletters and on websites throughout North America,Australia, and the UK. She is an active presenter on autism topics in North America and Europe.
In 2009, she co-authored a book about autistic adults published by the Autism Calgary Association. She is a contributing author to The Sage Handbook of Autism and Education by Sage Publications, UK and to the book Life After Lockdown: Resetting Perceptions of Autism (AAPC Publishing), which is about re-entering all aspects of society after the pandemic lockdown. Maureen is the mother of two autistic adults – Marc age 27 and Julia age 25. She lives in Calgary, Alberta, Canada with her children and husband, Ron. Maureen is also a competitive adult figure skater and secretary for the Olympia Skating Club which provides a great social outlet and break from her autism work and parenting challenges.
She serves on the marketing committee for ChamberFest West, an international chamber music festival, which premiered in July 2022 in Calgary.
Mary Massery
PT, DPT, DSc
Laura McGuckin
PT, MPT, WCS, CLT
Ashlee Snyder-Cox
OTD, OTR/L
Ashlee Snyder-Cox (she/her), OTD, OTR/L earned her MSOT and OTD from Spalding University in Louisville, Kentucky and is working on her PhD in Health Profession Education from Bellarmine University. She is currently the Academic Fieldwork Coordinator and instructor for an Occupational Therapy Assistant program in Kansas City, Missouri. Prior to transitioning to academia, Ashlee worked as a pediatric OT at Children’s Mercy Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri, where she specialized in handwriting, primitive reflex integration, and pelvic floor therapy.
Anna Miller
OTR/L, ATP
Ramona C. Horton
MPT, DPT
Ramona C. Horton MPT, DPT completed her graduate training in the US Army–Baylor University Program in Physical Therapy in San Antonio, TX. She exited the army at the rank of Captain and applied her experience with the military orthopedic population in the civilian sector as she developed a growing interest in the field of pelvic dysfunction. A desire to expand her knowledge of evidence-based practice and research was the impetus to further her academic pursuits, receiving a post-professional Doctorate in Physical Therapy from A.T. Still University in Mesa, AZ. In 2020, Ramona received the prestigious Academy of Pelvic Health Elizabeth Noble Award for her contributions to the field of pelvic health.
Ramona serves as the lead therapist for her clinic’s pelvic dysfunction program in Medford, OR. Her practice focuses on the treatment of men, women, and children with urological, gynecological, and colorectal issues. Ramona has completed advanced studies in manual therapy with an emphasis on spinal manipulation, and visceral and fascial mobilization. She developed and instructs the visceral and fascial mobilization courses for the Herman & Wallace Pelvic Rehabilitation Institute, presenting frequently at local, national, and international venues on topics relating to women’s health, pelvic floor dysfunction, and manual therapy.
Meet the Hosts
Dawn Sandalcidi
Dawn Sandalcidi PT, RCMT, BCB-PMD is a trailblazer and leading expert in the field of pediatric pelvic floor disorders. Dawn has been actively treating patients for over 42 years and is actively seeing patients at Summit Pelvic Health in Frisco, CO. Dawn is an international speaker in the field, and she has gained so much from sharing experiences with her colleagues around the globe. In addition to lecturing internationally on pediatric bowel and bladder disorders, Dawn is a faculty instructor at the Herman & Wallace Pelvic Rehab Institute. She also runs an online teaching and mentoring platform for professionals.
www.kidsbowelbladder.com #kidsbowelbladder
In 2017, Dawn was invited to speak at the World Physical Therapy Conference in South Africa about pediatric pelvic floor dysfunction and incontinence. Dawn is Board-Certified Biofeedback in Pelvic Muscle Dysfunction (BCB-PMD). She has also been published in the Journals of Urologic Nursing and Section of Women’s Health. In 2018, Dawn was awarded the Elizabeth Noble Award by the American Physical Therapy Association Section on Women’s Health for providing Extraordinary and Exemplary Service to the Field of Physical Therapy for Children.
Quiara Smith
Dr. Quiara Smith, OTD, MOT, OTR/L, CEIM has been practicing as an Occupational Therapist for over 14 years in both California and Hawaii working in various settings including hospitals, schools, an equine center providing hippotherapy as a treatment tool, and outpatient clinics. Her pediatric experience encompasses serving neonates through adolescents with various medical conditions and diagnoses. Dr. Smith began working with pediatric pelvic health patients in a Children’s Hospital in the SF Bay Area in 2015 and found her passion in OT in this area of practice.
Realizing the social, emotional, and psychological challenges that pelvic floor dysfunction places on children and families, Dr. Smith decided to create the very first boutique private pediatric pelvic health occupational therapy clinic of its kind in the US in 2020. Her private practice, Aloha Integrative Therapy , exclusively treats children and adolescents with pelvic floor dysfunction and toileting challenges. Dr. Smith utilizes a holistic and integrative approach to pediatric pelvic floor dysfunction. She partners with her canine assistant, Nelly, a Labrador/golden retriever cross, in guiding children toward continence with confidence. Dr. Smith currently serves as an Assistant Professor in the Duke School of Medicine Occupational Therapy Doctorate Program.
Transform Your Pediatric Pelvic Health Practice! 🌟
Don’t miss this extraordinary opportunity to connect, learn, and elevate your expertise.
Join us on November 9, 2024 (10am -5:30pm EST) for a day of inspiration, professional growth, and revolutionary insights in pediatric pelvic health.
Secure your spot today and be a part of this transformative experience!
For any inquiries or assistance, contact us at pedphsummit@gmail.com
PEDIATRIC PELVIC HEALTH VIRTUAL SUMMIT