Since their inception, the Quickshifts library has grown exponentially. This expanded range of album choices provides therapists with more options to precisely match the musical elements to their clinical picture. In this one-day course, we will explore the therapeutic application of sound to support regulation and bilateral integration. Sound and movement are linked in both the structure and function of the brain. This course will review those connections and explore using aspects of sound for the purpose of promoting whole-brain processing, sensory modulation and regulation, perceptual motor skills, spatiotemporal organization, and cognition. Participants will learn about theoretical underpinnings such as binaural beat technology, rhythmical entrainment, and the encoded movement patterns found in music. This course will expand on these concepts through case and video presentations to show practical clinical applications.

Whether being used in the clinic, school, home, or community setting, Quickshifts have been shown to support immediate and lasting changes in a variety of occupational performance areas such as: self-regulation, sensory modulation, anxiety, postural activation, motor coordination, social interaction, and executive functioning. Preliminary research on the impact of Quickshifts albums, conducted at a prestigious university, has shown improvements in postural activation and bilateral motor coordination. These initial investigations only further supporting the results seen first-hand in the clinic. Audio samples, case presentations, and video examples will be provided so that participants gain first-hand experience with these sound tools. By the end of the course, participants will be able to implement the use of Quickshifts into their practice settings and will understand how to select the best musical match between album and client to optimize therapy goals and outcomes.

Hear from people who have taken our Quickshifts course

As always, these presentations are well organized, easy to understand, and I am able to use the information in the clinic the next day. There is a good balance of the neurological reasoning with the practical use. ~ELIZABETH

Very clear and concise with explanations. They did a great job of answering questions and giving examples. ~ERIN

I really enjoyed the 2 different perspectives and all the videos! ~KELLI

Very organized and answered questions with the appropriate level of knowledge required for great answers. ~LISA

I love working with sound and am trained in several different modalities. And I love Sheila’s work!I loved Sheila’s scientific approach to her work. I would do it again to get more out of it. ~MAUDE

I felt it was presented in a very organized fashion. The case studies were very helpful and I really loved the inclusion of the Task Environment Interaction chart that Patty Oetter and Julie WIlbarger put together. I also liked the way Homologous, Homolateral, and Contraleteral were explained with examples, then specifics with each musical selection. Well done! ~SUSAN