BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Vital Links - ECPv6.15.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Vital Links X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://vitallinks.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Vital Links REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20150308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20151101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20160313T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20161106T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20170312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20171105T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Asia/Hong_Kong BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0800 TZOFFSETTO:+0800 TZNAME:HKT DTSTART:20150101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160714 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160716 DTSTAMP:20260730T124304 CREATED:20160429T202001Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160714T072142Z UID:10000001-1468454400-1468627199@vitallinks.com SUMMARY:Therapeutic Listening - Listening with the Whole Body DESCRIPTION:Discounted Book option at Checkout \nIn this two-day\, online\, initial training course\, participants will learn to use Therapeutic Listening® modulated audio selections to create individualized\, home-based programs for clients. You will also learn how to implement Therapeutic Listening strategies in conjunction with postural\, respiratory and sensory activities. This course will take participants from client assessment through treatment with a strong emphasis on practical application using multiple case-studies. Case-study video presentations will be used to illustrate points and show changes in individuals with listening and other sensory processing difficulties. This course will be\, especially\, meaningful for practitioners who have a background in sensory integration\, including therapists in schools\, hospitals and private clinics. This course provides participants with the necessary background information to immediately begin incorporating Therapeutic Listening into their programs. \nReceive the handbook\, Listening with the Whole Body: Clinical Concepts and Treatment Guidelines for Therapeutic Listening; and its companion CD at the special rate of $49 with your course registration. Apply Coupon Code: LWWBCourseBook to your cart at checkout. \nCourse Brochure (pdf file) \nLocation\nOnline \nSchedule\nDay 1: Thursday\, July 14\, 2016\, 8:30am – 4:15pm CDT\nDay 2: Friday\, July 15\, 2016\, 8:30am – 4:45pm CDT\nFull Agenda \nLevel\nIntroductory \nCourse Objectives\nUpon completion of this course\, participants will be able to: \n\nDevelop the relationship between listening and sensory integration.\nIdentify individuals with sensory processing and listening difficulties who may respond well to Therapeutic Listening.\nCreate Therapeutic Listening programs that are adapted to meet specific needs of individual clients.\nDemonstrate understanding of the role of postural\, respiratory\, and sensory strategies that are part of the Therapeutic Listening program.\n\n\n \n Continuing Ed \n \n \nVital Links is an AOTA approved provider of continuing education. Participants will receive 12.5 contact hours or 1.25 AOTA CEUs for this course. \nAOTA Classification Code: Client Factors\, Performance Skills\, & Intervention\nAOTA Target Audience: Occupational Therapy\nAOTA Completion Requirements: Full Attendance\, Quiz \nThe assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content\, products\, or clinical procedures by AOTA.\n\n \n\n \n Accessibility \n \nIn compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act\, Vital Links will make every effort to honor requests for reasonable accommodations made by individuals with disabilities\, including but not limited to written transcripts\, multiple viewing attempts\, and increased amount of time to complete training activities. It is a priority for Vital Links to ensure participation in all courses and activities for all individuals. Vital Links is committed to ensuring non-discrimination and to resolving any complaints related to a disability in a prompt and equitable manner.\n\n \n\n \n Cancellation \n \nCancellations must be in writing and received by Vital Links two weeks prior to course; refund will not be granted after that date. Approved course refunds will be issued after the final course date (minus $50 processing fee). You may transfer full registration to another Vital Links course if you notify us two weeks (in-person course) or one week (online course) in advance of a course you are cancelling. \nVital Links reserves the right to cancel any course with due cause and refund in full. Participants purchasing non-refund-able airfare tickets are encouraged to inquire as to course availability before final purchase. Registrant bears sole responsibility for transportation to course. Weather or transportation difficulties are not the responsibility of Vital Links\, and failure of a chosen means of transportation is not grounds for registration fee refund when course is held.\n\n \n\n \n Compatibility \n \nThere are basic computer requirements for Vital Links webinars on WebEx. We have a complete breakdown of computer requirements and internet connections that will assist you. View our Support section.\n\n \n\n \n Purchase Orders \n \nIf you choose to register via Purchase Order\, please attach a scanned copy of your completed and signed form to your “shopping cart” during checkout. Otherwise\, you may fax the form to: 1-866-636-9720. Note: please add an administrative fee of $15.00 to each order submitted via Purchase Order.\n\n \nTo register by phone\, call: 608-270-5424 URL:https://vitallinks.com/event/lwwb2016-07-14-web2d-12tb-therapeutic-listening/ LOCATION:Online – Live Webinar CATEGORIES:Therapeutic Listening END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160721 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160723 DTSTAMP:20260730T124304 CREATED:20160504T194125Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160721T203939Z UID:10000091-1469059200-1469231999@vitallinks.com SUMMARY:Creating Effective Performance\, Precision and Power in Sensory Diets DESCRIPTION:This two-day online course is designed to provide an understanding of how to effectively apply sensory diets with individuals of all ages with sensory processing disorders. This course will demonstrate strategies to facilitate the design of sensory supportive classrooms\, home and community environments. Objectives are aimed at developing an understanding of the vestibular system\, postural integration\, proprioception\, dynamics of breath\, rough and tumble play\, and using sound as a tool. This practical\, hands-on course will immediately support and reinforce successful application of these concepts in clinical practice to clients with sensory modulation disorders. \nLocation\nOnline \nSchedule\nDay 1: Thursday\, July 21\, 2016\, 9:00am – 5:15pm CDT\nDay 2: Friday\, July 22\, 2016\, 9:00am – 5:45pm CDT\nFull Agenda\n\n \nLevel\nIntermediate \nCourse Objectives\nUpon completion of this course\, participants will be able to: \n\nDemonstrate an understanding of the research\, theory and neuroscience basis of sensory modulation disorders.\nDescribe the basic components and maturation of posture.\nDescribe the basic components and maturation of breath.\nDescribe how the development of sensory and motor functions support self regulation and sensory modulation.\nDescribe how somatosensory\, vestibular and auditory processing function.\nApply activities based on enhanced somatosensory\, vestibular and auditory stimuli to address modulation and postural function.\nApply the principle of a sensory diet to the treatment of children with difficulties with sensory modulation and postural disruptions.\n\n\n \n Continuing Ed \n \n \nVital Links is an AOTA approved provider of continuing education. Participants will receive 13.0 contact hours or 1.3 AOTA CEUs for this course. \nAOTA Classification Code: Client Factors\, Performance Skills\, & Intervention\nAOTA Target Audience: Occupational Therapy\nAOTA Completion Requirements: Full Attendance\, Quiz \nThe assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content\, products\, or clinical procedures by AOTA.\n\n \n\n \n Accessibility \n \nIn compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act\, Vital Links will make every effort to honor requests for reasonable accommodations made by individuals with disabilities\, including but not limited to written transcripts\, multiple viewing attempts\, and increased amount of time to complete training activities. It is a priority for Vital Links to ensure participation in all courses and activities for all individuals. Vital Links is committed to ensuring non-discrimination and to resolving any complaints related to a disability in a prompt and equitable manner.\n\n \n\n \n Cancellation \n \nCancellations must be in writing and received by Vital Links two weeks prior to course; refund will not be granted after that date. Approved course refunds will be issued after the final course date (minus $50 processing fee). You may transfer full registration to another Vital Links course if you notify us two weeks (in-person course) or one week (online course) in advance of a course you are cancelling. \nVital Links reserves the right to cancel any course with due cause and refund in full. Participants purchasing non-refund-able airfare tickets are encouraged to inquire as to course availability before final purchase. Registrant bears sole responsibility for transportation to course. Weather or transportation difficulties are not the responsibility of Vital Links\, and failure of a chosen means of transportation is not grounds for registration fee refund when course is held.\n\n \n\n \n Compatibility \n \nThere are basic computer requirements for Vital Links webinars on WebEx. We have a complete breakdown of computer requirements and internet connections that will assist you. View our Support section.\n\n \n\n \n Purchase Orders \n \nIf you choose to register via Purchase Order\, please attach a scanned copy of your completed and signed form to your “shopping cart” during checkout. Otherwise\, you may fax the form to: 1-866-636-9720. Note: please add an administrative fee of $15.00 to each order submitted via Purchase Order.\n\n \nTo register by phone\, call: 608-270-5424 URL:https://vitallinks.com/event/cepp2016-07-21-web2d-13jwsf-performance/ LOCATION:Online – Live Webinar CATEGORIES:Performance, Precision, Power END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160805T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160805T163000 DTSTAMP:20260730T124304 CREATED:20160516T181829Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160729T050534Z UID:10000117-1470385800-1470414600@vitallinks.com SUMMARY:Quickshifts - Revolutionizing the Use of Sound in Sensorimotor Integrative Treatment DESCRIPTION:This one-day course will introduce participants to the therapeutic application of Quickshifts\, an auditory based intervention tool\, used to quickly shift states of alertness and set-up the nervous system for optimal success. Quickshifts are an effective tool that can be used across multiple environments\, which support immediate performance as well as long-last changes in a number of functional areas. \n \n Enrollment Brochure\n \n \nLocation\nOnline \nSchedule\n\n \n Full Agenda\n \n \nFriday\, August 5\, 2016\, 8:30am – 4:30pm CDT\n \nLevel\nIntroductory \nCourse Objectives\nUpon completion of this course\, participants will be able to: \n\nAssess an individual’s bilateral motor coordination\, state regulation and whole brain processing through movement and clinically based observation assessment tools and relate to functional difficulties of client.\nIdentify three movement activities that support vestibular\, proprioceptive\, auditory and visual functioning.\nMatch “Quickshift” albums to client’s clinical picture\, goals\, and functional outcomes.\n\n\n \n Continuing Ed \n \n \nVital Links is an AOTA approved provider of continuing education. Participants will receive 6.0 contact hours or 0.6 AOTA CEUs for this course. \nAOTA Classification Code: Client Factors\, Performance Skills\, & Intervention\nAOTA Target Audience: Occupational Therapy\nAOTA Completion Requirements: Full Attendance\, Quiz \nThe assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content\, products\, or clinical procedures by AOTA.\n\n \n\n \n Accessibility \n \nIn compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act\, Vital Links will make every effort to honor requests for reasonable accommodations made by individuals with disabilities\, including but not limited to written transcripts\, multiple viewing attempts\, and increased amount of time to complete training activities. It is a priority for Vital Links to ensure participation in all courses and activities for all individuals. Vital Links is committed to ensuring non-discrimination and to resolving any complaints related to a disability in a prompt and equitable manner.\n\n \n\n \n Cancellation \n \nCancellations must be in writing and received by Vital Links two weeks prior to course; refund will not be granted after that date. Approved course refunds will be issued after the final course date (minus $50 processing fee). You may transfer full registration to another Vital Links course if you notify us two weeks (in-person course) or one week (online course) in advance of a course you are cancelling. \nVital Links reserves the right to cancel any course with due cause and refund in full. Participants purchasing non-refund-able airfare tickets are encouraged to inquire as to course availability before final purchase. Registrant bears sole responsibility for transportation to course. Weather or transportation difficulties are not the responsibility of Vital Links\, and failure of a chosen means of transportation is not grounds for registration fee refund when course is held.\n\n \n\n \n Compatibility \n \nThere are basic computer requirements for Vital Links webinars on WebEx. We have a complete breakdown of computer requirements and internet connections that will assist you. View our Support section.\n\n \n\n \n Purchase Orders \n \nIf you choose to register via Purchase Order\, please attach a scanned copy of your completed and signed form to your “shopping cart” during checkout. Otherwise\, you may fax the form to: 1-866-636-9720. Note: please add an administrative fee of $15.00 to each order submitted via Purchase Order.\n\n \nTo register by phone\, call: 608-270-5424\n  URL:https://vitallinks.com/event/qssg2016-08-05-web1d-06sf-quickshifts/ LOCATION:Online – Live Webinar CATEGORIES:Quickshifts END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160812T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160812T163000 DTSTAMP:20260730T124304 CREATED:20160516T174136Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160812T041148Z UID:10000101-1470990600-1471019400@vitallinks.com SUMMARY:Using Gravity to Facilitate Sensorimotor Development in Infants and Children DESCRIPTION:Gravity influences infant development in many ways\, from triggering vestibular processing to developing and strengthening muscles. Due to a number of factors\, including improper positioning\, lack of typical sensorimotor opportunities\, other environmental factors\, and/or diagnoses of failure to thrive\, autism\, sensory processing disorders\, etc.\, many of today’s children are delayed in their sensorimotor development when compared with past generations. These delays are particularly apparent in lack of core strength\, proximal stability\, and upper extremity coordination. \nAlong with other treatment strategies\, gravity can be used by therapists to enhance development\, especially in the areas of sensorimotor processing\, reflex integration and motor coordination. A variety of intervention strategies that engage vestibular mechanisms and take advantage of gravitational influences\, including some innovative equipment\, will be discussed and demonstrated via labs and video presentation. \nLocation\nOnline \nSchedule\n\n \n Full Agenda \n \n \nFriday\, August 12\, 2016\, 8:30am – 4:30pm CDT \nLevel\nIntroductory \nCourse Objectives\nUpon completion of this course\, participants will be able to: \n\nDiscuss the role that gravity plays in typical infant development.\nList the ways that positioning and other environmental influences can obstruct or enhance sensorimotor development.\nDemonstrate at least 3-4 strategies to facilitate reflex integration and sensorimotor development.\nDescribe innovative equipment for enhancing sensorimotor development and how to use them.\n\n\n \n Continuing Ed \n \n \nVital Links is an AOTA approved provider of continuing education. Participants will receive 6.0 contact hours or 0.6 AOTA CEUs for this course. \nAOTA Classification Code: Client Factors\, Performance Skills\, & Intervention\nAOTA Target Audience: Occupational Therapy\nAOTA Completion Requirements: Full Attendance\, Quiz \nThe assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content\, products\, or clinical procedures by AOTA.\n\n \n\n \n Accessibility \n \nIn compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act\, Vital Links will make every effort to honor requests for reasonable accommodations made by individuals with disabilities\, including but not limited to written transcripts\, multiple viewing attempts\, and increased amount of time to complete training activities. It is a priority for Vital Links to ensure participation in all courses and activities for all individuals. Vital Links is committed to ensuring non-discrimination and to resolving any complaints related to a disability in a prompt and equitable manner.\n\n \n\n \n Cancellation \n \nCancellations must be in writing and received by Vital Links two weeks prior to course; refund will not be granted after that date. Approved course refunds will be issued after the final course date (minus $50 processing fee). You may transfer full registration to another Vital Links course if you notify us two weeks (in-person course) or one week (online course) in advance of a course you are cancelling. \nVital Links reserves the right to cancel any course with due cause and refund in full. Participants purchasing non-refund-able airfare tickets are encouraged to inquire as to course availability before final purchase. Registrant bears sole responsibility for transportation to course. Weather or transportation difficulties are not the responsibility of Vital Links\, and failure of a chosen means of transportation is not grounds for registration fee refund when course is held.\n\n \n\n \n Compatibility \n \nThere are basic computer requirements for Vital Links webinars on WebEx. We have a complete breakdown of computer requirements and internet connections that will assist you. View our Support section.\n\n \n\n \n Purchase Orders \n \nIf you choose to register via Purchase Order\, please attach a scanned copy of your completed and signed form to your “shopping cart” during checkout. Otherwise\, you may fax the form to: 1-866-636-9720. Note: please add an administrative fee of $15.00 to each order submitted via Purchase Order.\n\n \nTo register by phone\, call: 608-270-5424\n  URL:https://vitallinks.com/event/ugsd2016-08-12-web1d-06er-gravity/ LOCATION:Online – Live Webinar CATEGORIES:Gravity & Sensorimotor Development END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160818T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160818T160000 DTSTAMP:20260730T124304 CREATED:20160516T182917Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160818T183103Z UID:10000116-1471521600-1471536000@vitallinks.com SUMMARY:A Comprehensive Approach to Bilateral Integration DESCRIPTION:This webinar captures the essence of bilateral integration from a cognitive as well as a physical perspective. Innovative assessment and treatment strategies will be discussed\, as well as\, demonstrated. Participants will have the opportunity to fabricate a water-filled tube called the “Flow” and practice a variety of total body flow moves. Learn tried and true methods that enable clients to develop enhanced balance\, fluidity\, spontaneity\, and confidence while executing bilaterally integrated movements. Participants will also receive two free “Flow” bag alternatives. \nLocation\nOnline \nSchedule\nThursday\, August 18\, 2016\, 12:00pm – 4:00pm CDT\nFull Agenda \nLevel\nIntroductory \nCourse Objectives\nUpon completion of this course\, participants will be able to: \n\nIdentify physical and mental challenges precipitated by poor bilateral processing.\nClinically reason the physical and mental that can be achieved by utilizing a variety of bilateral therapeutic tools and strategies.\nFabricate a Flow so as to be able to teach others how to make one.\nPractice a wide variety of Flow moves and how to individualize complexity of moves for each client.\n\n\n \n Continuing Ed \n \n \nVital Links is an AOTA approved provider of continuing education. Participants will receive 3.0 contact hours or 0.3 AOTA CEUs for this course. \nAOTA Classification Code: Evaluation\, Intervention\, Outcomes\nAOTA Target Audience: Occupational Therapy\nAOTA Completion Requirements: Full Attendance\, Quiz \nThe assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content\, products\, or clinical procedures by AOTA.\n\n \n\n \n Accessibility \n \nIn compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act\, Vital Links will make every effort to honor requests for reasonable accommodations made by individuals with disabilities\, including but not limited to written transcripts\, multiple viewing attempts\, and increased amount of time to complete training activities. It is a priority for Vital Links to ensure participation in all courses and activities for all individuals. Vital Links is committed to ensuring non-discrimination and to resolving any complaints related to a disability in a prompt and equitable manner.\n\n \n\n \n Cancellation \n \nCancellations must be in writing and received by Vital Links two weeks prior to course; refund will not be granted after that date. Approved course refunds will be issued after the final course date (minus $50 processing fee). You may transfer full registration to another Vital Links course if you notify us two weeks (in-person course) or one week (online course) in advance of a course you are cancelling. \nVital Links reserves the right to cancel any course with due cause and refund in full. Participants purchasing non-refund-able airfare tickets are encouraged to inquire as to course availability before final purchase. Registrant bears sole responsibility for transportation to course. Weather or transportation difficulties are not the responsibility of Vital Links\, and failure of a chosen means of transportation is not grounds for registration fee refund when course is held.\n\n \n\n \n Compatibility \n \nThere are basic computer requirements for Vital Links webinars on WebEx. We have a complete breakdown of computer requirements and internet connections that will assist you. View our Support section.\n\n \n\n \n Purchase Orders \n \nIf you choose to register via Purchase Order\, please attach a scanned copy of your completed and signed form to your “shopping cart” during checkout. Otherwise\, you may fax the form to: 1-866-636-9720. Note: please add an administrative fee of $15.00 to each order submitted via Purchase Order.\n\n \nTo register by phone\, call: 608-270-5424 URL:https://vitallinks.com/event/flow2016-08-18-web1d-06mk-bilateral-integration/ LOCATION:Online – Live Webinar CATEGORIES:Bilateral Integration END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160819 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160821 DTSTAMP:20260730T124304 CREATED:20160510T193251Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160818T013226Z UID:10000094-1471564800-1471737599@vitallinks.com SUMMARY:Astronaut Training - A Sound Activated Vestibular-Visual Protocol DESCRIPTION:Book included with course \nWithout clear information coming from the vestibular system\, sights and sounds in the environment do not make sense – they are only isolated pieces of information disconnected from each other and from the meaningful whole. It is integration of sensory information that holds the key for finding meaning in the world. This two-day course will explore the connections of the vestibular-visual-auditory triad and their subsequent impact on function. Additionally\, this course will provide participants with a precise template for intervention strategies\, including administration of Astronaut Training. Registration includes the handbook\, Astronaut Training: A Sound Activated Vestibular-Visual Protocol for Moving\, Looking and Listening and its companion CD. \nLocation\nOnline \nSchedule\nDay 1: Friday\, August 19\, 2016\, 9:00am – 5:05pm CDT\nDay 2: Saturday\, August 20\, 2016\, 9:00am – 5:05pm CDT\nFull Agenda \nLevel\nIntroductory \nCourse Objectives\nUpon completion of this course\, participants will be able to: \n\nExplain the connections between connections between the vestibular\, auditory and visual systems.\nDescribe the reciprocal interaction between the Vestibular-Auditory-Visual Triad and the core postural muscles.\nIdentify the importance of providing precise input to each of the five vestibular receptors.\nApply powerful new tools to expand your clinical skills\, including specific activities to develop and enhance core function.\nAdminister the Astronaut Training: A Sound Activated Vestibular-Visual Protocol safely and effectively.\n\n\n \n Continuing Ed \n \n \nVital Links is an AOTA approved provider of continuing education. Participants will receive 12.5 contact hours or 1.25 AOTA CEUs for this course. \nAOTA Classification Code: Client Factors\, Performance Skills\, & Intervention\nAOTA Target Audience: Occupational Therapy\nAOTA Completion Requirements: Full Attendance\, Quiz \nThe assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content\, products\, or clinical procedures by AOTA. \nASHA: This course is offered for 1.25 ASHA CEUs (Introductory Level & Professional Area)\n\n \n\n \n Accessibility \n \nIn compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act\, Vital Links will make every effort to honor requests for reasonable accommodations made by individuals with disabilities\, including but not limited to written transcripts\, multiple viewing attempts\, and increased amount of time to complete training activities. It is a priority for Vital Links to ensure participation in all courses and activities for all individuals. Vital Links is committed to ensuring non-discrimination and to resolving any complaints related to a disability in a prompt and equitable manner.\n\n \n\n \n Cancellation \n \nCancellations must be in writing and received by Vital Links two weeks prior to course; refund will not be granted after that date. Approved course refunds will be issued after the final course date (minus $50 processing fee). You may transfer full registration to another Vital Links course if you notify us two weeks (in-person course) or one week (online course) in advance of a course you are cancelling. \nVital Links reserves the right to cancel any course with due cause and refund in full. Participants purchasing non-refund-able airfare tickets are encouraged to inquire as to course availability before final purchase. Registrant bears sole responsibility for transportation to course. Weather or transportation difficulties are not the responsibility of Vital Links\, and failure of a chosen means of transportation is not grounds for registration fee refund when course is held.\n\n \n\n \n Compatibility \n \nThere are basic computer requirements for Vital Links webinars on WebEx. We have a complete breakdown of computer requirements and internet connections that will assist you. View our Support section.\n\n \n\n \n Purchase Orders \n \nIf you choose to register via Purchase Order\, please attach a scanned copy of your completed and signed form to your “shopping cart” during checkout. Otherwise\, you may fax the form to: 1-866-636-9720. Note: please add an administrative fee of $15.00 to each order submitted via Purchase Order.\n\n \n\n \n International Shipping \n \nAn international shipping fee of $44.95 applies for books shipped to an address outside of the United States.\n\n \nTo register by phone\, call: 608-270-5424 URL:https://vitallinks.com/event/astr2016-08-19-web2d-12mktb-astronaut-training/ LOCATION:Online – Live Webinar CATEGORIES:Astronaut Training END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160903 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160904 DTSTAMP:20260730T124304 CREATED:20160714T022510Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160714T022510Z UID:10000020-1472860800-1472947199@vitallinks.com SUMMARY:Designing Powerful and Precise Sensory Diets DESCRIPTION:Early Bird Offer!\nEnroll by August 4\, 2016\nHK$1\,900 \nA sensory diet\, a term coined by Patricia Wilbarger\, is a specifically selected activity regime that is used for treatment of Sensory Defensiveness\, as well as\, for difficulties with arousal regulation and sensory modulation.  This one-day course will discuss how to create powerful sensory diets precisely tailored to each client’s unique clinical picture. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of each sensory system and their unique contribution to overall regulation of arousal and affect. Clinical discussions\, ignited by case examples\, will reveal the key observational skills necessary to assess the impact of sensory diet activities on core and breath activation. Hands-on treatment labs will be included throughout the course to provide participants with an opportunity to practice critical observation skills necessary to determine the effectiveness of each activity selection. \n \n Brochure\n \n \nInternational Location\nShun Wah Building\nClassroom 1-3\, G-F\, InnoCentre\n72 Tat Chee Avenue\nKowloon Tong\, Hong Kong \nSchedule\n\n \n Full Agenda\n \n \nSaturday\, September 3\, 2016\, 8:45am – 5:30pm HKT \nLevel\nIntroductory \nCourse Objectives\nUpon completion of this course\, participants will be able to: \n\nDescribe the neuroscientific rationale and key elements for designing a sensory diet.\nExperience a variety of powerful sensory diet activities that can be easily implemented in a variety of environments (home\, school and clinic).\nUnderstand how\, when and why to modify activities to meet each client’s unique functional goals.\nEvaluate the effectiveness of selected activities on an individual’s state regulation and modulation using key clinical observations (respiratory patterns and core activation).\n\n\n \n Continuing Ed \n \n \nVital Links is an AOTA approved provider of continuing education. Participants are eligible to receive 6.5 contact hours for this course. \nAOTA Classification Code: Client Factors\, Performance Skills\, & Intervention\nAOTA Target Audience: Occupational Therapy\nAOTA Completion Requirements: Full Attendance \nThe assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content\, products\, or clinical procedures by AOTA.\n\n \n\n \n Course Materials \n \nEach participant is asked to bring a yoga mat\, which will be utilized during workshop demonstrations and labs. Please Contact Us if you have any questions.\n\n \n\n \n Register Here! \n \nThis course is sponsored by Wisdom Bridge Child Development Limited and all registrations are managed through their facility. You may register by completing and returning the Enrollment Form to Wisdom Bridge.\n\n \nFor additional information\, call 2396-2311 (Wisdom Bridge) URL:https://vitallinks.com/event/dpsd2016-09-03-hkg1d-06sf-powerful-precise-sensory-diets-hong-kong/ LOCATION:InnoCentre\, Classroom 1-3\, G-F\, InnoCentre\, 72 Tat Chee Avenue\, Kowloon Tong\, Hong Kong CATEGORIES:Designing Sensory Diets,International Courses GEO:22.3353481;114.1761146 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=InnoCentre Classroom 1-3 G-F InnoCentre 72 Tat Chee Avenue Kowloon Tong Hong Kong;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Classroom 1-3\, G-F\, InnoCentre\, 72 Tat Chee Avenue:geo:114.1761146,22.3353481 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160904 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160906 DTSTAMP:20260730T124304 CREATED:20160713T030827Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160714T005028Z UID:10000021-1472947200-1473119999@vitallinks.com SUMMARY:Trauma Informed Approach to Sensory Processing Disorder and Arousal Regulation DESCRIPTION:Early Bird Offer!\nEnroll by July 29\, 2016\nHK$3\,800 \nThere is a growing understanding and accompanying clinical practice that addresses the connection between sensory processing dysfunction and trauma. This two-day\, hands-on course will explore\, from a trauma informed perspective\, the connections  between sensory processing and sensory integrative difficulties. Interactive\, hand-on labs\, videos and case presentations will bring key concepts and treatment strategies to  life in this theoretically based\, yet practical workshop. \n \n Brochure\n \n \nInternational Location\nShun Wah Building\nClassroom 1-3\, G-F\, InnoCentre\n72 Tat Chee Avenue\nKowloon Tong\, Hong Kong \nSchedule\n\n \n Full Agenda\n \n \nDay 1: Sunday\, September 4\, 2016\, 8:45am – 5:30pm HKT\nDay 2: Monday\, September 5\, 2016\, 8:45am – 5:30pm HKT \nLevel\nIntroductory \nCourse Objectives\nUpon completion of this course\, participants will be able to: \n\nRecognize when patterns of defense are interfering with function and daily life.\nEmploy three body-based strategies to decrease tension patterns and regulate arousal.\nDesign three play-based strategies that support regulation & arousal and affect & social engagement.\n\n\n \n Continuing Ed \n \n \nVital Links is an AOTA approved provider of continuing education. Participants are eligible to receive 13.0 contact hours for this course. \nAOTA Classification Code: Client Factors\, Performance Skills\, & Intervention\nAOTA Target Audience: Occupational Therapy\nAOTA Completion Requirements: Full Attendance \nThe assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content\, products\, or clinical procedures by AOTA.\n\n \n\n \n Course Materials \n \nEach participant is asked to bring a yoga mat\, which will be utilized during workshop demonstrations and labs. Please Contact Us if you have any questions.\n\n \n\n \n Register Here! \n \nThis course is sponsored by Wisdom Bridge Child Development Limited and all registrations are managed through their facility. You may register by completing and returning the Enrollment Form to Wisdom Bridge.\n\n \nFor additional information\, call 2396-2311 (Wisdom Bridge) URL:https://vitallinks.com/event/trau2016-09-04-hkg2d-13sf-trauma-arousal-regulation-hong-kong/ LOCATION:InnoCentre\, Classroom 1-3\, G-F\, InnoCentre\, 72 Tat Chee Avenue\, Kowloon Tong\, Hong Kong CATEGORIES:International Courses,Regulation & Trauma GEO:22.3353481;114.1761146 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=InnoCentre Classroom 1-3 G-F InnoCentre 72 Tat Chee Avenue Kowloon Tong Hong Kong;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Classroom 1-3\, G-F\, InnoCentre\, 72 Tat Chee Avenue:geo:114.1761146,22.3353481 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160910 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160912 DTSTAMP:20260730T124304 CREATED:20160615T005822Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160712T012524Z UID:10000136-1473465600-1473638399@vitallinks.com SUMMARY:Therapeutic Listening - Listening with the Whole Body DESCRIPTION:Discounted Book option at Checkout \nIn this two-day\, online\, initial training course\, participants will learn to use Therapeutic Listening® modulated audio selections to create individualized\, home-based programs for clients. You will also learn how to implement Therapeutic Listening strategies in conjunction with postural\, respiratory and sensory activities. This course will take participants from client assessment through treatment with a strong emphasis on practical application using multiple case-studies. Case-study video presentations will be used to illustrate points and show changes in individuals with listening and other sensory processing difficulties. This course will be\, especially\, meaningful for practitioners who have a background in sensory integration\, including therapists in schools\, hospitals and private clinics. This course provides participants with the necessary background information to immediately begin incorporating Therapeutic Listening into their programs. \nReceive the handbook\, Listening with the Whole Body: Clinical Concepts and Treatment Guidelines for Therapeutic Listening; and its companion CD at the special rate of $49 with your course registration. Apply Coupon Code: LWWBCourseBook to your cart at checkout. \nLocation\nOnline \nSchedule\nDay 1: Saturday\, September 10\, 2016\, 8:30am – 4:15pm CDT\nDay 2: Sunday\, September 11\, 2016\, 8:30am – 4:45pm CDT\nFull Agenda \nLevel\nIntroductory \nCourse Objectives\nUpon completion of this course\, participants will be able to: \n\nDevelop the relationship between listening and sensory integration.\nIdentify individuals with sensory processing and listening difficulties who may respond well to Therapeutic Listening.\nCreate Therapeutic Listening programs that are adapted to meet specific needs of individual clients.\nDemonstrate understanding of the role of postural\, respiratory\, and sensory strategies that are part of the Therapeutic Listening program.\n\n\n \n Continuing Ed \n \n \nVital Links is an AOTA approved provider of continuing education. Participants will receive 12.5 contact hours or 1.25 AOTA CEUs for this course. \nAOTA Classification Code: Client Factors\, Performance Skills\, & Intervention\nAOTA Target Audience: Occupational Therapy\nAOTA Completion Requirements: Full Attendance\, Quiz \nThe assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content\, products\, or clinical procedures by AOTA.\n\n \n\n \n Accessibility \n \nIn compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act\, Vital Links will make every effort to honor requests for reasonable accommodations made by individuals with disabilities\, including but not limited to written transcripts\, multiple viewing attempts\, and increased amount of time to complete training activities. It is a priority for Vital Links to ensure participation in all courses and activities for all individuals. Vital Links is committed to ensuring non-discrimination and to resolving any complaints related to a disability in a prompt and equitable manner.\n\n \n\n \n Cancellation \n \nCancellations must be in writing and received by Vital Links two weeks prior to course; refund will not be granted after that date. Approved course refunds will be issued after the final course date (minus $50 processing fee). You may transfer full registration to another Vital Links course if you notify us two weeks (in-person course) or one week (online course) in advance of a course you are cancelling. \nVital Links reserves the right to cancel any course with due cause and refund in full. Participants purchasing non-refund-able airfare tickets are encouraged to inquire as to course availability before final purchase. Registrant bears sole responsibility for transportation to course. Weather or transportation difficulties are not the responsibility of Vital Links\, and failure of a chosen means of transportation is not grounds for registration fee refund when course is held.\n\n \n\n \n Compatibility \n \nThere are basic computer requirements for Vital Links webinars on WebEx. We have a complete breakdown of computer requirements and internet connections that will assist you. View our Support section.\n\n \n\n \n Purchase Orders \n \nIf you choose to register via Purchase Order\, please attach a scanned copy of your completed and signed form to your “shopping cart” during checkout. Otherwise\, you may fax the form to: 1-866-636-9720. Note: please add an administrative fee of $15.00 to each order submitted via Purchase Order.\n\n \nTo register by phone\, call: 608-270-5424 URL:https://vitallinks.com/event/lwwb2016-09-10-web2d-12tb-therapeutic-listening/ LOCATION:Online – Live Webinar CATEGORIES:Therapeutic Listening END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160915 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160916 DTSTAMP:20260730T124304 CREATED:20160907T204022Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170711T173143Z UID:10000019-1473897600-1473983999@vitallinks.com SUMMARY:Expert Spotlight - Mary Kawar & Sheila M. Frick DESCRIPTION:You Ask\, We’ll Answer…\nJoin Mary Kawar and Sheila M. Frick for a live\, online Q&A session and enjoy an in-depth discussion as they provide responses and insight to the questions you’ve been pondering. The focus of this Q&A will be on the Vestibular-Auditory-Visual Triad\, but you can submit any question you have regarding other dynamic topics\, such as Astronaut Training\, Therapeutic Listening®\, or practical therapeutic applications. Mary and Sheila will answer as many as possible\, as this session will be driven by you and your questions. \nWhen\nThursday\, September 15\, 2016\nCheck-in begins at 10:45am CDT\nQ&A session begins at 11:15am CDT \nLocation\nOnline – This event will be hosted using our NEW webinar provider\, GoToTraining; allowing you to attend from wherever you are. \nCost\nFREE – This opportunity is available at no cost to you. \nWhat would you like to know?\nHave specific questions for Mary and Sheila? Start the conversation now and submit your questions for the experts to review by 3:00pm CDT – September 13th. They will also take questions during the live session\, however\, submitting them in advance will provide a better opportunity for your question to be answered. We cannot promise to answer every question\, but all questions are welcome and encouraged.  \nTo submit your questions\, click the button below: \n \n Expert Spotlight Q&A Form\n \n \n  \n\n \n Continuing Ed \n \n \nVital Links is an AOTA approved provider of continuing education. Contact hours and CEUs are not available for this session.\n\n \n\n \n Accessibility \n \nIn compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act\, Vital Links will make every effort to honor requests for reasonable accommodations made by individuals with disabilities\, including but not limited to written transcripts\, multiple viewing attempts\, and increased amount of time to complete training activities. It is a priority for Vital Links to ensure participation in all courses and activities for all individuals. Vital Links is committed to ensuring non-discrimination and to resolving any complaints related to a disability in a prompt and equitable manner.\n\n \n\n \n Compatibility \n \nThere are basic computer requirements for Vital Links webinars on Citrix’s GoToTraining platform. We have a breakdown of computer requirements and internet connections that will assist you. View our Support section. \nThis session is Vital Links’ first opportunity to share the capabilities of the GoToTraining platform with our customers and we look forward to hearing your feedback.\n\n \n  URL:https://vitallinks.com/event/expert-spotlight-mary-kawar-sheila-frick-esqa2016-09-15-mksf/ LOCATION:Online – Live Webinar CATEGORIES:Expert Spotlight - Live Q&A END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160917T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160917T163000 DTSTAMP:20260730T124304 CREATED:20160729T041054Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160919T195513Z UID:10000017-1474101000-1474129800@vitallinks.com SUMMARY:Power and Precision with Comprehensive Vestibular and Proprioceptive Activation DESCRIPTION:This course offers you the opportunity to enhance your understanding of the vestibular-proprioceptive systems and gain a fresh perspective on treatment activities for your clinical practice. Join Mary Kawar and Sheila Frick as they provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of the role of the vestibular and proprioceptive systems in everyday life\, and how participation is ultimately impacted when the functioning of these systems is compromised. Furthermore\, participants will examine the relationship of the vestibular system\, via links to the autonomic nervous system\, to sensory modulation and emotional regulation. In the context of clinical case examples\, participants will gain an understanding of how to precisely analyze\, adapt and apply powerful treatment activities proven to optimize therapeutic objectives and outcomes for clients with diverse functional limitations in a variety of treatment settings (clinic\, school\, and home). Innovative video examples will demonstrate new ways of treating and progressing treatment activities for your clients. This course is open to all therapists interested in augmenting and expanding their understanding of the vestibular-proprioceptive systems. \nLocation\nOnline \nSchedule\n\n \n Full Agenda\n \n \nSaturday\, September 17\, 2016\, 8:30am – 4:30pm CDT \n**Note: if enrolling after 5:00pm CDT on 9/16/16\, webinar access information\nwill be provided after 8:00am CDT on 9/17/16. Thank you. \nLevel\nIntroductory \nCourse Objectives\nUpon completion of this course\, participants will be able to: \n\nDescribe the functional significance of activating each of the five vestibular receptors.\nDifferentiate between the type of proprioceptive input and the accompanying receptors as it relates to development of body scheme\, modulating hyper-aroused state\, and in preparation for more precise controlled movement.\nDescribe the vestibular-proprioceptive foundation for core activation and arousal regulation.\nIdentify three clinical observations that provide insight into a client’s arousal regulation and signal if the client has tapped into the social engagement circuitry.\nDiscuss five treatment activities utilizing both portable and suspension equipment that activate the vestibular and proprioceptive systems to prep for functional performance.\n\n\nScroll to the bottom of the page to Register.\n\n \n Continuing Ed \n \n \nVital Links is an AOTA approved provider of continuing education. Participants will receive 6.00 contact hours or 0.6 AOTA CEUs for this course. \nAOTA Classification Code: Evaluation\, Intervention\, Outcomes\nAOTA Target Audience: Occupational Therapy\nAOTA Completion Requirements: Full Attendance\, Quiz \nThe assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content\, products\, or clinical procedures by AOTA.\n\n \n\n \n Accessibility \n \nIn compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act\, Vital Links will make every effort to honor requests for reasonable accommodations made by individuals with disabilities\, including but not limited to written transcripts\, multiple viewing attempts\, and increased amount of time to complete training activities. It is a priority for Vital Links to ensure participation in all courses and activities for all individuals. Vital Links is committed to ensuring non-discrimination and to resolving any complaints related to a disability in a prompt and equitable manner.\n\n \n\n \n Cancellation \n \nCancellations must be in writing and received by Vital Links two weeks prior to course; refund will not be granted after that date. Approved course refunds will be issued after the final course date (minus $50 processing fee). You may transfer full registration to another Vital Links course if you notify us two weeks (in-person course) or one week (online course) in advance of a course you are cancelling. \nVital Links reserves the right to cancel any course with due cause and refund in full. Participants purchasing non-refund-able airfare tickets are encouraged to inquire as to course availability before final purchase. Registrant bears sole responsibility for transportation to course. Weather or transportation difficulties are not the responsibility of Vital Links\, and failure of a chosen means of transportation is not grounds for registration fee refund when course is held.\n\n \n\n \n Compatibility \n \nThere are basic computer requirements for Vital Links webinars on WebEx. We have a complete breakdown of computer requirements and internet connections that will assist you. View our Support section.\n\n \n\n \n Purchase Orders \n \nIf you choose to register via Purchase Order\, please attach a scanned copy of your completed and signed form to your “shopping cart” during checkout. Otherwise\, you may fax the form to: 1-866-636-9720. Note: please add an administrative fee of $15.00 to each order submitted via Purchase Order.\n\n \n  \nNeed to contact us by phone? call: 608-270-5424 URL:https://vitallinks.com/event/cvpa2016-09-17-web1d-06mksf-vestibular-proprioceptive-activation/ LOCATION:Online – Live Webinar CATEGORIES:Vestibular Treatment Perspectives END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR