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THE CHILD-ENVIRONMENT CONNECTION
The Perception-Action Approach
- Explain how the connection to the environment and support surfaces impacts evaluation, intervention and outcomes for the child with movement disorders.
- Recognize the relationship of the body to support surfaces during a child-initiated activity.
- Describe the correlation between manual guidance and environmental forces.
- For more information click to view the course: Child-Environment Connection
THE ROLE OF PERCEPTION-ACTION IN LEARNING
The Perception-Action Approach
- Understand the term perception-action as it relates to the relationship between the child and the environment.
- Select the primary concepts used during assessment and intervention when using the Perception-Action Approach.
- Describe the correlation between Perception-Action and motor skill acquisition.
- For more information click to view the course: The Role of Perception-Action in Learning
HIPS TO LIPS
The Perception-Action Approach
- Identify how the P-A Approach is different from other approaches.
- Recognize four concepts of the P-A Approach as it relates to feeding, speech-language, and respiratory goals.
- Describe the use of manual guidance in the intervention of a child with a feeding disorder.
- For more information click the following link: Course Information
The Instructor Collaboration Meetings
Instructors Quarterly Meetings for 2025
- Cognition Matters - Video Analysis
- For more information click the following link: The Instructor Collaboration Meetings
MOVEMENT MATTERS:
An Introduction to the Perception-Action Approach
- 1 1/2 Day Live, in-person course, Phoenix, AZ
- Paradigm Shift and Role of Cognition
- Case Presentations
- Self-Experiential Movement Activities
- Participant Movement Labs
- For more information click the following link: Movement Matters: An Introduction to the Perception-Action Approach
LEARN TO MOVE, MOVE TO LEARN
The Perception-Action Approach
- Therapeutic Management of Children with Movement Disorders - A Comprehensive Course in the Application of the Perception-Action Approach
- Hybrid Course: Four, 4-hour Live Online sessions: April: 20 - 23:
- Three, Full day In-person Live Hands-on Course in Turkey. Dates: Group - 1: May 8-11 or Group - 2: May 12-15
- For more information click the following link: Course Information
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Movement Matters
Introduction to Perception-Action Approach. A paradigm shift in clinical reasoning is occurring that affects pediatric therapists who are selecting the most effective interventions for their clients/patients.
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A Perception-Action Approach Refresher and Review
A 5-hour live webinar is presented for clinicians who have completed Levels I and II Perception-Action Approach (P-A Approach) coursework.
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Every Movement Counts
Understanding Motor Skill Acquisition. How and why do children acquire motor skills?
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Frequently asked questions
What do you offer that I cannot get at other schools?
All courses, from beginner introduction to advanced instructor tracks, are taught by Certified Perception-Action Approach Instructors who are recognized as highly skilled practitioners working at the leading edge of evidence-based movement therapy.
Do I need previous experience?
Courses are available from entry level to advanced. While certification and advanced course work is geared toward clinical practitioners, entry level courses are open to all.
How can I choose my courses?
We offer a number of different learning paths to suit your learning needs. Additionally, if your site or group has specific learning objectives, we will work with you to tailor courses to meet host site needs. If you have questions or need clarification, please reach out via the contact us page.
How is the Perception-Action Approach different from other approaches?
Unlike other approaches that promote facilitation of “appropriate motor patterns” as a means to reduce errors, the Perception-Action Approach honors spontaneous and self-driven exploration that is necessary to generate perceptual information for learning. Trial and error are needed for learning to occur.
What types of conditions are commonly treated with P-AA?
Perception-Action Approach can be used with all movement disorders including, but not limited to, cerebral palsy, down syndrome, stroke, genetic or congenital disorders.
Why is Professional Liability Insurance required for some courses?
Multi-day certification track and advanced courses have direct patient contact components that require both licensure and liability insurance.
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