Thie Genesis: Elevate course will cover the concepts of neurodevelopment based on the maturation of the swallow in the 0-5 population.
The OraLase and BabyLase techniques will be instructed as critical compnent to care in the 0-2 population. By providing the opportunity to optogenetically neuromodulate (e.g. change the relationship between brain and body through the miracle of light), we can give our littles the best opportunity to develop a more ideal swallowing pattern to sustain both physical and neurological organic and natural growth.
*the OraLase/BabyLase training offered in the Genesis: Elevate Course will be limited to the pediatric population and will exclude content on treating the complex adult patient
**Multiple case studies will be discussed and providers will be encouraged to share their cases with the course participants to enhance this comprehensive learning experience
Instruction will be offered on the use of the ALF Therapy family of Appliances dedicated to the 0-5 age group including the
- NeoNatal ALF
- Pedo ALF
- Pedo Class 3 ALF
- Wavey wire ALF for mandibular development
The proper use of the many auxillaries used to optimize care will be discussed including:
- Spinner beads
- Anterior Bite planes (One piece with lateral loops and Split at midline with spinner bead)
- Omni coverage
Providing awarenss of the beneficial use of Plugs ins and Add ons including:
- the WOPAT
- the Myomunchee series of devices
- Thumb sucking cessation programs