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Neuro Developmental Treatment For Speech-Language Pathologists #e176


Presenter: Marybeth Trapani-Hanasewych, MS, CCC-SLP

Learn the value that NDT can bring to the rehabilitation process for both the adult and pediatric populations.


"I appreciated the thought-provoking discussion on holistic treatment. I liked the case studies."

– R.E., prior course participant

This course provides a brief history of NDT and an introduction to the philosophy. It includes problem-solving analysis using the International Classification of Functions that is a hallmark of NDT.

The presentation highlights the value that NDT brings to the rehabilitation process for both the adult and pediatric populations, and adds to the "tool box" of strategies used in the field of speech-language pathology. Participants are provided with information to assist in the new healthcare environment of collaboration among disciplines to reach functional outcomes in a timely manner. Includes case studies to facilitate learning.

Course is offered for 0.1 ASHA CEUs – 1 Contact Hour.

Course Overview & Run Time

Course Overview – Run Time: 1:05:05

  • Philosophy and history of NDT.
  • Evolvement of SLP in NDT.
  • What will NDT add to what you know as an SLP?
  • ICF Model and how NDT utilizes the framework.
  • ICF Model and how it relates to SLP.

"The information on how NDT can be used for speech therapy treatment was very useful. I found the case studies helpful as well."

– K.D., prior course participant

Content Disclosures

The content of this online CE course does not focus exclusively on any specific proprietary product or service. Presenter financial and non-financial disclosures may be found in the Presenter & Disclosures area.

Course Format

Video PowerPoint presentation with author narration & downloadable handout. Stop and re-start the course at any point. Learners retain access to course content after completion for ongoing reference and review.

Reviews

Comments From Prior Course Participants

"Case study examples on how implementation impacts practice. I liked the case studies and visuals on content of NDT." K.M. (Jun. 2023)

"I liked learning the neurological basis to impairments. The case study videos were useful." P.A. (Dec. 2022)

"The aim and role of NDT and how it relates to the field of speech and language therapy was beneficial. The presenter was easy to follow." S.F. (Dec. 2022)

"Easy to follow topic and specific points. I am new to research, and felt it would be a beneficial course topic." S.F. (Dec. 2022)

"I liked the discussion of specific treatment strategies and approaches, analysis of major muscle functions, and different anatomical systems. And the case studies." K.F. (Dec. 2022)

"I liked the NDT Practice Model. Seeing actual case studies before and after treatment was beneficial." D.D. (Aug. 2022)

"I found the case examples to be quite beneficial. This was a good introduction to NDT for the SLP to pique interest to learn more." H.W. (July 2022)

"The format of the course was good." Q.F. (June 2022)

"I gained a better understanding of NDT." S.K. (June 2022)

"Good information. I liked how studying the whole client can help with treatment." J.K. (Mar. 2022)

"I liked that the team approach is essential." M.D. (Feb. 2022)

"I learned how NDT fits into the framework of speech therapy – how the muscles for breathing, feeding, and speech integrate with balance, posture, and control." G.F. (Jan. 2022)

"I appreciated seeing the comparison of how NDT can enhance the goals of speech. I appreciated it as an overview of what NDT is, and I liked the case study/videos to see real life application." K.U. (Jan. 2022)

"I liked learning the history of NDT and the straightforward overview of the course." T.T. (Nov. 2021)

"Information on the nomenclature and aspiration in children was helpful." R.J. (Aug. 2021)

"The information on how NDT can be used for speech therapy treatment was very useful. I found the case studies helpful as well." K.D. (Aug. 2021)

"I liked the whole body approach to NDT. Presenter was knowledgeable and presentation was easy to follow." A.H. (Jul. 2021)

"I enjoyed the information related to swallowing and dysphagia as well as the case studies." L.R. (May 2021)

"I appreciated the thought-provoking discussion on holistic treatment. I liked the case studies." R.E. (Apr. 2021)

"I was familiar with NDT from the perspective of motor functions – appreciate slides related to role of NDT with attention, executive function, and memory impairments. I appreciate both child/adult case studies." M.C. (Feb. 2021)

"I liked the overall discussion of NDT and its value for SLP practice." D.C. (Feb. 2021)

"I liked the ICF chart which was presented in a work meeting the following week. Course was relatively short and to the point." J.W. (Jan. 2021)

"Verified that I integrate positioning, respiration, phonation and cognition in all my treatments and treat all patients as whole persons." J.W. (Jan. 2021)

"The visual case study examples with explanations provided excellent reinforcement to the discussion and information presented for best understanding." C.F. (Jan. 2021)

"As I work in a multidisciplinary clinic, the re-emphasis of analyzing the entire body when an impairment is present is so critical. Liked learning about the ICF Model and how it plays the role in NDT focus." C.F. (Dec. 2020)

"Reminders of how large body issues are assessed. That I need to take NDT training." L.M. (Dec. 2020)

"Liked the application of NDT to assessment and treatment of dysphagia. Course was easy to follow." D.U. (Dec. 2020) 

Course Objectives

At course conclusion, participants will be able to:
  1. Describe the problem-solving philosophy of NDT.
  2. Summarize the history of SLP in NDT.
  3. Describe the integration of the enablement model.

Presenter & Disclosures

Marybeth Trapani-Hanasewych, MS, CCC-SLP

Marybeth Trapani-Hanasewych, MS, CCC-SLP, has been the Director of a 50-member Speech Pathology Department for the past 17 years at the Children's Institute in Pittsburgh, PA. She has been working in the field for the past 28 years. Marybeth primarily evaluates and treats children with a variety of functional feeding disorders. She has been able to translate Neurodevelopmental Treatment (NDT) principles into feeding therapy with children when esophageal stasis is identified. She is an NDT certified speech instructor for both adult and pediatric treatment. Marybeth has authored several publications for parents and clinicians that help to integrate the problem solving and analysis of dysphagia treatment into the whole child and family. She teaches extensively onsite, throughout the country and internationally.

Speaker Disclosures: 

Financial — Marybeth Trapani-Hanasewych is a presenter of online CE courses sponsored by Northern Speech Services; receives royalties.

Nonfinancial — Marybeth Trapani-Hanasewych has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.  

Intended Audience/Accreditation

Intended Audience/Accreditation
asha ce approved provider

This program is offered for 0.1 ASHA CEUs (Introductory Level; Professional Area).

Intended Audience

  • SLP

ASHA CEUs: NSS online courses are registered with ASHA and are offered for ASHA CEUs. The number of ASHA CEUs is noted above. Note that 0.1 ASHA CEU = 1 contact hour = equals 1 CEE.

ASHA CE Registry: During the enrollment process, if you select to receive ASHA credit for this course and if you provide your ASHA number, NSS will automatically submit your CEU information to the ASHA CE Registry after successful course completion (80% on post test). This submission happens once per month, during the first week of the month. For example, if you complete your course on November 7th, NSS will submit all November online course CEUs to ASHA during the first week of December. When ASHA inputs the information into their database, they will mark the course as completed on the last day of the month in which it was completed, so November 30th using this example. The certificate of completion available for you to print immediately, however, will reflect the actual completion date, November 7th in this example. Due to ASHA processing procedures please allow 2-3 weeks, from the submission date, for the course to appear on your ASHA transcript.

ASHA CEUs: Attendees must meet at least one of the following conditions in order to be eligible to earn ASHA CEUs:

  • Current ASHA Member
  • ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) Holder
  • Licensed by a state or provincial regulatory agency to practice speech-language pathology (SLP) or audiology
  • Credentialed by a state regulatory agency to practice SLP or audiology
  • Credentialed by a national regulatory agency to practice SLP or audiology
  • Engaged in a Clinical Fellowship under the supervision of an individual with their ASHA CCC
  • Currently enrolled in a masters or doctoral program in SLP or audiology

If an attendee is not an ASHA member or CCC holder but meets any of the above criteria, they may inform the ASHA CE Registry of their eligibility by visiting this site.

Licensing Boards: Most state licensing boards DO accept CEUs earned online (usually classified as home-study credits). Some state boards do, however, place a limit to the number of credits that can be earned via home study/online courses. For the most current information, we suggest that you contact your licensing board or agency to verify acceptance policies and/or any credit limits related to home-study courses prior to registering for this course.

Additional accrediting agencies by which Northern Speech is an approved CE provider:

  • California: NSS is approved as a provider of continuing education by the California Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology Board. Provider #PDP4. Online CEU limits may apply; please contact SLPAHADB for current online CEU acceptance policies.
  • Iowa: NSS is approved as a provider of continuing education by the Iowa Board of Speech Pathology and Audiology Examiners. Provider #169.
  • Kansas: NSS is approved as a provider of continuing education by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment. Provider #LTS-S0005.
  • Florida: NSS is approved as a provider of continuing education by the Florida Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Board. Provider #SPA-026.
  • New Jersey: NSS is approved as a provider of continuing education by the New Jersey Department of Education. Provider #1654.

Frequently Asked Questions



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Course Completion Timeframe:

You have unlimited time to complete our online courses. You may log off and log on as often as you’d like to in order to complete all sections of a course.

However, completion dates are based on Eastern Standard Time. Therefore, if you need your CEUs by a certain date, be sure to complete the course test before 11:59pm EST on that date. For example, if you need CEUs before January 1st, you will need to complete the course test before 11:59pm EST on December 31st.

Content Access:

Access to course materials and content does not expire, even after completing the post test. You may continue to review course material by logging into your NSS account, clicking the My Online Courses tab, and then viewing your desired course.

Certificate of Completion:

On successful completion of the post test (80%), a certificate will be immediately available for download and/or printing. This certificate will include your name, date of completion (based on Eastern Time Zone, USA/Canada), and number of contact hours (CEUs / CEEs). Please note that CEUs are awarded on the date of successful test completion, not the date of course enrollment. Please ensure that you successfully complete the post test prior to any licensure renewal dates.

ASHA CE Registry Submission:

During the enrollment process, if you select to receive ASHA credit for this course and if you provide your ASHA number, NSS will automatically submit your CEU information to the ASHA CE Registry after successful course completion (80% on post test). This submission happens once per month, during the first week of the month. For example, if you complete your course on November 7th, NSS will submit all November online course CEUs to ASHA during the first week of December. When ASHA inputs the information into their database, they will mark the course as completed on the last day of the month in which it was completed, so November 30th using this example. The certificate of completion available for you to print immediately, however, will reflect the actual completion date, November 7th in this example. Due to ASHA processing procedures please allow 2-3 weeks, from the submission date, for the course to appear on your ASHA transcript.

Purchase Orders:

Purchase orders are currently not accepted for online orders, if you wish to submit a purchase order please do so at info@northernspeech.com or fax to 888-696-9655.

What is an Online Course?

Our Online Courses consist of video, audio, and/or text content and are offered for ASHA CEUs. Unlike a webinar, which requires participants to be logged on and at a computer at specific times, our Online Courses are available to you at any time, from any device, via your NorthernSpeech.com online account. You may work at your own pace and start and stop your course as you wish. Your course will conclude with a short post test. On successful completion of the post test (>80%), a printable certificate of completion is presented to you.

Receiving CEUs:

Northern Speech is an ASHA CE Provider and our online courses are registered with ASHA and offered for ASHA CEUs. Please note that successful completion of the online post test is required prior to the awarding of CEUs. Please contact your state licensing board for acceptance policies related to CEUs earned online. Please note that courses offered for university students are not applicable for CEUs.

Registering for an online course:

You may browse all online courses by clicking the Continuing Education tab above, then Online Courses. Once you find a course, click Enroll Now, and you will be asked to either log into your existing Northern Speech account or create a new online account. Once you’ve entered your account information and provided your credit card payment, your course will be immediately available to you.

Accessing your purchased course or returning to a purchased course:

You will be able to access your online course by logging into your Northern Speech account and then clicking the My Online Courses tab on your profile screen. Click the course you would like to start or to resume. From there, proceed through the course sections until you are ready to complete the post test. You do not have to complete your course all at once. You may log on and off as you wish.

Testing requirements:

Each online course concludes with a post test consisting of multiple choice or true & false questions. Scores of 80% or greater are required for successful course completion and awarding of CEUs. You may revisit course materials and retest as needed to achieve a passing score.

Number of CEUs offered:

We offer courses from 1 to 21 contact hours. Each course will note the number of CEUs offered. Please note that 0.1 CEU = 1 contact hour = 1 CEE.

State licensing boards and online CEUs:

NSS is an ASHA CE Provider and most state licensing boards DO accept ASHA CEUs earned online (usually classified as home-study credits). Some boards do, however, place a limit to the number of CEUs that can be earned via home study/online courses. For the most current information, we suggest that you contact your licensing board or agency to verify acceptance policies and/or any CEU limits related to home-study courses prior to enrolling in an online course.

Course formats:

Our course formats include: text, audio, video, and PowerPoint with author narration. Each course will note the format on the course description page. Most courses include closed captioning.

Course handouts:

Most of our online courses provide a link to download the accompanying handout as a PDF file. 

Group discounts:

Groups of 3 or more are eligible for a 20% discount on each registration on most of our online courses. To receive this discount, registrations need to be processed together via the "Group Rates" tab on the Online Course of your choice.

Computer requirements:

For our online courses to function best, we recommend that you update your computer to include the newest version of your Internet browser (Safari, Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Internet Explorer, etc.) and newest version of your computer's operating system. Also a high-speed Internet connection is recommended (cable or DSL). Speakers or headphones will be required for many of our courses as many contain audio components.

Course Cancellation Policy:

A purchased online course can be exchanged, refunded, or transferred to another individual if contact is made with NSS (via phone or email) within 30 days of purchase and the course materials have not been viewed or downloaded. 

Special Needs:

Please click here for any special needs requests, and we will do our best to accommodate them. 

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