Jennifer Janowicz
PT, DPT
Jennifer Janowicz is a seasoned physical therapist with 14 years of clinical experience, specializing in pediatric therapy. Her extensive background spans rehabilitation, acute care, and outpatient services. Jennifer dedicated herself to supporting children and their families with complex seating and mobility needs at Shriners Children’s based out of Salt Lake City, Utah. Currently, she is an educator at Quantum Rehab, where she passionately shares her expertise in mobility and seating solutions.
SESSION DESCRIPTIONSK
Pediatric Positioning: Facilitating Growth and Play
Course Level: Beginner / Review
Target Audience: Licensed/Certified Medical Professional (i.e. PT, OT), Rehab Professional (ATP, SMS, CRTS)
Course Description: Positioning children with complex needs is more than just providing smaller versions of adult equipment. One of the biggest differences between pediatric versus adult seating is accommodating growth. Not just physical growth but also providing support to allow the child to engage in play activities. Play activities are necessary for cognitive, social, and emotional growth as well. This course will provide an overview of the considerations that differentiate pediatric versus adult seating and discuss potential seating system interventions to address the pediatric client’s needs.
Target Audience: Licensed/Certified Medical Professional (i.e. PT, OT), Rehab Professional (ATP, SMS, CRTS)
Course Description: Positioning children with complex needs is more than just providing smaller versions of adult equipment. One of the biggest differences between pediatric versus adult seating is accommodating growth. Not just physical growth but also providing support to allow the child to engage in play activities. Play activities are necessary for cognitive, social, and emotional growth as well. This course will provide an overview of the considerations that differentiate pediatric versus adult seating and discuss potential seating system interventions to address the pediatric client’s needs.
The Drive for Function and Development: Alternative Drive Control Considerations for Early Power Mobility
Course Level: Beginner/Review
Target Audience: Licensed/Certified Medical Professional (i.e. PT, OT), Rehab Professional (ATP, SMS, CRTS)
Target Audience: Licensed/Certified Medical Professional (i.e. PT, OT), Rehab Professional (ATP, SMS, CRTS)
Course Description: Assessing an end user for power mobility can be an intimidating task. Decisions that are made will have an impact on the individual’s quality of life, functional mobility, physical well-being, and social interactions. This task can seem even more daunting when it comes to the pediatric end user. Children have the natural desire to move, explore, and learn. Research has shown that there is a strong correlation between self-initiated mobility and the development of visual, cognitive, social, language, and perceptual skills. This course will discuss the characteristics and decision-making process for alternative drive control devices, as well as the special considerations on early power mobility intervention. Potential assessment and training tools for pediatric power mobility will also be explored.