March 26-27, 2011.

Spinal Cord:
Detailed review of the structure and function of the spinal cord with emphasis on clinical syndromes. Also to be presented is structured methodology to differentiate between various clinical syndromes directly and or indirectly involving the spinal cord. Applications in the treatment of the spinal cord injured patient will be explored.

August 19-21st, 2011.

Vestibular Rehabilitation Part I:
Part one of onsite portion of a 125 Credit Hour certificate program in Vestibular Rehabilitation. The program is a combination of on site and online learning which prepares the clinician to be able to serve the needs of individuals suffering from vertigo and related disorders. The diagnostics and applications specific to the treatment of vestibulo-ocular and brain based consequences of vertigo are central to this program.

Candidates are trained to understand, diagnose, treat and manage the spectrum of disorders associated with the integrated senorimotor system. These disorders include dizziness, Ototoxiciity, Balance Impairment, Gait Impairment, Tremor, Positional Vertigo, Migraine, Labyrinthine contusions, vestibulopathy, Meniere’s disease, cerebellar degeneration, anxiety, Motion sickness, Syncope, Ocular Tilt reactions, Saccadic Fixation Instabilities, and Nystagmus

March 25-27, 2011.

Considerations in Neurobehavioral disorders in childhood.

Because this module incorporates such up-to-date information, the description on the Carrick Institute’s website has not been updated. The following is representative of what will be discussed:

In this course we review basic dietary needs and normal growth and development al charts. We discuss the evolutionary development of human diet and digestive function and its relationship to brain growth. We review neurophysiology of the taste, smell, digestive systems. We also review the neurophysiology of the autonomic and enteric nervous system and their relationship to central neurological control mechanisms. We discuss the use of standardized blood testing and a basic review of immunology. We discuss the role of lymphocytes and the difference betweenTh-1 or T cell and Th-2 or B cell mediated immune responses. We discuss the differences between the five types of human antibodies and their role in various types of food and chemical sensitivities. We discuss cytokines and their role in inflammation. We discuss the stress response and the relationship to the hypothalamic, pituitary and adrenal access. We review detoxification pathways. We discuss food aversions, gut dysfunction and dybiosis and the relationship between right and left hemisphere regulation of gut and interoceptive function. We discuss food elimination diets and food challenges. We review the testing and use of various vitamin, mineral, and amino acid supplements in neurobehavioral disorders. We will also present various live and videotaped cases of autistic children and discuss as a group the various treatment options.

February 25-27, 2011.

Nutrition for Children (Nutritional, Dietary, Immune and Endocrine Considerations in Neurobehavioral Disorders of Childhood):
In this course we review basic dietary needs and normal growth and developmental charts. We discuss the evolutionary development of human diet and digestive function and its relationship to brain growth. We review neurophysiology of the taste, smell, digestive systems. We also review the neurophysiology of the autonomic and enteric nervous system and their relationship to central neurological control mechanisms. We discuss the use of standardized blood testing and a basic review of immunology. We discuss the role of lymphocytes and the difference betweenTh-1 or T cell and Th-2 or B cell mediated immune responses. We discuss the differences between the five types of human antibodies and their role in various types of food and chemical sensitivities. We discuss cytokines and their role in inflammation. We discuss the stress response and the relationship to the hypothalamic, pituitary and adrenal access. We review detoxification pathways. We discuss food aversions, gut dysfunction and dybiosis and the relationship between right and left hemisphere regulation of gut and interoceptive function. We discuss food elimination diets and food challenges. We review the testing and use of various vitamin, mineral, and amino acid supplements in neurobehavioral disorders. We will also present various live and videotaped cases of autistic children and discuss as a group the various treatment options.