February 3-8, 2025
NDTA Approved Advanced Handling and Problem Solving Course
(Cursos Resolución de Problemas Aprobado por NDTA)
Cali, Colombia
Courses will be taught in English and simultaneously translated into Spanish.
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February 13, 2025 – 7-10 pm EST
WEBINAR: Achieving Proper Alignment and an Effective Base of Support for Respiratory Coordination During Function
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Please reach out to Leslie if you need assistance registering.
March 4, 6, 11, 13, 2025 – 5:40pm EST
WEBINAR: Handling Interventions: Using NDT to Increase Function and Participation in Children
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March 12, 2025 – 7-10 pm EST
WEBINAR: Mobility and Upright Postural Control and Their Impact on Respiration and Oral Function Through the Lifespan
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March 21, 2025 – 9:00am-1:30pm EST
WEBINAR: Therapeutic Intervention for Children with Severe Involvement - Care for Medically Complex Diagnosed Patients
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March 21, 2025 – Afternoon Session – 2:30-5:45pm
WEBINAR: 2nd Annual Birth to Three Conference
Motor Learning and Plasticity for the Infant: Encouraging Respiration and Movement for Function
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March 23-27, 2025
NDTA™ Approved Advanced Handling and Problem-Solving Course
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Please reach out to Leslie if you need assistance registering.
Killeen, TX
April 3, 2025 – 7-10 pm EST
WEBINAR: Achieving Proper Alignment and an Effective Base of Support for Respiratory Coordination during Function
Go to ndta.org for registration.
Please reach out to Leslie if you need assistance registering.
April 25, 2025 – 2:30-4:30pm
NDTA 2025 Virtual Annual Conference – Maximizing FUNction Through Assessment and Intervention
General Session: Motor Learning: Movement, Perception and Meaningful Activities
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April 29 and 30, 2025 – 8:10am EST
WEBINAR: The Clumsy Child: Improving Coordination and Awareness of Self in Space
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May 22, 2025 – 8:00-10:00pm EST
Improve Stability and Prediction for Children with Hypotonia
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June 5, 2025 – 10:00am-2:30pm EST
WEBINAR: Therapeutic Intervention for Children with Severe Involvement - Care for Medically Complex Diagnosed Patients
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June 12, 2025 – 9:00am-1:30pm EST
WEBINAR: Therapeutic Intervention for Children with Severe Involvement - Care for Medically Complex Diagnosed Patients
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August 6 and 7, 2025 – 8:40am EST
WEBINAR: Handling Interventions: Using NDT to Increase Function and Participation in Children
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September 18 and 19 2025 – 8:10am EST
WEBINAR: The Clumsy Child: Improving Coordination and Awareness of Self in Space
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Leslie Paparsenos, Physical Therapist, Physiotherapist, MS, C/NDT specializes in pediatric rehabilitation, serving babies, children and adolescents across a spectrum of neurological and developmental disabilities, and their families. Both nationally and internationally, she has educated and trained healthcare professionals in advanced specialized treatment techniques, and provided consultative services. Leslie has worked in a variety of settings, including private pediatric clinics, schools, private homes, hospitals and long-term care facilities, as well as facilities overseas. Leslie is a certified Pediatric NDT Instructor and certified in NeuroDevelopmental Treatment. Her passion for helping others extends into her private life. She has volunteered with Milwaukee Orthopedics Overseas, participating in mission work in Nicaragua. Her passion for travel has led her to teach and treat in Australia, China, India and Nicaragua. Leslie is committed both to supporting therapists in their clinical development and assisting families in their journey to independence
Leslie offers private consultations, traditional therapy, as well as individualized therapy intensives to address the functional goals of families and children with neuromuscular disorders. She is available to treat children at home or at a venue of the family's choice. Leslie works with other professionals in an interdisciplinary manner to facilitate optimal, functional outcomes.
Therapies include a variety of techniques and strategies specific to the individual needs of the child and family, while providing both emotional support and challenge. Functional carryover opportunities for home, school, preschool, etc. will be addressed with families.
Leslie specializes in the assessment and management of:
Leslie will facilitate workshops provided there is sufficient interest from therapists and an offer to co-host and assist with procurring a suitable venue is received.
Descriptions of pediatric conditions,
their symptoms and what you can
expect from therapy,
Intensive Therapy is an innovative treatment approach for babies and children with cerebral palsy and other neurologic diagnosis.
Physical therapy helps children with positional, biomechanical and sports injuries.
Pricing for consultations, treatment and therapist mentoring.
Hear what clients have to say about their treatment experience.