Disconnect to Reconnect: The Impact of technology on healthy child development.

A critical workshop for health care professionals working with children. Disconnect to Reconnect raises awareness about the impact of technology on children’s physical, social, mental and cognitive development. This workshop provides professionals with tools and techniques to balance technology use with the activities children need for healthy growth and development. Through Balanced Technology Management (BTM) techniques, we have the power to bring a healthier balance back to our homes, classrooms and communities to create sustainable futures for all children. WORKSHOP OUTCOMES In this workshop, we will: Relate current technology research to child physical, mental, social and academic development. Explore BTM – the importance of a balance of movement, touch, human connection and nature with technology. Evaluate your personal, client, or classroom technology use by completing a technology “screen and schedule.” Implement balanced technology management, and apply clinic-, school- and home- reduction strategies. PRESENTER: CRIS ROWAN Cris Rowan is known around the world as an expert, speaker, author, and specialist on the impact of technology on children’s neurological development, behavior, and ability to pay attention and learn. To learn more about this workshop or register, visit http://www.allowaytherapy.com