National Association of Neonatal Therapists (NANT)

The 2024 Call for Abstracts was a HUGE success! 🎉 Thanks to our dedicated abstract reviewers and leadership team, we’ve crafted a NANT 15 Conference agenda packed with intriguing topics and engaging speakers! 🌟 The agenda is now live, and we can’t wait to share this incredible lineup with you! 📅✨ 👉 Check out the NANT 15 Conference agenda and get ready for an unforgettable experience! https://lnkd.in/eqpJUBD #NANT15 #NeonatalTherapists #NICU #NeonatalOT #NeonatalPT #NeonatalSLP #ConferenceAgenda #Abstracts #ProfessionalDevelopment #NICUProfessionals #NeonatalCare #NANTCommunity #InterprofessionalTeamwork

💫 🎄 Magic Within the Holidays 🎄 💫 While working (and playing) this holiday season, I hope you can delight in those magical moments around you. 🤩 The twinkle in a child's eye 🥰 The joy of holding loved ones, and ✨ The sparks of human kindness seen as caring gestures and thoughtful sentiments. Despite the challenges of intensive caregiving, we are literally surrounded by miracles. As the year comes to a close, we want to take a moment to send our warmest wishes for a season filled with joy, self-care, and well-deserved time with those you love. 💙 Thank you for all you do for the neonatal community. Happy Holidays! #NANT #HappyHolidays

🌟 Get Ready for NANT 15 in Indianapolis this March! 🌟 Our team has been hard at work planning a rich conference experience for you! 🎉 From critical education to networking opportunities and creating lasting memories, this will be an event that will inspire and energize you for months to come. 🌱 Make sure to kick off your plans to join us in Indianapolis this March – you won’t want to miss it! 🗓️✨ 👉 Stay tuned for more details and get ready for an unforgettable experience! https://lnkd.in/gcZVHZYU #NANT15 #NeonatalTherapists #NICU #NeonatalOT #NeonatalPT #NeonatalSLP #Conference2024 #Indianapolis #NANTConference #ProfessionalDevelopment #Networking #NICUProfessionals #NeonatalCare #MakingMemories #Teamwork

🎉 December Featured Course – NEW Content! 🎉 "Cells, and Embryos, and Fetuses, Oh My! Demystifying Embryologic and Fetal Development" Taught by: Louisa Ferrara-Gonzalez, PhD, CCC-SLP, BCS-S, CNT, NTMTC Navigate the complexities of embryologic and fetal development with ease! This course will help you better understand congenital anomalies like cleft palate, PDA, and diaphragmatic hernia—and how they impact your NICU practice. 💡 With visual aids, fun acronyms, and a case study, you'll gain the confidence to explain these conditions to families in a compassionate, trauma-informed way. 🔑 Topics: Key terms & classifications Developmental stages & gestational age Clinical relevance of congenital anomalies 👉 Sign up now and improve your understanding of fetal development! https://lnkd.in/gAxmSPjS #NANTDecemberCourse #Embryology #FetalDevelopment #NeonatalTherapists #NICU #NeonatalOT #NeonatalPT #NeonatalSLP #FamilyCenteredCare #ContinuingEducation

❓When should neonatal therapists initiate care❓ Listen to Ginny McGill, PT, DPT, CNT, NTMTC, as she responds to this questions of 'When, What, and Why' during NANT 15. In a nutshell, Ginny shares that neonatal therapists should begin care after birth "because that is when the developmental trajectory changed." Our NANT Members have on-demand access to instructional resources like Ginny's course on Neonatal Therapy Interventions for the Micro-Preemie: Gaining Confidence & Competence. Check out this lecture and other important topics addressed in your Member Hub today! #NANTMembership, #SpecialTopicCourses, #Earlyintervention, #neonataltherapy #lifelonglearning.

“I appreciated the breakdown of the fetal development timeline and the description of the types of issues that can arise with atypical development at each stage. I also loved the reminder that we can bring comfort and encouragement to parents about...

🥁 Drumroll please... 🥁 As 2024 comes to a close, we’re excited to share the 10 Top Courses from this year! 🎉 Whether you’ve been with us all year or just joined recently, these courses have made a big impact in advancing neonatal therapy knowledge. 👉 Swipe to see the list and let us know which course was your favorite! We’d love to hear how these courses have helped shape your practice. 💡 #TopCourses2024 #NeonatalTherapists #NICU #NeonatalOT #NeonatalPT #NeonatalSLP #NANTCommunity #ContinuingEducation #NeonatalCare #NICUProfessionals #TherapistsSupportingTherapists #NANTLearning

🏆 "Excellence in Continuing Education" 🏆 As a NANT Member, you gain access to top-quality continuing education and CE credits designed specifically for neonatal therapists. With on-demand courses, you can learn at your own pace while earning the credits you need to stay ahead in the field. Our Member, Kelly Petersen shared this: "I am very grateful for the excellence in continuing education that you are offering. Thank you for your hard work for our neonatal community. You make a difference!" 💙 If you or someone you know could benefit from this amazing resource, tag them and let them know about all the benefits of joining NANT today! 🙌 👉 https://lnkd.in/e8aPtfu #NANTMembership #NeonatalTherapists #ContinuingEducation #CECredits #NeonatalOT #NeonatalPT #NeonatalSLP #NANTFamily #NICU #MakeADifference

🚨 Early Bird Registration for NANT 15 is NOW OPEN! 🚨 🌟 Register by February 7th, 2025 at midnight ET to save on your conference registration fee! 🌟 NANT 15 Theme: THRIVE TOGETHER 🌱✨ This year, we’re focusing on the collective power of our community to enhance infants’ developmental trajectories starting in the NICU. From bedside clinicians to researchers and industry leaders, we all play a vital role in helping vulnerable infants thrive. At NANT 15, you’ll join forces with an incredible network of neonatal therapy professionals, share insights, and discover innovative approaches that will shape the future of neonatal care. 📅 Don’t miss your chance to save – early bird pricing ends February 7th, 2025 at midnight ET! 👉 https://lnkd.in/gKPZmVdq #NANT15 #ThriveTogether #NeonatalTherapists #NICU #EarlyBirdSavings #NeonatalOT #NeonatalPT #NeonatalSLP #NeonatalCare #NANTConference #NICUProfessionals

“Oral feedings must be safe, nurturing, functional, and individually/developmentally appropriate. Exchange the drama with EVIDENCE: Provide consistent EVIDENCE-based feeding tools and feeding practice.”