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Using Video Modeling To Increase Participation And Independence In Children With Autism

Jeryl D. Benson, EdD, OTR/L, FAOTA

March 6, 2024

Incorporating video modeling as an intervention in pediatric practice will be discussed in this course. Types of video modeling, evidence, and benefits will be presented. Emphasis will be on how to cr...   Read More


The Reinvention Of Occupational Identity: A Decision-Making Approach

Andy Pitts, DrOT, OTR/L

February 21, 2024

This course is designed to familiarize clinicians of all levels with the Reinvention of Occupational Identity: A Decision-Making Framework. The purpose of the framework is to act as a guide for clinic...   Read More

   


Social Emotional Learning: An Occupation-Centered Approach To Self-Regulation

Nicole Quint, PhD, Dr.OT, OTR/L

February 21, 2024

The role of social-emotional learning as a means of facilitating the development of self-regulation in children will be discussed in this course. Using an occupation-centered, top-down approach, parti...   Read More

  


Nature As Co-Therapist Podcast

Amy Wagenfeld, PhD, OTR/L, SCEM, EDAC, FAOTA, Dennis Cleary, MS, OTD, OTR/L, FAOTA

February 15, 2024

The evidence overwhelmingly supports the positive role of nature in health and well-being. In this course, attendees will learn about nature-based therapy and its application to clinical practice acro...   Read More

    


12 Ways to Progress Any PT or OT Exercise, Activity, or Movement, Part 2

Andrea Salzman, MS, PT

February 12, 2024

Therapists who routinely add spice and variety to their treatment methods are able to offer something new to their patients – a delighted therapist. Come enjoy this “sampler platter” of evidence...   Read More

  


12 Ways to Progress Any PT or OT Exercise, Activity, or Movement, Part 1

Andrea Salzman, MS, PT

February 8, 2024

Therapists who routinely add variety to their treatment methods can now offer something new to their patients – an inspired therapist. Come enjoy this “sampler platter” of evidence-based ideas f...   Read More

  


An Overview Of Sleep Disturbances: A Practical Approach For Occupational Therapy Practitioners

Cynthia Hoskins, DBH, MOT, OTR/L, CCTS-I

February 7, 2024

A general overview of the prevalence of sleep disturbances, a breakdown of the sleep cycle and stages, and the impact of poor sleep quality on different areas of occupation are covered in this course....   Read More

 


Evidence-Based Approaches: A Pediatric Perspective Of The Occupation Of Sleep

Nicole Quint, PhD, Dr.OT, OTR/L

February 6, 2024

Public health research has shown that many children experience sleep disorders; however, many pediatric therapists feel uncomfortable providing sleep interventions for children. Using the "Hit the SAA...   Read More

   


Empowering Futures And Cultivating Self-Determination In Children Podcast

Amy Coopersmith, OTD, OTR/L, MA Ed, Dennis Cleary, MS, OTD, OTR/L, FAOTA

January 26, 2024

Research consistently demonstrates that integrating self-determination education into children's learning environments leads to significant improvements, such as heightened motivation, expedited goal...   Read More

 


Aging Caregivers: What To Know And How To Best Provide Support

Christina Marsack-Topolewski, PhD, MSW, LMSW

January 24, 2024

Occupational therapy practitioners provide a tremendous amount of support to patients who receive support from an aging family caregiver. Aging family caregivers often face unique circumstances and ar...   Read More

  


Teenage Interventions And Helping Teens Build Bridges, Part 2

Tere Bowen-Irish, OTR/L

January 19, 2024

Starting from a perspective of treatment initiatives to engage and connect with those on our caseloads, we will delve into a variety of initiatives. How can we facilitate specialization, self-regulati...   Read More

 


Healthy Transitions: An Opportunity For OT Intervention

Ingrid Provident, EdD, OTR/L, FAOTA

January 18, 2024

Transitions in life are a natural part of being human; however, navigating change isn’t always easy. Facing the unknown can sometimes cause feelings of stress, anxiety, fear, worry, or depression. O...   Read More

    


Insights Into Reaching And Teaching Teenagers, Part 1

Tere Bowen-Irish, OTR/L

January 17, 2024

What is happening with teenagers today? There are many myths about adolescence. Come to this 2-part seminar to better understand what neuro-developmental changes are occurring in the teenage brain. As...   Read More

 


Men In Occupational Therapy Podcast

Dennis Cleary, MS, OTD, OTR/L, FAOTA, André Johnson, COTA/L, OTS

January 15, 2024

The Occupational therapy profession is predominantly female – with an actual decrease in the number of male occupational therapy professionals since the last salary survey. Does the profession recog...   Read More


Joint Attention Based Interventions For Preschoolers With ASD

Aditi Mehra, DHSc, OTR/L

January 15, 2024

The critical role of joint attention in the development of preschoolers with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) will be addressed in this course. Joint attention, the ability to share attention and engage...   Read More

  


Preventing Caregiver Burnout: Practical Strategies for OTPs

Elisabeth Bahr, OTD, MS, OT/L

January 11, 2024

OccupationalTherapy.com offers strategies to prevent caregiver burnout.   Read More


Nurturing Sensory Skills for Successful Feeding

Elisabeth Bahr, OTD, MS, OT/L

January 11, 2024

Continued explores how OTs can help parents with sensory development in feeding.   Read More


The Bariatric Client And The OT Role, Part 2

Jennifer Phillips, OTD, OTR

January 10, 2024

Assessment and intervention for bariatric care will be reviewed in this course. This is Part 2 of a 2-part series.   Read More

 


The Bariatric Client And The OT Role, Part 1

Jennifer Phillips, OTD, OTR

January 9, 2024

Bariatric care and the background information as it relates to occupational therapy will be reviewed in this course. This is Part 1 of a 2-part series.   Read More

 


Skilled Nursing Facility Interventions: Interdisciplinary Collaboration Between Therapists And Certified Nursing Assistants

Brittany Horvath, MS, CCC-SLP, CDP

January 3, 2024

Interdisciplinary collaboration between therapy and certified nursing assistants in the skilled nursing setting will be discussed in this course. Perceived barriers and ideas for successful implementa...   Read More

 


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