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The Pruning Effect On The Teenage Brain (It’s Not Just Hormones)
November 14, 2023
Adolescent brain changes during puberty will be highlighted in this course. We will consider how these changes may affect behaviors and participation in life tasks. What we used to blame on hormones i... Read More
Cognition and Executive Function Early Intervention and School-Based Pediatrics
Safe And Sound: Training Occupational Therapists To Enhance Autism Safety And Support
October 5, 2023
The necessary skills and knowledge for occupational therapists to create a safe environment for individuals with autism in various settings will be reviewed in this comprehensive course. Through inter... Read More
Cognition and Executive Function Early Intervention and School-Based Pediatrics
Addressing Executive Function Deficits For Return To Work Following A Brain Injury
September 27, 2023
An overview of executive functioning deficits that persist following a brain injury, interfering with an individual’s ability to return to their prior employment, will be reviewed. The course will a... Read More
Acute Care, Community and Home Health Assistive Technology and Environmental Modifications Cognition and Executive Function Ergonomics and Industrial Rehabilitation Neurological and Physical Disabilities
Cognitive Interventions In The Home: A Practical Approach For OT Professionals
September 14, 2023
Becoming skilled in addressing cognition serves practitioners in all settings as it may be the key to patients reaching their maximum level of performance. This course aims to elevate OT practitioners... Read More
Acute Care, Community and Home Health Cognition and Executive Function Gerontology and Aging
ADHD In Adolescence: Enhancing Success For Middle And High School Students
August 28, 2023
Occupational therapists working with middle and high school adolescents with ADHD are provided with evidence-based strategies and interventions in this 1-hour workshop. Participants will explore pract... Read More
Cognition and Executive Function Early Intervention and School-Based Pediatrics
ADHD In Action: Empowering Occupational Therapy Practitioners In Elementary Schools
August 23, 2023
Rehabilitation professionals working with children with ADHD in school settings will be educated on evidence-based strategies and creative interventions in this workshop. Participants will explore pra... Read More
Cognition and Executive Function Early Intervention and School-Based Pediatrics
Executive Function And Its Application To Occupational Therapy In School Based Treatment
March 22, 2023
Do you have students on your caseload with organization, emotional regulation, attentional, and judgment challenges? These are just a few aspects of executive function. Our role is to help students ac... Read More
Acute Care, Community and Home Health Cognition and Executive Function Early Intervention and School-Based Pediatrics
Towards A Better Understanding Of Self-Regulation And BEST Strategies In Partnership With Moira Peña Sensory Workshops
January 6, 2023
This webinar will equip participants with a better understanding of self-regulation including the main factors contributing to self-regulation and neurobiological underpinnings of stressed behavior th... Read More
Cognition and Executive Function Early Intervention and School-Based Pediatrics
Occupational Therapists Effectively Training Caregivers: Effective Communication And Care For Persons Living With Dementia
October 20, 2022
Education to effectively train families and caregivers to communicate with and care for people challenged with dementia will be provided in this course. The focus is on understanding the abilities and... Read More
Acute Care, Community and Home Health Cognition and Executive Function Gerontology and Aging Neurological and Physical Disabilities
Technologies For People With Intellectual Disabilities: Preparing For The ATP Exam
August 21, 2022
This course presents a variety of commercial and assistive cognitive technologies which can be used to remediate and accommodate intellectual disabilities. The information is designed to help prepare... Read More
Assistive Technology and Environmental Modifications Cognition and Executive Function Professional Issues Review Series: Assistive Technology Professional (ATP)
Assessment And Treatment Strategies To Boost Brain Skills In Partnership With The Pocket Occupational Therapist
April 4, 2022
Children often struggle with fidgeting, attention deficits, and immature motor patterns which manifest themselves through frustration, sensory, and behavior issues. The optimal function of our bodies... Read More
Cognition and Executive Function Early Intervention and School-Based Neurological and Physical Disabilities Pediatrics
Cognition and Cancer, Part 2
October 22, 2021
The content in this course focuses on assessments used to measure the executive function of breast cancer survivors and measurement issues. Outcomes of interventions used to improve cognition of breas... Read More
Acute Care, Community and Home Health Cognition and Executive Function Gerontology and Aging Neurological and Physical Disabilities
Cognition and Cancer, Part 1
October 22, 2021
The content in this course includes the executive functions adversely affected for many breast cancer survivors and effects to their occupational performance. Other factors shown to contribute to cogn... Read More
Acute Care, Community and Home Health Cognition and Executive Function Gerontology and Aging Neurological and Physical Disabilities
The Role of Resilience in Alzheimer's Dementia
October 13, 2021
With current research focusing on resilience factors that may impact the presentation and severity of Alzheimer's, occupational therapists have an opportunity to activate an elder's best defense again... Read More
Acute Care, Community and Home Health Cognition and Executive Function Gerontology and Aging
20Q: Assessing the Role of Context in Cognitive Rehabilitation
September 13, 2021
In this edition of a Salute to the OT Pioneers, we highlight Dr. Kinsuk Maitra. Dr. Maitra is a Fellow of the American Occupational Therapy Association and a distinguished professor and researcher. He... Read More
Acute Care, Community and Home Health Assistive Technology and Environmental Modifications Cognition and Executive Function Neurological and Physical Disabilities
Creating Functional Homes for Dementia
April 14, 2021
The home environment and the care team can greatly empower or inhibit a person’s quality of life and participation. Occupational Therapists can support clients and families within the home by creati... Read More
Acute Care, Community and Home Health Assistive Technology and Environmental Modifications Cognition and Executive Function Gerontology and Aging Neurological and Physical Disabilities
Dementia Diaries Part 1: Understanding the Types of Dementia
September 15, 2020
This course will provide a comprehensive review of the most common types of dementia, including definitive diagnosis characteristics and prognosis. Reversible and irreversible dementias will be discus... Read More
Cognition and Executive Function Gerontology and Aging Neurological and Physical Disabilities
Occupational Therapy Approach to Assessment and Intervention in Dementia
July 16, 2020
This course introduces various dementias and the impact of the many symptoms on function and participation. Emphasis is on the use of evidence-based practice to develop a person-centered, occupation-b... Read More
Acute Care, Community and Home Health Cognition and Executive Function Gerontology and Aging
The Spaced Retrieval Technique: A How To For OTs
July 2, 2020
This course will provide an overview of the spaced retrieval technique, which is a cognitive intervention that can improve recall of functional information. Participants will learn the evidence behind... Read More
Acute Care, Community and Home Health Cognition and Executive Function Gerontology and Aging Neurological and Physical Disabilities
Executive Function in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
February 3, 2020
Smooth executive function includes the ability to regulate emotions and think creatively about situations by forming multiple solutions. This course describes the effects of EF on participation in pla... Read More
Cognition and Executive Function Early Intervention and School-Based Pediatrics