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Pediatric Case Study: Child with ADHD
March 4, 2020
This course focuses on a case study for a 9-year-old male with ADHD experiencing occupational challenges in education, ADL, IADL, and social participation. Read More
Early Intervention and School-Based Pediatrics
Occupational Therapy, the High School Student with Autism, and Research Trends
February 25, 2020
This course will examine an occupational therapist's role with high school students on the autism spectrum (high functioning) including research. It will also look at current research in the field of... Read More
Acute Care, Community and Home Health Early Intervention and School-Based Neurological and Physical Disabilities Pediatrics
Pediatric Case Study: Child with Oculomotor and Perceptual Challenges
February 19, 2020
This course focuses on a case study for a 7-year-old male child experiencing difficulties with reading, homework, and following instructions during second-grade class. Utilizing developmental approach... Read More
Early Intervention and School-Based Neurological and Physical Disabilities Pediatrics Vision
Supporting Infants With Visual Impairment With Feeding
February 12, 2020
We will discuss the developmental characteristics of children with visual impairments and specifically how these children develop trust in the feeding relationship. Strategies for breast and bottle fe... Read More
Early Intervention and School-Based Feeding and Swallowing Pediatrics Vision
Developing in the NICU: Stress Cues & Strategies for Infant Feeding, Part 3
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February 7, 2020
This introductory course identifies stress with infant oral feeding and strategies to address common feeding delays. Read More
Early Intervention and School-Based Feeding and Swallowing Pediatrics
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
The Magic of Mindfulness: Evidence Based Guidelines for Practicing the Art of Mindfulness in Children
January 23, 2020
This is an introductory course to the art of mindfulness as an intervention tool for pediatric occupational therapists. Practitioners will gain an insight to the step by step process to not only pract... Read More
Early Intervention and School-Based Mental Health, Health and Wellness Pediatrics
A Montessori-Based Approach for Aging and Dementia
January 23, 2020
In this course, participants will learn about the Montessori principles of independence according to one’s ability and the benefits of the prepared environment. Specifically, participants will learn... Read More
Acute Care, Community and Home Health Gerontology and Aging
Occupation-Centered Practice
January 20, 2020
This course reviews the origins and value of occupation as a therapeutic approach in occupational therapy practice. The elements of occupation-centered practice are identified with examples of executi... Read More
Professional Issues
Getting Ready for PDPM: Group and Concurrent Therapy
January 14, 2020
The new Patient Driven Payment Model (PDPM), going into effect on Oct. 1, 2019, sets a combined 25 percent limit on concurrent and group therapy per therapy discipline provided. What does this mean fo... Read More
Gerontology and Aging Professional Issues
IEP And IFSP 101: Everything You Need To Know From Planning to Implementation
January 10, 2020
Related Service providers at all levels benefit from learning more on the IEP and IFSP process. This course will review the legal requirements, cover qualifying disabilities and establish procedures f... Read More
Early Intervention and School-Based Professional Issues
Shinrin-Yoku, an Occupational Therapy Exploration
January 8, 2020
Forest bathing has a growing body of evidence to support it as a method of health promotion and recovery. Occupational therapy practitioners can learn more about the application of forest bathing thro... Read More
Gerontology and Aging Mental Health, Health and Wellness Pain Pediatrics
Choosing Wisely: Conquering Habit to Achieve Excellence
January 2, 2020
With a mission to promote treatment that is safe, evidence-based, and non-duplicative, the Choosing Wisely campaign makes some bold statements about specific interventions. Learn which OT practices ha... Read More
Professional Issues
Motor Interventions in Early Intervention
December 12, 2019
Need some intervention ideas for Early Intervention? This course reviews the key milestones for typical motor development, focuses on best practice guidelines for early intervention motor therapy and... Read More
Early Intervention and School-Based Pediatrics
20Q: Holistic and Compassionate Care Educator
December 9, 2019
In this edition, we highlight Dr. Kristine Haertl's career and contributions to occupational therapy. Kristine Haertl is a distinguished professor, author, private practitioner, and community consulta... Read More
Acute Care, Community and Home Health Mental Health, Health and Wellness
Crumbs as a Tool in Pediatric Feeding Transitions
December 1, 2019
This practical course will describe the use of crumbs as a bridge to sensory and motor transitions in feeding therapy to support the clinician and family. The goal with crumbs is child success and com... Read More
Feeding and Swallowing Pediatrics
Anxious Eaters and Anxious Mealtimes
November 26, 2019
This practical webinar will identify who are anxious eaters and outline sensitive and systematic ways to support these worried eaters and their families in mealtime peace and expanding diets. The appr... Read More
Feeding and Swallowing Pediatrics
Developing In The NICU: An Introduction to Positioning & Handling, Part 2
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November 24, 2019
Part II of Developing In The NICU introduces the interventions of positioning and handling for optimizing development and brain plasticity despite the stressful environment. Read More
Cognition and Executive Function Early Intervention and School-Based Neurological and Physical Disabilities Pediatrics
Transitioning to Academia: From OTA Practitioner to OTA Professor
November 19, 2019
This course is designed for the OTA who is interested in pursuing a career in academia, and for the OT who is interested in learning how to support the addition of an OTA faculty member to their progr... Read More
Professional Issues
Pediatric Stem Cell Transplantation Part 2: Occupational Therapy Treatment for Common Cases
November 19, 2019
This course is designed to provide ideas for evidence-based tailored occupational therapy treatment following pediatric stem cell transplantation. Unique and common case scenarios will be used to illu... Read More
Pediatrics