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When Autism And Other Mental Disorders Converge: Recognizing And Responding

Debora Davidson, PhD, OTR/L

May 21, 2025

People who have autism spectrum disorder can also have co-occurring mental disorders that cause functional difficulties and distress when left unaddressed. Healthcare providers are positioned to scree...   Read More

  


Mental Health In Aging Individuals With Intellectual And Developmental Disabilities: Insights And Strategies

Christina Marsack-Topolewski, PhD, LMSW

May 19, 2025

Many adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disability (IDD) have an increased propensity to experience mental health conditions, such as anxiety, depression, and/or obsessive-compulsive disorder....   Read More

    


Psychosocial Approaches For Pediatric TBI: Addressing The Impact On Children And Maternal Well-Being

Sabina Khan, PhD, OTD, MS, OTR/L

May 15, 2025

Psychosocial approaches to addressing the impact of pediatric traumatic brain injury (TBI) on children and maternal well-being will be reviewed in this course. It covers evidence-based strategies for...   Read More

    


Executive Functions And Motor Control: Opportunities And Limitations For Occupational Performance

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

May 6, 2025

The dynamic interplay between motor control and executive functioning will be explored in this course, providing participants with a foundation in evidence-based strategies to integrate motor-based in...   Read More

  


Navigating Assessment In Pediatric Acute Care, Infants Through Adolescence

Anjelica Malvasi, PP-OTD, OTR/L

May 5, 2025

Are you interested in transitioning to pediatric acute care? This course aims to provide an introductory overview of pediatric occupational therapy services in acute care and key components of the occ...   Read More

   


Changing The Brain: Using The Principles Of Neuroplasticity And Motor Learning To Improve Functional Outcomes In Acquired Brain Injury

Angela Reimer, OTD, MOT, OTR, CBIST

April 30, 2025

Neuroplasticity, what drives functional improvement, and how OT practitioners can utilize motor learning theory and occupation-based interventions to improve functional outcomes will be addressed in t...   Read More

  


Polyvagal Theory Utility In Pediatric OT

Maude Le Roux, OTR/L, SIPT, CTC, ADHD- RSP, Lara Taggart, EdD, OTR/L

April 28, 2025

This workshop will cover Polyvagal Theory (PVT) to form a backdrop before digging deeper into how this theory could be applicable to everyday practice in pediatric OT. The content will be thoughtful,...   Read More

  


Stroke Rehab: Evaluation And Treatment

Lacy Nauck, OTA, CEAS I, TBIS, Sex and Intimacy Specialist, M.A. International Psychology with trauma and group conflict specialty

April 16, 2025

This course will describe common deficits that can be observed depending on the type of stroke, assessment options, and evidence-based interventions. The course aims to provide a comprehensive toolbox...   Read More

  


Occupational Therapy Interventions For Adults With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

Ryan Osal, OTD, MS, NZROT (non-practicing status), OTR/L, CHC, CEAS

April 1, 2025

An in-depth overview of diabetes mellitus, highlighting the distinctions between Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, as well as discussing epidemiology, complications, and how occupational therapy contributes...   Read More

  


School Based Occupational Therapy For Post Concussed Youth An Occupation Based Framework

Jennifer Morgan, OTD-PP, OTR/L

March 20, 2025

This course is designed for school-based occupational therapy practitioners (OTPs) who service post-concussed youth within the educational setting. The course describes a holistic and strengths-based...   Read More

   


Time Blindness: A Critical Executive Function In Adults With ADHD

Zara Harris, MSOT

March 12, 2025

The current science behind ADHD, time blindness, "high time preference," and how time blindness affects occupational participation and major life choices, which may result in shorter life expectancy,...   Read More

  


Enhancing Occupational Performance Through Motor Learning

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

March 6, 2025

Motor learning principles through the lens of occupational therapy, emphasizing their application in diverse contexts, will be explored in this course. Participants will compare and contrast motor lea...   Read More

 


Let’s Not Overlook Mood Disorders In Our Youth Population

Tere Bowen-Irish, OTR/L

March 3, 2025

The diagnoses of mood disorders, especially bipolar disorder, can be overlooked. Many students end up with the diagnosis of Oppositional Defiant Disorder attached to a comorbid diagnosis such as Autis...   Read More

  


OT And Dyslexia

Magan Gramling, OTR/L, CLT, CTP, CFNIP

February 25, 2025

Identifying the common childhood disorder of dyslexia and the role of occupational therapy practitioners will be explored in this course.   Read More

  


Motor Supports For Handwriting Development

Kristen Tompkins, OTR/L

February 20, 2025

Underlying motor issues that impact fine motor development are needed for the acquisition of efficient and effective handwriting skills will be examined in this course. Treatment strategies will be pr...   Read More

 


The Tao Of Client-Centered OT: Deepening Your Practice

Debora Davidson, PhD, OTR/L

February 19, 2025

Client-centered practice for the provision of effective evaluation and intervention will be reviewed in this course.   Read More

 


Optimizing Core Retraining, Part 2

Jennifer Stone, PT, DPT, OCS, PHC, TPS, HLC

February 7, 2025

Rehab providers talk about "the core" frequently, especially for their patients with spine and lower extremity dysfunction. However, there is a wide range of practice patterns and little consensus reg...   Read More

  


Integrating Incontinence Into Occupational Therapy Treatment Plans

Krista Covell-Pierson, OTR/L, BCB-PMD

February 3, 2025

Incontinence limits occupational performance for many of the individuals we see in therapy, and OTPs will walk away from this course understanding how to address it in their treatments. This course wi...   Read More

  


AI For Innovative School-Based OT: Practical Tools For Enhanced Student Support

Julia Colman, OTD, OTR/L, BCP, CCTS-I

January 30, 2025

Explore how AI can enhance school-based occupational therapy in this one-hour webinar. Learn practical, evidence-based tools to support student success, streamline workflow, and personalize interventi...   Read More

  


Proactive Well-Being Strategies For Healthcare Professionals

Christina Marsack-Topolewski, PhD, LMSW

January 29, 2025

Clinicians and healthcare professionals provide tremendous support to patients and clients. However, the often ongoing roles, responsibilities, and demands common in these professions can result in bu...   Read More

  


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