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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

  


Cognitive Disengagement Syndrome: The Opposite Of ADHD?

Tere Bowen-Irish, OTR/L

January 27, 2025

We have all heard about ADD without the H. This diagnosis is called CDS (Cognitive Disengagement Syndrome). The signs and symptoms are apparent. These clients are easily confused, daydream, have decre...   Read More

   


Optimizing Core Retraining, Part 1

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

January 22, 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

   


Dining Well With Dementia: This Is A Lot To Swallow!

Laurie Walther, MS, CCC-SLP

January 21, 2025

Dining well with dementia sounds easy, yet it has so many layers. Progressive brain changes associated with dementia, and their impact on one's senses, language, and motor skills are discussed in this...   Read More

   


Creating a “Sensory Safe” Evacuation Plan

Kathryn Hamlin-Pacheco, MS, OTR/L, ASDCS

January 10, 2025

As the risk of natural disasters continues to rise and threaten the well-being of all people, individuals with Sensory Processing Disorders face specific challenges that may impede their ability to ev...   Read More

    


The PDPM Journey: Implementation, Adaptation, and Future of Value-Based Care for Therapists

Kevin Cezat, PT, DPT, GCS, RAC-CT

January 7, 2025

This comprehensive course explores the evolution of CMS payment structures, focusing on the transition from RUGs IV to PDPM and its impact on therapy services. Participants will gain in-depth knowledg...   Read More

  


Strategic Application of Group and Concurrent Therapy in Long-Term Care

Kevin Cezat, PT, DPT, GCS, RAC-CT

January 7, 2025

This course will explore the implementation and current regulation of group and concurrent interventions in long-term care. We will discuss overcoming common barriers and best practice guidance to dev...   Read More

  


Stress Over The Holidays

Virginia Spielmann, PhD, OTR/L

January 3, 2025

Occupational therapy practitioners will learn practical strategies to support neurodivergent families, focusing on the neuroscience of stress and its impact on well-being. Participants will explore te...   Read More

   


Implementing The Cognitive Behavioral Frame Of Reference In Outpatient Care For Youth With Mental Health Conditions

Monica Jones, OTD, OTR/L, PMH-C

January 2, 2025

Billing, documentation, intervention, and treatment for youth clients living with a mental health condition adversely affecting daily occupations in the outpatient clinic setting will be discussed in...   Read More

  


How to Establish a Successful Restorative Aide Program in Long Term Care

Kevin Cezat, PT, DPT, GCS, RAC-CT

November 29, 2024

This course will focus explores the implementation and development of restorative nursing programming in long term care with special focus on impacting quality measures. We will discuss overcoming com...   Read More

 


Postpartum Path To Well-Being And Longevity: Postnatal Pelvic Health Virtual Conference

Laura Rowan, OT/L

November 22, 2024

Embracing postpartum longevity for integrating long-term well-being and highlighting the ongoing journey of motherhood. Join us for a discussion that explores physical and emotional recovery, redefini...   Read More