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Alternative Driving Methods for Power Wheelchair Mobility
Presented by Michelle Lange, OTR/L, ATP/SMS
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Course: #6841Level: Advanced2 Hours
While some clients require a power wheelchair for independent mobility, not all can use a standard joystick. Clients with paralysis, muscle weakness, increased muscle tone, and uncontrolled movements can often drive a power wheelchair successfully when matched to the most appropriate alternative driving method. This course will systematically explore power wheelchair proportional and non-proportional alternative driving methods, including specific features, to match these complex client needs. Case studies will be used throughout.

Power Assist Devices For Manual Wheelchairs
Presented by Michelle Lange, OTR/L, ATP/SMS
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Course: #6840Level: Advanced1 Hour
This course will present power assist devices to increase manual wheelchair efficiency and decrease pain and injury risk. Power assist devices increase the force of each handrim stroke for increased travel distance as well as power to overcome slopes and uneven terrain. Various types of power assist devices, with clinical indicators for each, will be presented.

Collaboration In Kindergarten Screening: Enhancing The First School Experience
Presented by Tere Bowen-Irish, OTR/L
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Course: #6877Level: Intermediate1 Hour
No matter where you live, every child deserves a strong start to their school journey. Kindergarten screening is a crucial first step, helping educators understand each child’s needs and strengths. While many programs rely on teachers to conduct these assessments, an increasing number of schools are embracing a collaborative approach, bringing together teachers, specialists, and families to ensure a more holistic, supportive transition into kindergarten.

Alzheimer’s Disease: Evidence-Based Tips And Tricks For The PT And OT Provider
Presented by Andrea Salzman, MS, PT
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Course: #6874Level: Introductory2 Hours
This course explores the role of physical exercise in improving function, safety, and independence in older adults living with Alzheimer’s disease. Therapists will gain practical strategies for designing and delivering safe, evidence-informed interventions to support mobility, strength, and participation in daily life.

Play And Playfulness: Intentional Integration In Everyday Practice
Presented by Shruti Gadkari, PP-OTD, OTR/L, BCP
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Course: #6870Level: Introductory1 Hour
This course reconnects pediatric therapists with the primary occupation of childhood: play. We will discuss the role of play as an end and a means for therapy.

Fine Motor Skill Development: A Neuroscience Perspective
Presented by Kathryn Hamlin-Pacheco, MS, OTR/L, ASDCS
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Course: #6865Level: Intermediate2 Hours
Skilled motor actions are planned, refined, and initiated in the brain, making understanding its role essential for achieving functional gains. This pediatric-focused course explores the neuroscience behind fine motor skills and applies that knowledge to support meaningful progress in our clients.

Community-Based Occupational Therapy
Presented by Krista Covell-Pierson, OTR/L, BCB-PMD
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Course: #6842Level: Introductory1 Hour
Occupational therapy is evolving, and the future is in the community. This dynamic and engaging webinar introduces occupational therapy practitioners (OTPs) to the expanding world of community-based OT, a model designed to meet clients in homes, parks, churches, gyms, or workplaces.

CHF Rehab: Evidence-Based Tips And Tricks For The PT And OT Provider
Presented by Andrea Salzman, MS, PT
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Course: #6852Level: Intermediate2 Hours
Unlock practical, evidence-based rehabilitation strategies to optimize care for patients with congestive heart failure (CHF). This webinar for PT and OT providers explores the complexities of CHF, providing participants with insights into symptom management, exercise recommendations, and non-pharmacological interventions to enhance patient outcomes. Equip yourself with actionable tools to address the unique challenges faced by CHF patients in rehabilitation.

Health And Wellness Assessment In Older Adults
Presented by Victoria Gazzillo, OTD, OTR/L
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Course: #6860Level: Introductory1 Hour
This course will introduce participants to the eight dimensions of health and wellness for application among various populations and settings. This course will review the integration of assessment tools and treatment interventions to support holistic health and wellness with older adults. This is Part 5 of the Assessment Series.

Occupational Therapy Treatment For Thumb Ulnar Collateral Ligament (UCL) Injuries
Presented by Stephanie Ye, OTD, OTR/L, CHT, CMOT, CSCS
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Course: #6845Level: Advanced1 Hour
The clinical presentation of UCL thumb injuries, as well as the typical evaluation and treatment of both conservative and post-operative cases based on current evidence-based practice, will be discussed in this case.

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