Push-in to the classroom is an evidence-based and effective treatment strategy for OTPs, PTs, and SLPs. Because of multiple barriers, therapists are often more comfortable providing pull-out therapy sessions. In this 2-hour course, the speaker covers a research review, push-in and distance-learning strategies, and the benefits of carryover and collaboration.
Live Webinar
Thu, May 7, 2026 at 3:00 pm EDTCEUs/Hours Offered: AOTA/0.2 Introductory, OT Service Delivery, Foundational Knowledge, 15807; CE Broker/2.0 CE Broker #20-1368085; IACET/0.2; NBCOT PDUs/2.5 Beginner, Pediatrics
Learning Outcomes
- After this course, participants will be able to explain the benefits of providing OT/PT/SLP in a least-restrictive and natural environment.
- After this course, participants will be able to describe at least one effective push-in session by incorporating a push-in model and tips provided in the course.
- After this course, participants will be able to explain a push-in model to plan effective sessions.
Agenda
| 0-15 Minutes | Welcome, Push-in Definition, Foundations, and Barriers and Positives |
| 15-45 Minutes | Why Push-in Works; Importance of Collaboration and Carryover; How to Get Started |
| 45-75 Minutes | Push-in Therapy Models; Goal Examples; Barriers and Positives |
| 75-105 Minutes | Importance of Tools + Implementation in Action; Ideas and Examples of Collaboration and Carryover |
| 105-115 Minutes | Co-treating Strategies for OT/PT/SLP; Resources |
| 115-120 Minutes | Summary; Q&A |
Presented By
Kim Wiggins
OTR/L
Kim Wiggins, OTR/L, is a globally recognized school-based occupational therapist and professional development trainer with over 20 years of experience supporting students, educators, and related service providers. Through her company, OTKimWiggins LLC, she develops and delivers evidence-based curricula and professional learning focused on self-regulation, fine motor development, sensory modulation, MTSS implementation, and inclusive school-based practices. Kim is the author of Just Right! Jr. and co-author of Just Right! A Sensory Modulation Curriculum for K–5, and has presented live and virtual professional development nationally and internationally since 2010. Her trainings are grounded in current research and designed for immediate application within the classroom and school settings.
In addition to her clinical and training work, Kim mentors future occupational therapists, has supervised over 20 Level II OT fieldwork students, and contributes to peer-reviewed literature, including a publication on leadership in school-based occupational therapy. She holds multiple certifications in handwriting, assistive technology, and sensory-based interventions, and is committed to bridging research, practice, and real-world application in a meaningful and effective way.
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Financial: Kim Wiggins received an honorarium for presenting this course. She is the owner of OTKimWiggins LLC. She is the co-author of Just Right! A Sensory Modulation Curriculum for K-5, and author of Just Right! Jr. and Occupational Therapy Strategies: MTSS Tier 1 Strategies, and several other products on her website. Kim receives royalty payments from the sale of these products.
Non-financial: Kim is a well-known speaker and presents for various PD companies, businesses, schools, and agencies.
Sponsor Disclosure: This Course is presented by OccupationalTherapy.com, a Continued site.
Content Disclosure: This learning event does not focus exclusively on any specific product or service.
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American Occupational Therapy Association
OccupationalTherapy.com is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development, #7659. Course approval ID# 15807. This distance learning - interactive course is offered at 0.20 CEUs/contact hours (Introductory level, OT Service Delivery, Foundational Knowledge Area). The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.
CE Broker
OccupationalTherapy.com is an approved provider for CE Broker, provider #50-14558. This course is offered for 2.00 hours. If you are an OT/OTA in Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, New Hampshire, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Carolina or Tennessee, CE Broker may be of interest to you.
International Association for Continuing Education and Training
continued, LLC, DBA OccupationalTherapy.com, is accredited by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET). continued complies with the ANSI/IACET Standard, which is recognized internationally as a standard of excellence in instructional practices. As a result of this accreditation, continued is authorized to issue the IACET CEU. continued, LLC, is authorized by IACET to offer 0.20 CEUs for this program.
National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy
AOTA approved CE can be used to meet NBCOT® continuing education requirements for certification renewal. This course is offered for 2.50 NBCOT PDUs (Beginner level, Pediatrics Area). NBCOT® is a registered trademark of The National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, Inc.