The Therapeutic Benefits of Outdoor Play

Name: The Therapeutic Benefits of Outdoor Play
Price: 129.00 USD
Availability: OnlineOnly
Rating: 5 (6111 reviews)

Course: #4756Level: Introductory 1 Hour 6111 Reviews

This presentation will unveil the therapeutic benefits of outdoor play. Participants will learn about the occupation of outdoor play, how it is at risk, its incredible benefits, and ways to restore this childhood right both in the school and home settings.

Early Intervention and School-Based Mental Health, Health and Wellness Pediatrics

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Course Type: Video, Text

CEUs/Hours Offered: AOTA/0.1 Introductory, OT Service Delivery, Foundational Knowledge, 12375; CE Broker/1.0 Home Study, General (FL), Patient Related (AL), General Continuing Education (GA), Direct Client/patient Services In Occupational Therapy (SC), Related To OT (AZ), Related To OT (LA), Directly Related To OT (MS), Directly Related To OT (TN), CE Broker #20-704529; IACET/0.1; NBCOT PDUs/1.25 Beginner, Pediatrics

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Learning Outcomes

After this course, participants will be able to explain why outdoor play is a valuable and irreplaceable occupation for children.
After this course, participants will be able to identify at least five therapeutic benefits of outdoor play.
After this course, participants will be able to recognize the difference between activities and true play experiences and simple tools on how to inspire these in the school and home settings.

Course created on June 4, 2020

Agenda

0-5 Minutes	Introduction
5-20 Minutes	Outdoor play overview
20-35 Minutes	Therapeutic benefits of outdoor play
35-50 Minutes	Differences between activities and true play in school and home settings
50-60 Minutes	Summery; Q and A

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Presented By

Angela Hanscom
MOT, OTR/L

Angela Hanscom is a pediatric occupational therapist and the founder of TimberNook, an internationally recognized program that is found throughout the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, and Australia. She is the author of the nonfiction book, Balanced & Barefoot: How Unrestricted Outdoor Play Makes for Strong, Confident, and Capable Children published by New Harbinger. Angela has been featured on the Children & Nature Network, Huffington Post, MindShift, Babble.com, NPR’s Education blog, the DIY Network, The Jerusalem Post, Times of India, Johnson & Johnson TEDx Talks, and is a frequent contributor to the Washington Post Answer Sheet.

Presenter Disclosure: Financial: Angela Hanscom received an honorarium for presenting this course. Non-financial: Angela Hanscom has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.

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# 12375. This distance learning - independent course is offered at 0.10 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.

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National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy

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