This course explores how adult learning theory can be applied to enhance coaching practices that strengthen parental self-efficacy across therapy disciplines. The course discusses key indicators of parental self-efficacy, examines cross-disciplinary coaching strategies, and applies evidence-based practices to empower parents in supporting their child’s development. This course is part of the Adult Learning Theory to Enhance Coaching series, but can be viewed as a stand-alone learning experience.
Live Webinar
Tue, Nov 25, 2025 at 12:00 pm ESTCEUs/Hours Offered: AOTA/0.1 Intermediate, OT Service Delivery, Foundational Knowledge, 14404; CE Broker/1.0 CE Broker #20-1338558; IACET/0.1; NBCOT PDUs/1.25 Intermediate, Rehabilitation
Learning Outcomes
- After this course, participants will be able to analyze indicators of positive parental self-efficacy and how intervention outcomes are impacted.
- After this course, participants will be able to analyze effective coaching strategies based on adult learning theory across therapy disciplines to support parents in implementing effective strategies.
- After this course, participants will be able to examine specific practices within coaching grounded in adult learning theory to support parental self-efficacy across disciplines.
Agenda
| 0-5 Minutes | Introduction |
| 5-20 Minutes | Parental Self-Efficacy Defined; Impact on Outcomes; Risks to Parental Self-Efficacy |
| 20-30 Minutes | Factors of Adult Learning Theory and the Relationship to Coaching |
| 30-40 Minutes | Coaching the Coaches |
| 40-55 Minutes | Case Study-Encouraging Parental Self-Efficacy using Adult Learning Principles in Coaching Across Disciplines |
| 55-60 Minutes | Summary, Q&A |
Presented By
Pam Smithy
MS OTR/L
Pam Smithy, MS, OTR/L, serves as a Professor and Program Director of the Occupational Therapy Assistant Program at Jefferson Community and Technical College. She teaches a diverse range of courses, including pediatrics, physical disabilities, mental health, community practice, and professional transitions/management.
With over 37 years of occupational therapy practice and 28 years as a private practice owner, Pam has extensive experience collaborating with speech-language pathologists, physical therapists, and occupational therapy assistants to deliver comprehensive, interdisciplinary care. She remains actively involved in the Kentucky Occupational Therapy Association. She is a member of several other professional organizations, reflecting her ongoing commitment to advancing the profession and fostering collaboration across disciplines.
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Rhonda Mattingly Williams
EdD, CCC-SLP
Rhonda Mattingly Williams, EdD, CCC-SLP, is a professor in the Department of Otolaryngology, H/N Surgery, and Communicative Disorders at the University of Louisville. She teaches courses in early
language evaluation and intervention, pediatric feeding and swallowing, cognitive-communicative disorders, and professional issues. Dr. Williams has been practicing for over 33 years and currently provides clinical services to neonates, adolescents, and adults with various disorders, including aphasia, cognitive impairment, voice dysfunction, slow feeding of the newborn, and dysphagia within the University of Louisville Healthcare System. She is active in research, publishes in scholarly journals, maintains membership in several professional organizations, and provides interdisciplinary continuing education to professionals across the globe.
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Financial: Pam Smithy was paid an honorarium for this presentation. Non-financial: Pam Smithy has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.
Financial: Rhonda Mattingly Williams received an honorarium for presenting this course. She also receives a salary for her position as a Professor of Communication Disorders from her employer, the University of Louisville. Non-financial: Rhonda Mattingly Williams 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# 14404. This distance learning - interactive course is offered at 0.10 CEUs/contact hours (Intermediate 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 1.00 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
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National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy
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