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Emotion Regulation In Pediatric Mental Health
Presented by Jessica McMurdie, OTR/L
Live WebinarTue, Sep 8, 2026 at 12:00 pm EDT
Course: #7095Level: Introductory1 Hour
Emotion dysregulation during therapy is common and can block progress towards a child’s goals. The course aims to equip pediatric professionals with practical, evidence-based tools for supporting children's mental, emotional, and behavioral health, including co-regulation strategies that promote lasting well-being. Emotional intelligence, co-regulation skills, and evidence-based frameworks are central to the course curriculum. This introductory course was designed for an interprofessional audience.

Promoting Regulation For All Students
Presented by Tere Bowen-Irish, OTR/L
Video
Course: #7078Level: Intermediate1 Hour
Self-regulation is an essential ability to navigating daily life, shifting, adjusting, and flowing. In the context of school-based intervention, we often address those students who are "over the top". But what about the other 95%? A therapist may often pick up subtle dysregulation cues that can escalate into behaviors that don't aid classroom access. This seminar is about foundational abilities, based on development and sometimes diagnosis, that may upset the flow of the classroom. Let's look at the unique consultative, point-of-performance, and classroom management ideas we can offer in a Tier 1 or Tier 2 approach. This course is for an interdisciplinary audience.

Cultural Contexts In Pediatric Feeding
Presented by Tara Konradi, OTD, OTR/L
Live WebinarTue, Sep 15, 2026 at 12:00 pm EDT
Course: #7098Level: Introductory1 Hour
Cultural Contexts in Pediatric Feeding is a continuing education course designed to help healthcare professionals apply culturally responsive clinical reasoning when supporting children and families with feeding concerns. The course explores how culture, family routines, food traditions, caregiver beliefs, access, sensory preferences, and participation demands shape pediatric feeding routines and intervention planning. Participants will learn to identify relevant contextual factors, distinguish culturally based feeding practices from clinical concerns, and develop family-centered recommendations that support safe, functional, respectful, and meaningful mealtime participation. The course also emphasizes the value of interprofessional collaboration in delivering culturally responsive, family-centered feeding services.

Beyond The Basics: Precision Practice In The Classroom
Presented by Aditi Mehra, DHSc, OTR/L
Video
Course: #7128Level: Introductory2 Hours
This course takes a deeper dive into the practical skills school-based OTPs need to function confidently on educational teams. Participants will examine present levels, educational impact, IEP goal writing, service recommendations, data collection, progress monitoring, and collaborative decision-making. Emphasis is placed on writing participation-focused goals, aligning OT services with classroom routines, collaborating with teachers and related service providers, and communicating OT’s value clearly to administrators and families. Recent research supports stronger OT–teacher collaboration, embedded service models, and collaborative goal development rather than isolated discipline-specific practice.

Understanding K-12 Systems: What Every OTP Should Know
Presented by Christina Marsack-Topolewski, PhD, LMSW
Video
Course: #7119Level: Introductory1 Hour
Occupational therapy practitioners frequently support children and families who are navigating educational challenges, school-based services, and special education systems. This training will provide a practical overview of K–12 supports, accommodations, and resources, while highlighting the OTP's role in collaborating with families and school teams. Participants will gain tools and strategies to help children and caregivers navigate, access, and advocate for school-based services and supports.

Schools 101: The OTP Starter Guide
Presented by Aditi Mehra, DHSc, OTR/L
Video
Course: #7127Level: Introductory2 Hours
This introductory course prepares occupational therapy practitioners who are new to school-based practice or transitioning from medical, outpatient, or pediatric clinic settings. Participants will learn the role of OT in schools, the difference between medical and educational models, workload versus caseload thinking, service delivery options, documentation expectations, and how to avoid being reduced to “the handwriting therapist.” Current evidence supports expanding school-based OT toward participation, inclusion, transition support, MTSS, and embedded collaborative models.

OTPs' Role in the Secondary Education Transition Process
Presented by Sheryl Zellis, OTD, MS, OTR/L
Live WebinarThu, Oct 15, 2026 at 3:00 pm EDT
Course: #7026Level: Intermediate1.5 Hours
This course focuses on an underutilized area of occupational therapy (OT) practice within school-based practice. This is supported by current peer-reviewed research. There are significant disparities between post-secondary education students with disabilities and their non-disabled peers. Very few students with disabilities receive school-based OT after age 13. The course uses a case vignette to demonstrate the unique contributions the occupational therapy practitioner (OTP) member of the secondary transition Individual Education Plan (IEP) team can make to improve post-secondary outcomes for people with intellectual disabilities.

Chronic Pain Support For Children And Adolescents
Presented by Christina Marsack-Topolewski, PhD, LMSW
Video
Course: #7118Level: Introductory1 Hour
Children and adolescents with chronic pain often experience difficulties participating in daily occupations, including self-care, school, play, and social activities. Chronic pain can also be associated with co-occurring conditions such as anxiety, fatigue, and sleep disturbances, further impacting function. Occupational therapy practitioners play a key role in addressing these challenges through the use of interventions to support participation, manage symptoms, and improve overall quality of life. This course was designed for an interprofessional audience.

Yoga Tools for Teens: Mindful Movement for Teen Populations
Presented by Amy Starkey, COTA/L, E-RYT200, YACEP, CTP-E, Qi1
Live WebinarThu, Oct 22, 2026 at 3:00 pm EDT
Course: #7115Level: Introductory1 Hour
Participants will learn about the main stressors & mental health concerns affecting teens today. They will learn how to apply evidence-informed mind & body wellness practices ('tools') such as Qigong, Yoga, Breathwork, EFT tapping, mindfulness and meditation strategies for assisting teen clients in decreasing stress and anxiety, improving mental performance and building resilience for improved overall health and wellness. This course was designed for an interprofessional audience.

OT Interventions For Higher Ed Neurodivergent Students
Presented by Christopher Edwards, OTR, OTD
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Course: #7094Level: Introductory1 Hour
In this introductory course, we will explore the barriers facing neurodivergent-identifying individuals in postsecondary education and how to leverage our expertise as occupational therapists to help neurodivergent-identifying individuals access available resources to improve postsecondary outcomes.

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