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Enhancing Occupational Performance Through Motor Learning
November 1, 2025
Motor learning principles through the lens of occupational therapy, emphasizing their application in diverse contexts, will be explored in this course. Participants will compare and contrast motor lea... Read More
Pediatrics
When Autism And Other Mental Disorders Converge: Recognizing And Responding
September 22, 2025
People who have autism spectrum disorder can also have co-occurring mental disorders that cause functional difficulties and distress when left unaddressed. Healthcare providers are positioned to scree... Read More
Geriatrics Orthopedics Pediatrics Professional Issues and Compliance
Let’s Not Overlook Mood Disorders In Our Youth Population
August 8, 2025
The diagnoses of mood disorders, especially bipolar disorder, can be overlooked. Many students end up with the diagnosis of Oppositional Defiant Disorder attached to a comorbid diagnosis such as Autis... Read More
Pediatrics
Executive Functions And Motor Control: Opportunities And Limitations For Occupational Performance
June 18, 2025
The dynamic interplay between motor control and executive functioning will be explored in this course, providing participants with a foundation in evidence-based strategies to integrate motor-based in... Read More
Pediatrics
Naturally Build Reflex Activities Into The School Day
June 5, 2024
Participants will identify and review common reflexes and the deficits associated seen in the school setting and learn exercises that can be implemented in the school setting in this introductory cour... Read More
Pediatrics
Naturally Build Reflex Activities Into The School Day
November 20, 2023
Participants will identify and review common reflexes and the deficits associated seen in the school setting and learn exercises that can be implemented in the school setting in this introductory cour... Read More
Pediatrics
Wheelchair Seating For The Pediatric Population
July 1, 2023
Pediatric seating and mobility equipment are not simply smaller than equipment designed for adults. This course will present the importance of pediatric positioning, clinical considerations, how to de... Read More
Pediatrics Seating and Positioning, Wheelchair Mobility
FERPA: Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
June 10, 2021
Receive an overview of FERPA including practical advice regarding the regulation of FERPA by LEAs. Also learn ways in which this federal law affects your practice in service to schools. Read More
Pediatrics Professional Issues and Compliance
An Introduction to Pediatric Bladder and Bowel Disorders, Part 2
September 2, 2020
The most common elimination disorders in children are bedwetting and dysfunctional elimination syndromes. This course will focus on the treatment of children with day or nighttime urinary and/or fecal... Read More
Pediatrics Pelvic Health
An Introduction to Pediatric Bladder and Bowel Disorders, Part 1
September 1, 2020
The most common elimination disorders in children are bedwetting and dysfunctional elimination syndromes. This course will focus on the treatment of children with day or nighttime urinary and/or fecal... Read More
Pediatrics Pelvic Health
Foundations for School Readiness: Sensory Regulation and Yoga
September 10, 2018
This course will provide you tips and tools to integrate sensory regulation, yoga and mindfulness into the classroom for children of all abilities. Read More
Pediatrics
Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorders: Characteristics and Learning Styles
February 28, 2018
Today I'm going to provide an overview of autism, as well as looking at the process of setting up an intervention and implementing a plan for an individual with autism. It's important that we first un... Read More
Pediatrics
Effective Strategies for Decreasing Challenging Behavior in Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders
January 16, 2018
Before we can address challenging behavior, we have to start by changing our perception of challenging behavior. Instead of punishing a child, we need to teach them how to behave. That's what today's... Read More
Pediatrics
Five Strategies to Help Students with Autism in the Classroom
October 31, 2017
This course is an edited transcript from the live course, Five Strategies to Help Students with Autism in the Classroom, presented by Tara Warick, PT, DSCPT, DPT, GCS. Please follow along with your c... Read More
Pediatrics
What to Teach and How to Teach It: Evidence-Based Strategies for Teaching Critical Skills to Children with Autism
September 27, 2017
Today's training is centered on the skills that are critical and necessary when working with individuals who have autism. Also, I will share with you how to teach these skills. All these are evidence-... Read More
Pediatrics
Making Sense of Meltdowns: How to Identify and Intervene For Children with Sensory Based Disruptive Behaviors
May 16, 2017
Meltdowns and behavioral disrupt participation and/or performance occupations such as education, your play, your social participation, your self-care, and your sleep. It significantly can affect socia... Read More
Pediatrics
Filling Your Toolbox with Techniques: Treating Children with ADHD
April 25, 2017
I think it's important to note that in recent years, the prevalence of ADHD has increased considerably. In this course, we'll delve into treatment strategies for home and school to assist chil... Read More
Pediatrics
Assessment and Management of Pediatric Concussion
March 30, 2017
The commonly used definition of concussion from the American Academy of Neurology is a clinical syndrome of biomechanically induced alteration of brain function that typically affects memory and orien... Read More
Pediatrics Sports
Benefits of Infant Massage for Both Child and Caregiver
March 27, 2017
This introduction to Infant Massage will encompass setting the environment, initiating sessions and basic strokes. It will include an exploration of the benefits of Infant Massage for both child and c... Read More
Pediatrics
Keys for Success: Strategies for Working with Teens and Young Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder
February 28, 2017
Introduction and Overview Thank you everyone for joining me today. This is a topic that's near and dear to my heart, so I'm happy to share this information. First, I'd like to start with a... Read More
Pediatrics