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Let’s Not Overlook Mood Disorders In Our Youth Population
Presented by Tere Bowen-Irish, OTR/L
Live WebinarFri, Jul 25, 2025 at 10:00 am EDT
Course: #5190Level: Intermediate1 Hour
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 Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, and Depression. Let’s take the time to sort this out. Knowing the difference can mean so much to the student, their treatment, and your interventions.

Executive Functions And Motor Control: Opportunities And Limitations For Occupational Performance
Presented by Nicole Quint, PhD, Dr. OT, OTR/L
Recorded WebinarAudioText/Transcript
Course: #5264Level: Advanced1 Hour
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 interventions into practice.

When Autism And Other Mental Disorders Converge: Recognizing And Responding
Presented by Debora Davidson, PhD, OTR/L
Live WebinarWed, Sep 17, 2025 at 2:00 pm EDT
Course: #5206Level: Intermediate2 Hours
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 screen and refer clients who could benefit from targeted mental health care.

Enhancing Occupational Performance Through Motor Learning
Presented by Nicole Quint, PhD, Dr. OT, OTR/L
Live WebinarFri, Oct 31, 2025 at 12:00 pm EDT
Course: #5260Level: Intermediate2 Hours
Motor learning principles through the lens of therapy, emphasizing their application in diverse contexts, will be explored in this course. Participants will compare and contrast motor learning approaches with occupational analysis, examine the role of fundamental movements in developing integrative functional motor skills, and evaluate strategies to generalize motor skills within therapeutic settings. Special focus is placed on tailoring interventions for clients with ADHD and ASD, ensuring practical, evidence-based solutions for enhancing occupational engagement.

Re-imagining PT and OT Assessments as a Targeted Treatment Tool: Pediatric Applications
Presented by Andrea Salzman, MS, PT
Recorded Webinar
Course: #5152Level: Intermediate2 Hours
Explore innovative ways to transform five pediatric assessment tools into structured and progressive treatment programs for physical and occupational therapy providers. Attendees learn how to utilize various standardized tests to design effective and individualized exercise programs, enhancing patient outcomes.

Cognitive Disengagement Syndrome: The Opposite Of ADHD?
Presented by Tere Bowen-Irish, OTR/L
Recorded WebinarAudioText/Transcript
Course: #5185Level: Intermediate1 Hour
We have all heard about ADD without the H. This diagnosis is called CDS (Cognitive Disengagement Syndrome). The signs and symptoms are apparent. These clients are easily confused, daydream, have decreased processing time, and are spacey, lethargic, and sluggish. This seminar will help you to better understand this individual and how best to facilitate success in their lives.

Creating a "Sensory Safe" Evacuation Plan
Presented by Kathryn Hamlin-Pacheco, MS, OTR/L
Recorded WebinarAudioText/Transcript
Course: #5179Level: Intermediate1 Hour
As the risk of natural disasters continues to rise and threaten the well-being of all people, individuals with Sensory Processing Disorders face specific challenges that may impede their ability to evacuate to safety. This course provides clinicians with an in-depth look at these challenges and the tools needed to help clients develop a "Sensory-Safe" evacuation plan.

Idiopathic Toe Walking: Part 2
Presented by Sally Le Cras, PT, DPT, PCS
Recorded Webinar
Course: #5109Level: Intermediate1.5 Hours
Evidence-based therapy examination, evaluation, and treatment techniques for children with ITW will be shared with an emphasis on shared decision-making with the family and child. The evidence and indications for medical treatments such as Botox injections and surgery will be discussed. Case studies related to the therapy management of a child with ITW will provide an opportunity for the application of key themes from the presentation. This is Part 2 of a 2-part series.

Idiopathic Toe Walking: Part 1
Presented by Sally Le Cras, PT, DPT, PCS
Recorded Webinar
Course: #5103Level: Intermediate1.5 Hours
Gait development in young children and the diagnosis of Idiopathic Toe Walking (ITW), including current theories of the etiology of ITW and common co-morbid conditions, will be reviewed in this course. The role of therapy in the differential diagnosis of children who toe walk will also be addressed. Case studies related to the differential diagnosis of toe walking in children will provide an opportunity for application of material. This is Part 1 of a 2-part series.

Infant Massage
Presented by Jeryl D. Benson, EdD, OTR/L, FAOTA
Recorded Webinar
Course: #5082Level: Introductory1 Hour
An overview of infant massage will be provided in this course. The application of infant massage techniques with a special needs population will be discussed. Emphasis will be on using the current evidence to support infant massage techniques during occupational therapy intervention.

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