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Understanding Asthma And Anaphylaxis In The Occupational Therapy Setting

Nancy Nathenson, RRT

May 2, 2024

This program aims to provide an overview of asthma and anaphylaxis management and prevention across all age groups. It will include the causes, impact, medications, monitoring, and essential patient s...   Read More

    


Early Co-Regulation In The Infant And Parent Dyad

Teresa Fair-Field, OTD, OTR/L

April 18, 2024

Co-regulation and self-regulation in young children, ages birth to five with their parent/caregiver partner, will be the focus of this course. New findings of infant regulation states and barriers aff...   Read More

 


Stroke, Electrical Stimulation, And Therapy

Amy Friedl, MS, OTR/L

April 17, 2024

The use of electrical stimulation with individuals post-stroke will be discussed in this course. Background information about electrical stimulators, their use, and practical tips in the clinic will a...   Read More

 


Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Skills For Occupational Therapy Practitioners Working With Adolescents

Amy Andersen Yamaoda, MA, OTR/L, PMH-C

April 10, 2024

Explore DBT skills for OT intervention with adolescents. Research on DBT with adolescents will be discussed, and practical strategies and examples for utilizing DBT skills in OT practice with adolesce...   Read More

 


Caregiving For The Spinal Cord Injury Patient

Alaena McCool, MS, OTR/L, CPAM

March 19, 2024

This course will explore how to identify caregiver challenges, as well as resources and creative problem-solving solutions available for caregivers and patients with spinal cord injuries. Case studies...   Read More

  


Navigating Risks: From Professional Curiosity To Safeguarding Oneself And Others

Tania Sofia Nogueira, MSc, HCPC – UK, COT – UK, ACSS – PT

March 18, 2024

Occupational therapy professionals work with a range of people who can be at increased risk to themselves, to others, or from others. We all have a role in minimizing these risks. Conversations can be...   Read More

 


Proprioceptive Rehab: 30 Practical Ideas And Interventions For The Neuro Patient

Andrea Salzman, MS, PT

March 7, 2024

Rehabilitation can be quite daunting because of complications and impairments which routinely follow a neurological event or disease. Many of the more frustrating problems are not due to a neurologica...   Read More


Using Video Modeling To Increase Participation And Independence In Children With Autism

Jeryl D. Benson, EdD, OTR/L, FAOTA

March 6, 2024

Incorporating video modeling as an intervention in pediatric practice will be discussed in this course. Types of video modeling, evidence, and benefits will be presented. Emphasis will be on how to cr...   Read More


The Reinvention Of Occupational Identity: A Decision-Making Approach

Andy Pitts, DrOT, OTR/L

February 21, 2024

This course is designed to familiarize clinicians of all levels with the Reinvention of Occupational Identity: A Decision-Making Framework. The purpose of the framework is to act as a guide for clinic...   Read More

   


Social Emotional Learning: An Occupation-Centered Approach To Self-Regulation

Nicole Quint, PhD, Dr.OT, OTR/L

February 21, 2024

The role of social-emotional learning as a means of facilitating the development of self-regulation in children will be discussed in this course. Using an occupation-centered, top-down approach, parti...   Read More

  


Nature As Co-Therapist Podcast

Amy Wagenfeld, PhD, OTR/L, SCEM, EDAC, FAOTA, Dennis Cleary, MS, OTD, OTR/L, FAOTA

February 15, 2024

The evidence overwhelmingly supports the positive role of nature in health and well-being. In this course, attendees will learn about nature-based therapy and its application to clinical practice acro...   Read More

    


12 Ways to Progress Any PT or OT Exercise, Activity, or Movement, Part 2

Andrea Salzman, MS, PT

February 12, 2024

Therapists who routinely add spice and variety to their treatment methods are able to offer something new to their patients – a delighted therapist. Come enjoy this “sampler platter” of evidence...   Read More

  


12 Ways to Progress Any PT or OT Exercise, Activity, or Movement, Part 1

Andrea Salzman, MS, PT

February 8, 2024

Therapists who routinely add variety to their treatment methods can now offer something new to their patients – an inspired therapist. Come enjoy this “sampler platter” of evidence-based ideas f...   Read More

  


An Overview Of Sleep Disturbances: A Practical Approach For Occupational Therapy Practitioners

Cynthia Hoskins, DBH, MOT, OTR/L, CCTS-I

February 7, 2024

A general overview of the prevalence of sleep disturbances, a breakdown of the sleep cycle and stages, and the impact of poor sleep quality on different areas of occupation are covered in this course....   Read More

 


Evidence-Based Approaches: A Pediatric Perspective Of The Occupation Of Sleep

Nicole Quint, PhD, Dr.OT, OTR/L

February 6, 2024

Public health research has shown that many children experience sleep disorders; however, many pediatric therapists feel uncomfortable providing sleep interventions for children. Using the "Hit the SAA...   Read More

   


Empowering Futures And Cultivating Self-Determination In Children Podcast

Amy Coopersmith, OTD, OTR/L, MA Ed, Dennis Cleary, MS, OTD, OTR/L, FAOTA

January 26, 2024

Research consistently demonstrates that integrating self-determination education into children's learning environments leads to significant improvements, such as heightened motivation, expedited goal...   Read More

 


Understanding Girls And Women With Autism In A World Where They Are Often Overlooked And Misdiagnosed

Christina Marsack-Topolewski, PhD, MSW, LMSW

January 24, 2024

Occupational therapy practitioners provide a tremendous amount of support to patients who receive support from an aging family caregiver. Aging family caregivers often face unique circumstances and ar...   Read More

  


Teenage Interventions And Helping Teens Build Bridges, Part 2

Tere Bowen-Irish, OTR/L

January 19, 2024

Starting from a perspective of treatment initiatives to engage and connect with those on our caseloads, we will delve into a variety of initiatives. How can we facilitate specialization, self-regulati...   Read More

 


Healthy Transitions: An Opportunity For OT Intervention

Ingrid Provident, EdD, OTR/L, FAOTA

January 18, 2024

Transitions in life are a natural part of being human; however, navigating change isn’t always easy. Facing the unknown can sometimes cause feelings of stress, anxiety, fear, worry, or depression. O...   Read More

    


Insights Into Reaching And Teaching Teenagers, Part 1

Tere Bowen-Irish, OTR/L

January 17, 2024

What is happening with teenagers today? There are many myths about adolescence. Come to this 2-part seminar to better understand what neuro-developmental changes are occurring in the teenage brain. As...   Read More

 


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