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Using the Science of Sensory Process to Survive The Holidays
Presented by Rondalyn V. Whitney, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA
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Course: #4952Level: Advanced2 Hours
Stress reduces our ability to cope and the holidays increase the number of stressors in our daily lives: The pandemic presents a unique pile-on effect for families. This advanced level course builds of foundational knowledge of Ayre’s theory of Sensory Integration to the occupational needs of families during holiday celebrations.

Face Masks and Communication - Audiological Implications
Presented by Barbara Weinstein, PhD
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Course: #4972Level: Introductory1 Hour
Face masks may impact communication in healthcare settings, particularly for people with hearing loss. Strategies for professionals to use in order to optimize communication for all patients when face masks are worn will be reviewed.

Taping for Shoulder Conditions
Presented by Ann Marie Feretti, EdD, OTR/L, CHT, Irene Lee, PT, DPT, SCS
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Course: #4954Level: Advanced4 Hours
Master skills to implement in your practice immediately with continued Master Class. This course is designed to build on the clinician’s experience evaluating patients with shoulder conditions and introduce kinesiology taping as an intervention with a variety of uses in the clinic. Participants will learn skills they can use immediately to decrease pain and improve function with the use of taping for shoulder conditions.

Power Wheelchair Advanced Features
Presented by Michelle Lange, OTR/L, ATP/SMS
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Course: #4947Level: Advanced2 Hours
Power wheelchairs do far more than drive – the driving method can be used to navigate and control other features including Reverse, Speeds, Power Seating, or an Interfaced Assistive Technology device (i.e. a communication device). Power Wheelchairs can send Bluetooth signals to control devices such as tablets and smartphones. Finally, new SMART technologies are making power wheelchairs safer and more efficient for everyone.

Tools to Optimize Quality Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care: Tackling Loneliness and Social Isolation
Presented by Kathleen Weissberg, OTD, OTR/L
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Course: #4961Level: Intermediate1 Hour
This session will review practical and cost-effective strategies care providers can implement to impact these areas. Following the framework of person-centered care, providers will hear about meaningful and purposeful activity, sensory, technology, and wellness strategies they can implement to mitigate the potentially harmful effects of isolation.

Positioning for Function: The Trunk and Extremities
Presented by Michelle Lange, OTR/L, ATP/SMS
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Course: #4949Level: Intermediate2 Hours
This course will present common trunk asymmetries seen in wheelchair seating with suggested strategies to address each challenge. Providing as neutral a trunk position as possible improves overall posture, stability, and function. This course will then systematically address potential upper and lower extremity positioning challenges with suggested interventions. By specifically positioning the extremities, the seating system provides stability, function and even protection from injury.

An Upper Extremity Primer: Assessing Motion and Strength
Presented by Valeri Calhoun, MS, OTR/L, CHT
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Course: #4862Level: Introductory1 Hour
This course will cover the assessment of upper extremity motion and strength in relation to the provision of UE rehabilitation.

Improving Your Professional Writing: Tips to Assignment and Publishing Success
Presented by Teresa Fair-Field, OTD, OTR/L
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Course: #4948Level: Intermediate1 Hour
This course aims to elevate your writing skills and improve the ability to communicate in academic, professional and research environments. Learners will examine tricky writing conventions, citations, writing organization, and professional voice, along with the chart writing habits we need to un-learn to communicate outside of our profession!

Traumatic Brain Injury Master Class
Presented by Amanda Acord-Vira, EdD, OTR/L, CBIS, Diana Davis, PhD, OTR/L, Steven Wheeler, PhD, OTR/L, CBIS, Janice Osborne-Dowdy, MS, CCC-SLP, CBIS
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Course: #4926Level: Advanced4 Hours
Master skills to implement in your practice immediately with continued Master Class. This 4-module course will provide comprehensive assessment and intervention strategies across the traumatic brain injury recovery continuum. Case study application and video analysis will complement lecture content.

Dysphagia Evaluation and Treatment Recommendations
Presented by Denise Dougherty, MA, CCC-SLP
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Course: #4896Level: Intermediate2 Hours
Dysphagia is often part of our patients’ diagnoses. This course will build on your basic knowledge of dysphagia and provide an overview of red flags, evaluation, recommendations including diets, swallowing strategies, and precautions as well as current research on dysphagia treatments.

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