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Assistive Technology Development: From Design to Market
Presented by Jayne Knowlton, OTD, OTR/L
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Course: #3780Level: Introductory1 Hour
Becoming an entrepreneur can be exciting and daunting. The path from product concept to market can be demanding and fraught with barriers to success. This course will guide attendees on the process of designing and bringing adaptive products to market. This writer’s ongoing seven year experience with the AquaEve urinal becoming a commercial product will be utilized as a case example to illustrate the application of the principles and strategies in the course.

Maternal Health and Occupational Therapy: Exploring Our Role with New Mothers
Presented by Sara Loesche, MS, OTR/L, CHT
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Course: #3770Level: Introductory1 Hour
Being a holistic and client-centered health care provider, occupational therapy practitioners can have a positive impact on new mothers and help with a successful role transition to motherhood as the current maternal health models appear to exhibit gaps where new mothers have needs. Occupational therapy's ability to address physical, emotional, and psychosocial issues of new mothers and suggestions for intervention areas will be explored in this course.

Motor Skill Acquisition for Optimal Occupational Performance
Presented by Nicole Quint, Dr.OT, OTR/L
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Course: #3747Level: Introductory1 Hour
This course focuses on how the motor learning model can promote motor skill acquisition throughout the lifespan. Utilizing dynamic systems theory, participants will learn how to provide feedback, adapt the environment and the task and how to assess motor learning effectively to optimize occupational performance.

Utilizing Occupation to Maximize Neuroplasticity in Acquired Brain Injury Survivors
Presented by Angela Reimer, OTD, MOT, OTR, CBIST
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Course: #3767Level: Intermediate1 Hour
In order for OT practitioners to fully integrate the concepts of motor learning and neuroplasticity, these concepts must be better understood. This course focuses on educating therapists on neuroplasticity, what drives functional improvement and how OT practitioners can utilize motor learning theory and occupation-based interventions to improve functional outcomes.

Prevalence of Sensory Processing in the General Population: It's all about us!
Presented by Winnie Dunn, PhD, OTR, FAOTA
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Course: #3738Level: Intermediate2 Hours
Because many of us work with people who have vulnerabilities, we sometimes forget that people have some of the same characteristics within the general population. In this course we will explore the patterns of sensory processing in the general population and discuss the impact on participation. Please note: This course handout is only an outline of the talk.

Positioning the Pelvis
Presented by Michelle Lange, OTR/L, ATP/SMS
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Course: #3731Level: Intermediate1 Hour
The position of the pelvis very much determines the position of the trunk and lower extremities and so achieving and maintaining the optimal position is critical. This course will present common pelvic asymmetries with suggested strategies to address each challenge. Providing as neutral a pelvic position as possible improves overall posture, stability and function.

Caring for Yourself: Integrating Wellness and Self-Care for Parents of Children with Special Needs
Presented by Gina Ord, MS, OTR/L
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Course: #3699Level: Introductory1 Hour
This course will use the Occupational Therapy Practice Framework to guide the identification of occupations of parents of children with special needs. Effective strategies and intervention methods that target the needs of parents and their self care will be discussed.

Health Literacy: Effective Client Communication and Education
Presented by Kathleen Weissberg, OTD, OTR/L
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Course: #3729Level: Intermediate1 Hour
This session will review techniques for clear and effective communication, verbal and written communication with those from other cultures, writing and selecting easy-to-read health materials, and assessment tools to use to ensure that clients understand the therapy services provided and have the skills needed to access, understand, and use health information.

Case Studies for the Master Clinician- Vision Assessment in Home Care
Presented by Gina Green, MOT, OTR/L, Fawn Carson, MS, OTR/L, ATP
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Course: #3707Level: Introductory1 Hour
This case study will examine vision assessment in home care. It will provide a comprehensive overview of vision and provide a review of the current literature.

Positioning the Head
Presented by Michelle Lange, OTR/L, ATP/SMS
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Course: #3703Level: Intermediate2 Hours
This course will discuss various strategies to optimize head position. First, we will explore strategies beyond the head support, including specific positioning interventions and addressing visual issues. Second, we will explore posterior head supports in depth, matching specific features to client needs. Third, we will explore other options which may be required if posterior support alone is inadequate, including anterior head support.

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