This workshop will cover Polyvagal Theory (PVT) to form a backdrop before digging deeper into how this theory could be applicable to everyday practice in pediatric OT. The content will be thoughtful, encouraging clinical thinking as well as practical in the sharing of ideas and activities.
Live Webinar
Tue, Feb 25, 2025 at 12:00 pm ESTUnder Review: AOTA/0.2 - Application has been made to the American Occupational Therapy Association's (AOTA's) Approved Provider Program.
Learning Outcomes
- After this course, participants will be able to differentiate between the concepts of sensory modulation and neuroception as they apply to detecting strength or safety in different environments.
- After this course, participants will be able to compare the bottom-up approach of interoception to working top-down through cognitive understanding to create internal well-being.
- After this course, participants will be able to distinguish 3 key concepts of PVT and their application through various practical activities to support activities of daily living, including social relationships.
Agenda
| 0-5 Minutes | Introduction |
| 5-35 Minutes | PVT in a Nutshell |
| 35-60 Minutes | Sensory Modulation |
| 60-115 Minutes | Activity Ideas |
| 115-120 Minutes | Summary; Q&A |
Presented By
Maude Le Roux
OTR/L, SIPT, CTC, ADHD- RSP
Maude Le Roux owns and directs 2 private centers and hosts her own online academy, from which she trains multidisciplinary teams internationally. She holds several certifications and has a rich experiential background of 39+ years. She completed PVT training through Deb Dana online and frequently discusses its overlap with modulation in her workshops.
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Lara Taggart
EdD, OTR/L
Lara Taggart has been an Assistant Clinical Professor at Northern Arizona State University (NAU) Occupational Therapy Entry Level Doctorate Program since July 2015. Lara holds a Doctorate in Education from Arizona State University and a master’s degree in occupational therapy (OT) from AT Still University. She also works 10 hours/week at Childhelp. Childhelp is a community mental health clinic that serves children and families who have a trauma background. She has worked as an OT in various settings, which included outpatient/inpatient rehabilitation for adult and pediatric populations, school settings, and early intervention. She has served on the Executive Board of the Arizona Occupational Therapy Association as President and in Pediatric and Neuro Special Interest Groups and Legislative Committees. She was the Arizona Representative Assembly for the national OT board (American Occupational Therapy Association). She has been presenting with Maude la Roux through the ATTACh organization.
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Financial: Lara Taggart and Maude le Roux have received an honorarium for presenting this course. Non-financial: Lara Taggart and Maude Le Roux have no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.
Financial: Lara Taggart and Maude le Roux have received an honorarium for presenting this course. Non-financial: Lara Taggart and Maude Le Roux have no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.
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