Seizures and the Mysterious Co-morbidities Between Autism, Childhood Trauma, and ADHD

Name: Seizures and the Mysterious Co-morbidities Between Autism, Childhood Trauma, and ADHD
Price: 129.00 USD
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Rating: 5 (1878 reviews)

Course: #4030Level: Advanced 1 Hour 1878 Reviews

There is a significant connection to seizures and other pediatric conditions such as Autism, Childhood trauma, and ADHD. Exploring the neurological connections can provide practitioners a different view into the symptoms and possible causes of the clinical presentations and behavioral challenges presented by such populations.

Pediatrics Neurological and Physical Disabilities

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CEUs/Hours Offered: AOTA/0.1 Advanced, OT Service Delivery, Foundational Knowledge; CE Broker/1.0 Home Study, General (FL), Patient Related (AL), General Continuing Education (GA), Direct Client/patient Services In Occupational Therapy (SC), Related To OT (AZ), Related To OT (LA), Directly Related To OT (MS), Directly Related To OT (TN), CE Broker #20-695930; IACET/0.1; IBCCES/1.0; NBCOT PDUs/1.25 Advanced, Rehabilitation

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Learning Outcomes

After this course, participants will be able to describe the various forms of seizures, signs, and the neurological connections.
After this course, participants will be able to identify the prevalence of both epileptic and non-epileptic seizures in the pediatric population.
After this course, participants will be able to recognize treatment implications for occupational therapists working with children who have, or are suspected to experience, seizures including reading EEG results, what to look for, and clinical presentations.

Course created on December 20, 2018

Agenda

0-5 Minutes	Introduction
5-10 Minutes	Seizure Types: Signs and Symptoms
10-20 Minutes	Connected Conditions such as ASD, Childhood Trauma, and ADHD
20-35 Minutes	Brain Waves and Electrical Signals: Understanding EEG Readings and Neural Oscillations
35-55 Minutes	Treatment Considerations for Occupational Therapists
55-60 Minutes	Summary, Q & A

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Presented By

Varleisha Gibbs
PhD, OTD OTR/L

Dr. Varleisha D. Gibbs, PhD, OTD, OTR/L is a lecturer, researcher, developer of the Self-Regulation and Mindfulness program, and co-author of Raising Kids with Sensory Processing Disorders. Dr. Gibbs began her career after receiving her baccalaureate degree in Psychology from the University of Delaware. She continued her studies in the field of Occupational Therapy. Dr. Gibbs received her professional degrees from Columbia University and Thomas Jefferson University. At Columbia University, she received a Master’s of Science degree. Her clinical doctorate in Occupational Therapy was received at Thomas Jefferson University. In addition, she successfully completed a PhD program of Health Sciences at Seton Hall University. Those professional relationships allowed her to take part in various research activities. Specific focus was given to neurological disorders, throughout the lifespan, such as Autism Spectrum Disorders, Sensory Processing Disorders, and Dementia. As the inaugural chair and director at Wesley College, the first Master’s program of occupational therapy in Delaware, Dr. Gibbs is steadfast and an expert in the field of neurology, cognition, and pediatric therapeutic intervention. Hence, she is an advocate of evidence-based practices, and making clinical connections to neuroanatomy, which are evident in her lectures. Utilizing the best evidence is paramount to Dr. Gibbs. Currently, her research and efforts continue, with a specific interest in mentoring future researchers.

Presenter Disclosure: Financial: Dr. Varleisha D. Gibbs received an honorarium for presenting this course. Non-financial: Dr. Varleisha D. Gibbs has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.

Sponsor Disclosure: This Course is presented by OccupationalTherapy.com, a Continued site.

Content Disclosure: This learning event does not focus exclusively on any specific product or service.

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