Posts Categorized: Pediatrics

COVID’s Impact on Birth to 3-Year-Old Development

covids impact on birth to 3 year old development

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected nearly every aspect of life, with more profound impacts on young children than many parents and caregivers may realize. COVID-related stress and isolation have led to decreased socialization and language skills, increased anxiety and behavioral issues and many other challenges for developing infants and toddlers. How Has the Pandemic Affected… Read more »

New Toe Walking Course from ERI’s Internationally Renowned Faculty, Liesa M. Ritchie-Persaud!

ERI is thrilled to release a new on-demand course from our internationally renowned faculty member and toe walking expert, Liesa M. Ritchie-Persaud, PT, DPT, PCS, CKTP. ERI’s Toe Walking: In-Depth Clinical Applications – ON-DEMAND was recorded at Liesa’s live webinar in February, 2023. Liesa developed this new course to build on Toe-Walking: Evaluation and Treatment… Read more »

ERI Faculty Roberta “Bertie” Gatlin Receives APTA TN President’s Award

Bertie Gatlin

ERI faculty member Bertie Gatlin has been awarded the President’s Award by the APTA Tennessee chapter. This award is given to an individual for outstanding service to APTA TN. The recipient of this award has demonstrated commitment to APTA TN in all endeavors and outstanding contribution to the growth and development of the association. Additionally,… Read more »

School-Based Practice Expert, Jeryl Benson, Joins ERI’s Esteemed Faculty

We are thrilled to introduce you to Jeryl Benson, Ed.D, FAOTA, OTR/L, one of ERI’s newest faculty members! Dr. Benson has worked in pediatrics for more than 30 years, with extensive experience in school-based practice and as an educational consultant for schools and families. She is certified to administer the Sensory Integration and Praxis Test,… Read more »

Now Available! Therapies in the School 23rd Annual Conference – ON-DEMAND 9!

young boy running into school with classmates following closely behind

Offering up to 31 Continuing Education Hours! Includes the popular, complimentary bonus session: Creative Approaches using RTI (Response to Intervention) to Support Students While Reducing the Need for Referrals – presented by Kareen Robbins, MS OTR/L We are thrilled to announce the release of brand NEW, school-based practice specific content to help you navigate the… Read more »