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 »
Posts Categorized: School Based Therapists
Faculty Highlight During OT Month
Meet Our OT Faculty! In honor of OT month, ERI will be highlighting our amazing OT faculty throughout April. First up for this month, we’re shining a light on two faculty members: Anne Buckley-Reen and Janine Wiskind. Anne Buckley-Reen has been with ERI since 2005. She has been a practicing pediatric therapist for 30+ years… Read more »
Now Available! Therapies in the School 23rd Annual Conference – ON-DEMAND 9!
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 »
Attention Feeding Therapists! NEW Complex Feeding and Swallowing Course Now Available
Looking for support when working with infants, toddlers, and children with pediatric feeding disorders and pediatric dysphagia? We have you covered. ERI has partnered with faculty members Dana Kizer, OT and Anais Villaluna, SLP to offer a new CEU course to help therapists bridge the gap when it comes to problem solving complex feeding… Read more »
Executive Function and How COVID Has Impacted Learning Executive Function Skills
If you are a physical, occupational or school-based therapist, you may have noticed your patients or students struggling with executive function skills. These might include procrastinating more and having trouble managing time effectively. The COVID-19 impact on executive function has been noticed across the board, mainly due to the shift to remote learning. Learn more… Read more »