This session will discuss access and participation for students with complex physical needs in the school setting. Students with orthopedic and neuromotor challenges will be discussed. Concomitantly, examples of adaptive seating and positioning, school ADL, assistive technology and adaptive mobility devices for these students will be described.
This session will discuss access and participation for students with complex physical needs in the school setting. Students with orthopedic and neuromotor challenges will be discussed. Concomitantly, examples of adaptive seating and positioning, school ADL, assistive technology and adaptive mobility devices for these students will be described.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
1. Utilize the ICF to describe students with complex physical health conditions in the school environment.
2. Identify and apply the use of adaptive seating and mobility solutions in the school environment.
3. Choose appropriate Assistive Technology tools and strategies and apply them in the school environment.
4. Explain the importance of Activities of Daily Living in the school environment.
Maureen McCabe is presently a PT, DPT at the Henry Viscardi School in Albertson, NY. She has previously worked in a variety of pediatric settings, including the Hospital for Special Surgery, Early Intervention, and her own private practice. Additionally, she is a course instructor at the Columbia University physical therapy program, as well as a PT consultant to both OIF (Osteogenisis Imperfecta Foundation) and AHUCE (the Spanish OI Association). She received her BS in physical therapy from Boston University and DPT from SUNY Stony Brook.
Christopher Marotta is an Occupational Therapist currently working at the Henry Viscardi School in Albertson, NY. He has gained a wealth of experience throughout his career, working in many pediatric and adult settings, including St. Charles Hospital. However, Christopher's passion is assistive technology. He enjoys the challenge of problem solving, making adaptations and creating modifications to enable independent
access to support participation in functional performance contexts across the lifespan. He shares this knowledge and experience when he teaches.
Christopher is an adjunct professor for courses on the topic of assistive technology at SUNY Stony Brook and Touro College. He earned his B.S.in Occupational Therapy and Health Sciences from SUNY Stony Brook in 2002 and returned to complete his M.S. in Occupational Therapy from Misericordia University in 2012.
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Continuing Education Hours for disciplines not listed below: 3 contact hours (.3 CEUs)
Approved by the NJ State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners for 3 continuing education credits. Approval #1801-139
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Approved by the FL Board of Physical Therapy for 3.5 continuing education hours #CE19-624568
Approved for FL OTs for 3.6 continuing education hours CE Broker #20-624568
Education Resources is an approved agency by the PT Board of CA for 3 contact hours
Approved provider by the New York State Board of Physical Therapy for 3.6 contact hours (.36 CEUs)
Approved sponsor by the State of IL Department of Financial and Professional Regulation for Physical Therapy for 3 contact hours
This continuing competence activity has been approved by the NC Physical Therapy Association #18-0722-024
Approved by the KY Physical Therapy Association for 3 contact Hours. Approval #CS64-2010-KPTA through 3/6/21.
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