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Interprofessional collaborative practice occurs when multiple service providers from different professional backgrounds work together, blending their cultures, to help provide comprehensive services with the highest quality of care and outcomes. Come learn how to effectively enact interprofessional collaborative practice into your school-based position. May 18, 2021 - Venue TBDView Course DetailsSee Additional Dates NEW COURSE!Creating Motor Lab & Sensory Pathways: Incorporating Movement into Classrooms and HomesCourse Faculty - Kim WigginsCourse Description - This session will provide strategies that encourage movement whether attending school in person or from home. Learn to design programs for children with increased challenges in motor skills, attention, visual skills, and behavior to improve function, participation and inclusion by collaborating with a variety of school partners. School wide movement initiatives, such as motor labs and sensory paths, can be added to the school or distance leanring environment to promote healthy school climates needed for learning. This course will review the research to encourage using these school-wide movement initiative programs. May 18, 2021 - Venue TBDView Course DetailsSee Additional Dates NEW COURSE!Using the iPad to Facilitate Service Delivery and Improve Student Outcomes and EngagementCourse Faculty - Angela Sterling-OrthCourse Description - Take your iPad use to the next level, incorporate your evidence-based practices, and secure the buy-in from your families, colleagues, and administrators. This program will frame mobile device use around critical concepts of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and evidence-based practices. Applications with the iPad that maximize your therapy time when working with clients and communication and other developmental disorders and their caregivers will be highlighted. May 18, 2021 - Venue TBDView Course DetailsSee Additional Dates NEW COURSE!Implementation of Video Self Modeling for Children with Autism: Applications for Both School and HomeCourse Faculty - Liliane SavardCourse Description - In this session, we will review the evidence related to the use of video modeling for children with autism. Then we will describe the components and process to create different types of video self-models. Participants will learn the basics of simple video editing with commonly available tools and software. Finally, we will discuss issues of compliance with FERPA and HIPAA in the context of in-person but also remote service delivery. May 18, 2021 - Venue TBDView Course DetailsSee Additional Dates NEW COURSE!Core Strengthening for Improved Academic Performance & School Participation for PT, OT & SLPCourse Faculty - Suzanne Davis BombriaCourse Description - The core is so much more than just the abdominals! Relate the neuromuscular, musculoskeletal and respiratory components that are critical to core stability and how they might impact the child's performance. Learn practical strategies that can be immediately applied to make changes in a variety of children to build their confidence, functional activities and participation. May 18, 2021 - Venue TBDView Course DetailsSee Additional Dates NEW COURSE!Developing and Using Goals for Students’ Meaningful Participation in School: A Complex ProcessCourse Faculty - Kimberly WynarczukCourse Description - This session will present findings from recent research regarding development and use of student goals that address participation. The session will discuss the role of student goals whether attending school in-person or virtually, assessment of participation, goal development, and the influence of goals on services and outcomes. Attendees will have the opportunity to discuss their experiences and explore strategies using the “G.O.A.L.S. for student participation: Goal development tool". May 18, 2021 - Venue TBDView Course DetailsSee Additional Dates NEW COURSE!Effective Push-In Services for Related Service Providers: A Time for ChangeCourse Faculty - Kim WigginsCourse Description - Whether you are working in the classroom, virtually or in a hybrid model, this session will offer effective strategies and adaptations to meet your school-based goals. Due to many barriers, PT, OT and SLP therapists are often more comfortable providing pull out therapy sessions, however the evidence supports push in services. This course will review research, provide strategies for pushing-in at school or through distance learning, and discuss the benefits of carryover and collaboration. This course may be adapted closer to the date of the presentation to reflect regulations/changes that may occur due to COVID19. May 18, 2021 - Venue TBDView Course DetailsSee Additional Dates NEW COURSE!The Severely Involved Child: Applying Best Practice GuidelinesCourse Faculty - Susan CecereCourse Description - During this session the relevance of using the ICF and OTPF frameworks with students with severe disabilities will be applied to school-based practice including virtual considerations. Using a case study, the application of the frameworks to evidenced-based assessment, goals, objectives and interventions will be discussed. Current research and tools to support practice with this student population will be shared. May 18, 2021 - Venue TBDView Course DetailsSee Additional Dates NEW COURSE!School Based Best Practices: A Guide for Beginning TherapistsCourse Faculty - Susan CecereCourse Description - This session will discuss the application of the laws and evidence based practices to school based OTs and PTs whether working in the school environment, remotely or in a hybrid model. Beginning with OT/PT roles and responsibilities, the session will take you through the IEP process using the ICF as a foundation for decision making. The session will include dosing strategies for service decision making as well as best practice for post secondary outcomes. May 18, 2021 - Venue TBDView Course DetailsSee Additional Dates NEW COURSE!Therapies in the School Online Conference 7Course Faculty - Susan Cecere, Kim Wiggins, Kimberly Wynarczuk, Suzanne Davis Bombria, Liliane Savard, Colleen Whiting, Angela Sterling-OrthCourse Description - Nine engaging, motivating, and highly informative sessions to invigorate your practice and provide school-based tools to foster growth in your students. Sessions range from addressing motor and sensory pathways, core strengthening, participation-based goals, video self-modeling, collaborating, treating severely involved children, push-in services, iPad apps, STAR program for sensory processing, to best practices for the new school-based practitioner. Purchase the complete Therapies in the School Online Conference 7 series and receive “Supporting Students with Sensory Processing Challenges in the Schools: Using the STAR Frame of Reference” at no cost to earn an additional 1.5 Contact Hours (.15 CEUs). May 18, 2021 - Venue TBDView Course DetailsSee Additional Dates NEW COURSE!Effective Physical Therapist Management of Patients in the Emergency Setting: Differential Diagnosis, Intervention, and Inter-Professional CollaborationCourse Faculty - Michael LebecCourse Description - Learn to be comfortable and effective providing care in the emergency room by distinguishing sources of pathology, conducting an efficient exam, and administering interventions even when limited to one or few episodes of care. May 18, 2021 - Venue TBDView Course DetailsSee Additional Dates NEW COURSE!Integrating Trauma-Informed Treatment Strategies into your School-Based PracticeCourse Faculty - Emily Zeman EddyCourse Description - Evidence-based Approaches during the COVID-19 Era Learn to implement current, trauma-informed treatment practices and strategies when working with children and youth in the schools, either remote or in-person, considering the COVID-19 pandemic context. In support of all our valued school-based therapists we are offering you this online session at no cost May 18, 2021 - Venue TBDView Course DetailsSee Additional DatesTBI: Tools and Strategies to Promote Recovery for the Moderately-Severely Challenged - Webinar Prerequisite Online SessionsCourse Faculty - Andrew Packel, Kimberly MiczakCourse Description - This is NOT a standalone course and must be taken in conjunction with the live virtual webinar: TBI: Tools and Strategies to Promote Recovery for the Moderately-Severely Challenged-LIVE WEBINAR and Online Courses-Two Sessions This course will provide a framework and utilize video-based cases to provide optimal evaluation, assessment, and treatment strategies for individuals with moderate to severe traumatic brain injuries. May 18, 2021 - Venue TBDView Course DetailsSee Additional DatesToe Walking: Part B - Red Flags, Roles of Vision/Reflexes & Utilizing the ACTCourse Faculty - Liesa Ritchie-PersaudCourse Description - This is the revised title for the current Pediatric Toe Walking Online Series Increase your effectiveness of the evaluation and treatment of equinus gait by incorporating vision/reflexes, the ACT tool and red flags into your approach to address toe walking. May 18, 2021 - Venue TBDView Course DetailsSee Additional Dates NEW COURSE!Toe Walking: Part A & B - Comprehensive SeriesCourse Faculty - Liesa Ritchie-PersaudCourse Description - NEW Online Course Develop a systematic approach to the evaluation and treatment of toe walking (including biomechanics, sensory processing, vision/reflexes, evaluation tools and red flags) in order to devise an effective treatment plan that produces successful long-term outcomes. May 18, 2021 - Venue TBDView Course DetailsSee Additional Dates NEW COURSE!Toe Walking: Part A - In-Depth Evaluation and TreatmentCourse Faculty - Liesa Ritchie-PersaudCourse Description - NEW Online Course - Recorded from a recent Live Webinar Develop a systematic approach to the evaluation and treatment of toe walking (including biomechanics and sensory processing) in order to devise an effective treatment plan that produces successful long-term outcomes. May 18, 2021 - Venue TBDView Course DetailsSee Additional Dates NEW COURSE!Advanced Vestibular Rehabilitation OnlineCourse Faculty - Richard ClendanielCourse Description - The course will focus on the assessment and treatment of patients with vertigo and dysequilibrium from unusual vestibular causes. The course is designed for clinicians (PT & OT) with prior vestibular rehabilitation course work and clinical experience. Material covered will include advanced techniques for treating anterior and horizontal canal BPPV, central causes of dizziness (including concussion), identification and treatment of cervicogenic dizziness, chronic subjective dizziness, migraine and other unusual vestibular disorders. This series is one course with 7 short video sessions. Each videos session is 1.5-2 hours. May 18, 2021 - Venue TBDView Course DetailsSee Additional Dates NEW COURSE!Vestibular Rehabilitation: Treatment Intensive Online SeriesCourse Faculty - Gaye CroninCourse Description - Recognizing and assessing vestibular disorders can also be challenging, but once the process is completed, you need to be able to develop an appropriate treatment plan. This course will present vestibular treatments as a system of exercises and movements that the clinician learns to select, grade, and develop a continuum for the individual patient. May 18, 2021 - Venue TBDView Course DetailsSee Additional Dates NEW COURSE!Treatment of Motor Issues in Children with Sensory Dysfunction Online SeriesCourse Faculty - Liesa Ritchie-PersaudCourse Description - NEW Online Course! Recorded at a live webinar. Gain practical “sensory-aware”* tools to treat children with both underlying gross motor and sensory dysfunction. May 18, 2021 - Venue TBDView Course DetailsSee Additional Dates NEW COURSE!Torticollis: Assessment and Treatment of Infants and Children Online SeriesCourse Faculty - Cindy MilesCourse Description - Cindy Miles, PT, PhD, PCS, NDT, a leading expert on torticollis and plagiocephaly discusses the increased incidence, etiology, and pathophysiology of this disorder. This dynamic course is chock-full of case studies and interactive at-home lab practice opportunities to provide the knowledge of effective assessment and treatment of children with torticollis. Learn effective strategies including designing home exercise programs, infant positioning, manual techniques, and taping to support your clinical practice. You will explore how this diagnosis impacts the movement system and resulting impairments in gross, fine and speech motor skills. Evidence-based treatment strategies that can be integrated into routines and functional play will be provided as well as recommendations for follow-up. May 18, 2021 - Venue TBDView Course DetailsSee Additional DatesApplying Motor Learning, Motor Control and Neuroplasticity to Evidence-Based School PracticeCourse Faculty - Arsenio PaezCourse Description - Inform your practice with the latest evidence on neuroplasticity and motor learning to design more effective treatment programs. Utilize the knowledge of how to best provide helpful feedback, incorporate varied practice into sessions, and harness the benefits of mental practice to improve outcomes for your caseload. May 18, 2021 - Venue TBDView Course DetailsSee Additional DatesNew Strategies for Developing Pre-Writing Skills AND Using Technology as a Compensatory Tool for Students Who Can’t WriteCourse Faculty - Kim WigginsCourse Description - This practical, activity-focused course is packed with inexpensive DIY (do it yourself) methods and creative activities to improve your client’s handwriting. You will work through a systematic method to target the origin of handwriting difficulties. Participants are provided with numerous activities to target areas of difficulties for varying levels of students. The second part of the course provides information on assistive technology, new apps, chrome extensions, and other alternative methods to help your children read, write, and type. May 18, 2021 - Venue TBDView Course DetailsSee Additional DatesBest Practices for Collaboration: What's the Evidence?Course Faculty - Kim WigginsCourse Description - Find creative ways to build collaboration with teachers and administrators to reach improved student outcomes on classroom and school-wide programs based on the latest evidence in the field. You will learn evidence-based, concrete methods of determining the least restrictive environment, including therapy dosing decisions and service delivery. Creative ideas to effectively push into classrooms for both individual and group sessions are highlighted. May 18, 2021 - Venue TBDView Course DetailsSee Additional DatesPraxis is More Than Coordination: Sensory Interventions to Improve Academics, Executive Functioning, and Student SuccessCourse Faculty - Judith KimballCourse Description - Learn practical activities to improve praxis for inside as well as outside the classroom with additional chances to brainstorm based on your caseload. Sensory integration strategies ar given to improve executive functioning and increase student success. Data collection techniques to show the effectiveness of interventions will be emphasized. May 18, 2021 - Venue TBDView Course DetailsSee Additional DatesSchool-Based Therapy 101: Building Blocks for SuccessCourse Faculty - Nicole Barmen, Kathryn BielCourse Description - Learn the necessities of school-based practice including tips for success, collecting data, writing an effective IEP and formulating clear goals to most effectively help your students thrive. The differences between IEPs, 504 plans, and Non-classified/RTI/AIS students will be made clear. Emphasis will be on ways to educate members of the team on related services and how to effectively work with parents to ensure that your year runs smoothly. May 18, 2021 - Venue TBDView Course DetailsSee Additional DatesUsing Evidence to Support Your Recommendations: Service Delivery, Dosing, IEPsCourse Faculty - Susan CecereCourse Description - Learn the latest evidence to inform your decision on dosing and frequency of therapy as well as assessment and IEP writing to improve your effectiveness as a school-based therapist. Ecological assessments that focus on participation, functional goal writing, effective use of supplementary aids and services, and helpful ways to collect data to support your interventions will be covered. This course will teach you how to use the ICF as a guide for making informed decisions to effectively benefit your clients. Session A covers using evidence to determine varying types of service delivery, effective therapy dosing, equipment dosing, services on behalf of a student (indirect service), and tools to maximize participation in the community Session B dives into methods of assessing children in order to write a comprehensive IEP that will support student success by effectively using Supplementary Aids and Services, writing collaborative, participation-based goals, and tracking progress using data. Effective methods of data collection, participation-based assessments, and how to support your practice legally, will be covered. May 18, 2021 - Venue TBDView Course DetailsSee Additional DatesThe Preschooler Who Isn't Keeping UpCourse Faculty - Anne Buckley-ReenCourse Description - Learn a multitude of practical strategies and tools to improve children's functioning in the preschool population. May 18, 2021 - Venue TBDView Course DetailsSee Additional DatesTherapies in the School Online Conference 6Course Faculty - Anne Buckley-Reen, Susan Cecere, Arsenio Paez, Nicole Barmen, Judith Kimball, Kim Wiggins, Kathryn BielCourse Description - These engaging eight sessions provide school-based tools to foster growth in your students. Sessions range from essential writing tools, neuroplasticity/motor learning, praxis and its effect on executive functioning, typing programs, preschool interventions, mindfulness, IEP writing, and ways to more effectively collaborate with your team. May 18, 2021 - Venue TBDView Course DetailsSee Additional DatesMindfulness: Implementation of a School-Wide ProgramCourse Faculty - Anne Buckley-ReenCourse Description - See the incredible evidence that supports a highly effective, school-wide mindfulness and yoga program that improves children's regulation, attention, and ability to learn. This guiding information can inform implementation of similar programs in your school, whether it’s a creative whole-class push in activity or a system support that can be carried out by teachers and teacher aides. May 18, 2021 - Venue TBDView Course DetailsSee Additional DatesAcute and Critical Care Therapy Online SeriesCourse Faculty - Steven SadowskyCourse Description - CURRENT PRICE is $209 a saving of $100 Learn essentials of acute care and the ICU to improve your practice, increase your efficiency, and boost your skills. May 18, 2021 - Venue TBDView Course DetailsSee Additional DatesTherapies in the School Online Conference 5Course Faculty - Melissa Gerber, Josephine Bardabelias, Jocelynn Wallach, Nancy Williamson, Janine Wiskind, Jennifer School, Julie GoffCourse Description - Learn practical tools to gain new insights, grow your toolbox, and improve the effectiveness of your school practice in 4 dynamic online modules. May 18, 2021 - Venue TBDView Course DetailsSee Additional DatesTherapies in the School Online Conference 4Course Faculty - Sara Harvey, John Pagano, Maureen McCabe, Christopher Marotta, Melissa GerberCourse Description - Learn practical tools to gain new insights, grow your toolbox, and improve the effectiveness of your school practice in 4 dynamic modules. May 18, 2021 - Venue TBDView Course DetailsSee Additional DatesTherapies in the School Online Conference 3Course Faculty - Doriet Bialer, John Pagano, Susan Cecere, Barbara Hodge, Carrie DavisCourse Description - Learn practical tools to gain new insights, grow your toolbox, and improve the effectiveness of your school practice in 5 dynamic online modules. May 18, 2021 - Venue TBDView Course DetailsSee Additional DatesTherapies in the School Online Conference 2Course Faculty - June Smith, Agnes McConlogue, Lori Quinn, Sara Harvey, Debra Dickson, Peg Dawson, Cathy Stern, Donna McCroreyCourse Description - Learn practical tools to gain new insights, grow your toolbox, and improve the effectiveness of your school practice in 6 dynamic online modules. May 18, 2021 - Venue TBDView Course DetailsSee Additional DatesVestibular Therapy for the School-Aged Child and Adolescent Online SeriesCourse Faculty - Inger BruecknerCourse Description - This comprehensive course covers everything you need to know about evidenced-based, effective assessment and treatment of children with vestibular dysfunction. May 18, 2021 - Venue TBDView Course DetailsSee Additional DatesPractical Treatment Techniques to Improve Function and Participation for the Child with Vestibular Symptoms (Includes lab)Course Faculty - Inger BruecknerCourse Description - Learn effective, evidence-based treatment strategies and symptom relief techniques, with functional outcomes and school considerations in mind. May 18, 2021 - Venue TBDView Course DetailsSee Additional DatesPediatric Vestibular Screening and Assessment: Evaluation and TestingCourse Faculty - Inger BruecknerCourse Description - Learn comprehensive yet quick vestibular assessments with modifications for the pediatric population as well as fun treatment strategies to apply the next day at work. May 18, 2021 - Venue TBDView Course DetailsSee Additional DatesPathophysiology of Vestibular Symptoms in ChildrenCourse Faculty - Inger BruecknerCourse Description - Participants will learn about the most common causes of vestibular dysfunction in children including concussion, migraines, and BPPV. May 18, 2021 - Venue TBDView Course DetailsSee Additional DatesUnderstanding the Unique Aspects of the Vestibular System in Children and AdolescentsCourse Faculty - Inger BruecknerCourse Description - Effectively understand the unique signs of dysfunction as well as development of vestibular function in children to apply to treatment strategies May 18, 2021 - Venue TBDView Course DetailsSee Additional DatesStrategies to Promote Integration of Primitive ReflexesCourse Faculty - Janine WiskindCourse Description - The term “primitive reflex integration” has grown in popularity over the past 5 years. In this two-part course learn how reflex integration applies to school performance, participation, and stress and learn how to evaluate primitive reflexes and provide individual, group-based, and consultation strategies to support your child’s success at school. May 18, 2021 - Venue TBDView Course DetailsSee Additional DatesHow To Assist Children With Executive Function Dysfunction as a Related Service ProviderCourse Faculty - Jocelynn Wallach, Nancy WilliamsonCourse Description - Learn to discriminate between components of self-regulation and executive function skills. Learn strategies, modifications and technology applications to address deficits. Learn to collect data to support your intervention plans. May 18, 2021 - Venue TBDView Course DetailsSee Additional DatesAuscultation LAB: Heart and Breath Sounds: PracticumCourse Faculty - Steven SadowskyCourse Description - This online practicum/lab course will teach you the various characteristics of cardiac and pulmonary sounds: frequency, intensity, duration, and quality and their meanings. May 18, 2021 - Venue TBDView Course DetailsSee Additional DatesVisual Processing/Visual Deficits Treat, Remediate, Compensate, Refer?Course Faculty - Melissa GerberCourse Description - This session will highlight visual processing skills and how they impact the student in the classroom. It will discuss when its appropriate to treat, remediate or compensate and when its time to refer the student for further testing. May 18, 2021 - Venue TBDView Course DetailsSee Additional DatesTherapists Supporting Students Through Effective Collaboration - Focus on the Child with Mild Motor ChallengesCourse Faculty - Sara HarveyCourse Description - Learn how to effectively communicate instructional strategies, partner to create accommodations, and demonstrate students supports to empower teachers to create classrooms that support all types of learners. AND Learn interventions across grade levels to improve student efficiency, participation, and engagement while balancing the need for the student to remain in the least restrictive environment. May 18, 2021 - Venue TBDView Course DetailsSee Additional DatesImprove Sensory, Motor, Behavior and Learning OutcomesCourse Faculty - John PaganoCourse Description - Mindfulness, movement and music activities improve student attention, behavior and learning. Learn strategies for individual, small group, and classroom intervention through group practicum exercises. Learn sensory-based interventions and multi-sensory active learning tasks for use in small group and classroom-wide therapy sessions. May 18, 2021 - Venue TBDView Course DetailsSee Additional DatesAccess for Students with Moderate to Severe Physical Challenges: What is Relevant?Course Faculty - Maureen McCabe, Christopher MarottaCourse Description - 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. May 18, 2021 - Venue TBDView Course DetailsSee Additional DatesStrategies to Improve Mental Health, Reduce Problematic Reflexes/Habits, Increase Stability and Bilateral Coordination for Enhanced School FunctioningCourse Faculty - John PaganoCourse Description - This fun, interactive workshop will teach you strategies that improve cooperation and behavior during individual and group therapy sessions, as well as address IEP goals related to improving classroom attention and reducing verbal and physical aggression. We will address dysfunctional habits related to primitive reflexes, postural stability, and/or bilateral coordination. May 18, 2021 - Venue TBDView Course DetailsSee Additional DatesGaining Postural Control for Successful Participation - School Based Therapy ApplicationsCourse Faculty - Barbara HodgeCourse Description - This session will highlight school applications of the relevant theory behind postural and movement systems. How can we utilize this information with minimal handling positioning and equipment to promote best possible functional activities and participation in school? May 18, 2021 - Venue TBDView Course DetailsSee Additional DatesFacilitating Success in Handwriting Using Sensory Motor Integration and Visual Spatial StrategiesCourse Faculty - Carrie DavisCourse Description - This creative curriculum will discuss research and practical ways to engage students using affective relationships, sensory-motor integration, and visual spatial concepts to facilitate learning of letter formation and supporting early literacy. May 18, 2021 - Venue TBDView Course DetailsSee Additional DatesEvidence Based Strategies to Support Students with Sensory and/or Motor ChallengesCourse Faculty - Doriet BialerCourse Description - Learn practical applications and research support of this new intervention approach; A SECRET, to help prevent meltdowns and frustrations when children with sensory and motor challenges engage in difficult and demanding tasks either at home or in the school environment. Evidence-based strategies that enhance attention and arousal states essential for participation and learning. May 18, 2021 - Venue TBDView Course DetailsSee Additional DatesComplex School Based Challenges - Collaborative Goals, Embedded Motor Interventions, Data Collection and MoreCourse Faculty - Susan CecereCourse Description - This session will focus on using relevant assessments to design collaborative goals with the IEP team and will focus on the use of the International Classification of Function (ICF) to support evidence-based school therapy practice. The participant will learn how to apply a broader assessment strategy to support collaborative goals and embedded interventions that maximize student participation in school activities and routines. May 18, 2021 - Venue TBDView Course DetailsSee Additional DatesVisual Thinking; A New Paradigm to Maximize OutcomesCourse Faculty - Cathy Stern, Donna McCroreyCourse Description - Visual Thinking involves seeing clearly and processing visual information in the brain for accurate motor action. This session will demonstrate techniques used by developmental optometrists to help a student better use visual thinking for participation at school and in the natural environment. May 18, 2021 - Venue TBDView Course DetailsSee Additional DatesVisual Strategies and Creative Collaborative Tools AND Goals that Drive Intervention: What is Relevant and Realistic?Course Faculty - June Smith, Agnes McConlogue, Lori QuinnCourse Description - During case study presentations, you will observe the extensive impact of strategies that support visual attention, engagement, and refinement of ocular motor control and learn tools for creative team collaboration. We will also look closely at the interplay of goal setting, intervention, and outcomes within the school environment. May 18, 2021 - Venue TBDView Course DetailsSee Additional DatesVisual and Motor Tools for Integrative Learning and Teacher CollaborationCourse Faculty - June SmithCourse Description - During this interactive workshop, you will learn and experience visual and movement strategies that enhance the integration of the brain/body system. You will learn strategies to assess the effectiveness of treatment to promote enhanced carryover of skills with teachers. May 18, 2021 - Venue TBDView Course DetailsSee Additional DatesThe Neurodevelopmental Classroom. Behavior, Attention and Learning Skills in Children, and Strategies for SuccessCourse Faculty - Debra DicksonCourse Description - This session will highlight physical and environmental strategies that can make it or break it for many students. This workshop will discuss how to share this information with school staff, and create the buy in, to provide the needed interventions on a regular basis that will create permanent changes for students. May 18, 2021 - Venue TBDView Course DetailsSee Additional DatesTeam Strategies to Make Limited Therapy Contact Have Lasting Impact - A Physical Therapy PerspectiveCourse Faculty - Sara HarveyCourse Description - Therapists are constantly challenged by scheduling, lack of space and time constraints to deliver intervention that translates into improved school participation. This session will present creative team strategies designed to improve student participation. May 18, 2021 - Venue TBDView Course DetailsSee Additional DatesPractical Tools to Address Sensory vs. Behavioral Issues AND Smart But Scattered: Helping Children Get Organized, Stay Focused and Control EmotionsCourse Faculty - Debra Dickson, Peg DawsonCourse Description - This two part session will discuss the overlap of sensory and behavioral challenges and will describe strategies that can be used to help children with weak executive skills be more efficient and productive at school and at home. May 18, 2021 - Venue TBDView Course DetailsSee Additional DatesPost Concussion Syndrome: A Four Part SeriesCourse Faculty - Christina FinnCourse Description - This dynamic series will help clinicians apply the latest research on diagnosis and management of concussion and post concussion syndrome. Clinicians will learn effective treatment strategies to improve visual skills, balance and sensory integration for optimal return to school, work, and sports. May 18, 2021 - Venue TBDView Course DetailsSee Additional DatesUsing Evidence to Help Guide Decisions on Goals, Dosage, Frequency, Priorities and Interventions for Motor Issues in AutismCourse Faculty - Julie Goff, Jennifer SchoolCourse Description - The presentation discusses evidence-based approaches in motor learning for children with ASD, highlighting treatment plans that are focused on participation in the school environment. Measurement approaches and goal development, dosing and frequency will also be discussed. May 18, 2021 - Venue TBDView Course DetailsSee Additional DatesAligning Strategies to Support Motor Needs with Curriculum GoalsCourse Faculty - Melissa Gerber, Josephine BardabeliasCourse Description - This 2 part session will provide therapists with tools to incorporate therapy for optimal motor outcomes into the educational model, and will discuss sensory and motor systems and their impact on a student’s ability to focus and enhance memory while being able to process information. May 18, 2021 - Venue TBDView Course DetailsSee Additional DatesLines, Tubes, Ventilators and Diagnostic Screening For Stability vs InstabilityCourse Faculty - Steven SadowskyCourse Description - This course covers the various functions of common lines, tubes and drains seen in the ICU and acute care setting. Emphasis is on when to initiate and progress activity in these patients, and how to work with this equipment based on the patient’s responses. May 18, 2021 - Venue TBDView Course DetailsSee Additional DatesClinical Physiological Monitoring - Lab Values, Case Study, TestsCourse Faculty - Steven SadowskyCourse Description - This course covers physiological monitoring in the acute care and ICU setting, taking into account routine blood lab values. The symptoms and signs to watch for as well as the impact of these changes on exercise tolerance will be explored. May 18, 2021 - Venue TBDView Course DetailsSee Additional DatesClinical Decision Making in Acute Care - Focus on Cardiopulmonary IssuesCourse Faculty - Steven SadowskyCourse Description - This dynamic course will help clinicians sharpen their decision-making skills using the International Classification of Function and Expanded Disablement Model Frameworks as applied to the acute care and ICU setting. May 18, 2021 - Venue TBDView Course DetailsSee Additional DatesAcute Care and ICU Pharmacology: Implications for Early MobilizationCourse Faculty - Steven SadowskyCourse Description - This online course covers common cardiovascular, sedation drugs, and glycosides seen in the acute care setting. You will learn the dose response relationship and the definition of the therapeutic index of a drug, and be able to discuss the symptoms and side effects of various kinds of diuretics, anticoagulants and BP medications as they relate to early mobilization and intervention. May 18, 2021 - Venue TBDView Course DetailsSee Additional DatesJune 2021Functionally Assessing and Treating Visual Processing, Visual Perception and Visual-Motor Deficits - LIVE WEBINAR - 3 SESSIONSCourse Faculty - Melissa GerberCourse Description - Live Webinar for Therapists. Complete all three Sessions for 10 Contact Hours (1.0 CEUs) June 7 • June 9 • June 14, 2021 6:10 pm EST • 5:10pm CST • 4:10 pm MST • 3:10 pm PST (US) This course will arm therapist with intervention tools and strategies to promote independence and improved functioning in both children and adults. Case studies will be used to solidify learning and cement clinical reasoning. Telehealth will be discussed. June 7, 2021 - June 14, 2021LIVE WEBINARView Course DetailsSee Additional DatesJuly 2021ISSUES IN PRAXIS: The Clumsy Child-LIVE WEBINAR-Four SessionsCourse Faculty - Barbara ConnollyCourse Description - Live Webinar for Pediatric Therapists. Complete all sessions for 12 Contact Hours (1.2 CEUs) July 19, 21, 26 and 28, 2021 6:40 pm EST • 5:40 pm CST • 4:40 pm MST• 3:40 pm PST (US) Learn to treat children with developmental coordination disorder resulting in difficulties with self-esteem, writing, ADLs, play, classroom activities and sports. July 19, 2021 - July 28, 2021LIVE WEBINARView Course DetailsSee Additional Dates NEW COURSE!Evidence-Based Best Practices for the Severely Involved and Medically Complex Student Live Webinar-Four SessionsCourse Faculty - Susan CecereCourse Description - Live Webinar for Pediatric Therapists. Complete all Four Sessions for 12 Contact Hours (1.2 CEUs) July 20 and 22, 2021 and August 3 and 5, 2021 5:40 pm EST • 4:40 pm CST • 3:40 pm MST • 2:40 pm PST (US) Develop clinical reasoning and skills for assessment, IEP documentation, interventions, data collection and dosing strategies to meet the needs of the medically complex student. July 20, 2021 - August 5, 2021LIVE WEBINARView Course DetailsSee Additional DatesNo CoursesSeptember 2021Functionally Assessing and Treating Visual Processing, Visual Perception and Visual-Motor Deficits - LIVE WEBINAR - 3 SESSIONSCourse Faculty - Melissa GerberCourse Description - Live Webinar for Therapists. Complete all three Sessions for 10 Contact Hours (1.0 CEUs) September 22 • September 29 • October 6, 2021 6:10 pm EST • 5:10pm CST • 4:10 pm MST • 3:10 pm PST (US) This course will arm therapist with intervention tools and strategies to promote independence and improved functioning in both children and adults. Case studies will be used to solidify learning and cement clinical reasoning. Telehealth will be discussed. September 22, 2021 - October 6, 2021LIVE WEBINARView Course DetailsSee Additional DatesOctober 2021The Core of it All: It’s More Than Just Abdominals-LIVE WEBINAR-Three SessionsCourse Faculty - Suzanne Davis BombriaCourse Description - Live Webinar for Therapists. Complete all sessions for 11.5 Contact Hours (1.15 CEUs) October 5, 7 and 9, 2021 October 5 and 7 | 6:40 pm EST • 5:40 pm CST • 4:40 pm MST • 3:40 pm PST (US) October 9 | 9:40 am EST • 8:40 am CST • 7:40 am MST • 6:40 am PST (US) We hear about ‘the core’ all of the time, but it is so much more than just the abdominals! Treating children, whether they are high functioning or have more complex issues, requires a thorough understanding of the muscles that provide core stability. An evidence-based, multi-system approach is taken to examine and devise effective intervention strategies that are immediately applicable to a variety of pediatric populations. October 5, 2021 - October 9, 2021LIVE WEBINARView Course DetailsSee Additional DatesManagement of Persistent Post Concussive Symptoms: What’s the Latest Evidence?-LIVE WEBINAR-Two SessionsCourse Faculty - Christina FinnCourse Description - Live Webinar for Therapists. Complete both Sessions for 10 Contact Hours (1.0 CEUs) October 15-16, 2021 9:10 am EST • 8:10 am CST • 7:10 am MST • 6:10 am PST (US) Learn the latest relevant assessment and treatment strategies for patients across the lifespan who experience prolonged visual, vestibular, and sensory complaints as a result of a concussion. October 15, 2021 - October 16, 2021LIVE WEBINARView Course DetailsSee Additional DatesMotor Issues in Autism-LIVE WEBINAR-TWO SESSIONSCourse Faculty - Anne Buckley-ReenCourse Description - LIVE Webinar for Pediatric Therapists. Complete both Sessions for 12 Contact Hours (1.2 CEUs) October 22 and 23, 2021 8:10 am EST • 7:10 am CST • 6:10 am MST • 5:10 am PST (US) Learn to expand engagement in clients with ASD and address self-stimulatory behaviors, preservation, and reactive or self-directed behaviors. ERI is partnering with Texas Children's Hospital to offer this webinar. October 22, 2021 - October 23, 2021LIVE WEBINARView Course DetailsSee Additional DatesDecember 2021Motor Issues in Autism-LIVE WEBINAR-TWO SESSIONSCourse Faculty - Anne Buckley-ReenCourse Description - LIVE Webinar for Pediatric Therapists. Complete both Sessions for 12 Contact Hours (1.2 CEUs) December 10 and 11, 2021 8:10 am EST • 7:10 am CST • 6:10 am MST • 5:10 am PST (US) Learn to expand engagement in clients with ASD and address self-stimulatory behaviors, preservation, and reactive or self-directed behaviors. ERI is partnering with Texas Children's Hospital to offer this webinar. December 10, 2021 - December 11, 2021LIVE WEBINARView Course DetailsSee Additional Dates
