Pediatrics

Course Faculty - Susan Cecere, Jan Hollenbeck, Joanne Szabo, Barbara Connolly, Tim Richmond, Melissa Gerber, Josephine Bardabelias

Course Description - Complete the full, 7-session conference for 18.5 Contact Hours (1.85 CEUs)
ERI's Therapies in the School 22nd Annual Conference - Online Conference 8 offers recordings of seven (7) different sessions from our virtual Therapies in the School 2021 conference held in November, 2021. Invigorate your school-based practice with new tools, strategies and evidence-based interventions with these 7 engaging, motivating and highly informative courses.
The sessions provide a multitude of thought-provoking interventions and tools to help the children on your caseload and offer more efficient ways to interact with other professionals in the school system.

Course Faculty - Melissa Gerber, Josephine Bardabelias

Course Description - Do you have any students that appear clumsy and unaware of their surroundings? Students who can't sit still in their chair and complete classroom tasks? This workshop will address awareness of self in space as well as provide practical activities and tools to use with your students.

Course Faculty - Barbara Connolly

Course Description - Learn the effects of aging in children, adolescents , and adults with lifelong disabilities (LLDs). Effects on the somatosensory, neuromuscular, and cardiovascular/pulmonary systems are discussed. Implications for interventions during the school age years will be emphasized.

Course Faculty - Tim Richmond

Course Description - This course will be broken into two sections. The first will explore using technology tools to support student’s access, reading/writing, executive function and overall efficiency. Participants will be walked through our favorite digital tools, have the opportunity to observe and then practice. The second section will focus on therapist and educator efficiency utilizing similar digital tools. Again, participants will have the opportunity to practice and learn from others shared ideas.

Course Faculty - Barbara Connolly

Course Description - Children with Down Syndrome are at risk for sensory processing problems due to neuroanatomical differences in the structure of their brains when compared to the "typical" brain. Additionally, recent research has shown that children with Down Syndrome score differently on standardized tests of sensory processing when compared to the typically developing child . This course will provide an overview of the etiology of sensory processing problems in children with Down Syndrome and discuss the evaluation tools that can be used to identify problems in this population.

Course Faculty - Susan Cecere

Course Description - Learn the knowledge needed to navigate the language of IDEA and the IEP process for student who are eligible for special education and related services. The basics of assessment, IEP documentation, creating supplementary aids and services, developing participation based goals and making dosing decisions will be shared and discussed.

Course Faculty - Joanne Szabo

Course Description - Cortical visual impairment (CVI), retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) and optic nerve hypoplasia (ONH); learn how these common diagnoses continue to impact a student's educational progress and motor development. Multiple case studies will be discussed to illustrate the characteristics associated with these diagnoses and how the factors associated with the student's visual impairments affect their IEP goals and treatments.

Course Faculty - Jan Hollenbeck

Course Description - Participation based assessments: School based therapists will learn the critical considerations and components of a school-based evaluation focused on student participation. Participants will reflect on current evaluation practices and work in small groups to develop/revitalize an evaluation process based on session content.

Course Faculty - Holly Schifsky

Course Description - Learn advanced critical reasoning skills and movement analysis skills (via lab time and video presentations) to assess breathing patterns, facilitation techniques to support trunk development, positioning strategies to support chest wall development, and feeding techniques to maximize postural control.

Course Faculty - Richard Clendaniel

Course Description - Learn effective, comprehensive, and evidence-based treatment and evaluation of the number one reason individuals over the age of 70 seek medical attention: Dizziness.

Course Faculty - Janine Wiskind

Course Description - This course provides therapists with a clear understanding of evaluating and treating primitive reflexes. It teaches clinicians to assess the child’s posture and movement patterns It then goes on to teach the reflexes in groups and patterns as they work together fluidly to promote function.

Course Faculty - Colleen Whiting

Course Description - Now more than ever, collaboration is critical as we partner with other professionals to provide services in the various service delivery models especially during COVID. 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.

Course Faculty - Kim Wiggins

Course 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.

Course Faculty - Angela Sterling-Orth

Course 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.

Course Faculty - Liliane Savard

Course 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.

Course Faculty - Suzanne Davis Bombria

Course 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.

Course Faculty - Kimberly Wynarczuk

Course 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".

Course Faculty - Kim Wiggins

Course 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.

Course Faculty - Susan Cecere

Course 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.

Course Faculty - Susan Cecere

Course 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.

Course Faculty - Susan Cecere, Kim Wiggins, Kimberly Wynarczuk, Suzanne Davis Bombria, Liliane Savard, Colleen Whiting, Angela Sterling-Orth

Course 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).

Course Faculty - Michael Lebec

Course 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.

Course Faculty - Emily Zeman Eddy

Course 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

Course Faculty - Andrew Packel, Kimberly Miczak

Course 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. 

Course Faculty - Liesa M. Ritchie

Course 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.

Course Faculty - Liesa M. Ritchie

Course 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.

Course Faculty - Liesa M. Ritchie

Course 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.

Course Faculty - Richard Clendaniel

Course 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.

Course Faculty - Gaye Cronin

Course 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.

Course Faculty - Liesa M. Ritchie

Course 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.

Course Faculty - Cindy Miles

Course 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.

Course Faculty - Arsenio Paez

Course 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.

Course Faculty - Kim Wiggins

Course 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.

Course Faculty - Kim Wiggins

Course 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.

Course Faculty - Judith Kimball

Course 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.

Course Faculty - Nicole Barmen, Kathryn Biel

Course 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.

Course Faculty - Susan Cecere

Course 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.

Course Faculty - Anne Buckley-Reen

Course Description - Learn a multitude of practical strategies and tools to improve children's functioning in the preschool population.

Course Faculty - Anne Buckley-Reen, Susan Cecere, Arsenio Paez, Nicole Barmen, Judith Kimball, Kim Wiggins, Kathryn Biel

Course 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.

Course Faculty - Anne Buckley-Reen

Course 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.

Course Faculty - Melissa Gerber, Josephine Bardabelias, Jocelynn Wallach, Nancy Williamson, Janine Wiskind, Jennifer Colebourn, Julie Goff

Course Description - Learn practical tools to gain new insights, grow your toolbox, and improve the effectiveness of your school practice in 4 dynamic online modules.

Course Faculty - Inger Brueckner

Course Description - This comprehensive course covers everything you need to know about evidenced-based, effective assessment and treatment of children with vestibular dysfunction.

Course Faculty - Inger Brueckner

Course Description - Learn effective, evidence-based treatment strategies and symptom relief techniques, with functional outcomes and school considerations in mind.

Course Faculty - Inger Brueckner

Course 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.

Course Faculty - Inger Brueckner

Course Description - Participants will learn about the most common causes of vestibular dysfunction in children including concussion, migraines, and BPPV.

Course Faculty - Inger Brueckner

Course Description - Effectively understand the unique signs of dysfunction as well as development of vestibular function in children to apply to treatment strategies

Course Faculty - Jocelynn Wallach, Nancy Williamson

Course 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.

Course Faculty - Christina Finn

Course 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.

Course Faculty - Julie Goff, Jennifer Colebourn

Course 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.

Course Faculty - Melissa Gerber, Josephine Bardabelias

Course 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.