7 Motor Learning Principles for Autistic Children and Youth
Evidence-based Strategies to ACHIEVE Function and Participation
Do you ever struggle to get autistic children to engage in the therapeutic motor activities you plan for them? Or find yourself repeating the same movement tasks again and again, only to see minimal progress—or skills that don’t carry over to other settings? You’re not alone. Many OT and PT practitioners face the challenge of helping autistic children learn motor skills in ways that are motivating, meaningful, and lasting. Understanding how they learn best is key to unlocking their success.
In this seminar, Karen will walk you through 7 key motor learning principles (MLPs) that have been shown in various research to enhance engagement, retention, and generalization of motor skills for autistic children. You will learn how to embed these principles into your current interventions—whether you’re teaching ADL, play, mobility, or other motor skills.
Karen will bring these principles to life through video and photo case studies of three autistic children—each representing a different support level. You’ll see how the 7 motor learning principles apply across Level 1 (a child Requiring Support), Level 2 (a child Requiring Substantial Support), and Level 3 (a child Requiring Very Substantial Support).
Leave this course with a clear understanding of motor learning science, concrete strategies for implementation, and a flexible framework you can use immediately to help autistic children move, participate, and thrive. Closed Captioned in English.
BONUS: PRACTICAL TOOLKIT – Cheat Sheet: ACHIEVE: 7 Motor Learning Principles; Resources
Karen Tartick , PT has been practicing for over 30 years in a variety of settings including outpatient orthopedics, early intervention, acute care, NICU, and school-based PT. Karen has served as a member of the Autism subcommittee of the School Based Physical Therapy Special Interest Group. Karen is an APTA Advanced Clinical Instructor, and a mentor for school-based portion of the pediatric residency program at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where she serves as an adjunct faculty member.
Disclosures: Karen receives a speaking fee from Apply EBP, LLC. She has no relevant nonfinancial relationships to disclose.
At the completion of the course, learners will be able to:
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- Identify areas of fine and gross motor challenges common in autistic children
- Determine 3 evidence-informed strategies to promote motor skills in autistic children and youth
- Apply 3 motor learning principles to support function and participation in school, at home, or in the community on given case studies of autistic children and/or youth
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1.5 hours of lecture and case study
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- Autism and Motor Skills
- ACHIEVE: 7 Motor Learning Principles
- Evidence
- Strategies and Interventions
- Case Study Application
- 2 More Case Studies
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1.5 CE hours of training are awarded after:
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- watching the video, passing the post-test (with a score of 70% or higher), and completing the course evaluation.
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For OTs and OTAs
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- Apply EBP, LLC is an AOTA-approved provider of CEUs. OTPs will receive 0.15 AOTA CEUs for completion of this course (see imprimatur below for details).
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For PTs and PTAs
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- Apply EBP, LLC is an approved provider of CEUs for PTs and PTAs in IL, NM, NY, OK (#BAP202310011), and TX (APS #: 2703055TX)
- This webinar is approved for PTs and PTAs in CA.
- These PT state boards accept approval by other states boards, other state associations, or AOTA: AK, AZ, DE, FL, HI, IN, KY, KS, MA, MI, MT, NC, ND, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, UT, VT, VA, WI, WY and DC.
- These states do not require pre-approval of courses or have no CE requirements for PTs and PTAs: AL, CO, CT, GA, IA, ME, MO, NE, NH and WA.
- For MD, this webinar is approved as part of the ASD Bundle (see Deals tab).
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For Teachers
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- Apply EBP is an approved sponsor of CTLE for educators in New York State (#23827)
If you would like to obtain CEUs for another state, please email carlo@applyebp.com.
Learners must watch the video and complete course requirements, including scoring 70% or higher in the post-test to receive a certificate. Three (3) post-test retakes are allowed; if you exceed this limit, please email carlo@applyebp.com.
Webinar Price: $65 for 1-year access to watch and re-watch
Payment Options
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- Pay via Credit Card or PayPal: You are registered instantly!
- Pay via Purchase Order: Email vicki@applyebp.com
Cancellation Policy
There is no cancellation once webinar is purchased. You will have access to this course for at least 1 year. If the webinar becomes unavailable before the learner has had access, Apply EBP, LLC will refund the full amount to the learner. Please email or call us if you have any questions.
Accommodations Request
Please email or call us before registering for the course with any questions or requests for accommodations. We will make every effort to provide reasonable accommodations.
Complaints Resolution
We welcome all feedback. Please email or call us if you have any complaints so that we may work with you towards a resolution.
Contact Info:
Carlo Vialu
646-269-90391 year
This webinar is part of the “School-based PT Next Steps – On-demand Symposium for Growing Practitioners”
Symposium Price: 12 Webinars for $449
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