We are happy to present 4 webinars tackling assessment and interventions for children and youth with complex/multiple disabilities, from three leading experts in our area of practice, Carlo, Karen and Sandra.

• • Webinar 1: Tests and Measures 2: Tests for Children and Youth with Moderate to Severe Physical Disabilities with Carlo Vialu, PT, MBA
  • Webinar 2: Segmental Assessment of Trunk Control (SATCo): Administration, Scoring and Psychometrics with Sandra Saavedra, MS, PT, PhD
  • Webinar 3: Using SATCo for Positioning Decisions with Sandra Saavedra, MS, PT, PhD
  • Webinar 4: Implementing Assistive Technology for Students with Multiple Disabilities with Karen Tartick, PT

Interested in this bundle, but you have already watched an included webinar? Email carlo@applyebp.com so we can assist you.

Carlo Vialu, PT, MBA served as Director of Physical Therapy for the NYC Department of Education, where he oversaw a program with over 700 PTs working in more than 1,500 schools. He is project manager of research on normative data for five mobility tests for school-aged children, & co-founder of www.SeekFreaks.com.

Sandra Saavedra, MS, PT, PhD is a pediatric researcher and Associate Professor at the University of Hartford. She has more than 25 years of clinical experience as a pediatric PT, and is a national leader in researching, teaching and applying segmental principles to treatment of posture impairments in infants all the way to older children, from those with mild to severe disabilities. She played a major role in the refinement and validation of the Segmental Assessment of Trunk Control (SATCo). She works with various clinical and school-based settings to apply SATCo principles to assessment, interventions, selection of adaptive equipment and measuring outcomes.

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 physical therapy. She currently practices in the Durham Public Schools in Durham, NC. Karen has served as a member of the Autism subcommittee of the School Based Physical Therapy Special Interest Group, and co-authored the Autism Spectrum Disorder Guide for parents on the Move ForwardPT website, the APTA’s consumer webpage. 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: Sandra and Karen receive speaking fees from Apply EBP, LLC. They have no relevant nonfinancial relationships to disclose. Carlo is the owner of Apply EBP, LLC, and receives a speaking fee from Apply EBP, LLC. He has no relevant nonfinancial relationships to disclose.

At the completion of the course, you are expected to:

1. 1. Identify at least 3 tests and measures for children with moderate to severe physical disabilities
   2. Determine the rationale for the use of at least 2 tests and measures for children with moderate to severe physical disabilities
   3. Interpret the results of at least 2 tests and measures as they pertain to functions in the school, home and community on given case scenarios
   4. Identify 2 examples of how using the SATCo can promote a child’s function and participation in meaningful activities
   5. Determine 3 important testing techniques when using the SATCo
   6. Select the correct SATCo score and level of trunk control based on a completed SATCo score form
   7. Identify three important positioning principles to improve upright control in a child with postural dysfunction.
   8. Identify how children use “closed kinetic chain” strategies to support their posture.
   9. Determine the starting level of external support to promote a child’s meaningful activities such as education, mealtime or others, on a given case scenario with SATCo scores.
   10. Identify 2 benefits of the use of assistive technology to improve participation in the educational environment
   11. Determine appropriate assistive technology that promotes participation in meaningful school activities with peers, on a given case scenario
   12. Identify 2 strategies to support implementation for the use of assistive technology in the schools

Webinar 1: 1.5 hours of lecture

• • Why We Use Tests and Measures – 16 minutes
  • Tests and Measures for Mobility, Wheelchair Operation, Balance, Endurance and Pain; GAS – 66 minutes
  • Utilizing Tests and Measures: Case Studies – 7 minutes

Webinar 2: 1.5 hours of lecture

• • Why Use SATCo? – 6 minutes
  • Test Procedures – 40 minutes
  • Common Tester Errors & Compensations – 18 minutes
  • Scoring and Interpretation – 24 minutes
  • Psychometric Properties – 7 minutes

Webinar 3: 1.5 hours of lecture

• • General positioning principles – 37 minutes
  • Open/closed kinetic chain concept – 23 minutes
  • Segmental principles for positioning – 13 minutes
  • Three case examples – 20 minutes

Webinar 4: 1.5 hours of lecture

• • Assistive Technology and Children with Multiple Disabilities
  • Implementing AT for Mobility, Standing, Sitting & Toileting
  • Case Study Application

Post-tests: 10-item multiple choice. 70% correct answers required to receive a certificate for each webinar.

A Total of 6 Hours of CE training

Bundle Price: $195 for 60-day access to watch and re-watch

Payment Options

• • 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 60 days. 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

carlo@applyebp.com

646-269-9039

You may also be interested in an On-Demand Symposium: The Well-Equipped Therapist 2!

Symposium Price: 9 Webinars for the Price of 6: $390

Symposium Description: Come and learn from 5 leading experts in pediatric practice. Learn practical application of the current evidence, regulations & hottest topics in school-based practice. This is the essential course for every school-based OT & PT – whether you’re new to the practice, or you’re an experienced therapist seeking more ideas! Watch each video at your own pace. Download Apply EBP’s practical toolkit. Take the Post-test, and receive your certificates of completion. Have a great time learning!

Learn more about the symposium by clicking here.