Neurodiversity-Affirming Tools and Strategies
From Assessment to Goal Writing and Interventions
How can we be effective providers of related services for our neurodivergent students in a way that honors their differences in thinking and processing?
In this seminar, Peggy will describe how providing neurodiversity-affirming approaches is the key! She will share the latest literature on neurodiversity, ableism, and explicit and implicit biases. You will learn what autistic and other neurodivergent adults want us to know about therapy approaches for children. She will discuss a framework of neurodiversity-affirming approaches based on the social model of disability, the Universal Design for Learning (UDL), and current evidence on the effectiveness of OT, PT, and SLP interventions.
Peggy will then guide you through a self-reflection on your own practice to provide you with concrete tools and strategies to enrich your toolkit. She will list assessment tools that can yield your client’s strengths, preferences, and interests. She will share tips for creating neurodiversity-affirming goals.
Finally, you will learn about evidence-supported therapy interventions that you can utilize to help your clients achieve their goals while honoring their differences and personhood.
Leave this course with tools you can use the very next day, from assessment to goals and interventions. Closed Captioned in English.
BONUS: PRACTICAL TOOLKIT – 12 Self-Reflection Questions: From Assessment to Goal Writing and Interventions; Resources: Assessment Tools with Links
Peggy Morris, OTD, OTR/L, BCP is an OT with 30+ years of peds experience in early intervention, private practice & out-patient, but most of her experience & passion is in school-based practice. She coordinates the post-professional MS and OTD programs & school-based certificate program at Tufts University. She is Board Certified in Pediatrics through the AOTA, and a regular SeekFreaks contributor.
Disclosures: Peggy receives a speaking fee from Apply EBP, LLC. She has no relevant nonfinancial relationships to disclose.
At the completion of the course, you are expected to:
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- Identify 2 assessment tools that can help you gather information on the strengths, preferences, and interests of the neurodiverse child or youth
- Select 2 strategies that support the creation of client-centered goals for neurodiverse children or youth
- Determine 3 intervention approaches that promote functional participation in meaningful occupations for neurodiverse children or youth
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1.5 hours of lecture
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- Neurodiversity
- Models of Disability
- 12 Neurodiversity-Affirming Practices
- Evaluation
- Goal Writing
- Interventions
- Application: Case Study
- Ally Advocacy
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1.5 CE hours of training are awarded after course completion
For OTs and OTAs
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- Apply EBP, LLC is an AOTA-approved provider of CEUs (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, KS, KY, MA, MI, MT, NC, ND, OR, PA, RI, SD, TN, 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, MA, MO, NE, NH and WA.
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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 60-day 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 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
646-269-9039
You may also be interested in Assessing and Addressing Handwriting Challenges Bundle
Bundle Price: 4 Webinars for the Price of 3: $195
Bundle Description: In this bundle, you will learn from three experts in the area of handwriting challenges. Peggy, Patti and Lara will walk you through a variety of top-down approaches to addressing your pediatric client’s participation and performance in written expression activities. 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!
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Testimonials
“Great evidence and tools to use to assess OT needs in relation to handwriting. Really made me think outside of the box!” – OT with 5 years experience, on Peggy’s course on Handwriting
“Peggy is literally amazing! She was so validating and gave so many great EBP resources!” – OT with 22 years experience, on Peggy’s course on Handwriting
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