In this bundle, you will learn from three experts in our area of pediatric practice. Peggy, Patti and Amy will walk you through a variety of top-down approaches to addressing your pediatric client’s participation and performance in real-life activities such as handwriting, fine motor activities, self-care, play and other meaningful activities.

• • • Webinar 1: A PEO Approach to Fine Motor, Visual Motor and Visual Perception Skills with Peggy Morris, OTD, OTR/L, BCP
    • Webinar 2: Management of Children with Developmental Coordination Disorder with Patti Sharp, OTD, OTR/L, BCP
    • Webinar 3: Incorporating Self-Determination Strategies in Your Pediatric Practice with Amy Coopersmith, MOT, OTR/L, MA, Ed
    • Webinar 4: Systems Approach to Handwriting Interventions with Peggy Morris, OTD, OTR/L, BCP

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

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.

Patti Sharp, OTD, OTR/L, BCP is a certified CO-OP Instructor, and OT at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center (CCHMC). She co-leads the Developmental Coordination Disorder Community of Practice at CCHMC. She is an adjunct instructor at the University of Cincinnati. She works with children and youth with DCD, ASD, CP, SCI, TBI, orthopedic and neurologic injuries, and developmental delay. She also previously worked in neurorehabilitation and burn units. Patti is excited to share her passion for evidence-based practices with her therapy colleagues.

Amy Coopersmith, MOT, OTR/L, MA, Ed worked as an OT Supervisor, clinician and evaluator for the NYC Department of Education for 17 years. She is also a prolific lyricist, writing songs about Children’s Self-Determination and Mental Health. She is passionate about promoting children’s self-determination and has provided workshops at national conferences and online learning communities. Previously, Amy taught Pediatric Assessment and Treatment at Mercy College and worked for ten years as a teacher in New York City. When you ask Amy about a children’s mental health topic, she’ll tell you, “I’ve Got A Song for That!”

Disclosures: Peggy, Patti and Amy receive speaking fees from Apply EBP, LLC. They have no relevant nonfinancial relationships to disclose.

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

1. 1. Identify the efficacy of at least 2 therapy interventions for fine motor and visual motor skills.
   2. Determine 2 evidence-informed strategies to help children with visual perception difficulties successfully participate in their education, ADLs or other areas of function
   3. Apply 2 evidence-informed principles in designing interventions for achieving goals in handwriting, dressing or other meaningful activities, for a case scenario of a child with fine motor and visual motor challenges
   4. Identify 2 features of task-based interventions
   5. Select 2 task-based interventions that have been shown to be effective in helping children with DCD perform ADLs, play and leisure or other meaningful activity
   6. Determine 2 strategies for the CO-OP Approach and Neuromotor Task Training that a therapist can incorporate into their current interventions.
   7. Identify at least 3 components of self-determination that can promote child’s participation in academics, self-care and play/leisure.
   8. Select 3 methods to incorporate self-determination into pediatric sessions.
   9. Determine 3 ways to utilize effective questioning to promote children’s independence and awareness.
   10. Determine the efficacy of a general education handwriting curriculum
   11. List 2 assessment tools for handwriting
   12. Identify at least 3 evidence-based practices for a systems approach for handwriting instruction

Webinar 1: 1.5 hours of lecture

• • Evidence of therapeutic interventions for fine motor, visual motor and visual perception skills
  • The Person-Environment-Occupation (PEO) model of practice
  • Framework for intervention planning

Webinar 2: 1.5 hours of lecture

• • Evidence on Interventions for children with Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD)
  • The CO-OP Approach and Neuromotor Task Training
  • 6 Strategies to Incorporate in Your Interventions Right Away

Webinar 3: 1.5 hours lecture

• • Self-determination
  • Components, Research and Strategies
  • The Questioning Mindset
  • Case Studies

Webinar 4: 1.5 hours of lecture and video case study

• • Background: The State of Handwriting in Schools
  • Systems Approach to Handwriting
  • Handwriting Referral Evaluation Process at the Student Level

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

 

For OTs and OTAs

• • Apply EBP, LLC is an AOTA-approved provider of CEUs. You will receive 0.15 AOTA CEUs for each webinar completed, for a total of 0.6 CEUs (see imprimatur below for details).

• • These OT state boards accept approval by AOTA, other state boards or associations: AL, AK, AR, DE, DC, FL, IL, IN, KY, LA, MD, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NV, NH, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OR, OK, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, VT, VA, and WI.
  • These states do not require pre-approval of courses or have no CE requirements for OTs and OTAs: AZ, CA, CO, CT, GA, HI, ID, IA, KS, ME, MA, NE, NJ, UT, WA, WV and WY.

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

Payment Options

• • Pay via Credit Card: You are registered instantly!
  • Pay via Check or 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.