Promoting Physical Activity in Children on the Autism Spectrum
Amazing Benefits and Strategies for Implementation
We all know that movement is powerful…for fitness and for school readiness. Are your autistic clients moving enough?
Amy will start this seminar by sharing research on how movement throughout the school day benefits motor skills, fitness, academic performance, and school readiness in autistic clients. She summarizes this into an Advocacy Form that you can share with teachers, colleagues, and school administrators to get buy-in for more movement throughout the day.
You will learn her 6 Steps of Promoting Physical Activity at School, starting with a needs evaluation, as well as setting goals that is meaningful for the student’s participation in their academics and other aspects of schooling. You will learn various evidence-based movement programs and strategies you can implement. Finally, Amy will discuss how to reassess and share success to breed more success!
Leave this course with great tools, strategies, and examples for promoting movement throughout the school day! Closed Captioned in English!
BONUS TOOLKIT: 6 Steps of Promoting PA in Children on the Autism Spectrum; Advocacy Sheet for Promoting PA; Resources and Links to Assessment Tools
Amy M. Schlessman, PT, DPT, DHSc is a therapist working for almost 20 years primarily in the school-based setting, promoting physical activity embedded into academics, interdisciplinary collaboration, and the use of technology in therapy, while closely working with educators, administrators, therapists, and parents. She is an assistant professor in the DPT program at Tufts University in Phoenix, AZ. She has conducted numerous dynamic presentations for teachers, parents and therapists regionally and nationally. She also published an activity book, “Recycle Bin Boogie: Move and Learn with Recyclables,” which combines movement and learning with common, household recyclables.
Disclosures: Amy receives a speaking honorarium from Apply EBP, LLC. She has no relevant nonfinancial relationships to disclose.
At the completion of this course, attendees will be able to:
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- Identify 3 benefits of physical activity in children and youth on the autistic spectrum
- Select 3 tools and strategies to utilize to promote autistic child/youth’s participation in physical activity
- Determine 2 physical activities for autistic students that can be integrated into the school day
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- Benefits of Physical Activity
- The 6 Steps of Promoting Physical Activity
- Case Study
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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).
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, MO, NE, NH and WA.
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 Check: Email carlo@applyebp.com for an invoice
- Pay via Purchase Order: Email carlo@applyebp.com if you would need a copy of Apply EBP, LLC’s W9 and/or an invoice
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
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Testimonials
“Amy is an energetic, engaging, inspiring presenter. Amy consistently presents information in a dynamic and useable manner that captivates the audience and immediately gets you thinking about how to improve your own work with children.” – Therapist on a previous live presentation from Amy
“Amy’s energy and enthusiasm are contagious! Amy provides easily accessible and current methods to continue to build credibility in our professions through evidence-based practice.” – Therapist on a previous live presentation from Amy
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