Supporting Students with Pediatric Neuromuscular Disorder across the School Day
Best Practices for Ambulatory and Non-ambulatory Stages of PND
Students with pediatric neuromuscular disorders (PNDs) such as muscular dystrophy, spinal muscular atrophy, and Charcot-Marie-Tooth bring both unique strengths and complex challenges to the classroom. As their physical abilities change over time, so do their needs for participation, energy management, and access across the school day. OT and PT practitioners play a vital role in helping school teams anticipate these changes and adapt supports that maintain engagement, safety, and dignity.
In this seminar, Rebecca will share evidence-informed strategies for supporting students with PNDs through both ambulatory and non-ambulatory stages. You will learn how to identify key functional indicators of disease progression, apply relevant tests and measures, and tailor accommodations, modifications, and interventions for each school routine—from arrival and classroom mobility to lunch, recess, and physical education.
Rebecca will also guide you in using proactive programming and collaborative planning to preserve flexibility, strength, and participation through the ambulatory and non-ambulatory stages of the student’s PND. Through real-life case studies, you will see how thoughtful intervention planning, coordinated communication with families and school team, and student-centered advocacy can make a measurable difference in quality of life and school success.
Leave this course with practical strategies, adaptable tools, and a clear framework to support students with neuromuscular disorders in participating fully, meaningfully, and confidently across the school day. Closed Captioned in English.
BONUS: PRACTICAL TOOLKIT – Cheat Sheet: Supporting Students with Pediatric
Neuromuscular Disorder across the School Day; Resources
Rebecca AA Wilson, PT, MS, C/NDT, PCS has over 20 years’ experience providing EI and school-based services in Iowa and Illinois. She is a clinical instructor for several DPT programs, guest lecturer, and author of concurrent validity study on the School Outcomes Measure (SOM) and the PEDI.
Disclosures: Rebecca 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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- Determine 3 appropriate accommodations, modifications, and interventions for ambulatory students with Pediatric Neuromuscular Disorders (PNDs) across various school routines
- Determine 3 appropriate accommodations, modifications, and interventions for non-ambulatory students with PNDs across various school routines
- Apply 3 evidence-informed strategies for promoting school participation in given case studies of students with PNDs
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1.5 hours of lecture and case study
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- Overview of 3 Pediatric Neuromuscular Disorders
- Tests and Measures for Disease Progression & Monitoring
- Evidence-informed Accommodations, Modifications and Interventions
- Additional Considerations for Students with PND
- Case Studies of Ambulatory and Non-ambulatory Students
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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
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