Delivery to Discharge: The Role of OT in the NICU Occupational therapists are uniquely qualified to work with children in the NICU given their strong educational foundation in mental health and specialized knowledge in neonatal care. This 2-hour course explores the role of the OT’s multifaceted and holistic approach in this high-risk setting to not […]
Fix Common Handwriting Issues 2X Faster Using Fluency and Simple Data Collection Despite the boom in technology, handwriting is still one of the most powerful tools students use to communicate and demonstrate learning across subjects and grades. However, the art of handwriting is a complex skill, which may not come easy to all students, especially […]
Journaling in OT: A Reflective Practice to Address Anxiety and Sensory Regulation Occupational therapy practice in mental health has gained significant momentum in the past few years. However, research suggests that many practitioners struggle to find simple, effective ways to implement intervention strategies. Mental health issues like anxiety and emotional regulation are always important factors […]
Journaling in OT: A Reflective Practice to Address Anxiety and Sensory Regulation Occupational therapy practice in mental health has gained significant momentum in the past few years. However, research suggests that many practitioners struggle to find simple, effective ways to implement intervention strategies. Mental health issues like anxiety and emotional regulation are always important factors […]
The Race Against Racism: Strategies to Combat Racism, Address Microaggressions, and Promote Healing in the Therapeutic Setting As the U.S. population becomes increasingly multicultural and telehealth extends services into remote areas, there is an urgent need for therapists to become adept at the delivery of culturally appropriate care. In this 2-hour course, the presenter offers […]
Troubleshooting Pediatric Teletherapy: A Case Study Format to Address Common Challenges Telehealth is becoming an increasingly used service delivery model in pediatric therapy. For a myriad of reasons, however, it does present some unique challenges when servicing this population. This 2-hour course presents case studies offering clinicians an opportunity to strategize intervention and problem solve […]
Using Activity Analysis and Database Decision Making to Teach Leisure Skills Occupational therapists often approach mental health concerns of students by addressing leisure to increase overall participation. However, the lack of a standardized process and poor data collection are often limiting factors. This 2-hour course offers a solution by focusing on the how-to aspects of […]