This 7-hour webinar includes a variety of therapeutic topics with one goal in mind: to enhance therapeutic skills required for successful implementation of treatment strategies in the pediatric population to create a well-rounded therapist. From new grads to advanced therapists, this webinar rekindles your passion for pediatrics by offering new, creative treatment strategies to fuel your fire and help you think outside of the box! The 2021 Summit addresses treatment strategies from six seasoned professionals on the topics of executive functioning skills, vestibular processing, proprioceptive strategies for self-regulation, oral motor strategies for feeding intervention, telehealth strategies for k-5, and work refusal in the pediatric population. Two, 30-minute Q&A sessions are included for interaction with presenters. Jam-packed with tangible tips, tricks, and intervention strategies to improve your skills today, this Summit will be your go-to for novel treatment interventions!
Course Information
Target Audience: introductory- to advanced-level OTs, COTAs, and other pediatric therapists Note: While many professionals may benefit from the course content, we can only guarantee acceptance of continuing education credit as described in the following CEU section.
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Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
Sensational Brain LLC is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. PD activity ID# 02240. This distance-learning, independent format is offered at 0.7 CEUs, Intermediate Level, OT Service Delivery. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.
Gwen Wild, MOT, OTR/L, is an experienced occupational therapist specializing in the treatment of children and adolescents diagnosed with autism and sensory processing disorders. Gwen is the creator of BrainWorks sensory diet tools. Although selling the business in October 2020, she remains with Sensational Brain as the AOTA CE Administrator. She currently works as an Intensive Support Specialist for a large educational service agency. Gwen presents to audiences nationwide on topics related to sensory modulation and self-regulation. She lives in Galesburg, Michigan, with her husband and will soon have an empty nest as her three daughters venture out on their own. Learn more about Gwen’s mission and why she created BrainWorks on our Aboutpage. To view Gwen’s courses, check out her product page.
Disclosures
Financial: Gwen Wild receives compensation for her responsibilities as CE administrator for AOTA as well as speaking fees from Sensational Brain LLC. Gwen is co-author of Just Right! A Sensory Modulation Curriculum for K-5®.
Nonfinancial: No relevant nonfinancial relationship exists.
Rachel Harrington, COTA/L, AC, began treating clients in 2014 as a pediatric occupational therapy assistant. She founded The Sensory Project, LLC, https://thesensoryproject.com in 2017. In October 2020, Gwen Wild handed her the reins of Sensational Brain LLC, in which she plans to expand and explore new courses, products, and more!
Dedicated to helping children with different abilities feel confident in their own skin, Rachel began her sensory journey by designing fashionable, innovative weighted vests to enable children to regulate their sensory needs, while fitting in with their peers. In addition, she co-hosts the podcast The Sensory Project Show to educate and equip parents, therapists, and educators with tools and information to understand sensory integration.
Along with colleague Jessica Hill, COTA/L, she founded The Sensory Project Club in 2019 https://www.thesensoryprojectclub.com, a membership-based website that provides in-depth training and resources relating to all things sensory. They recently published their Therapeutic Resource Guide, a 300-page E-Book, which provides downloadable, therapeutic tools and information with resources created initially for The Sensory Project Club.
Rachel is passionate about sharing her knowledge of sensory integration by participating in speaking engagements with nonprofit organizations, schools, childcare centers, and community events to increase early identification of sensory processing challenges.
Disclosures
Financial: Rachel is the owner of Sensational Brain LLC and receives proceeds from all sales and co-hosts All Things Sensory by Harkla Podcast.
Nonfinancial: Pictured in the Harkla compression swing, Rachel works part-time with Harkla Co.
Becky Miksic, OTR/L, T-NLP, T-TET, CHt, has been supporting families to progress their children’s eating since 2002. She has worked in a variety of settings and has helped countless children to expand their food repertoire as well as transitioned tube fed children to oral feedings. Her company, End Picky Eating, focuses on home-based feeding therapy, remote consultations, and education for parents and professionals through webinars and live classes. To view Becky’s courses, check out her product page.
Disclosures
Financial: Becky receives a speaking fee from Sensational Brain LLC. She is the owner of Child Success Solutions Inc. DBA End Picky Eating and the author of End Picky Eating: Transforming picky eaters into successful eaters so you can go anywhere & know your child will eat.
Nonfinancial: No relevant nonfinancial relationship exists.
Lori Benson Adams, MEd, is an educational intervention specialist and owner of Breakthrough Learning Solutions in Atlanta, Georgia. She has over 35 years of experience with students who experience sensory, learning, behavioral, and executive function challenges. Lori presents nationally to audiences of parents, therapists, and educators. She is known for her immediately practical information and wealth of knowledge and resources. Additional information can be found at www.loribensonadams.com. To view Lori’s courses, check out her product page.
Disclosures
Financial: Lori Benson Adams receives a speaking fee from Sensational Brain LLC and is the owner of Breakthrough Learning Solutions and Learning Lotus.
Aditi Mehra, DHSc, OTR/L, received her Bachelors in Occupational Therapy from Western Michigan University in 1998 and her Doctorate in Health Sciences from Midwestern University, Illinois, in 2016. Since then, she has practiced as a pediatric OT in various settings such as early intervention, hand therapy, NICU, inpatient/outpatient rehabilitation, and schools. During her doctoral studies, Dr. Mehra pursued a certification in Applied Behavior Analysis to improve and enhance collaboration within multidisciplinary teams. Once she delved deeper into this field, she discovered Fit Learning, an academic program based on the principles of ABA designed to build fluency and address all differences in learning (executive functioning, ADHD. etc.). Dr. Mehra is currently the Director of Fit Learning Labs in the Chicagoland area and continues to practice OT in both schools and private teletherapy services. She is passionate about Interpersonal Education and strives to foster multidisciplinary collaboration among OTs and other allied health professionals. She provides continuing education presentations for various allied health groups in her community and is an avid blogger for Psychology Today. To view Aditi’s course, check out her product page.
Disclosures
Financial: Aditi Mehra receives a speaking fee from Sensational Brain LLC. She is the author of 25 Tips to Improve Student Engagement via Telehealth and offers free and paid OT resources on her website: www.DrAditiTheOT.com.
Nonfinancial: No relevant nonfinancial relationship exists.
Kim Wiggins, OTR/L, is an experienced occupational therapist specializing in the treatment of children since 2001. She is a full-time therapist at a City School District in upstate New York, owner of www.OTKimWiggins.com, and has been a nationally known speaker since 2011. Kim is certified in Mobile Devices for Children with Disabilities, Puzzle Art Therapy, Handwriting Without Tears, Zaner Bloser, The Size Matters Handwriting Program, The Listening Program, and as an Irlen Screener. To view Kim’s courses, check out her product page.
Disclosures
Financial: Kim Wiggins receives a speaking fee from Sensational Brain LLC and is the owner of OTKimWiggins LLC. Kim is an affiliate for these companies and receives a percentage of profits from her referrals for these webinars:
Double Time Docs (https://www.doubletimedocs.com): A Collaboration Sensation and Get It Done! OT documentation
Move Thrive Play (https://www.moveplaythrive.com): Primitive Reflexes
SpedNotes (a free program until August 2020, https://www.spednote.com/): Get It Done! OT documentation and Writing IEP Goals
Nonfinancial: No relevant nonfinancial relationship exists.