This course is part of Therapies in the School Online Conference 2
Many students are struggling to learn in traditional classroom settings. How can we help when traditional teaching methods, regular PT, OT, Speech and behavior plans do not produce the desired results? Current research has increased our understanding of learning disabilities, attention challenges, anxiety and behavioral disorders. This session will highlight physical and environmental strategies that can make it or break it for many students. This workshop will discuss how to share this information with school staff, and create the buy in, to provide the needed interventions on a regular basis that will create permanent changes for students.
Participants will:
1. Describe the development of the current classroom structure and its impact on why students are struggling.
2. Apply current neurological research to address learning, attention and behavioral challenges seen in the classroom.
3. Develop physical and environmental strategies to assist with the needs of students who struggle.
An accomplished lecturer, Debra Dickson is a pediatric physical therapist, owner of Therapy Works Pediatrics LLC in CT and creator of the clinically acclaimed BEAR HUG vest. Ms. Dickson is NDT certified in pediatrics and has a strong background in sensory processing, nutrition and immune function as they relate to children with developmental disabilities. Together with Anne Buckley-Reen, she developed a program for therapists entitled The Whole Child: S.A.N.E. Strategies for Success. They are currently co-authoring The Whole Child Handbook, which incorporates a multisystem approach to understanding developmental disorders and successful strategies for improving function. Ms. Dickson lectures both locally and nationally and sits on the professional advisory committees of several nonprofit agencies.
Once you purchase an online course you will have access to the course materials. If you have purchased this course, please ensure you have logged in to your account in order to take the exam.
Once you purchase an online course, you will have the opportunity to take an exam to test your retention of the material. If you have purchased this course, please ensure you have logged in to your account in order to take the exam. The exam must be completed with a pass rate of 80% or more in order to receive your certificate of attendance.
This course is offered for 2.5 Contact Hours, 0.25 CEUs (Intermediate Level)Please visit our CEU page for further details
Education Resources, Inc. is an approved provider of CEUs for the following states: CA, IL, KY, NC, NY, TX
The following state boards of physical therapy accept other states’ approval:
AK, AR, AZ, DC, DE, GA, HI, ID, IN, KS, MI, MO, MS, OR, RI, SC, VA, VT, WI, WY
Our courses meet the criteria for CAT 1 activity in CO
Education Resources, Inc. is an AOTA Approved Provider for Live and Distance Learning-Independent Courses.
Intermediate Level Occupational Therapy Process: assessment, intervention. The assignment of AOTA CEU’s does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products or clinical procedures by AOTA.
NBCOT
National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy. ERI is a member of the NBCOT Professional Development Provider Registry and as such, provides PDUs to occupational therapists who wish to maintain certification at all of our live and online courses.
12 hours of this course qualify toward the 20 hours requirement for NDTA re-certification
