New On-Demand! Dementia Care – For Beginner and Seasoned Therapists

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As the prevalence of dementia continues to rise, with over 55 million currently affected and projections for this number to double every twenty years, Home Health professionals must adapt their communication and intervention strategies to effectively support these individuals and their caregivers.

With this NEW on-demand, take advantage of the pause, rewind and rewatch features to get the most out of this increasingly important topic for providers across the rehab disciplines. Recorded from Robyn’s live webinar on November 2, 2024, Collaborative Dementia Care: Integrating Person-Centered Strategies for Positive Outcomes, explores how dementia care typically comes through as a secondary diagnoses for therapists. Those working with older clients in home may notice early warning signs of dementia that will affect their overall treatment plan. What are the next steps once you’ve noticed the signs?

As a seasoned presenter, Ligotti lends her expertise in providing quality care for individuals experiencing communication, cognitive, behavioral, sensory, mobility and safety challenges related to dementia. This on-demand course will provide you with pertinent information related to patient care, caregiver education, reimbursement and documentation.

As the population ages and dementia is increasingly recognized as a secondary diagnosis, highlighting the importance for therapists to utilize evidence-based assessment tools for dementia staging and interventions tailored to each stage is crucial. Staying informed about the latest evidence-based practices, from assessment to intervention, and improving documentation in OASIS-E are critical for delivering high-quality skilled services and ensuring comprehensive care with this population.

Get started today! Save $30 on this course by using coupon code LIGOTTI30 at checkout. Discount cannot be combined with other offers or promotions. Coupon code expires January 12, 2025.

Please contact our office with any questions at info@educationresourcesinc.com or call 800-487-6530.

Save $30 with ERI’s Holiday Coupon

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‘Tis the season! Take advantage of ERI’s holiday coupon and SAVE on any ERI course. Enjoy this discount on any live webinar, in-person course or on-demand learning that we offer. Use coupon code HOLIDAY2025 at checkout to redeem these savings. Offer expires on January 10, 2025 and cannot be combined with other offers or bundling promotions.

Choose from our robust list of course topics, including:

NICU
Birth to Three
Pediatric Feeding and Swallowing
Pediatric
School-Based Therapists
Neurology
Acute Care/Critical Care
Vestibular

Interested in partnering with ERI? We have various partnership opportunities available to organizations looking to either host a CEU course for their staff, or provide customized in-house trainings to best meet your needs. Reach out to Marianne Boynton at mboynton@educationresourcesinc.com for more details on our partnerships.

NEW On-Demand! Establishing Competency for Independent Practice in the NICU

Are you a current or aspiring NICU clinician? Are you considering or preparing for the Neonatal Therapy Certification Exam? Or are you a seasoned therapist looking for a refresher?

Great news! Our on-demand Neonatal Therapy Series is just what you need to meet your professional goals. This 4-part series, expertly taught by Anjanette Lee, is a great option for gaining competence for independent practice in the NICU. All four parts, each one 4 – 5 hours, were recorded from her recent live webinars and are now accessible for learning on-demand.

Take advantage of the pause, rewind, and rewatch features to fully grasp this comprehensive content. Below are just some of the highlights you can expect from each part. Click on each button to learn more:

FAQs:

Do I need to take all four parts in sequential order to receive credit?
No! These parts can be taken sequentially or as stand alone courses, it’s entirely up to you. Earn credit for each part you complete.

Can I receive a discount?
Yes! Bundle two or more parts together and receive a discount in price! Save 10% when you bundle two courses and 15% when you bundle three or more courses. Discount will be automatically applied at checkout. Interested in just purchasing one course? Use coupon code LEENEONATAL30 at checkout to receive $30 off one course. Cannot be combined with bundling promo. Must be applied at time of checkout.

This series will be perfect for NTs studying for the Neonatal Therapy Certificate Exam and for those beginning to establish competency by:

Laying a foundation of fundamental knowledge
Closing gaps within core competencies, and
Assuring both fundamental knowledge and core competency knowledge are applied during NICU interventions.

Enroll today and be sure to share this valuable information with students, mentees, mentors and colleagues. Questions? Contact our office at info@educationresourcesinc.com or call 800-487-6530.

Two Incredible Days of Learning – Therapies in the School 25th Annual Conference

THANK YOU to everyone who attended Therapies in the School 25th Annual Conference on November 14 and 15, 2024!

Well-seasoned school therapists as well as those still in the early years of their school-based careers attended our two-day virtual conference to build connections, share ideas and actively learn. This year, participants joined us from 34 states and two Canadian provinces!

Celebrating the 25th Anniversary of our Beloved Therapies in the School Conference!

This happy milestone was made possible by so many of YOU returning to us year after year! We gave away lots of prizes in the months leading up to the Therapies in the School Conference; FREE registration to on-demand courses and to the Conference, gift baskets, a “lunch and learn” session with ERI faculty and more! We also recognized the longest attending participant of our Therapies in the School Conferences…Mary Meyer, an OTR from Massachusetts, who has attended 20 Therapies in the School Conferences! Mary said, I look forward to this conference every year. I know I will come back with tips and strategies I can apply right away. Thank you, Mary, for trusting ERI with your CEU needs over the years. It was our honor to gift Mary with FREE registration to next year’s Therapies in the School Conference!

Energy and Inspiration

This year’s speakers and attendees brought an energy and enthusiasm to our annual 2-day event that has renewed our spirt and ignited our commitment to provide exceptional educational content for the providers who strive to share that excellence with their students. Improving outcomes, safeguarding mental health, and honoring each student’s unique abilities is at the center of what we do and we’re so proud to work amongst this community of attendees and speakers!

It was inspiring to watch and join in on the extraordinary amount of dynamic, interactive dialogue and the flow of sharing intervention ideas that was taking place within the Whova app, which will remain accessible to you through February 15, 2025! And don’t forget, the discussion also continues after the conference in our Therapies in the School Discussion Group on Facebook – check it out!

Expert Speakers and Informative Sessions – Conference Highlights

When Reading Hinders Writing: Deciphering Vision Problems from Dyslexia – Robert Constantine, OTR/L
This session was a favorite! Robert discussed how to differentiate between dyslexia and saccade difficulties and provided many treatment ideas to improve the visual deficits associated with reading problems.

One of the best sessions I have attended so far with ERI – for Therapies in School conferences over the past 3 years! Seeing so many vision concerns lately in the elementary school. All the information and strategies can be used immediately when I return to school on Monday. -Tobi C.

This was an INCREDIBLE presentation!!!! A very passionate and knowledgeable speaker with really strong intervention ideas that can be easily implemented in a school setting. Thank you so much! -Alexis V.

Building Blocks: ADHD and Executive Function Interventions for Different Ages and Developmental Stages – Lori Flynn, MS, OTR/L This was another favorite session among our participants! Lori @ot4adhd_ presented the intricate relationship between executive function skills, ADHD and academic success starting in preschool and continuing through graduation. Many practical interventions that support executive function skills tailored for the preschooler through the high school graduate were provided.

Found this to be very helpful – ADHD is such a broad topic. I appreciated the break down and great explanation of each piece. -Claudine H.

This session was amazing. Lori was awesome, so knowledgeable and engaging. The information she presented was so relevant and the interventions that she discussed were the best I have heard on this topic. Thank you so much! -Logan S.

Once again this year, ERI’s 17-year veteran presenter and yoga instructor, Anne Buckley-Reen, OTR, RYT, kicked-off Day 2 of the conference with a relaxing, virtual yoga session. It was great to start the day feeling relaxed, re-energized and ready to learn!

Embracing the Future: AI Application and Ethical Considerations in School-Based Practice – Addie Segal, OTD, OTR/L Addie got things started on Day 2 with an informative presentation about the potential for Artificial Intelligence (AI) to enhance your practice. Participants really loved this session!

ABSOLUTELY LOVED THIS SESSION!!!!!! This was fascinating and applied to all therapists. I am walking away with so much knowledge and resources now. Great presenter, examples, resources. Loved it!
-Rachelle R.

This session was amazing! It will change my practice and will definitely make me more efficient with my time at work. Thank you! -Dawn J.

Re-Framing Behavior in School: Helping School Personnel Shift from “Managing” Student Behavior to Understanding Students’ Needs So They Can Support Learning – Greg Santucci, MS, OTR
In this energetic session, Greg provided actionable strategies to improve behavior that focus on validation, sensory safety, co-regulation and meeting kids where they are.

Phenomenal session! Absolutely tons of usable info and strategies that we can implement right away. Thank you! -Sue R.

Great information! I really feel like I can change my practices (language, thoughts, understanding) working with students and other adults (we all have our moments). This was so helpful to me as a PT- should be called behavior management for PTs 🙂 -Heather V.

We Can’t Wait to Continue Learning With You!

We hope that attending Therapies in the School 25th Annual Conference-2024 helped to renew your passion for school-based therapy, and provided you with new tools and strategies that you can use right away to improve learning outcomes for your students.

Stay tuned for access to on-demand recordings of the conference, coming to you soon in early 2025!

Please save the date for next year’s Therapies in the School 26th Annual Conference, set for November 20 and 21, 2025!

NEW COURSE! Differences Not Deficits: Understanding The Neurodiversity Affirming Approach

When we know better, we do better. Our understanding of Autism continues to evolve and expand, particularly as clinicians and researchers learn more from Autistic individuals about their experiences, needs, strengths, joys and perspectives. Monotropism, Masking, and the Double Empathy problem are just some of the topics that have contributed to a greater understanding of neurodiversity.

In this NEW course, Differences Not Deficits: Understanding the Neurodiversity Affirming Approach to Support Autistic Clients Through A Strength-Based Lens, bridge the gap between wanting to do better and knowing how.

Join Kristin Jones, MS, OTR/L, Therapies in the School 2023 speaker, to explore the concepts of felt safety, sensory differences not deficits, and self-determination. Move from unhelpful, biased labels to language and reasoning that supports, empowers, and includes. Look and listen in a way that honors all forms of communication and recognizes low versus high functioning environments. Incorporate it all into strengths-based goals that hold meaning and promote participation, while leading to more productive and collaborative services. With deeper understanding and practical application of these concepts, you will be able to truly implement neurodiversity affirming care that leaves a lasting impact on your clients, students and community.

Learn More and Sign Up!