As a speech-language pathologist, occupational therapist or physical therapist, you likely work with children and adults with a wide range of disabilities, diagnoses and conditions. If so, it’s normal to feel unsure about using person-first or identity-first language and maintaining a respectful environment. What Is Person-First Language? Person-first language refers to emphasizing a person instead of their… Read more »
Posts Categorized: School Based Therapists
ERI Offers Two Scholarships to Attend 2023 School Therapy Conference
NOW ACCEPTING SUBMISSIONS Do you know of someone who deserves recognition? A Therapist New to the Schools, or an Unsung Hero We want to hear about their hard work, and innovative ideas. We will be honoring two unsung heroes/teams. One for his/her significant contribution to therapy practice in the field of school based therapy, and… Read more »
School-Based Practice Expert, Jeryl Benson, Joins ERI’s Esteemed Faculty
We are thrilled to introduce you to Jeryl Benson, Ed.D, FAOTA, OTR/L, one of ERI’s newest faculty members! Dr. Benson has worked in pediatrics for more than 30 years, with extensive experience in school-based practice and as an educational consultant for schools and families. She is certified to administer the Sensory Integration and Praxis Test,… Read more »
Faculty Highlight During OT Month
Meet Our OT Faculty! In honor of OT month, ERI will be highlighting our amazing OT faculty throughout April. First up for this month, we’re shining a light on two faculty members: Anne Buckley-Reen and Janine Wiskind. Anne Buckley-Reen has been with ERI since 2005. She has been a practicing pediatric therapist for 30+ years… Read more »
Now Available! Therapies in the School 23rd Annual Conference – ON-DEMAND 9!
Offering up to 31 Continuing Education Hours! Includes the popular, complimentary bonus session: Creative Approaches using RTI (Response to Intervention) to Support Students While Reducing the Need for Referrals – presented by Kareen Robbins, MS OTR/L We are thrilled to announce the release of brand NEW, school-based practice specific content to help you navigate the… Read more »