This session is part of two comprehensive series:
Therapies in the School 24th Annual Conference PROGRAM A – ON-DEMAND 10
and
Therapies in the School 24th Annual Conference 2023 – ON-DEMAND 10
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Explore the importance of movement on cognitive functioning! Examine key neurodevelopmental learning concepts as well as the cognitive benefits of movement. Integrating these views into the school context, we will identify and apply therapeutic techniques into a variety of school settings. This interactive course will provide creative ideas intertwining movement and academics that can be implemented the very next day and can be easily embedded into classroom, individual or group sessions.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
- Relate neuromotor development to learning.
- Recognize the benefit of motor activities on learning.
- Enhance current treatments by incorporating movement to improve participation in academic activities.
AUDIENCE:
School-Based Therapists
COURSE OUTLINE:
- Role of the Therapist in the schools
- Embedded Services in Academics
- Where to start
- Classroom
- Arrival/Dismissal
- Transitions
- ADL
- Cafeteria
- Recess
- Specials
- Scheduled time in the classroom
- Writing
- Spelling/Reading
- Math
- Science
- Yoga
- Building Blocks of Movement
- Core Stability
- Balance
- Grading
- Coordination
- Timing/rhythm
Josephine Bardabelias, PT is a Graduate of Hunter College's Physical Therapy program, having over 30 years experience working in a variety of settings, with a focus in pediatrics. Throughout her career she have treated children in acute care, N.I.C.U., early intervention and school based facilities.
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.
Continuing Education Hours for disciplines not listed below: 3 Contact Hours (0.3 CEUs). Intermediate Level. License #_________. Education Resources Inc. is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval ID#08243. This Distance Learning-Independent course is offered at 3 contact hours 0.3 CEUs. (Intermediate level, OT Service Delivery & Foundational Knowledge). AOTA does not endorse specific course content, products, or clinical procedures. This course can be used toward your NBCOT renewal requirements for 3 units. Approved for FL OT's for 3.5 continuing education hours CE Broker #20-1186442. Approval #2403-98 by NJ State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners for 2 CEC's. This course has been approved by the MD State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners for 2 Continuing Education Hours. Approved sponsor by the State of IL Department of Financial and Professional Regulation for PT for 3.5 contact hours. This session applies 3 contact hours (0.3 CEUs) toward approval but this must combined with another session of this series to receive CEUs and approval number by KY Physical Therapy Association. This activity is provided by the TX Board of PT Examiners accredited provider #1910017TX for 3 CCUs and meets continuing, competence requirements for PT's and PTA's licensure renewal in TX. Education Resources is an approved agency by the PT Board of CA for 3 contact hours. Approved provider by the NY State Board of PT for 3.6 contact hours (0.36 CEUs). Approved Provider for OK State Board of Medical Licensure & Supervision #BAP202310003. The following state boards of physical therapy accept other states’ approval: AK, AR, AZ, DC, DE, GA, HI, ID, IN, KS, MA, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, OR, PA, RI, SC, UT, VA, VT, WI, WY. The following state boards of physical therapy either do not require course pre-approval or do not require CEUs for re-licensure: AL, CO, CT, IA, ME, MT, NE, ND, NH, SD, WA.
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