This session is part of two comprehensive series:
26th Annual Therapies in the School Conference PROGRAM A – ON-DEMAND 12
and
26th Annual Therapies in the School Conference – ON-DEMAND 12
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Is it possible to alter observable behaviors by enhancing a child’s capabilities? The current developmental theory of embodied cognition is acknowledged, but how does it influence our interventions with students? If our cognitive processes, perception, and decision-making are intricately linked to our bodily experiences, how does that influence observable behavior? And how does it impact our treatment of challenging behaviors? These questions are top of mind for many school-based therapists. Let’s explore and expand upon embodied cognition and its impact on sensorimotor development, social interaction, language and communication, and self-regulation to provide effective interventions and supports for students throughout the educational continuum.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
- Establish the link between embodied cognition, sensorimotor needs, and associated behaviors.
- Determine how behavior and sensorimotor needs influence participation and success.
- Recognize types of interventions that acknowledge potential sensorimotor needs to achieve behavioral and learning goals.
AUDIENCE:
School-based therapists including OTs, PTs, SLPs and Special Educators.
COURSE OUTLINE:
The theory of embodied cognition is known, but does it affect our interventions?
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- Differentiating embodied cognition, executive function, self-regulation, behavior, behavior management, and other common behavioral terms
- Relate bodily self-awareness and postural security to embodied cognition and behavior.
- What are the drivers for behavior? How can we affect those?
Behavior will change when the child’s capacity increases.
- Motor, sensory, brain, bodily and behavioral functions cannot be separated.
Learn how to observe system inter-relationships as defined by the understanding of embodied cognition and identify possible interventions.
- Intervention and supports through case study application
- Post-test
Athena Oden, PT, graduated from the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston and has dedicated over 40 years to pediatrics, working in public and private schools, residential facilities, and non-profit organizations for children, in addition to serving as an Early Childhood Intervention consultant. She has developed and implemented successful motor programs for schools across the U.S., led Assistive Technology teams, designed accessible playgrounds, served as an expert jury member in validating three assessments for students with developmental delays, and is currently on the founding Board of Directors for a private school. Athena has presented at local, state, national, and international levels on topics related to neurological and physiological development in the classroom. Her book, Ready Bodies, Learning Minds: Cultivating the Complete Child©, builds on the tenets of previous editions and is tailored for therapists, teachers, and parents. This book provides insight into the sensory and motor systems essential for learning and success for students of all ages and abilities, incorporating research and references while outlining the curriculum for school-based motor lab programs. An observation tool, the Ready Bodies, Learning Minds Screening Report, aids therapists in identifying the most effective intervention strategies for children. Additionally, the Sensorimotor Needs Inventory was recently created to support intervention strategies for behavioral challenges in children with disabilities. Athena was honored to contribute to the development of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) white paper on The Role of School-Based Physical Therapy: Successful Participation for All Students in 2012 and its current update in 2023, and she served for six years as a past Regional Representative for the South Central U.S. states for the School-Based SIG of the APTA.
Athena Oden receives an honorarium from Education Resources.
Athena Oden has no relevant nonfinancial relationships to disclose.
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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: 1.5 contact hours (0.15 CEUs). Intermediate level. License #______________.
Education Resources Inc. is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval ID# 13946. This Distance Learning-Independent Course is offered at 1.5 contact hours 0.15 CEUs (Intermediate Level, OT Service Delivery, Foundational Knowledge & Professional Issues). AOTA does not endorse specific course content, products or clinical procedures. This course can be used toward your NBCOT renewal requirements for 1.5 units. Provider for the FL Occupational Therapy Association CE Broker for 1.5 CE Hours - approval #____. This course has been approved by the MD State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners for __ Continuing Education Hours. This session applies 1.5 CE hours toward approval but must be combined with entire Program A sessions to receive approval by the MN Board of PT, #___. Approval #___ by the NJ State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners for 1.5 CECs. Approved sponsor by the State of IL Department of Financial and Professional Regulation for Physical Therapy for 1.5 contact hours. Approved provider by the NY State Board of PT for 1.8 contact hours (0.18 CEUs). Education Resources is an approved agency by the PT Board of CA for 1.5 contact hours. This activity is provided by the TX Board of PT Examiners accredited provider #2810017TX for 1.5 CCUs and meets continuing competence requirements for PTs and PTAs licensure renewal in TX. Approved Provider for OK State Board of Medical Licensure & Supervision #BAP202310003. Approved Provider by the NM Board of Physical Therapy for 1.5 CE Hours. 1.5 hours of this course qualify towards the discipline-specific hours for the 20-hour requirement for NDTA re-certification. They do NOT qualify towards the 8-hour NDTA Instructor requirement for re-certification.
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