This session is part of two comprehensive series:
26th Annual Therapies in the School Conference PROGRAM B – ON-DEMAND 12
and
26th Annual Therapies in the School Conference – ON-DEMAND 12
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Improve neuromuscular and motor function in an educationally relevant way that is up to date with research findings. Connect current evidence to “real world” schools and classrooms where students present with varying levels of neuromuscular functioning, equipment management needs, and unique engagement and access challenges. Explore participation-based assessments, develop participation goals and adjust intervention expectations to focus on participation outcomes.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
- Utilize practical decision-making tools to align school-based therapy interventions with current evidence and student-specific participation needs
- Apply participation-based frameworks when selecting tests and measures for students with neuromuscular or other motor challenges.
- Integrate evidence-based strategies to increase skill and participation for students with neuromuscular challenges
AUDIENCE:
School-based therapists including OTs, PTs, SLPs and Special Educators.
COURSE OUTLINE:
- Traffic Light Interventions: Evidence & School-based Therapy
- What does this mean for Evaluations and Goal Development?
- What does it mean for Intervention and Progress?
- Case Application(s): evaluation of motor skills
- Case Application(s): intervention and monitoring progress
- Post-Test
Dr. Nia Mensah is a pediatric physical therapist, researcher, and educator with over 15 years of experience serving children with complex developmental disabilities. She earned her PhD in Motor Learning from Teachers College, Columbia University, where her research focused on physical activity and participation in non-ambulatory youth with cerebral palsy. Currently, Dr. Mensah is a postdoctoral research fellow at the University of Southern California and serves as pediatric physical therapy hybrid faculty at the University of Colorado DPT Program.
Her clinical and academic work bridges school-based practice, early intervention, and translational motor learning research. She is widely recognized for advancing culturally responsive and evidence-informed care in school settings and has presented nationally on the intersection of equity, family advocacy, and school-based service delivery.
Nia Mensah receives an honorarium from Education Resources.
Nia Mensah has nonfinancial relationships to disclose. Nia is Vice President and
Founder/ Kusudi International Inc. Non-Profit organization and is Coordinator of Community Relations Committee. This is a volunteer role.
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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 B 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 1.8 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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