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:
Building on the morning plenary, this interactive workshop equips therapists with tools to structure treatment planning, manage caseloads, and apply ongoing or informal participation-based assessments for students with motor needs. Using case applications, interpret assessment findings to develop functional goals for the school setting. Problem solve how to incorporate evidence-based, play-based interventions, while taking into consideration behavioral supports, assistive technology, and family-centered advocacy. Case studies will apply to diverse student and environmental scenarios.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
- Develop goals that reflect meaningful participation in the school environment.
- Integrate assistive technology to support team goals and daily access for students with motor needs
- Modify intervention plans to increase participation for kids with motor needs based on varying functional capabilities and family priorities.
AUDIENCE:
School-based therapists including OTs, PTs, SLPs and Special Educators.
COURSE OUTLINE:
- The school day including indirect school-based therapy opportunities for students with motor needs
- Preferred method of implementation
- Evidence supports for types of participation: group/individual; push in/pull out
- Annual reviews, assessments, goal development – using the right tools and gathering meaningful data
- Case-based video application
- Population-specific goal planning linking measurable motor skills to school participation
- CPGs: International CP guidelines, DCD, etc.
- Long-term strategy (for the therapist/provider or for the student)
- Toolbox: Family centered care, road map for non-ambulatory children, etc.
- 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: 2.5 contact hours (0.25 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 2.5 contact hours 0.25 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 2.5 units. Provider for the FL Occupational Therapy Association CE Broker for 3 CE Hours - approval #____. This course has been approved by the MD State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners for __ Continuing Education Hours. This session applies 3 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 2.5 CECs. Approved sponsor by the State of IL Department of Financial and Professional Regulation for Physical Therapy for 3 contact hours. Approved provider by the NY State Board of PT for 3 contact hours (0.3 CEUs). Education Resources is an approved agency by the PT Board of CA for 2.5 contact hours. This activity is provided by the TX Board of PT Examiners accredited provider #2810017TX for 2.5 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 2.5 CE Hours. 2.5 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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