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.
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.
This course meets the criteria for 2.5 contact hours (0.25 CEUs) Intermediate Level.
If your state is not listed below and you have three or more therapists interested in attending, please contact us at info@educationresourcesinc.com or call 800-487-6530 to speak with a team member. We will review whether approval can be obtained for your state.
To receive a certificate of completion all registered attendees are required to attend and participate fully in all applicable course activities (i.e., labs, discussions, group work, polls, post-tests with passing grade of 80% or greater etc.) and complete the evaluation form.
AOTA – American Occupational Therapy Association
AOTA - Education Resources Inc. is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval 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.
NBCOT - This course can be used toward your NBCOT renewal requirements for 2.5 units.
FL OT - Approved provider of the FL Board of Occupational Therapy-CE Broker – 3 hrs. This course meets the approval of the TX Board of OT Examiners.
PT – Physical Therapy by State
MD PT - Approved by the Maryland Board of Physical Therapy Examiners.
MN PT - Approved by the Minnesota Board of Physical Therapy but this session must be combined with entire Program B sessions to receive approval credit.
NJ PT - Approved by the New Jersey Board of Physical Therapy Examiners.
IL PT - Approved sponsor by the State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation for Physical Therapy for 3 contact hours.
NY PT - Approved provider by the New York State Board of Physical Therapy for 3 contact hours (0.3 CEUs).
Education Resources, Inc. is an approved provider for Physical Therapy CEUs in the following states: CA, NM, OK, TX and the assignment do not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures for these.
The following state boards of physical therapy accept other states’ approval: AK, AR, AZ, DC, DE, GA, HI, ID, IN, KS, KY, MA, MI, 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.
NDTA - 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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