Courses for Special Education Teachers Live Webinars and Online Courses for Professional Development Special educators know that classrooms are powerful, positive places. That’s why Education Resources courses for special educators do more than provide continuing education units (CEUs) — they create team collaboration. At ERI, we know that special educators, guidance counselors, developmental specialists and teachers help students improve critical functions in their lives every day. We know you are always seeking new strategies, new ways to help and new ways to move children forward. Our varied courses from expert instructors reignite your passion for impacting the lives of your students every day. Search Courses and Webinars Receive Course Updates Continuing Education Courses for Special Educators Effective teachers constantly strive to improve their teaching methods and their classrooms. Expanding your knowledge through continuing education courses for special educators will benefit you by: Developing your communication skills: Our courses allow you to engage with experts on special education topics and find new ways to communicate and work with your students to improve their lives. Providing more training on specific subject matters: Whether you teach children with motor challenges or differences in cognitive function, our courses give you the relevant information you need for your classroom. Enhancing your problem-solving skills: Our instructors teach you how to evaluate each student’s unique situation and apply critical thinking to offer the most effective intervention. Sharing new ways to reach students of any skill level: Students in special education tend to vary widely in their cognitive and motor functions. Our courses teach you to meet students wherever they are. Gain the skills to maintain a classroom despite roadblocks: A classroom with special needs students requires a specialized approach. We give teachers and other professionals the knowledge to provide a valuable classroom experience. Read More....Annual Conferences Expand your special education knowledge and meet a community of like-minded educators through ERI annual conferences. Therapies in the School Conference Learn more about school-based therapy and new tools and strategies for improving student learning outcomes. This conference can renew your passion for supporting students in school. We’re holding our 25th annual conference on November 14 and 15, 2024. Sign up for conference updates and details online. Birth to Three Conference Provide a strong foundation for development by learning skills from experts in infant and toddler development. The virtual conference provides hands-on skills and strategies for the birth to 3 population. Attend our second annual conference on April 3 and 4, 2025. Online Education Courses for Special Education Teachers ERI’s online continuing education courses for special education teachers provide exceptional value to improve your teaching skills and create meaningful connections with your students. We offer two flexible online learning options at ERI to meet your busy schedule. Take classes on your schedule in the location of your choosing to advance your career: Online Courses Take a special education ERI course on your schedule with our on-demand special education professional development courses. We film all our on-demand courses to make it feel as though you are present. We also provide a downloadable handout so you can follow along. If you choose to partake in an on-demand course, you also have the flexibility to pause the video and rewind to revisit specific information. Explore classes in topics such as gross and fine motor skills and the best school-based practices. Students also have a year to complete the class and pass the post-test. This flexible approach allows you to complete training at times that work for you. Live Webinars Join one of our special education professional development webinars for an engaging learning experience on topics such as cognitive and executive function and motor issues in autism. Students can attend our webinars from any location with a reliable internet connection and receive an email with a Zoom link before the session begins. We offer webinars at varying times, morning and night, to suit your schedule. Our course details display the time for the four main continental U.S. time zones, making it easier to find a course at your preferred time. Follow along during the webinar with a downloadable handout to aid your learning. After the webinar, you will receive a CEU certificate that you can download and print at any time. In-Person Courses Our in-person special education continuing education courses provide hands-on learning experiences by combining videos and lectures. During our in-person classes, you will solidify your skills while increasing your knowledge by receiving real-time feedback and guidance. You can also connect with other participants who share your passion for a chance to learn and make valuable connections. Education Resources offers in-person CEU courses for special educators in various locations for convenient access by participants. What You’ll Learn Through Our Courses Our CEU courses for special education teach you strategies to improve life for those in special education programs. We aim to equip you with specialized skills to address particular students and general principles and approaches that apply to your entire student population. Here are a few topics our courses cover: Developmental coordination disorder Vestibular therapy Motor skills in autism Core and breathing Pediatric gait development and toe walking Cognition and executive function Self-regulation Professionals in special education, movement and cognitive development teach our courses, giving you a quality education. These instructors provide various methods for assessing a student’s needs, determining the necessary interventions, and practically implementing them in a classroom environment. The number of contact hours varies depending on the class. Why Choose ERI? Whether you are helping students in a school, daycare center or preschool program, we offer a wide variety of special education courses to fit your needs. Each class offers hands-on learning opportunities and will provide resources you can use daily to enhance your practice. Some additional reasons to choose ERI for your continuing education for special educators are: Course Topics ERI can keep you current on the latest school-based therapies and best practices. ERI courses cover a wide range of topics like autism, anxiety, foundational skills for literacy, sensory diet and neurodevelopmental classrooms. Our programs feature cutting-edge tools you can’t wait to try. Our Experienced Team During our 30 years in business, we have set the standard for creating hands-on and evidence-based educational opportunities. Education Resources began with the vision of two therapists who sought to change continuing education. Their expertise and passion contribute to a valuable learning environment. Whether you attend one of our courses online or in person, you will receive informative resources on managing ADHD, autism and other conditions with tactics you can reference daily to support your students. A Valuable Investment ERI seminars for special educators are a valuable investment in you and your students. By registering for our continuing education courses, you will reignite your passion for special education and learn how to go above and beyond for your students. Our catalog of education opportunities for special educators includes: Early intervention (EI) Mental health/behavior Neurology Pediatrics School-based practice Connect With Other Special Educators We know you may be the only person on your team with your skillset. Community matters to you just as much as your CEUs. Whether you fulfill your professional developmental requirements online or attend live seminars with ERI, you will connect with a broader community of dedicated special educators as committed to making a difference as you are. Register today for one of our engaging and informational continuing education courses and spend your next in-service day with ERI. 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December 2, 2024 - Venue TBDView Course DetailsSee Additional Dates NEW COURSE!Neonatal Therapy – Establishing Competency for Independent Practice Part 3 – Core Practice Components - On-DemandCourse Faculty - Anjanette LeeCourse Description - Part 3 of this series focuses on the core competencies of NICU interventions in 3 domains: Micro- and Macro-environments, Family Support and Psychosocial components, and the infant Neurobehavioral System. December 2, 2024 - Venue TBDView Course DetailsSee Additional Dates NEW COURSE!Neonatal Therapy – Establishing Competency for Independent Practice Part 4 – Core Practice Components - On-DemandCourse Faculty - Anjanette LeeCourse Description - Part 4 in this series focuses on the core components needed for independent practice in the NICU within three domains: the Sensory System, Neuromotor & Musculoskeletal Systems, and Oral Feeding and Swallowing. December 2, 2024 - Venue TBDView Course DetailsSee Additional Dates NEW COURSE!Birth to Three Annual Conference - ON-DEMANDCourse Faculty - Suzanne Davis Bombria, Melissa Smith, Rosie DeFeo, Mary Billings, Patricia Steffen-Sanchez, Elizabeth Powers, Trisha Thorne, Anais Villaluna, Dana Kizer, Roberta Gatlin, Janine Wiskind, Danielle Carey, Nicole Archambault BessonCourse Description - This on-demand course features 12 sessions (31 contact hours - 3.1 CEUs) recorded at the Annual Birth to Three Conference in April 2024. Course Description - As birth to three providers, you can stay in your lane AND car-pool with colleagues to best meet the interconnected and complex needs of babies and toddlers. December 2, 2024 - Venue TBDView Course DetailsSee Additional Dates NEW COURSE!Birth to Three Annual Conference - PROGRAM B - ON-DEMANDCourse Faculty - Anais Villaluna, Dana Kizer, Trisha Thorne, Roberta Gatlin, Janine Wiskind, Danielle Carey, Nicole Archambault BessonCourse Description - This on-demand course features 6 sessions (16 contact hours - 1.6 CEUs) recorded at the Annual Birth to Three Conference in April 2024. Course Description - Celebrated ERI Faculty join with talented guest speakers to cover torticollis, reflex integration, NAS, apraxia and healthy airways! December 2, 2024 - Venue TBDView Course DetailsSee Additional Dates NEW COURSE!Birth to Three Annual Conference - PROGRAM A - ON-DEMANDCourse Faculty - Suzanne Davis Bombria, Rosie DeFeo, Mary Billings, Patricia Steffen-Sanchez, Elizabeth Powers, Melissa SmithCourse Description - This on-demand course features 6 sessions (15 contact hours - 1.5 CEUs) recorded at the Birth to Three Annual Conference in April 2024. Course Description - The more the merrier in B3! Meet more of your babies' and toddlers' needs with these multidisciplinary presentations and universal topics! December 2, 2024 - Venue TBDView Course DetailsSee Additional DatesPediatric Vestibular Therapy: Young Children Through Adolescents - ON-DEMANDCourse Faculty - Inger BruecknerCourse Description - Updated Course! Inger Brueckner, MS, PT, shares her vast vestibular experience combined with current research to offer updates covering anatomy, function and development of the vestibular system. Plus, how POTS, autonomic dizziness, COVID, cerebral palsy, sensory neural hearing loss and other neurological disorders relate to pediatric vestibular dysfunction. December 2, 2024 - Venue TBDView Course DetailsSee Additional Dates NEW COURSE!Therapies in the School 24th Annual Conference PROGRAM B - ON-DEMAND 10Course Faculty - Monica Keen, Kimberly Wynarczuk, Jennifer Elinich, Tanya Myers, AnnMarie Stauffer, Lisa Gradziel, Lori Flynn, Jeryl BensonCourse Description - This on-demand course features 6 sessions (14.5 contact hours - 1.45 CEUs) recorded from Therapies in the School 24th Annual Conference 2023. Use motor learning effectively for all types of learners, incorporate the CO-OP approach with executive functioning strategies for students with ADHD, learn how to protect the mental health of your students and advocate for increased participation for students with complex medical needs. December 2, 2024 - Venue TBDView Course DetailsSee Additional Dates NEW COURSE!Therapies in the School 24th Annual Conference PROGRAM A - ON-DEMAND 10Course Faculty - Arsenio Paez, Kristin Jones, Anais Villaluna, Dana Kizer, Carolyn Dolby, Susan Cecere, Josephine BardabeliasCourse Description - This on-demand course features 5 sessions (14 contact hours - 1.4 CEUs) recorded from Therapies in the School 24th Annual Conference 2023. Champion neurodiversity affirming practices in your school, understand and promote healthy sleep patterns in all ages, bring movement into the classroom to enhance learning, support feeding and swallowing for school day meals, and embrace productive communication for tricky IEP team discussions and decisions. December 2, 2024 - Venue TBDView Course DetailsSee Additional Dates NEW COURSE!Therapies in the School 24th Annual Conference - ON-DEMAND 10Course Faculty - Arsenio Paez, Kristin Jones, Anais Villaluna, Carolyn Dolby, Dana Kizer, Susan Cecere, Josephine Bardabelias, Monica Keen, Kimberly Wynarczuk, Jennifer Elinich, Tanya Myers, AnnMarie Stauffer, Lisa Gradziel, Lori Flynn, Jeryl BensonCourse Description - Complete the full 11-session conference for 28.5 Contact Hours (2.85 CEUs). This on-demand course features all sessions recorded both days at Therapies in the School 24th Annual Conference. From motor learning to mental health, executive functioning to feeding and swallowing, sleep patterns to movement breaks, whether starting or continuing the journey of neurodiversity affirming care, practicing effective decision making and handling tricky IEP decisions, you'll walk away well equipped to better support all of your students and their unique needs. December 2, 2024 - Venue TBDView Course DetailsSee Additional Dates NEW COURSE!Participation-Based Practice to Support Student Outcomes - ON-DEMANDCourse Faculty - Susan CecereCourse Description - In this new, on-demand course, learn assessment processes that foster interprofessional practice and participation-based goals and strategies to positively impact student outcomes. December 2, 2024 - Venue TBDView Course DetailsSee Additional DatesToe Walking: In-Depth Series - ON-DEMANDCourse Faculty - Liesa M. Ritchie-PersaudCourse Description - Develop a systematic approach to the evaluation and treatment of toe walking (including biomechanics, sensory processing, vision/reflexes, evaluation tools and red flags) in order to devise an effective treatment plan that produces successful long-term outcomes. December 2, 2024 - Venue TBDView Course DetailsSee Additional DatesToe Walking: Evaluation and Treatment of Pediatric Equinus Gait - ON-DEMANDCourse Faculty - Liesa M. Ritchie-PersaudCourse Description - On-demand Course - Recorded from a recent Live Webinar Develop a systematic approach to the evaluation and treatment of toe walking (including biomechanics and sensory processing) in order to devise an effective treatment plan that produces successful long-term outcomes. December 2, 2024 - Venue TBDView Course DetailsSee Additional Dates NEW COURSE!Toe Walking: In-Depth Clinical Applications - ON-DEMANDCourse Faculty - Liesa M. Ritchie-PersaudCourse Description - In this new, on-demand course, clinicians will apply “The Act!” to identify an etiology-based problem list, choose suitable and feasible interventions and develop a plan of care specific to each child (further enhancing information previously learned in Therapeutic Evaluation & Management of Toe Walking (Pediatric Equinus Gait). December 2, 2024 - Venue TBDView Course DetailsSee Additional Dates NEW COURSE!Creative Approaches using RTI (Response to Intervention) to Support Students While Reducing the Need for Referrals - ON-DEMANDCourse Faculty - Kareen RobbinsCourse Description - Effectively integrating therapeutic interventions into the RTI process will allow support for students and may reduce the need for a referral. Learn approaches to incorporate therapeutic interventions at each tier. These supports may increase a student's success within the general education curriculum and the need for referrals to a specialized instructional service. Incorporating successful strategies for communication and advocacy with leadership, time management, and resources for therapeutic interventions may break down barriers. The result is a win-win for the administration, therapist, teacher, and student. December 2, 2024 - Venue TBDView Course DetailsSee Additional Dates NEW COURSE!Therapies in the School 23rd Annual Conference PROGRAM A- ON-DEMAND 9Course Faculty - Colleen Whiting, Karen Pryor, Susan Cecere, Valerie Clevenger, Amy Lewis, Kareen RobbinsCourse Description - This on-demand course features 7 sessions (16.5 contact hours - 1.65 CEUs) recorded from Therapies in the School 23rd Annual Conference. In Program A, you will learn the latest research regarding strategies for addressing dysregulation in both students and staff, updates in trauma informed care including information about sensory differences caused by trauma, how shifting from a workload model supports student outcomes, strategies to embed PT services into the classroom, why evaluating and treating reflexes through neuroplasticity is important for every school-based therapist. December 2, 2024 - Venue TBDView Course DetailsSee Additional Dates NEW COURSE!Therapies in the School 23rd Annual Conference PROGRAM B- ON-DEMAND 9Course Faculty - Cara Koscinski, Kay de Veer, Cynthia Dodds, Christy Hupka, Amy Barr, Elisa WernCourse Description - This on-demand course features up to 7 sessions (17 contact hours - 1.7 CEUs) recorded at the Therapies in the School 23rd Annual Conference - 2022. Learn how interoception can be used as a building block for executive function skills, to create consistency using an evidenced based approach when evaluating students with autism, how to address vestibular impairments in the classroom, use UDL to help develop accessible lessons for all students, and how to improve outcomes for the medically complex student. December 2, 2024 - Venue TBDView Course DetailsSee Additional Dates NEW COURSE!Neonatal Therapy – Establishing Competency for Independent Practice Part 1 - Fundamental Knowledge - On-DemandCourse Faculty - Anjanette LeeCourse Description - The first of a 4-part series, this course focuses on three Fundamental Knowledge components: the NICU Environment and its impact on premature infant development, the building blocks of neonatal therapy practice and a thorough dive into neonatal body systems. December 2, 2024 - Venue TBDView Course DetailsSee Additional Dates NEW COURSE!Neonatal Therapy – Establishing Competency for Independent Practice Part 2 - Fundamental Knowledge - On-DemandCourse Faculty - Anjanette LeeCourse Description - The second of a 4-part series, this course focuses on four Fundamental Knowledge components: perinatal medical history, NICU equipment, ethical considerations in the NICU, and neonatal therapy assessment tools. December 2, 2024 - Venue TBDView Course DetailsSee Additional Dates NEW COURSE!Therapies in the School 23rd Annual Conference - ON-DEMAND 9Course Faculty - Colleen Whiting, Karen Pryor, Susan Cecere, Valerie Clevenger, Kareen Robbins, Cara Koscinski, Kay de Veer, Cynthia Dodds, Christy Hupka, Amy Barr, Elisa Wern, Amy LewisCourse Description - Complete the full 13-session conference for 31 Contact Hours (3.1 CEUs) This on-demand course features all sessions recorded at both days at Therapies in the School 23rd Annual Conference - 2022. Course Description - Conference highlights include: the latest research regarding strategies for addressing dysregulation, updates in trauma informed care, how interoception can be used as a building block for executive function skills, how to reduce referrals using RTI and create consistency using an evidenced based approach when evaluating students with autism, how to address vestibular impairments in the classroom, why every school based therapist should be addressing reflexes, how to use UDL to help develop accessible lessons for all students, and how to improve outcomes for the medically complex student. December 2, 2024 - Venue TBDView Course DetailsSee Additional Dates NEW COURSE!Advanced Practice for the Complex Neonate: Strategies for Success in the NICU, PICU and SICU - ON-DEMANDCourse Faculty - Anjanette LeeCourse Description - Learn to approach and treat the complex neonate using a neuroprotective framework and advanced clinical thinking skills. December 2, 2024 - Venue TBDView Course DetailsSee Additional Dates NEW COURSE!Ambulation, Activity and AFOs: Addressing the Ankle to Improve Gait and Function-ONLINECourse Faculty - Amanda HallCourse Description - Learn advanced evaluation and treatment of the foot and ankle to improve gait and function for adult and pediatric patients with developmental, neurologic, and orthopedic health conditions. December 2, 2024 - Venue TBDView Course DetailsSee Additional Dates NEW COURSE!Infants with Cardiopulmonary Compromise: Bridging the Gap from Hospital to Home - ONLINECourse Faculty - Holly SchifskyCourse Description - Learn assessment and treatment skills to maximize infant development and feeding skills for the premature or medically fragile infant with cardiopulmonary compromise who is transitioning to outpatient rehabilitation. December 2, 2024 - Venue TBDView Course DetailsSee Additional Dates NEW COURSE!Breathe, Baby Breathe: Developmental Interventions for Infants with Tracheostomy Tubes - ON-DEMANDCourse Faculty - Holly SchifskyCourse Description - Advance your assessment, treatment, and outcomes for infants requiring a tracheostomy tube and/or ventilator. December 2, 2024 - Venue TBDView Course DetailsSee Additional Dates NEW COURSE!Pediatric Feeding and Swallowing Disorders: Bridging the Clinical Decision-Making Gaps with Interactive Case Studies - On-DemandCourse Faculty - Anais Villaluna, Dana KizerCourse Description - Through interactive case studies, this brief course will guide your decision-making process of complex pediatric feeding and swallowing cases to BRIDGE the gap between the developmental, neurological, physiological, motor, sensory, and behavioral components. December 2, 2024 - Venue TBDView Course DetailsSee Additional DatesTherapies in the School 22nd Annual Conference - Online Conference 8Course Faculty - Susan Cecere, Jan Hollenbeck, Joanne Szabo, Barbara Connolly, Tim Richmond, Melissa Gerber, Josephine BardabeliasCourse Description - Complete the full, 7-session conference for 18.5 Contact Hours (1.85 CEUs) ERI's Therapies in the School 22nd Annual Conference - Online Conference 8 offers recordings of seven (7) different sessions from our virtual Therapies in the School 2021 conference held in November, 2021. Invigorate your school-based practice with new tools, strategies and evidence-based interventions with these 7 engaging, motivating and highly informative courses. The sessions provide a multitude of thought-provoking interventions and tools to help the children on your caseload and offer more efficient ways to interact with other professionals in the school system. December 2, 2024 - Venue TBDView Course DetailsSee Additional DatesVisual Impairments, Motor Skills and School Performance: CVI, ROP, ONHCourse Faculty - Joanne SzaboCourse Description - Cortical visual impairment (CVI), retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) and optic nerve hypoplasia (ONH); learn how these common diagnoses continue to impact a student's educational progress and motor development. Multiple case studies will be discussed to illustrate the characteristics associated with these diagnoses and how the factors associated with the student's visual/vision impairments affect their IEP goals and treatments. December 2, 2024 - Venue TBDView Course DetailsSee Additional DatesBaby Beats and Breaths: Therapeutic Interventions for the Premature Infant with Cardiopulmonary Compromise - ONLINECourse Faculty - Holly SchifskyCourse Description - Learn advanced critical reasoning skills and movement analysis skills (via lab time and video presentations) to assess breathing patterns, facilitation techniques to support trunk development, positioning strategies to support chest wall development, and feeding techniques to maximize postural control. December 2, 2024 - Venue TBDView Course DetailsSee Additional DatesVestibular Rehabilitation: Evaluation and Management of Individuals with Dizziness and Balance Disorders - Online SeriesCourse Faculty - Richard ClendanielCourse Description - Learn effective, comprehensive, and evidence-based treatment and evaluation of the number one reason individuals over the age of 70 seek medical attention: Dizziness. December 2, 2024 - Venue TBDView Course DetailsSee Additional DatesPrimitive Reflexes: Strategies to Promote Integration - Strengthening Foundational Skills - Online SeriesCourse Faculty - Janine WiskindCourse Description - This course provides therapists with a clear understanding of evaluating and treating primitive reflexes. It teaches clinicians to assess the child’s posture and movement patterns It then goes on to teach the reflexes in groups and patterns as they work together fluidly to promote function. December 2, 2024 - Venue TBDView Course DetailsSee Additional DatesTherapies in the School Online Conference 7Course Faculty - Susan Cecere, Kim Wiggins, Kimberly Wynarczuk, Suzanne Davis Bombria, Liliane Savard, Colleen Whiting, Angela Sterling-OrthCourse Description - Nine engaging, motivating, and highly informative sessions to invigorate your practice and provide school-based tools to foster growth in your students. Sessions range from addressing motor and sensory pathways, core strengthening, participation-based goals, video self-modeling, collaborating, treating severely involved children, push-in services, iPad apps, STAR program for sensory processing, to best practices for the new school-based practitioner. Purchase the complete Therapies in the School Online Conference 7 series and receive “Supporting Students with Sensory Processing Challenges in the Schools: Using the STAR Frame of Reference” at no cost to earn an additional 1.5 Contact Hours (.15 CEUs). December 2, 2024 - Venue TBDView Course DetailsSee Additional DatesEffective Physical Therapist Management of Patients in the Emergency Setting: Differential Diagnosis, Intervention, and Inter-Professional CollaborationCourse Faculty - Michael LebecCourse Description - Learn to be comfortable and effective providing care in the emergency room by distinguishing sources of pathology, conducting an efficient exam, and administering interventions even when limited to one or few episodes of care. December 2, 2024 - Venue TBDView Course DetailsSee Additional Dates NEW COURSE!Advanced Vestibular Rehabilitation OnlineCourse Faculty - Richard ClendanielCourse Description - The course will focus on the assessment and treatment of patients with vertigo and dysequilibrium from unusual vestibular causes. The course is designed for clinicians (PT & OT) with prior vestibular rehabilitation course work and clinical experience. Material covered will include advanced techniques for treating anterior and horizontal canal BPPV, central causes of dizziness (including concussion), identification and treatment of cervicogenic dizziness, chronic subjective dizziness, migraine and other unusual vestibular disorders. This series is one course with 7 short video sessions. Each videos session is 1.5-2 hours. December 2, 2024 - Venue TBDView Course DetailsSee Additional DatesVestibular Rehabilitation: Treatment Intensive Online SeriesCourse Faculty - Gaye CroninCourse Description - Recognizing and assessing vestibular disorders can also be challenging, but once the process is completed, you need to be able to develop an appropriate treatment plan. This course will present vestibular treatments as a system of exercises and movements that the clinician learns to select, grade, and develop a continuum for the individual patient. December 2, 2024 - Venue TBDView Course DetailsSee Additional DatesTreatment of Motor Issues in Children with Sensory Dysfunction Online SeriesCourse Faculty - Liesa M. Ritchie-PersaudCourse Description - Gain practical “sensory-aware”* tools to treat children with both underlying gross motor and sensory dysfunction. December 2, 2024 - Venue TBDView Course DetailsSee Additional DatesTorticollis: Assessment and Treatment of Infants and Children Online SeriesCourse Faculty - Cindy MilesCourse Description - Cindy Miles, PT, PhD, PCS, NDT, a leading expert on torticollis and plagiocephaly discusses the increased incidence, etiology, and pathophysiology of this disorder. This dynamic course is chock-full of case studies and interactive at-home lab practice opportunities to provide the knowledge of effective assessment and treatment of children with torticollis. Learn effective strategies including designing home exercise programs, infant positioning, manual techniques, and taping to support your clinical practice. You will explore how this diagnosis impacts the movement system and resulting impairments in gross, fine and speech motor skills. Evidence-based treatment strategies that can be integrated into routines and functional play will be provided as well as recommendations for follow-up. December 2, 2024 - Venue TBDView Course DetailsSee Additional DatesManagement of Persistent Post Concussive Symptoms: What’s the Latest Evidence? - ON-DEMANDCourse Faculty - Christina FinnCourse Description - NEWLY UPDATED. Learn the latest relevant assessment and treatment strategies for patients across the lifespan who experience prolonged visual, vestibular, and sensory complaints as a result of a concussion. December 2, 2024 - Venue TBDView Course DetailsSee Additional DatesDecember 2024Pediatric Vestibular Therapy: Young Children Through Adolescents-LIVE WEBINAR-Two SessionsCourse Faculty - Inger BruecknerCourse Description - Live Webinar for Therapists. Two Sessions for 14.5 Contact Hours (1.45 CEUs). December 6 and 13, 2024 8:40 am EST • 7:40 am CST • 6:40 am MST • 5:40 am PST (US) SAVE $20 when you register by October 25, 2024. A hands-on lab, evidence-based lecture, videos, and case presentations are tailored to assess and treat children 5-18 years old while maintaining their application/relevance for the adult population. December 6, 2024 8:40 AM - December 13, 2024LIVE WEBINARView Course DetailsSee Additional DatesDon't Wait For Gait! Therapeutic Evaluation and Treatment of Pediatric Gait-LIVE WEBINAR-Two SessionsCourse Faculty - Liesa M. Ritchie-PersaudCourse Description - Live Webinar for Therapists. Complete both sessions for 12.5 Contact Hours (1.25 CEUs) December 9 and 10, 2024 9:40 am EST • 8:40 am CST • 7:40 am MST • 6:40 am PST SAVE $20 when you register by October 28, 2024. ERI is partnering with P.G. Chambers School to offer this live webinar. Take evidence-based action for your young patients and move away from the “wait and see” approach for gait development. December 9, 2024 - December 10, 2024LIVE WEBINARView Course DetailsSee Additional DatesJanuary 2025Functionally Assessing and Treating Visual Processing, Visual Perception and Visual-Motor Deficits - LIVE WEBINAR - 3 SESSIONSCourse Faculty - Melissa GerberCourse Description - Live Webinar for Therapists. Complete all three sessions for 10 Contact Hours (1.0 CEUs) January 8, 13 and 15, 2025 6:10pm EST • 5:10 pm CST • 4:10 pm MST • 3:10 pm PST (US) SAVE $20 when you register by November 27, 2024. This course will arm therapists with intervention tools and strategies to promote independence and improved functioning in both children and adults. Case studies will be used to solidify learning and cement clinical reasoning. Telehealth will be discussed. January 8, 2025 - January 15, 2025LIVE WEBINARView Course DetailsSee Additional DatesMary Massery’s LINKED: Breathing & Postural Control Part 1 - LIVE WEBINAR - Two SessionsCourse Faculty - Mary MasseryCourse Description - Live Webinar for Therapists. Complete both sessions for 8 Contact Hours (0.8 CEUs) PART 1 of Mary Massery's Full 3 Day "LINKED" Course January 17 and 18, 2025 9:30 am EST • 8:30 am CST • 7:30 am MST • 6:30 am PST * webinar waiting room opens 15 minutes prior to start time (US) Create a paradigm shift that links breathing mechanics, postural control, physiologic behaviors, and management of trunk pressures to treat clients across the lifespan. EARLY BIRD RATE: Register before December 6, 2024 to receive a discounted rate of $235. Use coupon code MASSERYJAN25 at checkout. January 17, 2025 - January 18, 2025LIVE WEBINARView Course DetailsSee Additional DatesTherapeutic Evaluations and Treatment of Toe Walking (Pediatric Equinus Gait) - Live Webinar - Two SessionsCourse Faculty - Liesa M. Ritchie-PersaudCourse Description - Live Webinar for Therapists. Complete all sessions for 11.5 Contact Hours (1.15 CEUs) January 27 and 28, 2025 10:40 am EST • 9:40 am CST • 8:40 am MST • 7:40 am PST SAVE $20 when you register before December 16, 2024. This evidence-based course helps clinicians develop interventions based on etiologies through comprehensive assessments of toe walking (pediatric equinus gait). January 27, 2025 - January 28, 2025LIVE WEBINARView Course DetailsSee Additional DatesPrimitive Reflexes: Strategies to Promote Integration - Strengthening Foundational Skills - LIVE WEBINAR - Three SessionsCourse Faculty - Janine WiskindCourse Description - Live Webinar for Pediatric Therapists. Complete all 3 Sessions for 12 Contact Hours (1.2 CEUs) January 30, 31 and February 1, 2025 January 30 | 5:40 pm EST • 4:40 pm CST • 3:40 pm MST • 2:40 pm PST (US) January 31 and February 1 | 8:40 am EST • 7:40 am CST • 6:40 am MST • 5:40 am PST (US) SAVE $20 when you register by December 19, 2024 Hone your skills in the evaluation and treatment of primitive reflexes through interactive labs and case studies by utilizing a functional and play-based approach. January 30, 2025 - February 1, 2025LIVE WEBINARView Course DetailsSee Additional DatesFebruary 2025Cognition and Executive Function: Evidence-Based Assessment and Intervention Tools to Improve Participation - LIVE WEBINAR - Four SessionsCourse Faculty - Jeryl BensonCourse Description - Live Webinar for Therapists. Complete Both Sessions for 12 Contact Hours (1.2 CEUs) February 4, 6, 11 and 13, 2025 5:40 pm EST • 4:40 pm CST • 3:40 pm MST • 2:40 pm PST (US) SAVE $20 when you register by December 27, 2024. Cognition and executive function skills: learn how to assess the various components of each and choose evidence-based interventions/strategies that positively impact a child’s participation goals. February 4, 2025 - February 13, 2025LIVE WEBINARView Course DetailsSee Additional DatesDevelopmental Coordination Disorder (DCD): Evaluation and Treatment Tools - LIVE WEBINAR - Two SessionsCourse Faculty - Melissa GerberCourse Description - Live Webinar for Therapists. Complete both session for 6.5 Contact Hours (0.65 CEUs) February 11 and 12, 2025 5:40pm EST • 4:40pm CST • 3:40pm MST • 2:40pm PST (US) SAVE $15 when you register by December 31, 2024. Help children/students with Developmental Coordination Disorders (DCD) achieve optimal outcomes using evidence-based assessment and treatment tools and strategies. February 11, 2025 - February 12, 2025LIVE WEBINARView Course DetailsSee Additional DatesPractical and Effective Strategies to Improve Self-Regulation and Executive Function-WEBINAR-Two SessionsCourse Faculty - Jocelynn WallachCourse Description - Live Webinar for Therapists. Complete both sessions for 5.5 Contact Hours (.55 CEUs) February 26 and March 5, 2025 5:40pm EST·4:40pm CST• 3:40pm MST• 2:40pm PST SAVE $15 when you register by January 15, 2025. Learn innovative methods to facilitate the development of self-regulation, attention, organization and memory, as well as environmental accommodations and modifications to improve the independence of students and patients. February 26, 2025 - March 5, 2025LIVE WEBINARView Course DetailsSee Additional DatesDon't Wait For Gait! Therapeutic Evaluation and Treatment of Pediatric Gait-LIVE WEBINAR-Two SessionsCourse Faculty - Liesa M. Ritchie-PersaudCourse Description - Live Webinar for Therapists. Complete both sessions for 12.5 Contact Hours (1.25 CEUs) February 26 and 28, 2025 9:40 am EST • 8:40 am CST • 7:40 am MST • 6:40 am PST SAVE $20 when you register by January 15, 2025. Take evidence-based action for your young patients and move away from the “wait and see” approach for gait development. February 26, 2025 - February 28, 2025LIVE WEBINARView Course DetailsSee Additional DatesThe Core of it All! It’s More Than Just Abdominals - LIVE WEBINAR - Two SessionsCourse Faculty - Suzanne Davis BombriaCourse Description - Live Webinar for Therapists. Complete all sessions for 11.5 Contact Hours (1.15 CEUs) February 27 and 28, 2025 9:40 am EST • 8:40 am CST • 7:40 am MST • 6:40 am PST (US) SAVE $20 when you register by January 16, 2025. We hear about ‘the core’ all of the time, but it is so much more than just the abdominals! Treating children, whether they are high functioning or have more complex issues, requires a thorough understanding of the muscles that provide core stability. An evidence-based, multi-system approach is taken to examine and devise effective intervention strategies that are immediately applicable to a variety of pediatric populations. February 27, 2025 - February 28, 2025LIVE WEBINARView Course DetailsSee Additional DatesMarch 2025Motor Issues in Autism-LIVE WEBINAR-Two SessionsCourse Faculty - Anne Buckley-ReenCourse Description - Live Webinar for Pediatric Therapists. Attend both sessions for 12 Contact Hours (1.2 CEUs) March 6 and 7, 2025 9:40 am EST • 8:40 am CST • 7:40 am MST • 6:40 am PST (US) SAVE $20 when you register before January 23, 2025 Learn to expand engagement in clients with ASD and address self-stimulatory behaviors, preservation, and reactive or self-directed behaviors. March 6, 2025 - March 7, 2025LIVE WEBINARView Course DetailsSee Additional DatesMary Massery's LINKED: Breathing & Postural Control Part 2 - In-Person - 2 DaysCourse Faculty - Vincent Leddy, Mary MasseryCourse Description - Live in-person course for therapists. Complete both days for 13 Contact Hours (1.3 CEUs). March 22 and 23, 2025 San Diego, CA EARLY BIRD: Register by February 7, 2025 to receive a $25 discount on registration. Apply the coupon code MASSERYMARCH25 at checkout. This course, developed by Mary Massery, proposes a new definition of “core stability;” redefining it as the dynamic control of trunk pressures to optimize postural stability (balance). March 22, 2025 - March 23, 2025San Diego, CAView Course DetailsSee Additional DatesApril 2025Pediatric Vestibular Therapy: Young Children Through Adolescents-LIVE WEBINAR-Two SessionsCourse Faculty - Inger BruecknerCourse Description - Live Webinar for Therapists. Two Sessions for 14.5 Contact Hours (1.45 CEUs). April 1, 8, 15 and 22, 2025 5:10 pm EST • 4:10 pm CST • 3:10 pm MST • 2:10 pm PST (US) SAVE $20 when you register by February 18, 2025. A hands-on lab, evidence-based lecture, videos, and case presentations are tailored to assess and treat children 5-18 years old while maintaining their application/relevance for the adult population. April 1, 2025 - April 22, 2025LIVE WEBINARView Course DetailsSee Additional DatesTreatment of Motor Issues in Children with Sensory Dysfunction-LIVE WEBINAR-Two SessionsCourse Faculty - Liesa M. Ritchie-PersaudCourse Description - Live Webinar for Pediatric Therapists. Complete both Sessions for 11 Contact Hours (1.1 CEUs) April 14 and 15, 2025 9:40 am EST • 8:40 am CST •7:40 am MST • 6:40 am PST (US) SAVE $20 when you register by March 3, 2025 Gain practical “Sensory-Aware” tools to effectively treat children with both gross motor and sensory dysfunction. April 14, 2025 - April 15, 2025LIVE WEBINARView Course DetailsSee Additional DatesMay 2025Motor Issues in Autism-LIVE WEBINAR-Two SessionsCourse Faculty - Anne Buckley-ReenCourse Description - Live Webinar for Pediatric Therapists. Attend both sessions for 12 Contact Hours (1.2 CEUs) May 1 and 2, 2025 8:10 am EST • 7:10 am CST • 6:10 am MST • 5:10 am PST (US) SAVE $20 when you register before March 20, 2025 Learn to expand engagement in clients with ASD and address self-stimulatory behaviors, preservation, and reactive or self-directed behaviors. May 1, 2025 - May 2, 2025LIVE WEBINARView Course DetailsSee Additional DatesPrimitive Reflexes: Strategies to Promote Integration - Strengthening Foundational Skills - LIVE WEBINAR - Three SessionsCourse Faculty - Janine WiskindCourse Description - Live Webinar for Pediatric Therapists. Complete all 3 Sessions for 12 Contact Hours (1.2 CEUs) May 1, 2 and 3, 2025 May 1 | 5:40 pm EST • 4:40 pm CST • 3:40 pm MST • 2:40 pm PST (US) May 2 and 3 | 8:40 am EST • 7:40 am CST • 6:40 am MST • 5:40 am PST (US) SAVE $20 when you register by March 20, 2025. Use coupon code EARLYBIRD20 at check out. Hone your skills in the evaluation and treatment of primitive reflexes through interactive labs and case studies by utilizing a functional and play-based approach. May 1, 2025 - May 3, 2025LIVE WEBINARView Course DetailsSee Additional DatesDon't Wait For Gait! Therapeutic Evaluation and Treatment of Pediatric Gait-LIVE WEBINAR-Three SessionsCourse Faculty - Liesa M. Ritchie-PersaudCourse Description - Live Webinar for Therapists. Complete both sessions for 12.5 Contact Hours (1.25 CEUs) May 7, 12 and 14, 2025 4:40 pm EST • 3:40 pm CST • 2:40 pm MST • 1:40 pm PST SAVE $20 when you register by March 26, 2025. Take evidence-based action for your young patients and move away from the “wait and see” approach for gait development. May 7, 2025 - May 14, 2025LIVE WEBINARView Course DetailsSee Additional DatesJune 2025Treating the Child with Hypotonia-LIVE WEBINAR-Two SessionsCourse Faculty - Colleen CareyCourse Description - Live Webinar for Pediatric Therapists. Complete both sessions for 10.5 Contact Hours (1.05 CEUs) June 6 and 13, 2025 10:40 am EST • 9:40 am CST • 8:40 am MST • 7:40 am PST (US) SAVE $20 when you register by April 25, 2025. This webinar focuses on using the NDT Practice Model in treating the child with hypotonia. Specific strategies to improve motor control in this population will be presented. Treatment strategies based on the common impairments of the sensorimotor system in this population will be demonstrated. June 6, 2025 - June 13, 2025LIVE WEBINARView Course DetailsSee Additional DatesJuly 2025Cognition and Executive Function: Evidence-Based Assessment and Intervention Tools to Improve Participation - LIVE WEBINAR - Two SessionsCourse Faculty - Jeryl BensonCourse Description - Live Webinar for Therapists. Complete Both Sessions for 12 Contact Hours (1.2 CEUs) July 24 and 25, 2025 9:40 am EST • 8:40 am CST • 7:40 am MST • 6:40 am PST (US) SAVE $20 when you register by June 12, 2025. Cognition and executive function skills: learn how to assess the various components of each and choose evidence-based interventions/strategies that positively impact a child’s participation goals. July 24, 2025 - July 25, 2025LIVE WEBINARView Course DetailsSee Additional DatesAugust 2025Mary Massery’s LINKED: Breathing & Postural Control Part 1 - LIVE WEBINAR - Two SessionsCourse Faculty - Mary MasseryCourse Description - Live Webinar for Therapists. Complete both sessions for 8 Contact Hours (0.8 CEUs) PART 1 of Mary Massery's Full 3 Day "LINKED" Course August 8 and 9, 2025 Day 1: 9:30 am EST • 8:30 am CST • 7:30 am MST • 6:30 am PST Day 2: 9:30 am EST • 8:30 am CST • 7:30 am MST • 6:30 am PST * webinar waiting room opens 15 minutes prior to start time (US) Create a paradigm shift that links breathing mechanics, postural control, physiologic behaviors, and management of trunk pressures to treat clients across the lifespan. EARLY BIRD RATE: Register before June 28, 2025 to receive a discounted rate of $235. Use coupon code MASSERYAUG25 at checkout. August 8, 2025 - August 9, 2025LIVE WEBINARView Course DetailsSee Additional DatesPractical and Effective Strategies to Improve Self-Regulation and Executive Function-WEBINAR-Two SessionsCourse Faculty - Jocelynn WallachCourse Description - Live Webinar for Therapists. Complete one session for 5.5 Contact Hours (.55 CEUs) August 22, 2025 8:40am EST • 7:40am CST • 6:40am MST • 5:40am PST SAVE $15 when you register by July 11, 2025. Learn innovative methods to facilitate the development of self-regulation, attention, organization and memory, as well as environmental accommodations and modifications to improve the independence of students and patients. August 22, 2025LIVE WEBINARView Course DetailsSee Additional DatesSeptember 2025Primitive Reflexes: Strategies to Promote Integration - Strengthening Foundational Skills - LIVE WEBINAR - Three SessionsCourse Faculty - Janine WiskindCourse Description - Live Webinar for Pediatric Therapists. Complete all 3 Sessions for 12 Contact Hours (1.2 CEUs) September 18, 19 and 20, 2025 September 18 | 5:40 pm EST • 4:40 pm CST • 3:40 pm MST • 2:40 pm PST (US) September 19 and 20 | 8:40 am EST • 7:40 am CST • 6:40 am MST • 5:40 am PST (US) SAVE $20 when you register by August 7, 2025. Hone your skills in the evaluation and treatment of primitive reflexes through interactive labs and case studies by utilizing a functional and play-based approach. September 18, 2025 - September 20, 2025LIVE WEBINARView Course DetailsSee Additional Dates