Procrastination and Mental Blocks - Live Webinar
2026-06-02 10:00 - 14:15 (America/Phoenix)
20+ movement and sensory strategies to spark attention and action
Turnkey solutions to enhance motivation and executive functioning
Client handouts to teach self-talk, if/then plans & more to replace avoidance with action

Dear Colleague,
I can’t count how many times I’ve heard it: “I want to … I just can’t get myself to do it.”
They’ve got the insight. The plan. The support.
But still – no follow-through.
I’ve been there too. As both a clinician and a coach, I’ve worked with neurodiverse kids, teens, and adults who had the insight, the goals, and even the support – but still couldn’t move forward. And no amount of “try harder” advice ever helped.
That gap between knowing and doing used to frustrate me, too. Until I realized the problem wasn’t discipline – it was how we define and activate motivation.
This training was born out of the challenges I’ve faced with neurodiverse clients who were labeled “lazy” or “unmotivated” – when in reality, their brains just needed a different approach.
In this workshop, I’ll show you what traditional models miss – how sensory processing, dopamine dysregulation, and executive dysfunction are at the heart of shutdowns, procrastination, and stuckness. And I’ll give you brain-based, body-informed strategies that actually work.
You’ll learn how to:

Leverage brain-body strategies to prime the brain for action
Teach discipline as a scaffolded skill, not a personality trait
Rewire self-talk and shift inner narratives to support sustainable change
Boost task initiation and follow-through with behavioral neuroscience-based tools

Whether you’re a mental health clinician or a rehab professional, you’ll walk away with clear, practical techniques you can use the next day – no fluff, no shame, and no cookie-cutter advice. Just real tools for real brains.
Can’t wait to see you there,
Justin Lyons, MS, OTR/L

Rehabilitation for Growth Plate Injuries in the Young Athlete - Webinar
2026-06-02 16:00 - 18:00
This comprehensive course is designed for rehabilitation professionals and focuses on adolescent musculoskeletal anatomy and growth plate injuries. The session begins with an overview of bony anatomy, the anatomy of the growth plate, and common injuries such as epiphy seal and apophy seal injuries, along with Salter-Harris fractures. The course will provide an in-depth exploration of growth plate injuries across key joints, including the foot/ankle, shoulder, knee, elbow, and wrist. You will take away valuable insights into injury mechanisms, diagnosis, and rehabilitation strategies to enhance patient outcomes in adolescent athletes and active youth.
The content of this program is germane to children, students and clients ages 5-18 years old.
Highlights

Immediately improve your understanding of the unique aspects of musculoskeletal anatomy in the skeletally immature patient
Clinically applicable strategies for rehabilitation of growth plate injuries in skeletally immature patients that you can immediately implement in the clinical setting

Target Audience: Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants, Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants, Athletic Trainers

The Role of Occupational Therapy in Treating Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) in Children and Adolescents - Webinar
2026-06-04 16:00 - 18:00
Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) is a diagnosis which is being seen more widely in the populations served by occupational therapy practitioners. Preliminary estimates show the prevalence of ARFID to be between 0.5 -5% of the global population but over 10% of autistic individuals. ARFID as a referring diagnosis is becoming more frequent, and families are looking for more occupational therapy interventions and support for their loved ones with this diagnosis. Occupational therapy practitioners are uniquely positioned to provide a “whole person” approach to treatment strategies to support those individuals with ARFID to continue to strive toward meaningful occupations including eating and mealtime engagement. This workshop will review what ARFID is, how it compares to Pediatric Feeding Disorder (PFD), as well as the overlap between ARFID and PFD. In addition, this workshop will provide assessment tools and immediate treatment strategies and recommendations to use during therapeutic interventions with clients with the diagnosis of ARFID within the pediatric population.
The content of this program is germane to children, students and clients ages 3-18 years old.
Highlights

Immediately improve your understanding and confidence in addressing the impacts of Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) on your clients’ daily lives
Integrate learning into your OT practice through clear actionable strategies and steps to supporting your clients

Target Audience: Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants

Social Media, Reality TV & Influencer Culture - Live Webinar
2026-06-05 06:00 - 14:00
Creating lasting change in therapy is hard work – especially when your client is distracted, disengaged, or lacks the necessary skills to retain therapeutic interventions…
If you’re struggling to make progress with your young clients, you’re not alone! Social media, reality TV, and influencer culture immersion have caused a critical thinking drought. And it’s making therapy harder.
Understanding how social media and reality television impact your clients – decreased self-esteem, increased anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation − is vital for the whole picture of mental health and has a direct impact on you as the professional.
Join Janine Oliver, PhD, LCSW, clinician and researcher of reality tv and social media, as she demonstrates the connection to critical thinking decline and shares ways to improve your efforts as a therapist to make your interventions more effective, efficient, and durable. You’ll get:

Strategies to sustain lasting critical thinking skills
Confidence grounded in new skills and research to navigate social media and reality tv
Proven strategies to enhance engagement and problem-solving to help your client come up with their own solutions
Exercises and assessment tools to build resilience and grit to enhance clients critical thinking

Register now and walk away confident and grounded in new skills and research to navigate social media, virtual reality and external influences impacting people today!

Building Relationships for Strong Outcomes in Pediatrics - Webinar
2026-06-09 12:00 - 14:00
Over 80% of a child’s brain development occurs by age three and 90% occurs by age five. Children’s formative years are shaped by the quality of early relationships and have a lasting impact on learning, behavior, and life-long well-being. In this dynamic presentation, pediatric therapists will explore how to align their work with the science of connection through discussion, reflection, and actionable tools. Participants will learn strategies to create warm, nurturing environments that provide safety and security; partner with families and caregivers in meaningful and culturally responsive ways; and integrate reflective practices to deepen the impact of achieving developmental outcomes while supporting their own professional well-being. Take this course to re-energize your drive in supporting early development through emotionally responsive care.
The content of this program is germane to children, students and clients ages birth-5 years old.
Highlights

Identify early signs of stress and dysregulation in infants, young children and their caregivers
Practical strategies to support caregivers in co-regulating with children and fostering emotional safety through responsive interactions
How to partner with families using a relational, culturally responsive approach that honors each family’s beliefs, values, practices, and routines
The role of reflective practice in enhancing attunement, presence, and resilience to reduce burn-out and compassion fatigue

Target Audience: Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants, Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants, Speech-Language Pathologists

Mastering CBT - Live Webinar
2026-06-10 05:00 - 13:00
CBT remains a cornerstone in modern therapeutic practices due to its profound impact on mental health and well-being.
Picture this invigorating workshop as your opportunity to fill up on fresh CBT techniques and state-of-the-art interventions to ensure success with even your biggest therapeutic challenges.
From cognitive restructuring to exposure therapy, mindfulness to behavioral activation, and so much more, this comprehensive workshop will equip you with a versatile toolkit for almost any therapeutic hurdles you encounter.
Under the skilled guidance of esteemed CBT expert and author, Dr. John Ludgate, you will learn how to seamlessly integrate and apply these techniques in a way that aligns perfectly with your clients’ needs.
Whether you’re a seasoned pro or a novice ready to make an impact, you will learn to:

Optimize the use of top CBT techniques to enhance clinical outcomes
Maintain collaboration in the face of passive or controlling clients
Adapt CBT techniques for use with clients who are mandated to therapy or ‘resistant’ to therapy
Expertly use Socratic questioning and guided discovery in your practice
Integrate CBT with other modalities without losing its essential elements

Using didactic material, case demonstrations, experiential exercises, and worksheets, this paradigm-shifting workshop will cover both core competencies and integrative techniques and interventions to ensure positive outcomes.
Register now and prepare to take your practice to the next level!

FREE LIVE EVENT! | Ethics and Risk Management in Behavioral Health - Live Webinar
2026-06-10 07:00 - 15:00
In today’s ever-evolving landscape of telehealth, social media, and increased litigation ethical pitfalls can threaten the practice you’ve poured your heart and soul into building… sometimes without you even seeing it coming.
That’s why we brought together leading ethics and legal experts for this must-have training that will give you the keys to safeguarding yourself and all you’ve worked so hard for!
And here’s the best part. It’s absolutely FREE.
You’ll join ethics expert Frederic Reamer, PhD, and seasoned attorney Robert Landau, JD, who’ve shown thousands of therapists how to correctly navigate the ethical issues that could cost you everything.
They’ll not only answer your questions about “what to do when things are already going wrong” they’ll equip you with the knowledge and tools you need to prevent problems from ever popping up in the first place.
You’ll get everything you need to be up-to-date and ready on it all, including:

Confidentiality exceptions and privileged communication
Documentation
Telehealth
Informed consent
Boundary issues
Recent changes to federal regulations
And much more

You’ve worked so hard for so long. Don’t risk it all by missing this training.

At no cost you can join this incredible training without risking a thing.
Register to attend for FREE today!

DBT Crash Course for Clinicians - Live Webinar
2026-06-12 05:00 - 13:00
DBT is one of today’s most in-demand treatments, trusted by countless clinicians to provide their clients with the skills they need to manage their emotions, overcome their distress, and create positive change.
Whether they’ve been diagnosed with trauma, anxiety, depression or any number of the conditions you see in your office each day, DBT empowers clients to navigate the challenges of everyday life and relationships so they can heal, grow, and achieve their goals.
And it’s all done from a skills-building perspective that moves you away from change-based models that can feel overwhelming or unattainable for clients.
Now you can take home over a dozen of the most powerful skill-building exercises from DBT in just one day of training.
Led by certified DBT therapist Lexi Mulee, LMHC, C-DBT, this training will equip you to start using the DBT techniques she’s found most effective in her own practice so you can:

Provide clients with the tools they need to better manage intense emotions
Show clients how they can accept distressing situations without judgment or resistance
Quickly build clients ability to cope in healthier ways
Give clients the skills they need to create positive emotional connections with others
Improve communication and boundary setting skills with clients
Rapidly interrupt clients’ self-defeating and self-sabotaging patterns
And much more!

Plus you’ll get printable worksheets that make it simple to start using these proven DBT exercises with clients right away.
Don’t wait to get the fundamental DBT skills you need to succeed.

Trauma-Related Emotional Eating - Live Webinar
2026-06-12 06:00 - 14:00
Trauma creates fertile ground for issues with food.
When does emotional eating become disordered eating? And when does disordered eating become an eating disorder?
Most clinicians are not aware of the overlap between trauma, emotional eating, and eating disorders, missing key interventions that relieve clients’ suffering.
Your clients may be struggling at mealtimes – and if you aren’t asking about their relationship with food, you may unintentionally be reinforcing their shame.
Really – given the high rates of co-occurrence – if you’re doing trauma work, you likely already have clients with disordered eating, including Binge Eating Disorder (BED), the most common and most underdiagnosed eating disorder.
Not an eating disorders specialist? You can still treat BED! Amy Pershing, LMSW, ACSW, expert BED psychotherapist, will share with you a comprehensive, evidence-based toolkit of successful interventions that will:

Transform your client’s relationship with food, weight, and body image
Approach trauma and binge eating disorder from an IFS-informed framework, somatic interventions, and more
Integrate the crucial strategies of attuned eating and movement
Root your practice in the tenets of weight-neutral recovery

Don’t let trauma continue to wreak havoc on your clients’ experience of eating. Register now to help your traumatized clients forge a peaceful relationship with food.

Emotional Regulation in School-Aged Children - Webinar
2026-06-12 07:00 - 21:00
Emotional regulation challenges affect up to 30% of school-aged children, influencing academic performance, adult and peer relationships, and self-esteem. Research emphasizes that meeting children’s emotional, learning and sensory needs is foundational. Supporting self-regulation enables higher-order cognitive skills such as executive function, attention, and problem-solving, leading to academic success and enhanced self-esteem.
This workshop, led by Dr. Carol Leibovich-Mankes, an occupational therapist and parent/teacher coach, provides understanding of the Polyvagal Theory, Zones of Regulation® framework, sensory modulation and learning tools, trauma-informed strategies, and Dr. Carol’s EEL personal intervention framework. Participants will be introduced to strategies and case examples that can be applied immediately in schools, clinics, and homes to promote resilience, engagement, and long-term success.
Disclosure: This presentation will focus heavily on the Zones of Regulation® framework as well as Dr. Carol’s EEL Intervention Framework and will include limited information on other similar or related assessments, products and services.
The content of this program is germane to children, students and clients ages 5-12 years old.
Highlights

Practical, evidence-based tools to immediately enhance emotional regulation, participation, and self-confidence in school-aged children
Trauma-informed, sensory-based, and cognitive strategies to support children emotional, learning and sensory based behavioral needs

Target Audience: Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants, Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants, Speech-Language Pathologists

Autism Spectrum Disorder - Live Webinar
2026-06-16 05:00 - 13:00
In a world where 1 in 36 school-age children in the U.S. is diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and many adults are being diagnosed for the first time, understanding this multifaceted condition is not just crucial – it’s transformative.
But how do we move beyond outdated diagnostic processes and perceptions of treatment?
Join Celine Saulnier, PhD, a leading clinical psychologist, researcher, and author of the Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales, Third Edition, for a groundbreaking training that demystifies the autism spectrum. This isn’t just about diagnosis; it’s about embracing the full spectrum of human potential.
In this training, you’ll discover how to:

Confidently utilize gold-standard diagnostic measures with clients of all ages, ensuring accurate and respectful assessments.
Identify and understand the intricate influences of age, language, cognition, gender, and cultural backgrounds on ASD to provide tailored support.
Address co-occurring conditions that often complicate the diagnostic process, ensuring clarity and compassion in care.
Select meaningful, evidence-based interventions that empower individuals with autism, rejecting punitive approaches in favor of fostering genuine growth and self-advocacy.

This training emphasizes compassionate, effective care, rooted in evidence-based strategies
You’ll leave with a toolkit that not only enhances your clinical practice but also supports individuals in the autism spectrum in a way that acknowledges and celebrates their unique strengths.

The Ten Best-Ever Anxiety Treatment Techniques - Live Webinar
2026-06-19 05:00 - 13:00
It is so frustrating to have used all of the “gold standard” techniques and still not see progress. You’ve already worked through the traditional anxiety interventions but your clients continue experiencing the same nervousness, worrying and panic.
This program was made to help you. Join neuropsychology and anxiety expert, Dr. Janene Donarski as she teaches you practical, evidence-based strategies – the 10 Best-Ever Anxiety Management Techniques, based on the groundbreaking work of Dr. Margaret Wehrenberg.
You’ll master:

Cutting edge modifications to anxiety techniques that work with even the most difficult cases
The latest tips for treating clients with co-morbid diagnoses
Options to use with groups and individuals that work in every clinical population
How to apply the neuroscience of memory reconsolidation and the default mode network to create successful exposure therapies and reduce rigid, anxious thought processes

With Dr. Donarski’s pragmatic approach, you’ll get a complete set of tools to work with anxiety symptoms that you can immediately use with all clients and confidently apply in clinical practice.

Abandonment Trauma - Live Webinar
2026-06-23 06:00 - 14:00
Stuck in self-fulfilling cycles of mistrust, many clients expect abandonment and inadvertently create situations that reinforce those expectations.
As therapists our role is to dive into the heart of those abandonment fears, and help them heal the traumatic childhood wounds impacting their adult lives and relationships.
But for some clients “trusting” is a place where they’ve been hurt before, making deep therapeutic work difficult to get off the ground. Others can be too clingy, looking for you to meet their intense need for reassurance and connection.
That’s why expert Ellen Biros created this training — to provide you a roadmap to navigate the complexities of abandonment trauma so you can offer your clients direction, hope, and the keys to healing.
In just one day, she’ll guide you through the practical and effective approaches you need to build trust with these clients, help them overcome their abandonment fears, and forge a path toward lasting healing and better relationships.
With specific exercises from CBT and DBT you can use right away, you’ll end this course ready to help your clients set healthy boundaries, reduce their exposure to toxic relationships, and reframe the negative thought patterns about self-worth and rejection that have been holding them back.
This training is a valuable addition to any therapists’ treatment toolkit.
So don’t wait.
Register now!

Practical Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Assessment Strategies (Live Webinar)
2026-07-10 09:00 - 11:00
An estimated 3.5 million Americans have speech disabilities so significant that they struggle to be understood by others. Yet many never gain access to the Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) devices they need. The process of identifying the right system can be daunting, with a vast array of access methods, device features, and individualized user needs making AAC assessment complex and often inconsistent. Studies show that up to 40% of AAC systems are abandoned, often because of poor feature matching or a lack of collaborative assessment. This not only limits communication but can lead to frustration, loss of funding, and reduced functional outcomes. On the other hand, effective AAC assessment leads to improved communication success, greater client engagement, and optimized clinical outcomes. Clinicians are no longer just matching devices. They’re matching lives with opportunities to connect. This workshop provides a clear, practical framework for AAC assessment, offering hands-on tools, real-life case examples, and strategies that can be implemented immediately. Participants will learn to identify communicative intent, trial appropriate access methods, and make informed decisions that support lasting, functional communication outcomes in schools, clinics, and community settings.
The content of this program is germane to children, students and clients ages 3-22 years old.
Target Audience: Speech-Language Pathologists

Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for Holistic Stuttering Therapy
2026-07-14 12:00 - 13:00
People who stutter (PWS) commonly experience social anxiety and develop avoidance behaviors related to speaking situations. Traditional fluency-enhancement techniques may be less effective when state anxiety interferes with communication. This course explores the integration of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) strategies to support communication confidence and functional speaking outcomes. The course provides participants with conversational reframing techniques and therapeutic patterns designed to reduce anxiety and support goal achievement. Tim will share practical examples demonstrating how NLP- and CBT-informed approaches can help PWS improve participation and communication success.

#7337 Introduction to Sign Language for Healthcare Professionals – 3 Part Series ...Successfully Using Sign Language with Children Who Have Special Needs - Live Webinar
2026-07-15 09:00 - 11:00
This is a fun, interactive workshop intended to help healthcare professionals be better able to communicate with their patients who use signs and also prepare them to introduce
new signs to children. It covers 120+ single ASL signs, the manual alphabet, and numbers 1-20. Participants will learn and practice the signs and learn tips to help them
effectively use signs in their practice. Participants will learn how sign language encourages speech and language development, enhances overall communication and can reduce
frustration for children who are not yet able to effectively communicate using speech. The information presented is based in research and backed by the instructor’s 30 years of
experience. (Introductory Level)

Next Year:
#7337 on Wednesday, July 15, 22, 29, of 2026 for (11 AM – 1:00 PM EST)

2026 ADHD Conference - Live Virtually
2026-07-22 06:30 - 2026-07-23 15:00
Become the go-to ADHD expert with the latest tools, strategies and interventions from the biggest names in the field
Neurodiversity • Couples • Anxiety • Self-Regulation • Hormones • Suicide • Technology/AI • Adult ADHD • Social Isolation • Perfectionism • Imposter Syndrome • Accommodations • Money • and More!
From diagnostic controversies to the intricate web of comorbid disorders…
ADHD continues to be misunderstood, misdiagnosed, and undiagnosed.
At the 2026 ADHD Conference, we’re going to tackle the tough issues head-on!
That’s why we’ve brought together 14 leading experts in the field—including Ari Tuckman, Michelle Frank, Amelia Kelley, Sharon Saline, and many others—to take your skill set from generalized to specialized.
And you’ll hear from speakers Cas Aarssen and Dani Donovan as they share their lived experience…
…offering insights on helping clients embrace their unique traits and find purpose through their passions to foster creativity and resilience in everyday life.
Plus, you’ll discover how to use clients’ personal narratives as a tool for bridging clinical expertise with real-world challenges.
Whether you work with children, teens, or adults diagnosed with ADHD, join us and hundreds of your colleagues at the 2026 ADHD Conference and walk away inspired to help your clients thrive at any stage in life.
Become enlightened and uplifted both professionally and personally. Register now.

Neurological Rehabilitation Through Motor Learning
2026-07-26 06:00 - 09:30
Over the past twenty years therapy professions have steadily integrated psychological research into practice. We now seamlessly use motor learning concepts when we discuss interventions. Concepts of practice paradigms and feedback delivery are standard knowledge for therapists. Fortunately, however, the research world is not stagnant, and we are now seeing revolutionary new ideas that are advancing our understanding of how people learn and develop motor skills. This course delves into this evidence and applies it to therapy practice in effective and practical ways.
By the end of this course, you will be able to improve outcomes for your patients with neurological impairment by improving learning and performance through both mutual partnership with your patients and using engaging intervention strategies. Participants will build their autonomy and self-efficacy leading to better carry over and ownership of their rehab process. This course will enhance patient focus and attention to task through motivation and goal directed task building.
Target Audience: Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants, Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants

Making Friends: Facilitating Socialization Skills in Children and Adolescents on the Autism Spectrum (Live-Webinar)
2026-07-27 17:00 - 18:30
Children and adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) often desire meaningful peer relationships but face significant challenges with social engagement, communication, and reciprocity. Occupational therapy practitioners are uniquely positioned to support these clients in developing the foundational social skills needed to build friendships and participate more fully in everyday life.
This live webinar provides an in-depth exploration of common social participation challenges experienced by children and teens with ASD, while emphasizing a strengths-based, individualized approach to intervention. Participants will learn how to better identify each client’s unique social profile and identify environmental factors that influence social interaction.
Through practical case examples, reflection activities and clinically relevant discussion, this course will present a variety of evidence-informed strategies, activity ideas, and intervention approaches that can be immediately applied in pediatric practice across settings.
Designed for occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants working in schools, clinics, and community-based settings, this engaging live webinar will equip participants with practical tools and renewed confidence to address social participation goals in children and adolescents with ASD.
Target Audience: Occupational therapists, occupational therapy assistants, occupational therapy students
This occupational therapy continuing education course uses the following instructional methods: visual aides (ie slides), discussion board, guided note taking, case examples and reflection activities.
Content disclosure: This course does not exclusively focus on any specific product or service.

Understanding K-12 Systems: What every OTP Should Know (Live-Webinar)
2026-07-28 09:00 - 10:00
Occupational therapy practitioners frequently support children and families who are navigating educational challenges, school-based services, and special education systems. This training will provide a practical overview of K–12 supports, accommodations, and resources, while highlighting the OTP’s role in collaborating with families and school teams. Participants will gain tools and strategies to help children and caregivers navigate, access, and advocate for school-based services and supports.

Schools 101: The OTP Started Guide
2026-07-30 12:00 - 14:00
This introductory course prepares occupational therapy practitioners who are new to school-based practice or transitioning from medical, outpatient, or pediatric clinic settings. Participants will learn the role of OT in schools, the difference between medical and educational models, workload versus caseload thinking, service delivery options, documentation expectations, and how to avoid being reduced to “the handwriting therapist.” Current evidence supports expanding school-based OT toward participation, inclusion, transition support, MTSS, and embedded collaborative models.

The Vision Connection: Master the Eye Movement Disorders Behind Pediatric Motor, Behavior & Academic Struggles (Course-Anytime)
2026-08-01 08:00 - 17:00
What if the “hard kids” on your caseload…
…aren’t actually that hard to treat?
What if the missing piece is simple — something you’ve never been taught to look for, but changes everything once you do?
Toe-walking. Poor handwriting. Clumsy coordination. Constant redirection. These aren’t just motor or behavior problems. They’re red flags for a visual system that’s struggling to keep up.
Here’s the game-changer: You already have the skills and the tools to fix it—you just need to know how to use them.
This course gives you the power to assess and treat the eye movement issues that silently fuel reading delays, attention problems, and motor dysfunction — using simple, affordable tools like the Brock String, Hart Chart, and even scotch tape.

Target: OT, PT, SET
*This is a go at your own pace coursework program. Not a live-webinar. Can be taken/completed at anytime*

Addressing Dysphagia With Pulmonary Dysfunction (Webinar)
2026-08-05 15:00 - 17:00
Oropharyngeal dysphagia is highly prevalent among patients with chronic respiratory diseases, and may also cause subsequent respiratory complications, such as respiratory infections and pneumonia. Other contributory factors include impaired breath-swallow coordination, muscle dysfunction, reduced sensitivity, higher risk of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and effects of commonly prescribed medications and lethargy.
This course shares research-based evidence and practical applications to best understand and treat clients who have dysphagia, secondary to pulmonary dysfunctions such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Content will initially include the risks and common triggers for dysphagia as a result of COPD and other pulmonary diseases, as well as the common side effects of medications often prescribed for pulmonary disease, which may also affect swallowing and cognitive functions. Targeted strategies will be shared for prevention and treatment of dysphagia for this population, focusing on reducing symptoms, slowing disease progression, improving quality of life, and minimizing exacerbations will then be discussed. Participants will learn key assessment factors, sample treatment goals, risks and safety precautions related to diet and thickened liquids, breathing strategies, and review a detailed chart of evidence-based intervention strategies with the supporting rationale for each.
Target Audience: Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants, Speech-Language Pathologists

Practical Intervention Strategies for Pathological Deman Avoidance (Webinar)
2026-08-06 12:00 - 14:00
Pathological Demand Avoidance is a newer diagnosis. Is this just a fancy term for students who do not want to work?How does this compare/contrast with Oppositional Defiance Disorder? All of these are questions raised by this new disorder.
Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) presents significant challenges in the classroom, both in self-contained and mainstream classes. Students who exhibit symptoms of PDA disrupt the learning environment of their classmates, have difficulty gaining new skills, and create challenges for teachers and support staff who are trying to deliver lessons, and maintain order in their classes. As rehabilitation professionals, we can provide strategies to alleviate behavioral issues associated with PDA and engage children who have it to improve outcomes in treatment sessions, the classroom and at home. This course will provide an overview of the PDA diagnosis and assessment techniques that will help therapists differentiate from other diagnoses.
The content of this program is germane to children, students and clients ages 3-18 years old.
Target Audience: Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants, Speech-Language Pathologists

The Missing Rotation: How Movement Development Influences Participation Across Childhood
2026-08-11 09:00 - 10:00
Movement development is not simply the acquisition of motor milestones. Children develop postural control, bilateral coordination, weight shifting, trunk mobility, and movement efficiency through opportunities to move, explore, and interact with their environments. While movement occurs across multiple planes, transverse-plane and rotational experiences are often overlooked despite their role in developing coordinated movement patterns. Reduced opportunities for varied movement experiences may contribute to challenges with crossing midline, bilateral coordination, motor planning, postural control, and participation in everyday activities. This intermediate-level course examines movement development from birth through childhood through the lens of movement variability, postural development, and functional participation. Participants will explore how movement experiences contribute to the development of foundational movement skills and how limitations in movement across planes may influence participation in learning, play, self-care, and other daily activities. Strategies for interdisciplinary observation, communication, and support planning will also be discussed. This course was designed for an interprofessional audience.

School-Based Documentation (Live-Webinar)
2026-08-13 13:00 - 15:00
Documentation is the number one complaint of therapists. there is too much, and too little time. There are Medicaid standards that must be followed to be reimbursed for treatment. With caseloads skyrocketing to over 100 students, documentation can be overwhelming. Becoming more effective and efficient in your documentation while meeting the required standards is difficult. This course will use evidence-based practice and effective teaching methods to give learners hands-on strategies to incorporate into their practice setting. Participants will be able to recognize andexplain the Medicaid and clinical standards for documentation. Participants will also be able to document correctly and precisely with the charts, shortcuts, and hints provided. While this course is aimed at school-based therapists, much of the information provided also applies tooutpatient providers.
Target Audience: Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants

Social Stories for Occupational Therapy Practitioners (On-Demand)
2026-08-18 08:00 - 10:00
This session introduces occupational therapy practitioners to the core principles and structure of Social Stories™ based on Gray’s framework. Participants will review current evidence on their effectiveness, limitations, and factors that influence outcomes. We will highlight when Social Stories are most useful—such as for social behaviors, transitions, and self-regulation—and when other strategies may be more appropriate. Attendees will learn a clear step-by-step process for developing individualized stories and see how they can be paired with modeling, visual supports, and prompting to support generalization. The session concludes with a brief look at emerging digital and AI-enhanced social narrative tools shaping future OT practice.

Managing Medically Complex Children in a Mobile Physical Therapy Setting
2026-08-20 09:00 - 11:00
This introductory course provides pediatric physical therapists with foundational knowledge and practical considerations for delivering physical therapy services to medically complex children in home and community-based settings. Clinicians will explore common medical conditions, equipment, and healthcare technologies encountered in mobile practice, including tracheostomies, ventilators, feeding tubes, orthotics, and positioning devices. The course will discuss safety considerations, caregiver collaboration, environmental adaptations, and strategies for integrating therapy into daily routines. Participants will gain increased confidence in evaluating, planning, and implementing physical therapy interventions for medically complex pediatric patients outside of traditional clinical settings.

ALS Intervention Strategies for Function, Communication and Quality of Life (Webinar)
2026-09-10 12:00 - 14:00
Clinicians treating individuals with ALS must adapt to a constantly evolving functional landscape supporting independence, mobility, and communication as the disease progresses. Without access to current treatment strategies and assistive tools, patients risk avoidable decline and loss of participation in daily life. This course focuses on practical, evidence-informed interventions that therapists can apply immediately to support individuals with ALS across all disease stages. Participants will explore exercise prescription, communication support, mobility device selection, and smart technologies, all while considering the emotional and physical impact on caregivers. In a condition where time and functionare limited, this course helps therapists make every interaction count.
Target Audience: Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants, Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants, Speech-Language Pathologists

Dystonia Masterclass: Advanced Clinical Reasoning and Treatment
2026-09-16 12:00 - 14:00
Building on Course 1 (#5328), this course offers application of assessment and treatment strategies based on the pathophysiology of dystonia, and evidence-based concepts. Participants will explore in-depth clinical reasoning and treatment through real patient cases of multiple types of dystonia.
