Pediatric Feeding Disorders - Webinar
2025-07-11 06:00 - 13:00 (America/Phoenix)
This course combines different types of feeding difficulties: structural-based, sensory-based, and experience- based feeding difficulties and creates a systematic approach for clinicians to address clients who have complex feeding concerns. Adopting an approach that accounts for individual differences and includes emotional support/counseling techniques/neurodiverse affirming care will create an influx of referrals due to the successfulness and parent support provided by this workshop. Clinicians involved in feeding therapy are called to examine various types of difficulties to provide caregiver support and evidence-based decision- making regarding treatment. This course will help you identify and improve referral process/treatment decision- making in relation to structural differences, sensory differences, and experience-based feeding differences. You will watch two frenectomies, discuss wound care afterward, and practice lingual, labial, and feeding exercises to share with your clients. After the course is complete, clinicians will have the competency to accept all types of feeding clients from birth- on.
The content of this program is germane to children, students and clients ages 0-18 (infants through childhood).
Highlights

Effective assessment tools for identifying functional deficits of structural differences, muscle weakness, abnormal motor patterns, tongue thrust swallow patterns, and sensory-modulation for age-appropriate feeding development in infancy, toddlerhood, and throughout the childhood years
Recommendations for emotional support to respect your client’s individual differences, while guiding your clients through the next stage of feeding development
Positive outcomes can be expected due to the overall improved understanding of various root causes of pediatric feeding difficulties with a systematic, evidence-based approach to evaluating and treating these disorders
Immediately enhance your knowledge surrounding comprehensive feeding difficulties to support all clients with feeding difficulties
Practical systematic approach to assessing and treating multifaceted (structural/sensory/experience-based) functional deficits in relation to feeding difficulties by identifying underlying conditions, and co-morbidities you can use the next day
Demonstration of lingual, labial, and feeding techniques to prepare for client demonstration

Complex Developmental Trauma: Attachment, Neurobiological and Cognitive-Behavioral Interventions to Heal the Traumatized Child - Live Webinar
2025-07-14 06:00 - 14:00 (America/Phoenix)
When children’s nervous systems are activated, they’re engulfed in a flood of stress hormones, setting off a chain reaction.
They experience feelings of unsafety, overwhelm, anger, and disconnection, trapping them in their “trauma brain” and hindering the development of executive functioning skills.
“As emotions and bodies spiral out of control, children are often mislabeled with a multitude of diagnoses—ODD, ADHD, anxiety.
We assume the behaviors are intricately connected, rather than just isolated incidents. But what if we approached each symptom individually?
Rather than assigning diagnoses, we’ll implement anxiety interventions to restore feelings of safety, attachment-based approaches to alleviate feelings of loneliness associated with depression, and sensory regulation techniques to better manage emotions activated by sensory memories.”
Join Dr. Christina Reese, a leading expert in attachment and trauma therapy for children, as she guides you through techniques to:

Restore developmental milestones to support recovery from developmental delays
Harness neuroplasticity to reshape beliefs to overcome oppositional behavior
Quiet the hyper-vigilant nervous system to facilitate emotional wellbeing
Bring dysregulated emotions back to a balanced state to strengthen relationships with caregivers
Unlock potential of executive skills by bringing safety and stability
Build treatment plans that focus on symptoms not disorders to bring healing

Let’s make it our mission to unlock the limitless potential residing within every child affected by complex trauma.
Register now!

Strategies for Improving Exercise Adherence - Live Webinar
2025-07-16 15:00 - 18:00 (America/Phoenix)
Are you a healthcare practitioner who gets frustrated when patients don’t follow through with your recommendations or exercise programs? Getting a successful outcome requires both the skill of the healthcare practitioner and the patient implementing the treatments. This is especially true in rehabilitation therapies which require consistent practice over time to be effective. It is estimated that patient adherence to exercise programs and other treatment plans is approximately 50% according to the World Health Organization. As practitioners striving for the best possible outcomes for our patients, we need as many tools as possible to maximize patient adherence.
This powerful course will identify the evidence-based factors that most influence adherence to exercise and treatment programs. Participants will learn the most up to date strategies in communication using motivational interviewing,goal setting, and monitoring which will greatly improve their ability to get patients to commit to their own success. Attendees will be equipped with a plethora of tools for understanding what drives their patients, designing relevant exercise programs, and overcoming barriers to adherence. Join us for this unique course and feel more confident in your ability to influence your patients for the better in both the short and long term.
Highlights

Evidence-based factors that most influence adherence to exercise programs
Immediately implement motivational interviewing strategies to understand what your patients really need and want out of therapy.
Improve communication of expectations, risks, and timelines with your patients
Implement strategies to address common barriers to exercise program adherence

24 Must-Have Mindfulness Techniques for Clinicians: Skills and Tools from DBT, ACT and More for Enhanced Treatment of Trauma, Anxiety, and Grief - Live Webinar
2025-07-17 06:00 - 13:30 (America/Phoenix)
Unlock the transformative potential of mindfulness with this training designed to elevate your skills and allow you to quickly harness the proven benefits of mindfulness across a wide range of therapeutic applications.
In just one day you’ll get a carefully curated collection of 24 indispensable mindfulness techniques used in top treatments like DBT and ACT. And since these techniques have been meticulously selected by mindfulness expert and acclaimed trainer Katelyn Baxter-Musser, you can rest assured you’re getting the very best mindfulness has to offer the clinician.
Whether you work with clients struggling with stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, or interpersonal conflicts, Katelyn will make mastering these techniques feel simple and have you fully prepared to use them the very next day.
When you join Katelyn you’ll discover the keys to clinical mindfulness so you can:

Use proven tools to help clients manage their trauma triggers and interrupt anxiety
Skillfully utilize exercises that cultivate present moment awareness and reduce avoidance
Heighten clients’ consciousness of thoughts, emotions and physical sensations
Master techniques to regulate intense urges and impulses
Seamlessly integrate mindfulness into your therapeutic practice with Katelyn’s pro tips
Reinforce what you learn through real-life case examples and specific therapeutic scenarios

Bringing the very best mindfulness-based interventions into your practice has never been easier.
Take the guess work out of “what mindfulness intervention should I use in this situation” with Katelyn’s expert guidance and make your treatment more effective than ever before.
Register now!

#306 CAN-EAT Approach …Using medical, motor, & therapy strategies in pediatric feeding - Web Conference
2025-07-18 06:00 - 2025-07-19 14:00 (America/Phoenix)
Pediatric feeding and swallowing problems that effect infants and children may be complex and often involve a combination of factors including issues that can make eating painful or difficult. In order to successfully remediate feeding problems, clinicians must understand how medical and nutritional issues can contribute to feeding disorders and use a comprehensive approach to intervention. The CAN-EAT Approach© is a 2-day workshop focusing on medical, nutritional, and therapeutic strategies for children with pediatric feeding disorders.

This course will allow participants to describe how pediatric feeding disorders are defined in the literature, what the contributing factors include, and how this relates to clinical practice. Identify primary gastrointestinal issues (gastroesophageal reflux, constipation, motility disorders, eosinophilic esophagitis, and visceral hyperalgesia) during a feeding evaluation and explain how these issues affect a child’s feeding skill development and ability to progress. Participants will analyze a child’s oral motor function and apply the knowledge in treatment making recommendations for appropriate diet, utensil use, and development of a therapy plan for skill development. Identify signs and symptoms of pharyngeal dysphagia or risk for pharyngeal dysphagia in a child and make appropriate recommendations for further assessment or treatment. Analyze moderate and complex pediatric feeding cases identifying barriers to feeding progression and apply principles to prioritize treatment strategies and write appropriate goals. Describe and apply examples of therapeutic techniques to reduce gagging, improve liquid and food acceptance, improve chewing skill, and wean from a feeding tube.

In the CAN-EAT Approach© “CAN” stands for comfort and nutrition which come first. Day one will focus on strategies to build GI comfort and good growth as well as explore other medical issues that interfere with feeding progression. Day two will focus on therapeutic strategies from a variety of philosophies. “EA” represents establishing acceptance of the spoon, easy textures or mealtime routine. Then “T” stands for therapy for skill development and feeding progression. Therapeutic strategies for common feeding problems will be explored in depth through lecture and video demonstration.

Information is applicable to infants and children from birth to 21 (class will discuss infants but is not focused on infant feeding issues)

Instructor: Krisi Brackett PhD, CCC-SLP, C/NDT

Self-Regulation Interventions for Children & Adolescents: Reduce Frustration, Emotional Outbursts & Oppositional Behaviors - Live Webinar
2025-07-18 07:00 - 15:00 (America/Phoenix)
This seminar will help you to better intervene with the challenging child—the one who won’t sit still; doesn’t follow directions; often throws tantrums; or has difficulty waiting for their turn. They may “hit first and ask questions later”. They react impulsively and have difficulty expressing what they need or what is frustrating them. We know this child is intelligent, caring and kind, but their behavior doesn’t reflect these positive qualities. These are the children who confuse and frustrate parents and who overwhelm teachers and peers. They struggle to meet basic expectations and are unable to succeed in school, with peers and at home.
Join clinical psychologist Dr. Ehlert and learn to effectively intervene with the emotional and behavioral dysregulation of children with High-Functioning Autism, ADHD, Learning Disabilities and Sensory Processing Disorders. Through hands-on activities and dynamic discussion, you will learn techniques, behavioral strategies, problem-solving strategies and brain training exercises to:

Address the sensory, language and executive functioning processing deficits that trigger them
Increase their self-control, social success, emotional control and task completion
Teach flexibility, tolerance, thinking it through and decision-making
Reduce the frequency and duration of their tantrums and emotional outbursts

Register now. Walk away with proven emotional, behavioral and processing strategies that lead to social and academic success!

Sensory Integration and Childhood Trauma - Webinar
2025-07-21 12:00 - 14:00 (America/Phoenix)
Managing sensory processing challenges is crucial to the success of development. Sensory integration has become an area of focus for many different reasons, including environmental factors resulting in global sensorial challenges impacting language, motor, and social communication. Children with sensory processing disorder and traumatic experiences benefit from sensory treatment strategies impacting physical and neurological outcomes. By attending this course, you will take away practical concepts, effective treatment strategies, and everyday solutions for improved outcomes.
This relevant course emphasizes how creativity is the key to implementing practical solutions for children with sensory- related trauma challenges. The purpose of this course is to introduce key elements and concepts on how to best meet the needs tailored to children with sensory challenges despite traumatic childhood events. This course will provide tips, tools, and tidbits on applying creative strategies to achieve desired outcomes. We will discover and discuss effective strategies through direct interaction. In addition, we will explore the critical dos and dont’s of therapeutic activities for children experiencing sensory-related challenges. This course is designed for physical therapists, occupational therapists, and speech-language pathologists working with children with sensory-related challenges and childhood trauma experiences.
Highlights

Make connections by utilizing simulation and activities for social and emotional development
Enhance treatment approaches for sensory- related challenges and trauma-resulting behaviors
Examine sensory issues and its impact on improving motor skills, social communication, and overall functional development

Adoption and Mental Health: Must-Have Strategies for Navigating Trauma, Loss, and More with Clients of All Ages - Live Webinar
2025-07-23 06:00 - 14:00 (America/Phoenix)
Adoption, though a source of joy, is often accompanied by complex emotions, attachment struggles, and profound questions of identity …
… from young adult adoptees navigating feelings of loyalty and love while deciding whether to explore their cultural roots and biological heritage.
… to adoptive parents grappling with the complexities of adoption as they recognize their child’s unspoken grief and the expectations they had for parenting.
Without the specialized knowledge required to navigate the complexities of adoption, therapists may unintentionally invalidate or minimize client’s experiences or decisions, leading to disenfranchised grief, ongoing uncertainty, and missed opportunities for healing.
Join Jeanne Yoffe, a child psychotherapist, author, and expert in the areas of adoption & foster care, to discover how to navigate the invisible threads of separation trauma and birth family loss, support transracial and transcultural adoptees with identity integration, and open meaningful, age-appropriate dialogues about adoption.
You will learn:

Tools to assess the effects of in utero trauma, separation trauma, and attachment disruptions caused by adoption
Creative therapy techniques to address the 9 core vulnerabilities faced by adoptees, birth parents, and adoptive parents
Attachment-based interventions to support healthy bonding and secure relationships
Step-by-step guidance for identity discussions within transracial and transcultural families
Skills to build trust and navigate boundaries in open adoption relationships
Support strategies for clients during complex reunions or reconnections

With evidence-based techniques, you’ll learn to empower families and individuals through therapeutic interventions tailored to their unique experiences, transforming your clinical practice into one of true adoption competence. Register now.

Neuro-Developmental Therapy (NDT) to Optimize Functional Outcomes Live Webinar
2025-07-24 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Phoenix)
Treating children with any level of disability can present multiple challenges. There can be underlying issues that are not immediately obvious. An in-depth evaluation is required to uncover what might be interfering with function. This course will present how to use the ICF (International Classification of Function) and the use of a systems approach to analyze the challenges a child presents. We will explore the basic principles of the Neuro development Treatment (NDT) practice model and the importance of hands-on treatment to make changes for improved function.
We will discuss the importance of strength and endurance in relation to increasing function. Therapists will become comfortable using a systems approach to explore multiple systems that could be interfering with function, with a goal of understanding achievable goals for children of all levels of function.
The content of this program is germane to children, students and clients ages birth-21 years old.
Highlights

Examine the benefits of using the Neuro- Developmental Treatment Practice Model to treat a child with neurologic impairments and other pediatric disorders across the lifespan
Facilitation strategies for improved movement patterns and how to look at all aspects of the child to assess the primary areas influencing function
Use of the Goal Attainment Scale to develop measurable baselines that enhance outcomes

The Fundamentals of Kinesiology Taping - Livestream
2025-07-26 06:00 - 13:30 (America/Phoenix)
Kinesiology taping is a useful tool for treating and preventing various common physical conditions and athletic injuries. It is widely used to provide targeted support to muscles and joints, facilitating proper biomechanics and enhancing functional movement patterns. Taping can be a great addition to your current practice, affecting the patient orathlete in a positive way for several days of wear outside of the clinic. This unique tape has been designed to mimic human skin; it is able to stretch 120-140% (the same elasticity as skin) of its normal resting length, allowing more mobility than standard athletic taping.
This workshop will include demonstrations to give the participant an understanding of the benefits of kinesiology taping that can be applied to any common orthopedic and musculoskeletal condition. Practitioners will be able to implement taping as a beneficial adjunct to their current practice to optimize joint alignment, improve joint proprioception, improve lymphatic drainage to reduce swelling, and facilitate or inhibit muscular function. After the practitioner has understanding of the fundamentals of taping, they can carry over these principals to tape any common musculoskeletal condition.
Highlights

Indications and clinical reasoning for applying kinesiology tape to improve your patient’s orthopedic condition
Evidence based review of the current and past research to improve patient’s outcomes
Practical assessment and application strategies for addressing functional deficits, most common orthopedic conditions you can use the next day
38 kinesiology tape demonstrations including practical applications for the spine, shoulder, elbow, wrist, hand, hip, knee and ankle
Hands-on labs for taping of the spine and extremities,common musculoskeletal conditions

Disability Education and Training - Webinar
2025-07-28 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Phoenix)
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 61 million adults, or 1 in 4 people in the United States live with a disability. As service providers, we are tasked with working with people living with a disability be it a temporary or a chronic condition in the hopes of improving their quality of life and independence. Expanding knowledge through disability training and education can help to improve our interactions with the disabled community and create a more inclusive environment for those we serve. This course will provide the most up-to-date information on health disparities, disability definitions, effective communication practices, The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements, and barriers to inclusion through ableist and forced intimacy practices. This information will provide valuable insights into managing health conditions and fostering resilience in the disabled population.
Highlights

Expand your knowledge of disabilities, the disabled community, and how health disparities affect those in the disabled community
Best practice guidelines to avoid ableist behaviors to make your practice or services more inclusive

Empowering Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Users - Webinar
2025-07-31 12:00 - 14:00 (America/Phoenix)
As speech-language pathologists, we understand the complexity of communication and the importance of functional communication skills for any individual, but more specifically, for a child. Through the implementation of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC), we can provide an immediate means of communication for children with speech/language delays and disorders. Unfortunately, while a child may show great promise or progress in our speech sessions, they may receive little to no carryover in their classrooms or other settings, which can drastically impact their functionality and overall carryover of their skills.Research supports that the use of AAC in the classroom not only supports a student’s communication skills but also their academic and social skills.
This course is designed to provide therapists with the knowledge and skills necessary to support AAC users and increase the implementation and carryover of their device use in the classroom and school environments. Throughout this course you will learn how to provide individualized interventions and vocabulary sets, aid in creating supportive communication environments, and how to effectively integrate AAC into everyday activities and routines, thus, ensuring meaningful communication experiences for AAC users. The course emphasizes the importance of sustained carryover, providing practical guidance on promoting consistent AAC usage across various contexts and with different communication partners. By the end of the course, participants will demonstrate a deeper understanding of AAC principles and a toolkit of evidence-based strategies to empower AAC users, educators, and their communication partners.
The content of this program is germane to children, students and clients 3-22 years old.
Highlights

Acquire actionable strategies for immediate implementation in classrooms that benefit students, teachers, support staff, families, and caregivers
Examine practical insights applicable to speech-language pathology practice for empowering Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) users

#7306 Pediatric Brain Part 1: Neurobiology of the Sensory-Motor Systems and their Application to Treatment. - Webinar
2025-07-31 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Phoenix)
This course will teach clinicians about the neurobiology of the different regions of the brain and how the function/dysfunction within each region applies to the evaluation of, and creative treatment planning for your pediatric client. Therapists will learn the role neurotransmitters play in regulation, attention, play, and function. They will receive a thorough review of the developing brain in utero, and the function of the sub-cortical (brain stem, cerebellum, basal ganglia, and thalamus) and cortical (cerebral cortex including insula) areas of the brain. Treatment activities are discussed to strengthen the individual regions within the brain and support a whole-brain connection to the body for improved body awareness and sensory-motor development. Many ideas for play-based activities are provided to add to the therapist’s toolbox. When we understand how the brain works, we can determine why behaviors and deficits exist, and ultimately create endless treatment activities to support our pediatric client.

This course has been modified from the original 14-hour Pediatric Brain Course taught for the past 15 years. It can be viewed individually and will also work well as a series with Parts 2 and 3, as well as in conjunction with the Primitive Reflex Integration Course. Course instruction methods include lecture, demonstration, videos, case studies and question/answers. (Intermediate Level)

Instructor: Janine Wiskind, MS, OTR/L

Live Webinar Dates and Times:
#7306 on Thursday, February 20, 2025 from 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm EST
#7306 Thursday, July 31, 2025 on from 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm EST

Self Study Available Anytime for Purchase

The Pediatric Brain 4 Part Series including #7306, #7307, #7308, #7326.
Package Price: $250

The Impact of Oral and Written Language Disorders on Life Outcomes - Webinar
2025-08-02 07:00 - 09:00 (America/Phoenix)
This course will explore the critical connection between oral and written language disorders and the far-reaching consequences of limited access to effective intervention. Participants will attain a deeper comprehension of how untreated language and literacy difficulties can impact a child’s academic, social, financial, and emotional future. Without proper intervention, these children face an increased risk of school failure, mental health challenges, legal issues, and diminished career opportunities. The session will also address the compounded impact of low socioeconomic status (SES) on access to quality treatment and the life long repercussions of this gap.
Highlights

Effective, evidence-based information to aid in identifying, assessing, and treating at-risk youth with written language disorders
Immediately improve the written language skills for at-risk school-aged and adolescent children

Evaluation and Treatment for Cervical Spine, Headaches, and Whiplash - Livestream
2025-08-03 10:30 - 13:45 (America/Phoenix)
Evaluation and Treatment for Cervical Spine, Headaches, and Whiplash is a course to improve your range of manual therapy applications. Manual therapy has been shown to be effective in the management of multiple spinal disorders in our profession, especially in conjunction with therapeutic exercise. This course is designed to enhance manual therapy skills, confidence in performing manual therapy techniques, and better patient outcomes. Having uniformity of manual therapy and comfort with manual the rapytechniques in our profession is a fundamental skill.
In this 3-hour, lab-intensive course, mobilization, and manipulation techniques from the upper cervical spine to upper thoracic. Whether participants are unfamiliar with more advanced mobilization and manipulation techniques or simply seeking to sharpen their skills, this course will be useful in a high percentage of a physical therapist’s outpatient caseload. The course allows for a significant amount of lab time in which participants will get frequent feedback in a relaxed setting to become proficient with manual therapy techniques.The course allows time and education on proper cervical evaluation, treatment techniques and philosophies to help patients with acute neck pain, headaches, whiplash/WAD,cervical radiculopathy, and chronic neck pain.
Highlights
This course contains content which may not be relevant to PTA scope of practice in all states. Please see your State Physical Therapy Practice Act to verify this course is acceptable for continuing education.

Review safety of thrust manipulation and neurological examination with commonly treated patient presentations
Effective evidence-based treatment interventions based off the latest research
Practice hands on manual therapy skills and learning variations to suit your specific patient needs
Corrective exercise and manual therapy technique combinations to aid in further recovery

#7319 Engaging in PLAY (Play and Language for Autistic Youngsters); intense, comprehensive treatment for children with autism. Live Webinar
2025-08-06 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Phoenix)
The purpose of this course is to learn about an intervention program that is developmental, individualized, and relationship based for working with children and families. PLAY (Play and Language for Autistic Youngsters) and its principles are utilized to create comprehensive playful exchanges in relation to the child’s functional development, to support fun interactions with others. Even though PLAY project was developed for children with autism, the developmental levels and practical strategies are relevant for all young children, particularly for those difficult to engage. Attendees will learn techniques to apply immediately when designing intervention plans for children on their current caseload. The overall goal for this course is to understand how to respect and utilize a child with autism’s unique profile to enhance their communication through joyful interactions. Course instruction methods include lecture, demonstration, videos, case studies and question/answers

PLAY stand for “Play and Language for Autistic Youngsters”

Instructor: Pamela Orf ITFS, PLAY home consultant

#7329 Assessment and Intervention for Tethered Oral Tissues (TOTs) in Feeding Therapy - Live Webinar
2025-08-07 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Phoenix)
Tethered Oral Tissues (TOTs) are the frenulum attachments within the mouth, there are typically 7 locations, and the restrictions that can be observed can impact growth and development, feeding, and speech. This course provides participations with functional and structural assessment of TOTs with specific focus on intervention and treatment related to feeding deficits. The course will cover topics including foundational anatomy and physiology and provide case studies and education for assessment and intervention to increase food acceptance and oral motor sensory skills related to feeding. The importance and dynamic of a professional team and related scopes of practice will also be discussed.

Instructor: Samantha Heidenreich, OTD, OTR/L, OMT

Assessment and Treatment of Headaches for Rehab Professionals - Webinar
2025-08-09 09:00 - 11:00 (America/Phoenix)
Headaches afflict nearly two-thirds of the world’s population making them one of the most prevalent pain disorders. Cervicogenic headaches are uniquely suited for treatment by physical therapists using manual techniques, education, and therapeutic exercises. Thus, effective identification, diagnosis, and treatment are important to the rehab professional as improper identification may lead to ineffective treatment. Tension-type headaches and migraines are also common headache types that will be seen in rehabilitation settings. Knowing the differences between these three headache types and how to approach treatment and education for the patient will improve clinical outcomes.
Highlights

Differentiate between common headache types seen in a rehabilitation setting
Strategies to assess headache pain and guidance on when to refer
Gain the knowledge and understanding to select appropriate treatment based on headache type

Manual Therapy for the Elbow and Wrist - Webinar
2025-08-13 13:00 - 16:15 (America/Phoenix)
Athletes and non-athletes are frequently affected by elbow and wrist injuries. These injuries often occur from overuse/micro-trauma or macro-traumatic injury. The structures involved with injuries in this region can include joints, tendon, nerve, or combinations of different tissues. Identifying and directing interventions at a specific structure presents a significant challenge for clinicians. This course will teach participants to make appropriate plan of care decisions based on a comprehensive examination process designed to identify a specific structural cause of pain and dysfunction. Clinicians can improve productivity and reimbursement by maximizing the efficient use of time during the patient’s initial evaluation.
This course will provide a case-based approach to examination of patients with elbow and wrist pain and dysfunction. Manual therapy techniques will be presented through video demonstration and clear, concise illustrated hand-out materials. Clinicians with all levels of experience and expertise will be able to effectively manage patients with elbow and wrist pain and dysfunction using hands-on manual therapy.
Highlights

Provide a 15-minute systematic examination that includes differential diagnosis for the elbow and wrist
Video demonstrations that provide clear step-by-step visual and narrative descriptions of all treatment techniques
Communication tools to effectively collaborate with all treatment team members, including referral sources
Effective evidence-based treatment interventions based on anatomy and biomechanics
Enhanced palpation skills based on systematic approach to surface anatomy
Next-day hands on treatments for clinicians at all experience levels

#7302 SIP: Swallowing in Pediatrics - Live Webinar
2025-08-20 16:00 - 18:00 (America/Phoenix)
The SIPS (swallowing in pediatrics) course is designed to equip the feeding therapist with comprehensive knowledge and practical skills essential for evaluating and managing pediatric dysphagia effectively for patients birth to 18 years of age. Pediatric dysphagia is defined as any disruption to the swallowing sequence that results in a compromise and safety, efficiency, or adequacy of fluid and or nutritional intake (Dodrill & Gosa, 2015). Throughout our sessions, we will explore the anatomy and physiology of pediatric swallowing, discuss common etiologies and clinical manifestations of dysphagia in children, and review evidence-based assessment tools and therapeutic interventions. We will discuss crucial differences between feeding disorders versus swallowing problems. This class offers a crucial opportunity to enhance your expertise and contribute to improving the quality of life for young patients with swallowing difficulties. Course instruction methods include lecture, videos, case studies and question/answers. (Intermediate Level)

Instructor: Krisi Brackett PhD, CCC-SLP, C/NDT

Evaluation of the Shoulder Complex - Webinar
2025-09-11 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Phoenix)
The prevalence of shoulder pain in the general population is estimated as being between 15 and 20%. It is the second most common reason for individuals with musculoskeletal seeking treatment from general medical practitioners. Clinicians are faced with the challenge of performing a timely, comprehensive examination that provides the necessary information for the development of a clear plan of care for patients and clients. Once the examination is complete, clinicians must choose the best evidence-based interventions.
This course will assist clinicians with prioritizing examination tests and measures by presenting recent diagnosis related research for the shoulder complex. A case-based clinical reasoning approach will provide participants with the ability to clearly communicate findings with patients and colleagues. Clinicians with all levels of experience and expertise will be able to effectively categorize patients with shoulder dysfunction into clear treatment-based categories to facilitate effective treatment.
Highlights

Provide a 15-minute systematic examination that includes differential diagnosis for the shoulder complex
Rapid examination processes for assigning patients to effective treatment-based categories
Acquire the most reliable and relevant clinical information with minimal tests and measures and special tests
Valid systematic approaches to interpreting complex clinical problems
Communication tools to effectively collaborate with all treatment team members, including referral sources

# 306 CAN-EAT Approach …Using medical, motor, & therapy strategies in pediatric feeding Live Webinar
2025-09-12 05:00 - 2025-09-13 13:00 (America/Phoenix)

Low Back Pain: Evaluation and Treatment Made Simple - Webinar
2025-09-12 08:00 - 10:00 (America/Phoenix)
Low back pain continues to be the most common and disabling musculoskeletal condition, and rehabilitation outcomes are still mixed due to the confusing multifactorialnature. Many clinicians still struggle with treating low back pain even several years into practice and often apply generic treatments without much success. This course gives a top- down approach to classifying low back pain subtypes, identifying triggers and eases, providing the most effective interventions to make big changes quickly, and move your patients toward resilience and self-efficacy. As rehab professionals we can’t avoid treating low back pain: if you want to increase your confidence and not dread seeing this condition, this course is for you!
Highlights

Learn straightforward and evidence-based strategies to quickly stratify and more effectively treat the lumbopelvic region in all populations
Improve confidence with manual therapy skills and when to apply them to make immediate changes and create buy-in for your patients

#7332 Calming Strategies for Autism - Live Webinar
2025-09-12 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Phoenix)
The purpose of the course is to provide understanding for the “why” behind some of the self-harm and alerting behaviors people with autism often engage in.
Using developmental neuroscience and a case-based approach, participants will better predict which activities are most likely to calm during the various actions.
Focus will be on environmental modifications to decrease over-stimulation as well as ways to safely and compassionately diffuse aggressive episodes. (Intermediate Level)

Suicide Intervention Skills Training: Maximizing Preparedness and Best Practices for a Calm and Confident Response to Clients in Crisis - Live Webinar
2025-09-16 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Denver)
Even after years of schooling, clinical work, and supervision, treating suicidal clients can feel overwhelming and to be honest – downright scary.
There isn’t any room for error in cases like these and you want to be sure you’re doing the right things for your clients, including avoiding unnecessary hospitalization.
It’s time to leave uncertainty by the wayside and let Paul Brasler, LCSW, CAIMHP take the guesswork out of treating suicidality! Drawing from Paul’s 20+ years of clinical experience, his multi-modality approach will give you the fortitude and tools you need to take on even the most challenging cases – in as little as just one training session!
You’ll get:

The best treatment techniques from CBT, DBT, and CAMS!
Assurance in establishing safe practices and limiting liability
Powerful screening and assessment tools that emphasize connection and setting
Strategies for working with children, veterans, first responders and more!

No matter where you’re at in your journey as a clinician, you deserve to feel cool, calm, and confident when these tough cases land at your door.
This is your chance to set yourself apart from the status quo of suicidality treatment and give your clients your very best, even when they feel at their very worst.
Register now!

Enhancing Executive Functions Webinar
2025-09-16 16:00 - 18:00 (America/Phoenix)
Have fun and learn activities you can put into practice right away. Strengthen your pediatric clients’ executive function using evidence-based strategies that are concrete and easy to implement. Activities can be tailored for all ages and diagnoses. This course will provide a brief description of what executive functions are and how to address them. Assessment tools will be described to enable clinicians to appropriately measure executive function abilities. Participants will gain insights into the current evidence base for executive function interventions, covering key approaches like exercise, meditation, and computer-based techniques. We will engage in a collaborative brainstorming session to develop creative ideas for embedding these interventions into client-centered activities. A step-by-step intervention protocol derived from the research will be presented, demonstrating how to embed executive function intervention into meaningful tasks and providing participants with practical strategies to take into their clinical practice. The theory behind the intervention will be discussed so that therapists can understand the “why” behind the “what.” Participants will walk away equipped with practical strategies to elevate their clinical practice.
The content of this program is germane to children, students and clients 7-14 years old.
Highlights

Immediately implement evidence-based techniques to improve executive function abilities in your pediatric client
Acquire practical assessment and treatment strategies tailored to address executive function deficits effectively

Autism Spectrum Disorder: Advanced Practices in Evaluation, Diagnosis, and Treatment Across the Lifespan - Live Webinar
2025-09-18 06:00 - 14:00 (America/Phoenix)
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.
Register today!

7342 Changing High and Low Muscle Tone Through Neuroplasticity In Pediatrics - Live Webinar
2025-09-18 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Phoenix)
High or low tone in the muscles interfere with active movements and milestones in the pediatric population. When tone is treated through the sensory systems, neuroplasticity will take place and new functional neural connections develop. The results can positively affect self-feeding and developmental play. Skills acquired in this presentation introduction to Neuroplasticity techniques for tone can be used the next day in your clinic. Course instruction method includes: Lecture, Demonstration, Videos, Pictures, Case Studies and Question/Answers

Instructor: Karen Pryor PhD, PT, DPT, ND, CH, CPRCS

"Break Through" Self-Regulation Interventions for Children and Adolescents with Autism, ADHD, Sensory or Emotional Challenges - Live Webinar
2025-09-19 06:00 - 14:00 (America/Phoenix)
Message from Your Presenter …
No one ever said that working with children with autism, ADHD or sensory disorders is easy. Theo will only eat white foods, tends to be buried in his own world and melts when he is transitioned too quickly. Steven, in 6th grade, has ADHD, poor organization skills and an attitude that is hard to break through. But, how do we help a child break through the self-regulation issues that limit their achievements?
I discovered this was a simple question with a complex answer. I set out to learn as much as I could about theories, techniques, and research that could help make the lives of these young people much more manageable and promising. I took intensive courses on multi-sensory approaches, sensory integration, self-regulation, yoga, autism, ADHD and became a certified autism specialist in 2018. I have extensive experience adapting these techniques to make them usable in a variety of settings while working closely with teachers, aides, child study professionals, and parents.
Join me as I guide you through a broad set of self-regulation interventions culled from my years of research and practice along with strategies for adapting them to your setting. You will leave my program with the essential skills, interventions and strategies to help children find harmony with themselves, their families, and the world around them!
You will learn:

The most effective calming, sensory, motor or behavioral techniques for a given type of behavior
Peer-to-peer video feedback as a social intervention for children and teens with ASD
Sleep interventions for children with erratic sleep schedules
Interventions for repetitive and restrictive behaviors for a child with stereotypy
Organization strategies for home and school for teenagers with ADHD
And more!

I look forward to seeing you there! Register today!

Children with Severe Impairments - Livestream
2025-09-20 05:00 - 12:30 (America/Phoenix)
Treating children with severe physical impairments, with or without cognitive impairments, presents unique challenges. Many of these children lack head and trunk control necessary to interact with family members, peers, and the environment. Finding effective evaluation tools, including standardized tests, is difficult. Therapists gaining this information will not only be able to better their outcomes, they will be able to carry this information on to family and caregivers to improve long-term functional development.
This course emphasizes evaluation and assessment across the lifespan to meet changing impairments and functional needs. Treatment techniques to address the respiratory system, basic life skills and maintaining postural alignment will be practiced. We will discuss how to set functional goals and workable home programs. This course is designed for physical, occupational and speech-language pathologists who work with this population and want to expand their skills. Participants will identify the challenges of working in various settings and how to set treatment priorities for each setting. Participants will apply realistic functional goal setting techniques to make goals achievable. Treatment concepts will be reinforced through practical demonstrations and interactive lab exercises. Participants, whether attending virtually or in person, will have access to visual demonstrations using a doll, ensuring all can engage with and apply the concepts.
Highlights

Effective assessment and treatment of children with medically complex diagnoses such as cerebral palsy, autism, brain injury, prematurity, heart/lung failure, seizures, and neuromuscular degenerative diseases
Hands-on treatment strategies for development to improve function, posture and mobility using handling, positioning, bracing and weight bearing activities
Using sensory stimulation strategies to promote improvements in vestibular input, tactile, audio, visual, proprioception, and oral motor development
Best practices for the evaluation and testing process to set the most functional and achievable goals
Home programs and parent/caregiver resources to promote long-term developmental outcomes
