STARS - Student Therapy and Resource Services

Addressing Children’s Grief Head On From An Occupational Therapy Perspective - Live Webinar
2026-02-24 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Phoenix)
The purpose of the presentation is to educate other OTPs, caregivers, and educators about the need for pediatric grief intervention by addressing the impact of how grief affects children’s occupational performance. Children’s grief, if not addressed effectively, has historically contributed to an increase in suicides, poor academic performance, incarcerations, and a decline in future successful relationships.
Learning Outcomes

After this course, participants will be able to recognize the role of occupational therapy in addressing and providing intervention to children who have experienced grief/loss of a parent, family member, pet, or sibling.

After this course, participants will be able to describe knowledge and an understanding of the incidences of grief with children in the U.S. and the lack of available resources for intervention.

After completing this course, participants will be able to identify helpful resources, suggested treatment techniques, and specific interventions from an occupational therapy perspective, with the goal of carrying these over into children’s daily living skills.

Agenda

0-5 Minutes
Introduction to the topic of addressing children’s grief from an OT perspective

5-10 Minutes
Background

10-20 Minutes
Definition of grief, statistics, and prolonged grief diagnosis.

20-40 Minutes
OT interventions

40-55 Minutes
Video recommendations and OT survey

55-60 Minutes
Summary; Q&A

Kinesiology Taping Certification for Pediatrics - Webinar
2026-02-20 07:00 - 14:00 (America/Phoenix)
Kinesiology tape has been utilized since the 1970s as a technique for healing the interconnected body. While often thought of as a treatment for athletes, kinesiology taping is very versatile for many patient populations. The pediatric neuromuscular system benefits from early and continuous input for postural development and motor learning. Therapeutic taping provides an additional modality for optimal results across all pediatric patients.
This hands-on and interactive workshop will empower participants to integrate kinesiology tape into their pediatric practice. Through several lab practices and discussions participants will learn to safely and effectively apply therapeutic tape to multiple areas of the body and improve outcomes in various pediatric conditions. Participants will leave with effective evidence-based kinesiology taping strategies to integrate into their toolbox the next day to improve therapeutic outcomes.
Highlights

Apply and modify evidence-based taping techniques for infants and children with diagnoses including torticollis, cerebral palsy, brachial plexus injury, hypotonia, handwriting deficits, and more
Become certified in pediatric kinesiology taping and applications
Expand your kinesiology taping applications to effectively treat issues outside of musculoskeletal dysfunction – articulation, feeding, respiration, constipation, grasp, handwriting, mobility, gait, and balance
Immediately improve children’s posture, gross and fine motor skills, and decrease pain and scarring
Hands-on labs to practice and review taping principles which you can safely and effectively use the next day

#7306 Pediatric Brain Part 1: Neurobiology of the Sensory-Motor Systems and their Application to Treatment. - Live Webinar
2026-02-19 08:00 - 10:00 (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)

Executive Functioning in Children and Adolescents - Live Webinar
2026-02-19 07:00 - 15:00 (America/Denver)
A fresh lens on behavior
20+ concrete, ready-to-use strategies
Tools to advocate, explain, and collaborate

Meltdowns, shutdowns, resistance, and “defiance” often mask what’s really happening in the brain – executive function overload.
For kids with ADHD or Autism, their ability to plan, shift, and self-regulate collapses under stress, leaving adults unsure how to help.
This hands-on training bridges neuroscience and practice to give you concrete tools that promote emotional regulation, flexible thinking, and engagement – without relying on compliance charts or behavioral control.
Through real-world examples, clinical demonstrations, and interactive activities, Polina Shkadron will share strategies that build executive skills through language, movement, and emotional safety.
You’ll walk away with:

Sensory-motor and visual supports to strengthen working memory, inhibition, and cognitive flexibility
Movement-based transition tools that prevent overwhelm and reduce resistance
Scripts and coaching prompts for caregivers and teachers to foster collaboration instead of control
Play-based activities that link self-awareness, planning, and emotional regulation
Templates for individualized executive function plans you can use immediately

Register now to discover how to use sensory anchors, regulation routines, and context-based supports that empower kids to access calm, connection, and competence across home, school, and therapy settings.

Constipation Management in The Pediatric Population - Webinar
2026-02-07 07:00 - 09:00 (America/Phoenix)
Constipation affects 9-10% of the pediatric population worldwide, influencing many aspects of the lives of the children who have it. It is necessary clinicians understand the pathophysiology behind constipation and the potential impact it may have on a pediatric patient’s rehabilitation. This course will give the participant an opportunity to understand the role constipation plays in pediatric therapy and how to screen for it during the evaluation. This course will also offer different treatment strategies to be implemented into the learner’s clinical presentation.
The content of this program is germane to children, students and clients ages birth-18 years old.
Highlights

Advance your knowledge of pediatric constipation and the effects of constipation on a pediatric patient’s clinical presentation
Integrate different treatment techniques into your clinical practice of pediatric patients with constipation

Changing the ADHD Brain - Live Webinar
2026-02-06 07:00 - 15:00 (America/Phoenix)
Many of our clients diagnosed with ADHD prefer not to take medication. There are various reasons for this including side effects and concerns with long-term use. In this seminar, you’ll learn more about these concerns, as well as alternative interventions for ADHD.
Viewing ADHD from a developmental perspective, we will consider the apparent increase in ADHD diagnoses over the past two decades. By understanding the way brains with and without ADHD function, you’ll be able to better identify a variety of neurodivergent-affirming strategies to significantly impact the nervous system and better manage ADHD symptoms in your clients.
Not only will you walk away with updates about evidence-based non-medication interventions for ADHD such as computerized cognitive training, mindfulness meditation, and neuro feedback, you’ll also learn a variety of practical strategies that you and your clients can implement immediately and at low cost.
We’ll navigate the vast research on exercise, movement, diet, sleep, disruptive technologies, supplements, and the impact of the environment on ADHD, summarizing the findings and applying the information to “real life”. You will leave this seminar with the tools and knowledge to develop a holistic approach to working with adults and children with ADHD.

#7309 Therapeutic Intervention for Children with Severe Involvement … Care for medically complex diagnosed patients - Live Webinar
2026-02-05 07:00 - 11:30 (America/Phoenix)
Designing, implementing, and measuring success of therapy sessions for children with severe involvement and/or medically complex diagnoses can be challenging.
This webinar will provide you with the tools to create playful treatment sessions that are focused on a measurable functional outcome referencing current concepts of motor learning,
motor control, neuroplasticity and the NDTA™ Contemporary Practice of NDT. Case studies and video analysis with guided discussion will provide an opportunity for fine tuning
assessment skills, prioritizing identified impairments, developing goal attainment scale (GAS) goals, and formulating intervention strategies for improved patient performance of
functional activities and activities of daily living (ADL’s). Appropriate adjuncts to traditional therapy for the child with severe involvement and/or medically complex diagnosis
will be discussed.

The Autistic Brain - Webinar
2026-02-04 15:00 - 18:15 (America/Phoenix)
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neuro development disorder that begins prenatally. ASD affects social communication, sensory processing, aspects of executive functioning and often motor skills. Over the past two decades, the prevalence of this disorder has progressively increased. The scientific community has been looking for biological markers for the earlier identification of ASD. Current research of the structural and functional differences between the autistic and neuro typical brain will be discussed in this course as several key differences have been identified.These differences affect many aspects of life and learning for an individual with autism.
With a better understanding of these key differences, clinicians can develop treatment plans that are more effective. This workshop will provide you with strategies that can be used immediately in the school or clinic setting.
The content of this program is germane to children, students and clients ages 18 months-21 years old.
Highlights

Further develop your knowledge of the autistic brain
Integrate learning of the current research on brain differences in the autistic individual into all aspects of your treatment sessions
Effective, evidence-based strategies and interventions for the autistic child

Visual Perceptual Motor Supports For Handwriting Development - Live Webinar
2026-02-03 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Phoenix)
This course/lecture will examine underlying visual perceptual motor issues that impact student acquisition of efficient, effective, and legible handwriting skills. Treatment strategies will be provided for therapist use, whether in direct therapy sessions or in consultation with parents and teachers.
Learning Outcomes

After this course, participants will be able to identify visual perceptual motor difficulties that can impact handwriting success.

After this course, participants will be able to explain an individualized series of construct>>draw>>write tasks that reasonably begin at a student’s baseline skill level in order to track visual perceptual motor progress related to prewriting/handwriting development.

After this course, participants will be able to recognize what types of adapted paper are best suited to different motor and/or spatial planning needs.

Agenda

0-5 Minutes
Introduction ~ Importance of preschool construction skills and their effect on handwriting development

5-60 Minutes
Addressing visual perceptual motor issues impacting handwriting development using a Construct>>Draw>>Write approach

60-90 Minutes
Tips for success, IEP planning, & managing task avoidance behaviors

90-105 Minutes
Review of various adapted paper options (pros/cons; best starting point depending on visual perceptual motor needs), spacing tools, and additional task ideas

105-120 Minutes
Summary, Q & A

3-Hour Treating Childhood OCD - Live Webinar
2026-02-03 12:00 - 15:15 (America/Phoenix)
OCD in kids doesn’t just look like handwashing or checking – and if you’re not looking for it, you might miss it entirely.
In this fast-moving, high-impact 3-hour training by sought-after presenter Dr. Ashley Smith, you’ll learn how to confidently identify, assess, and treat OCD in children and teens – including the sneaky subtypes and taboo thoughts most clinicians overlook.
Get step-by-step guidance in designing and delivering developmentally appropriate Exposure with Response Prevention (ERP) protocols, and discover how ACT, mindfulness, and parental support strategies can boost motivation, reduce accommodation, and lead to lasting change.
Walk away with the tools to accurately diagnose, break obsessive-compulsive cycles, and help young clients reclaim their lives – even when motivation is low or treatment gets stuck.

1-Day Workshop: IFS Therapy for Grief and Loss - Live Webinar
2026-02-03 07:00 - 15:00 (America/Phoenix)
Loss leaves your client’s inner world in disarray.
Overwhelmed and fragmented, some parts shut down entirely. Others try to protect them by avoiding the pain. Still others carry the raw hurt – desperately needing to be seen, heard, and held with compassion.
But the inner conflict between these parts can leave clients stuck, unable to fully experience, express, or process their grief.
That’s why if you work with grieving clients you need to be using Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy.
Because IFS offers a compassionate, structured approach to help clients connect with their inner parts, restore internal balance, and safely navigate the grieving process.
In this one-day training, you’ll join nationally recognized grief and loss expert and Certified IFS Therapist Lara Krawchuck, MSW, LCSW, MPH.
She’ll show you step by step how to apply the IFS model to any type of loss – including traumatic losses, living losses, attachment injuries, and more.
You’ll learn:

How to assess grieving clients effectively
Safety and titration strategies for intense grief
How to redefine the goals of grief work through an IFS lens
Keys to post-traumatic growth and emotional healing
How to tend to your own stressed, struggling, or broken-hearted parts

This program will give you practical, hands-on IFS tools to help clients process grief safely, resolve internal conflicts, and move toward meaningful healing.
Don’t wait – register now to transform the way you work with grief.

This product is not endorsed by, sponsored by, or affiliated with the IFS Institute and does not qualify for IFS Institute credits or certification.

Explore the New Benchmarks Bolstering Communication for Aphasia Patients - Live or Virtual
2026-01-31 07:00 - 16:30 (America/Phoenix)
You’re invited to take a closer look at ways we’re collectively reinvigorating communication for people with aphasia in 2026.
During our next Speech Symposium, you’ll gain real-time fluency in primary progressive aphasia (PPA) and moderate-to-severe aphasia treatment, as well as a primer on the newest aphasia intervention, ECoLoGIC-Tx. You’ll end the day with a deeper knowledge of:

Rehabilitative therapies across PPA variants and moderate-to-severe aphasia;
The current assessment methods, clinical characterization, and treatments for those with PPA; and
The ECoLoGiC framework and the expected outcomes after treatment completion.

► Bonus: You can earn .7 ASHA CEUs for completing this course.
Review our agenda and pricing, then register here. Our Academic Affairs team is also available to help!
Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026 | In-Person or Virtual | Barrow Neurological Institute – Phoenix, AZ

Dressing And Sensory Over-Responsivity: A Guide For OTPs - Live Webinar
2026-01-29 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Phoenix)
Many children have dressing challenges due to tactile defensiveness, with morning meltdowns, refusals, and a wardrobe that is limited to a few items. Tagless clothing and seamless fabrics offer adaptive ways to wear clothing, but how can we support these kids in actually improving their ability to wear clothing successfully? This course applies neuroscience and outlines eight approaches to support children in understanding the feeling of clothing and wearing them successfully.
Learning Outcomes

After this course, participants will be able to identify 8 approaches to supporting a child with tactile defensiveness in dressing.

After this course, participants will be able to describe appropriate regulatory strategies to use while supporting a child with tactile defensiveness in dressing activities.

After this course, participants will be able to explain how neuroplasticity can play a role in supporting a child with tactile defensiveness in dressing.

Agenda

0-15 Minutes
Defining Tactile Defensiveness and Its Relationship to Dressing

15-45 Minutes
Identifying and Explaining Eight Approaches to Addressing Dressing Challenges Due to Tactile Defensiveness

45-55 Minutes
Integrating the 8 approaches cohesively

55-60 Minutes
Summary; Q&A

Children with ADHD and Self-Regulation Challenges - Webinar
2026-01-29 06:00 - 13:00 (America/Phoenix)
Understanding the mind-body connection and the relationship between learning and movement is crucial for improving a child’s school performance and functional abilities. Children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder(ADHD), self-regulation, sensory processing, and stress- related disorders face even greater challenges. A clear understanding of the specific brain differences with these disorders and their implications is essential for successful interventions.
This course will teach participants to improve brain function as it relates to learning in children with sensory challenges. Drawing upon the most up to date brain research, this workshop will provide a thorough understanding of the brain’s impact on a child’s success. Participants will learn the significance of the mind-body connection, and how to set up brain neuro chemistry for the most effective learning and best performance. Participants will leave this workshop with strategies that can be implemented immediately in the classroom and therapy settings.
The content of this program is germane to children, students and clients ages 0-18 years old
Highlights

Over 50 activities and movement breaks that improve self-regulation and behavior
Effective therapeutic interventions for ADHD and sensory processing challenges
Utilize play-based strategies, movement, and breath to improve success in school, home, and therapy settings
Strengthen mind-body connections for better self-awareness and behavior
Therapeutic activities to cultivate social skills

Suicide Assessment and Intervention - Live Webinar
2026-01-28 06:00 - 14:00 (America/Phoenix)
Losing a client to suicide is your worst nightmare. And there inevitably comes a time when the suicidal client is more than just an intangible dread. When an actual person, suffering and sitting in your office, reveals they are having suicidal thoughts. Many clinicians are left feeling unprepared, frightened, and unsure what to do next. The weight of keeping someone alive can steer you in the direction of avoidance. Desperate and alone, suicidal clients can find themselves passed from one therapist to the next. And that’s not care.
Don’t let fear push you away.
This seminar will transform how you view and work with suicidal clients and give you the clinical tools you need to save lives.
Full of thought-provoking lecture, engaging case studies, and guided instruction on a host of powerful clinical applications, this seminar will provide you with the tools you need to:

Assess for suicidal risk and identify implicit and explicit expressions of suicidal thought.
Formulate a game plan for crises when suicide is imminent.
Intervene in suicidal despair with proactive approaches derived from the evidence-based efficacy of CBT and DBT.
Effectively use targeted language with suicidal clients that will help you avoid stigma and successfully communicate your compassion.
Provide innovative grief support resources that connect clients and clinicians with other survivors of suicide and suicide loss.

Leave this seminar feeling confident and capable to work with suicidal clients and guide them out of the darkness and back into the light!

Integrating Blood Flow Restriction into Physical and Occupational Therapy - Webinar
2026-01-21 16:00 - 18:00 (America/Phoenix)
Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) training has emerged as a powerful rehabilitation tool, allowing clinicians to achieve significant strength and hypertrophy gains with low-load exercise, ideal for patients who cannot tolerate heavy resistance. This evidence-based course will guide physical and occupational therapists through the science, safety, and clinical application of BFR, drawing exclusively from recent systematic reviews and meta-analyses published within the last three years.
Participants will explore the physiological mechanisms behind BFR, examine its effectiveness across a variety of musculoskeletal and medical conditions, and learn practical considerations for integrating it into treatment plans. Emphasis will be placed on protocols, cuff pressures, safety screening, and patient selection to ensure optimal outcomes.
By the end of this course, attendees will have the knowledge and confidence to incorporate BFR into their clinical practice, backed by the highest level of current research evidence.
Highlights

Learn from the latest systematic reviews and meta- analyses ensuring your clinical decisions are guided by the strongest available research
Discover how to use blood flow restriction (BFR) to achieve strength, hypertrophy, and functional improvements in patients who cannot tolerate heavy exercise
Apply BFR protocols to accelerate recovery, reduce pain, and improve function across a wide range of conditions- orthopedic, neurological, cardiopulmonary, and medically complex
Understand contraindications, safety parameters, and monitoring strategies to use BFR responsibly with diverse populations

Upper Extremity Manual Therapy and Taping - Webinar
2026-01-20 16:00 - 18:00 (America/Phoenix)
The upper extremity is a complex joint in the body which lends it to many different types of injuries. When treating the upper extremity clinicians must choose between mobility, stability, and flexibility interventions. Even more important than choosing the right intervention for the shoulder, is then choosing a proper dose to make it effective.
This course will discuss evidence-based stages to manual therapies and taping for the upper extremity from the acute phase to returning to activities. Attendees will review the evidence behind the soft tissue mobilization, joint mobilization, taping, and more to best treat their patients. At the end of the course, attendees will have an effective, evidence-based, and efficient approach to treating the upper extremity.
Highlights

Immediately improve your upper extremity treatment skills to more effectively treat your patients
Review passive treatments for the shoulder and how to best utilize them in therapy sessions
Effective, evidence-based, and efficient progressions for all upper extremity patients

# 306 CAN-EAT Approach …Using medical, motor, & therapy strategies in pediatric feeding Live Webinar
2026-01-16 06:00 - 2026-01-17 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

Occupational Therapy Services In Special Education - Live Webinar
2026-01-15 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Phoenix)
This course will discuss collaboration with classroom teachers and the incorporation of sensory strategies within a supportive environment. The collaborative model, including collaborative consultation and multitiered systems of support, will be reviewed.
Learning Outcomes

After this course, participants will be able to identify how to communicate effectively within an interprofessional team to share goals, outcomes, and data.

After this course, participants will be able to describe how to integrate sensory strategies and regulation techniques to target carryover of interventions within the classroom.

After this course, participants will be able to identify underlying causes or issues of behavior.

Agenda

0-5 Minutes
Introduction

5-10 Minutes
Role of OT in the Classroom

10-20 Minutes
Describe Different Classroom Set-ups; Explain how OTPs Consult

20-40 Minutes
Treatment Ideas

40-55 Minutes
Play-based Interventions

55-60 Minutes
Summary; Q&A

Using Mindfulness and Meditation to Improve Your Therapy Practice - Webinar
2026-01-14 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Phoenix)
Developing a positive mindset, practicing mindfulness, engaging in meditation, and using daily affirmations can profoundly benefit both you and your clients, mentally, emotionally, and physically. Research shows that these habits can reduce stress, anxiety, and depression; improve focus and attention; and boost emotional regulation. This course will describe the key elements for each practice, showing how to build these into your everyday practice, both at home and in the office. Strategies to reduce therapist burnout will also be discussed.
Highlights

Learn how a positive mindset, mindfulness, meditation, and daily affirmations can benefit you and your clients
Health benefits to practicing meditation and mindfulness
Reduce caregiver and therapist burnout

Turning Clinical Insight into School Support: A Practical Guide to IEPs and 504s - 3 CEs - Live Interactive Webinar
2026-01-14 11:00 - 14:15 (America/Phoenix)
Learning Objectives:
After completing this workshop in its entirety, you will be able to:

Compare and contrast Individualized Education Programs (IEP) and 504 accommodation plans
Assess the differences between a diagnosis and eligibility for special education services
Compare and contrast accommodations, modifications, and interventions
Outline discipline protections in place to support students with disabilities
Discuss practical ways to communicate and collaborate with school staff

Workshop Description:
Are you overwhelmed by the red tape involved in helping students with disabilities secure services or accommodations in public schools? Many families seek evaluations and treatment services from private providers or other agencies to support their children with disabilities. Students with disabilities may qualify for special education services through an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) or accommodations through a 504 Plan. These plans require specific paperwork to establish eligibility and to implement appropriate support. They also require clear communication and collaboration with school teams for documentation and implementation.
This workshop will present a framework for sharing clinical information with school teams so that students with disabilities can receive the support they need. Topics will include laws and procedures for IEPs and 504 Plans, evaluations and eligibility for services or accommodations, IEP development, and addressing behavior and discipline issues. Participants will learn how to document student needs effectively and how to communicate with school staff during meetings.

Addressing Feeding Challenges in the Early Intervention Setting - Webinar
2026-01-13 15:00 - 18:15 (America/Phoenix)
Based on a recent national prevalence study, the prevalence of pediatric feeding disorders (PFD) In the United States is growing rapidly. Many families are faced with feeding and mealtime challenges multiple times per day and are looking for support to help their children. This course will provide key areas to address to support positive mealtime experiences through improving positive oral experiences which will support increased oral intake so that the children we serve are able to achieve their developmental milestones.OTs and SLPs working in the early intervention setting are often faced with supporting a variety of these challenges without having the support and education in place to feel confident and effective in their treatment.
This course will provide attendees a roadmap to addressing feeding challenges within the early intervention setting to support confidence and growth in their skills. Attendees will learn key components to assess and address as well as areas to consider providing further support in feeding skill development and successful positive mealtimes.These tools will be able to be implemented immediately and utilized in practice in the home and community environments.
The content of this program is germane to children, students and clients ages birth-3 years old.
Highlights

Immediately improve your confidence in assessing and addressing feeding challenges within the early intervention setting
Establish well rounded effective assessment and treatment strategies for addressing the feeding concerns from a whole child and whole family perspective
Integrate learning from this webinar into your therapy sessions tomorrow and feel confident in supporting children and their families

Elevating OT Fieldwork Education: Foundations, Theory, And Practical Strategies - Live Webinar
2026-01-13 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Phoenix)
This introductory course is designed to support occupational therapy practitioners in developing their role as fieldwork educators. This course highlights the educator component of the OT/OTA role, explores how occupational therapy beliefs, values, and principles align with key teaching and learning theories, and provides practical strategies to enhance student learning and clinical reasoning within practice settings. Participants will leave with tools to foster effective, student-centered fieldwork experiences that prepare the next generation of occupational therapy practitioners.
Learning Outcomes

After this course, participants will be able to recognize the educator component within the OT/OTA Role.

After this course, participants will be able to explain how OT beliefs, values, and principles align with key teaching and learning theories.

After this course, participants will be able to describe strategies to enhance student clinical reasoning and learning within your own practice as a fieldwork educator (FWed).

Agenda

0-20 Minutes
Introduction; Discussion of the OT/OTA Role, inclusive of various subcomponents, which include educator

20-40 Minutes
Discussion of the Fieldwork Educator Role Competencies

40-60 Minutes
Review of the Philosophy of OT Education and how it translates to fieldwork specifically

60-80 Minutes
Discussion of Teaching and Learning Frameworks and Connection to Adult Learning Principles and the OT Process

80-90 Minutes
Discussion of specific clinical teaching strategies for the FWed to guide student learning and clinical reasoning; Summary; Q&A

Procrastination and Mental Blocks - Live Webinar
2026-01-12 11:00 - 15:15 (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

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

BOOT Camp (Beating Obesity With Occupational Therapy): A Holistic Pediatric Program - Live Webinar
2026-01-08 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Phoenix)
The BOOT program is an evidence-based occupational therapy approach designed to address childhood obesity through play-based exercise, nutrition education, and parent coaching. Children participate in structured, one-on-one sessions that build strength, endurance, and confidence while learning healthy routines around food and activity. Parents are supported with practical tools to reinforce positive habits at home, helping families create sustainable lifestyle changes. This program empowers children to thrive in their daily activities—such as self-care, play, education, and social participation—while improving long-term physical and mental health outcomes.
Learning Outcomes

After this course, participants will be able to evaluate age-appropriate, play-based exercise strategies to improve strength, endurance, and motor coordination in children with obesity.

After this course, participants will be able to evaluate nutrition education techniques and routine-building strategies to support healthy eating habits and sustainable lifestyle changes.

After this course, participants will be able to design caregiver coaching plans that reinforce positive health behaviors and promote long-term progress in home and community settings.

Exposure Scripts: Facing Anxiety & Building Resilience in Anxious Clients - 1 CE - Live Interactive Webinar
2026-01-08 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Phoenix)
Learning Objective:
After completing this workshop in its entirety, you will be able to:

Discuss how to write effective and innovative exposure scripts to help any client face their anxiety and build resilience

Workshop Description:
Anxiety disorders are among the most common mental health concerns. Yet, many clinicians struggle to help clients truly face their fears through Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), which we know is the most evidence-based treatment for anxiety and OCD. Furthermore, ‘scripting’ as a form of exposure, is even less frequently taught. Exposure scripts don’t just confront avoidance – they cultivate psychological flexibility, emotional tolerance, and long-term resilience.
This engaging and practical continuing education workshop will empower you to master the art of exposure scripting. Whether you’re working with OCD, social anxiety, generalized anxiety, phobias, or panic, exposure scripts can be a game-changer. You’ll learn to craft targeted, creative, and personalized narratives that bring your clients closer to what they fear most—safely and effectively. By the end, you’ll walk away with a toolkit of script-writing strategies to help your clients move through anxiety and OCD, not around it.

Feeding Interventions With Allergy Considerations - Live Webinar
2026-01-06 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Phoenix)
This course provides a unique look at the treatment area of feeding disorders, with a particular focus on consideration of allergies and their impact on children who may be labeled “picky eaters” or as having “sensory defensiveness.”
Learning Outcomes

After this course, participants will be able to recognize common signs that may indicate a student has allergies, even in the absence of related medical information or allergy testing.

After this course, participants will be able to identify foods that could be problematic for students with allergies due to higher mold content and/or histamine levels.

After this course, participants will be able to explain to a parent or teacher what types of foods would be a good starting point for systematic desensitization with a child, and when assessment evidence indicates allergies could be a concern.

Children with Challenging Behaviors - Live Webinar
2025-12-17 16:00 - 18:00 (America/Phoenix)
Did you know that up to 10-15% of children exhibit significant behavioral challenges that impact their ability to succeed in educational and social environments? These behaviors, often stemming from emotional, developmental, or sensory needs, can be difficult to manage without the right tools. However, research shows that positive relationships, structured environments, and skill-building interventions can reduce these behaviors by up to 80%, leading to healthier, more adaptive outcomes for children. This course is designed to equip therapists with the knowledge and skills needed to address and transform challenging behaviors in children. Participants will explore the critical role that building connections, creating safe environments, and teaching new skills play in fostering positive behavioral change.
The content of this program is germane to children, students and clients ages birth-21 years old.
Highlights

Practical, easy-to-use tools for designing safe, structured environments where children feel secure
Effective strategies to foster meaningful connections with children who exhibit challenging behaviors

"Break Through" Self-Regulation Interventions for Children and Adolescents with Autism, ADHD, Sensory or Emotional Challenges - Live Webinar
2025-12-17 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!

Current Concepts in Rehabilitation: Overuse Injuries in Young Athletes - Live Webinar
2025-12-15 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Phoenix)
Course Description
Overuse injuries have become more prevalent in youth athletes who participate in field and endurance sports. Early intervention by the healthcare provider may prevent such injuries from occurring and/or progressing. This presentation will discuss the latest evidence on overuse injuries including prevention, injury recognition, and management.
Course Objectives
At the end of this course, the participant will be able to:

Recall common overuse injuries, causative factors, and physiological effects.
Recognize the clinical characteristics of common upper and lower body overuse injuries.
Recognize the latest research evidence on overuse injury prevention strategies for young athletes.
Recall the role of the healthcare professional and their scope of practice for prevention and identification of overuse injuries in young athletes.
