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)
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

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

Emergent Literacy - Webinar
2025-09-20 09:00 - 11:00 (America/Denver)
Nationally only 35% of public school students are reading at or above grade level. Literacy starts at birth as the parts of our brain that process language are the same ones that are repurposed to learn to read. Research has found that supporting children through early intervention when brain plasticity is highest can provide the foundation for learning to read before children enter kindergarten. Many parents need extra support in learning how to read to their children in ways that promote motivation and learning. Attendees will learn evidence-based strategies to add to their therapy toolbox and recommended books with which to implement these strategies.
Highlights

Discover strategies to support the building blocks of emergent literacy including phonological awareness, print knowledge, vocabulary, and comprehension
Review the research on the connection between language disorders in early childhood and literacy outcomes in school
Describe how to choose the best books to promote emergent literacy

Adaptive Strengthening Activities for Children with Motor Dysfunction Live Stream
2025-09-20 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Phoenix)
Strengthening is a key component of functional movement which is generally decreased in children with neuro muscular deficits. Follow through and practice of strengthening activities can be fun and creative. This encourages children to perform these activities on a regular basis to form lifelong habits to improve and maintain function. This course will examine why children with neuro muscular issues may develop alternate movement patterns due to decreased strength. Participants will also apply adaptive alternatives to traditional strengthening techniques that can be done either individually or in a group setting using both open and closed chain activities. These adaptations will include Pilates, Yoga, traditional exercise, and the therapy ball for simple exercise routines that are fun and motivating. Participants will be able to immediately incorporate the activities presented and discussed into daily treatment sessions.
Highlights

Best practices for strengthening in children with neuro muscular dysfunction
Immediately apply adapted strengthening activities for gross and fine motor deficits

Taping for Posture and Alignment in Pediatrics - Live Stream
2025-09-21 05:00 - 08:15 (America/Phoenix)
This course is designed for the physical therapists,occupational therapists, athletic trainers, and speech-language pathologists who seek a better understanding of how therapeutic taping can be used to effectively influence postural alignment to facilitate a stable base for movement.This course will include demonstrations using two different media: kinesiology taping and Superwrap™ along with an introduction to the use of rigid strapping tape.
Techniques presented will focus on alignment of trunk and extremities for increased function. Course material will focus on basic concepts of theory, assessment, and treatment of the child with cerebral palsy and other neuro- motor disorders in relation to the use of taping and alignment. The course will include lab sessions and case studies to reinforce didactic information as well as a discussion of problem solving to determine the best taping technique and medium.
Highlights

Hands-on lab utilizing kinesiology taping techniques for improved function and alignment of trunk, hand, jaw, and lip closure and increasing length of hamstrings
Practice wrapping techniques utilizing Superwrap™ to facilitate musculoskeletal alignment
Powerful techniques for improved alignment of the trunk utilizing either kinesiology tape or rigid strapping taping

Functional Assessment and Testing Strategies in Pediatric Care - Live Stream
2025-09-21 09:30 - 12:45 (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 challenges that a child presents. We will explore case studies of real examples to further clinicians’ understanding of these two systems. Therapists will learn to apply problem-solving techniques using the ICF template. In addition, participants will become comfortable using a systems approach to explore multiple systems that could interfere with function, with a goal of understanding achievable goals for children of all levels of function.
Highlights

Building a systems-based approach for the evaluation process to gain in depth information of multiple factors that can influence performance
Best practice for using the International Classification of Function (IFC)
Determining key priorities for building an appropriate treatment strategy
Utilizing the goal attainment scale to make the outcome measures achievable in a timely manner to showcase the child’s progress
Case studies of children with varying levels of disability to analyze movement disorders and the main treatment priorities

Acceptance & Commitment Therapy Made Easy: ACT for PTSD, Anxiety, Depression & Personality Disorders - Live Webinar
2025-09-23 05:00 - 13:00 (America/Phoenix)
Are your current techniques just not working?
You’ve experienced the frustration; you have a client who seems to just not break through. You’ve tried your best, but the outcome is the same: he or she progresses for a while, then regresses again.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is the popular transdiagnostic approach that you can integrate into your practice to achieve positive therapeutic outcomes with difficult-to-treat clients.
Join ACT expert and presenter Daniel J. Moran, as he delivers an exercise and intervention-heavy course that will give you the tools you need to more effectively treat clients with PTSD, anxiety, depression or personality disorders.
You’ll learn how ACT weaves mindfulness strategies with cognitive behavioral change strategies to revolutionize client outcomes, as well as discover a variety of ACT techniques for helping clients who are struggling to make difficult behavior changes due to the presence of painful thoughts, feelings and memories.
By shifting client focus to their own values, ACT sets clients up to embrace behavior change that is meaningful to them while simultaneously fostering skills that allow clients to more effectively handle impulsive actions based on current thoughts or emotions.
Sign up today, and Dr. Moran will guide you step-by-step through highly practical, evidence-based ACT skills that you can apply in your practice immediately!

Rehabilitation for Growth Plate Injuries in the Young Athlete - Webinar
2025-09-23 16:00 - 18:00 (America/Phoenix)
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

Emotional and Disordered Eating: Trauma-Informed Clinical Tools to Heal Your Clients' Relationship with Food and Body - Live Webinar
2025-09-26 06:00 - 14:00 (America/Phoenix)
When your clients struggle with eating, your first move as a therapist may be to develop plans for specific behavioral changes – a list of things clients can do instead of reaching for the fork or limiting food intake.
But these efforts won’t work over the long term. Emotional eating – and the eating disorders it can become – is rooted in nervous system dysregulation and disembodiment that behavior change strategies alone won’t shift.
The body needs to be included for treatment to be effective. Without it, disembodiment will continue, keeping your clients stuck in the cycle of disordered eating and losing hope in your work with them.
Join Ann Saffi Biasetti, PhD, LCSWR, CEDS, specialist in eating disorders and somatic psychotherapy, for this in-depth training where you’ll discover how to integrate the body in treatment in a way that fosters real change in your clients’ relationships with food and their bodies!
Packed with practical interventions, this comprehensive seminar will provide you with strategies to:

Shift from shame to empowerment from the very beginning of treatment
Calm the nervous system and regulate emotions without turning to food
Help clients re-establish body cues for hunger and fullness
Replace the harsh inner critic with self-compassion

Register today to help clients manage what is happening on the inside to build resilience, improve emotion regulation, and establish a new compassionate and forgiving relationship with their body!

School Refusal & Resistance: Strategies that Work When Nothing Else Has - Live Webinar
2025-09-29 06:00 - 14:00 (America/Phoenix)
School refusal can range from subtle to loud and dramatic. It might look like daily stomachaches, missed buses, or quiet withdrawal – or it can escalate to emotional meltdowns, outright aggression, or fleeing school mid-day.
Behind these behaviors are often deep emotional barriers – not defiance, but distress.
You witness parents and educators grappling with uncertainty, desperate to help as students become trapped in a cycle of avoidance – one that fuels anxiety, depression, and academic disengagement.
Led by Susan Haarman, LCPC, a seasoned expert in adolescence, trauma, and school-based care, this course delivers practical, collaborative strategies for addressing school refusal in even the most challenging cases.
In this training, you’ll gain:

Accurate Assessment Tools – Improve diagnostic clarity and select the right interventions for each student.
Personalized Intervention Plans – Utilize templates designed to create effective, individualized school refusal strategies.
Deeper Understanding of Root Causes – Address the role of family dynamics, cultural expectations, and environmental stressors in school refusal behavior.
Evidence-Based Treatment Approaches – Learn how cognitive-behavioral therapy, family systems interventions, and pharmacological options can support school reintegration.
Collaborative Strategies – Work effectively with parents and educators to build a compassionate, non-punitive plan that fosters attendance and emotional well-being.

This interactive training goes beyond theory, delving into real-life case studies and actionable solutions. Through expert insights and practical applications, you’ll leave with a toolbox of interventions designed to help students shift from avoidance to engagement.
Don’t let another student fall behind. Join this essential training and become the clinician who helps turn school anxiety into school success. Register today!

The Complete Self-Care Toolbox: Practical Strategies to Reduce Stress, Regulate Emotion, and Enhance Resilience in Clients and Therapists - Live Webinar
2025-09-29 07:00 - 15:00 (America/Phoenix)
Self-care isn’t just a trendy buzzword—it’s a game-changer for improving treatment for anxiety, ADHD, addictions, trauma, and other clinical challenges.
And it goes far beyond quick fixes like spa days or vacations.
Real self-care involves practical, science-backed strategies that tackle deep rooted issues and respect intersecting identities for lasting impact.
And let’s not forget how crucial self-care is for you as a clinician.
When you take care of yourself, you’re not just preventing burnout—you’re also enhancing your effectiveness, strengthening client relationships, and bringing your best self to every session.
Join Dr. Robyn L. Gobin, acclaimed self-care researcher, author, and psychologist, as she transforms self-care from a cliché into a powerful tool for improving client outcomes.
In this training, you’ll gain:

Vital self-care skills for the most common clinical problems
Science-backed, body-centric techniques to amplify emotional stability and wellness
Custom-made self-care blueprints catered to your clients’ distinct needs
Tools to effortlessly weave self-care into therapy discussions
Techniques to ensure self-care is impactful and enduring, underpinned by neuroscience

With real-life case examples, worksheets, and templates, this training is your all-in-one guide to mastering self-care—for your clients and yourself.

Assessing Abdominal Pressure and Breathing in Pelvic and Back Pain Patients - Webinar
2025-09-29 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Phoenix)
The diaphragm and pelvic floor are major parts of our core, yet a lot of physical therapists, occupational therapists and athletic trainers do not use these muscles when “core” strength training. Studies have shown a stronger association with breathing pattern disorders and incontinence than physical inactivity and obesity in patients with back pain. In addition, the diaphragm (being a major pressure regulator) also contributes to hernia, pelvic organ prolapse, diastasisrectus abdominus, and incontinence. This course will teach you how to assess breathing patterns and provide pressure management strategies in order to support patients with the previously listed symptoms.
Highlights

Assessment and treatment strategies for immediate integration with these populations
Improve your patients’ core strength by integrating the diaphragm and pelvic floor

Smart but Scattered: Effective Executive Functioning Strategies to Empower Children to Thrive Emotionally, Socially, and Academically - Live Webinar
2025-09-30 06:00 - 14:00 (America/Phoenix)
Children who have lagging executive function skills often have trouble getting started on tasks, get distracted easily, lose papers or assignments and forget to hand in homework….
Often considered chronic underachievers, these children are at risk for academic failure as well as social-emotional and behavioral difficulties.
… YOU can be the one to help them!
Join Dr. Dawson, esteemed expert and author on Executive Functioning, for a transformative training that will empower you to support these struggling kids and teens. Dive into captivating case examples and interactive discussions that translate cutting-edge research into meaningful, practical, and easy-to-implement techniques to help at home and in school.
Walk away with a comprehensive toolkit that includes evidence-based strategies – assessment tools, environmental modifications, cognitive and behavioral skill building techniques – to help students …

Establish effective systems to manage materials, assignments, and responsibilities
Prioritize tasks, manage schedules, and meet deadlines
Mitigate impulsive behaviors and decision-making
Foster perseverance and persistence to reach goals
Build confidence, reduce frustration, and strengthen peer relationships through improved self-regulation
Discover their unique strengths and capabilities

Go back to your office with can’t fail strategies and real-world solutions to help kids overcome obstacles, at home and school!
