STARS - Student Therapy and Resource Services

Caring for Your Airway and Voice: A Vocologist’s Perspective - Webinar
2025-03-28 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Phoenix)
TalkTools® virtual streaming workshops and webinars are recorded. Recorded presentations are available for 2 days after the dates posted and accessible only to learners who purchased a seat for this course.
The Power-Source Filter Theory of voice encompasses the lungs, vocal mechanism and the structures of articulation and resonance. A breakdown at any level may not only impact the voice but impact the functions of speech and related to Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders (OMDs) The regular presence of these adaptive movements can often result in a variety of disturbances. As per the ASHA practice portal, most OMDs stem from blockages in the airway and a primary sign and symptom of an OMD is open mouth posture with mouth breathing. Anatomy of the face and neck are shared for phonation, resonation and articulation.
Though usually not discussed concurrently, Robyn’s unique training in orofacial myology and vocology provides her with a unique perspective in looking at the whole airway system and how any blockages or deficits can impact not only the four MYODomains™ of Airway, Feeding/Swallowing, Structure and Speech, but also vocal health, resonance and voice quality for both professional and non-professional voice users.
This webinar will empower attendees to not only take care of their own airway and voice, but assist their patients, students and clients in seeking treatment. Prevention and intervention will be discussed across the lifespan, and participants will learn the science between the interaction of the airway, voice, swallowing and speech systems.

Webinar Details

Instructor Details and Financial Disclosure

Robyn Merkel-Walsh MA, CCC-SLP/COM®

Registration Fees

$150 includes: 2-hour CE Course, digital handout(s) & certificate of completion.

Schedule
Timed Agenda

5 minutes: Introduction
15 minutes: What is an Airway Disorder?
15 minutes: The Cycle of Disfunction
20 minutes: Noticing the Signs
15 minutes: Airway Intervention
15 minutes: Home Remedies
15 minutes: Vocal Hygiene
20 minutes: Conclusions/Q&A

AAC Essentials: Practical Strategies, Myths Debunked, and Common Mistakes to Avoid - Webinar
2025-03-21 10:00 - 12:00
TalkTools® virtual streaming workshops and webinars are recorded. Recorded presentations are available for 2 days after the dates posted and accessible only to learners who purchased a seat for this course.
As advocates for individuals with disabilities and their families, we have witnessed how AAC can transform lives, offering learners opportunities for meaningful communication and connection. While many professionals bring valuable expertise, our aim with this interactive training is to equip service providers with practical strategies for introducing and expanding AAC effectively. Through engaging visuals, interactive activities, and approachable language, attendees will feel confident in supporting families and educators to embrace AAC as a visual language.
Augmentative & Alternative Communication (AAC) is a proven evidence-based practice, yet common myths and missteps—such as relying on PECS protocols when introducing high-tech AAC—can delay progress and lead to device abandonment. This training addresses these barriers and provides actionable solutions to set learners and their families up for long-term success. Through make-and-take resources and demonstrations, attendees will gain two key strategies for teaching others how to implement and grow AAC use in classrooms, clinics, and homes. Participants will leave inspired and ready to guide their teams in supporting learners in their communication journey.

Webinar Details

Instructor Details and Financial Disclosure

Janna Bedoyan, M.Ed., NBCT
Morgan van Diepen, M.Ed., BCBA

Registration Fees

$150 includes: 2-hour CE Course, digital handout(s) & certificate of completion.

Schedule
Timed Agenda

5 minutes: Introduction and objectives
5 minutes: The importance of taking a collaborative approach to supporting AAC users (research review)
5 minutes: Understanding AAC as a new language (activity)
10 minutes: Common AAC misconceptions (poll activity)
30 minutes: Common AAC errors + solutions (demonstration & activity)
5 minutes: Preventing device abandonment (discussion)
5 minutes: Using AAC to teach AAC (activity & discussion)
30 minutes: First strategy for incorporating AAC modeling into clinical, school, or home-based sessions (make & take handouts)
25 minutes: Second strategy for incorporating AAC modeling into clinical, school, or home-based sessions (video & make & take handouts)

#306 CAN-EAT Approach …Using medical, motor, & therapy strategies in pediatric feeding - Web Conderence
2025-03-21 06:00 - 2025-03-22 14:00
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

#7309 Therapeutic Intervention for Children with Severe Involvement … Care for medically complex diagnosed patients - Webinar
2025-03-21 06:00 - 10:30
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.

Instructor: Leslie Paparsenos, PT, Physiotherapist, MS, C/NDT

#7324 Introduction to Contemporary Neuro- Developmental Therapy (NDT) for the Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologists and Occupational Therapy Practitioners - Live Webinar
2025-03-20 18:00 - 20:00
This course is designed to be an introduction to the Contemporary Neuro-Developmental Treatment (NDT) clinical practice model and its application to the pediatric speech-language pathologist and occupational therapists. NDT is an interdisciplinary, dynamic, hands-on, problem solving approach used in the treatment of children and adults with neurological pathophysiological impairments. Intervention involves direct handling to optimize function in the areas of swallowing, feeding, speech production, and voice. Participants will learn how positioning of the body relates to the function of the mouth, as well as simple strategies to facilitate improvement of speech and language and feeding functional outcomes. Practical application of material will be presented through lecture, video clips, movement practicum and discussions. Course instruction method includes: lecture, demonstration, videos, group discussion, lab practice, and question/answers.

Instructor: Patsy Tate, MS, CCC-SLP, C/NDT

#7324 Introduction to Contemporary Neuro- Developmental Therapy (NDT) for the Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologists and Occupational Therapy Practitioners - Webinar
2025-03-20 17:00 - 19:00

Upper Extremity Manual Therapy and Taping - Webinar
2025-03-20 17:00 - 19:00
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

Current Concepts in Rehab: Injury Prevention and Sports Performance Training - Live Webinar
2025-03-18 17:00 - 19:00
Course Description
This presentation will discuss current concepts in injury prevention and sports performance training as it applies to the healthcare provider. Presentation topics include injury prevention strategies, plyometrics, speed-agility-quickness, balance training, integrated training, and programming strategies for athletes of all ages. This presentation is for the healthcare provider who desires an evidence-based update of current injury prevention and sports performance training concepts.
Course Objectives
At the end of this course, the participant will be able to:

Recall the latest research evidence on two popular injury prevention programs.
Recall the latest research evidence on sports performance training methods such as plyometrics, speed-agility-quickness, balance training, and integrated training.
Recognize age related programming strategies for different types of sports performance training methods.

School-Age Speech and Language Milestones - Webinar
2025-03-18 17:00 - 19:00
As speech-language pathologists, we’re experts when it comes to speech, language, and communication milestones. So, it stands to reason that we can more easily notice aspects of atypical development as related to a child’s communication skills. In most school-based settings, speech-language pathologists rely on teachers, special educators, physical therapists, occupational therapists, psychologists,etc. to refer and monitor children who exhibit a suspected communication delay or disorder. Each child develops uniquely and may reach certain milestones earlier or later than others, and a child may not reach each milestone until the end of a given age range.
The developmental milestones and “red flags” examined in this course will help you to familiarize other professionals with what they can expect from children in terms of typical development of various communication skills. As a result, this will aid other professionals in knowing when to seek a screening and/or speech-language pathology services. These developmental milestones are not a screening or diagnostic tool. They are meant to be used to provide information to other professionals in seeking speech- language services or making an appropriate referral. Strategies for sharing this information with other school-based professionals will be discussed. In addition, when and whereto refer a student following a speech-language screening will also be presented.
The content of this program is germane to children, students and clients ages 5-18 years old.
Highlights

Improve your knowledge of different types of speech- language deficits that present in the school-age population
Screening and referral strategies to communicate with other school-age professionals
Expand expectations of school-age children in terms of development of various communication skills

Hand Therapy - Webinar
2025-03-13 17:00 - 19:00
Hand therapy is an incredibly personal and complex area for rehabilitation professionals and patients alike. Hamasaki et al. (2018) highlight this complexity in their study emphasizing the interdependence of both motor and sensory aspects of functioning to impact pain reports for hand therapy patients. Having effective plans of care means developing comfort as a therapist to assess, thoroughly, a patient’s pain and choose the best courses of intervention to achieve his or her goals.
This course will assist therapists in developing their skills in testing differential diagnosis and developing an understanding of pathology leading to dysfunction. This course will be a good foundation course for new hand therapists and a refresher for those looking to review needed information. Additionally, each therapist will leave with testing and treatment recourses which they can apply in the clinic the next day. Physical and psychological factors related to rehabilitation will be considered during this course. Attendees will be able to identify tests needed for a number of differential diagnoses to enhance patient care and their knowledge as it relates to hand therapy preparation. Nerve entrapment in addition to physical dysfunction will be addressed as often these two components are appearing hand in hand for our upper quadrant clients. Participants will be able to select appropriate functional evaluations to bridge physical dysfunctional and psychological impact to develop more effective plans of care and treatment approaches.
Highlights

Immediately identify testing strategies to be effective in differential diagnosis of the hand/wrist and upper extremity
Improve your knowledge of upper quadrant anatomy and physiology to create better evaluations and more effective treatments

#7375 The Sensorimotor Foundations for Arousal and Affect Regulation: A Multifaceted Approach - Webinar
2025-03-12 17:00 - 19:00
Join Sheila Frick and Tracy Bjorling as they introduce the neurobiological underpinnings for affect and arousal regulation from a sensory integrative and relational perspective. As therapists, we often encounter individuals who are unable to effectively modulate and integrate sensation for the purpose of achieving, maintaining, and shifting arousal and affective states within a range that best supports daily function and participation.
Participants will learn therapeutic guidelines and a variety of sound, relational, movement, and other sensory motor based strategies necessary for designing effective intervention strategies that can be incorporated into daily routines. These strategies can be applied individually to support clients to achieve, maintain, and broaden their optimal range of arousal and affect. Activity recommendations are appropriate for a variety of ages and environments, including in-clinic, home, and schools.

Instructor: Sheila M. Frick, OTR and Tracy Bjorling; OTD, OTR/L

#7160 Strengthening the CORE for Better Balance - Live Webinar
2025-03-06 18:00 - 20:00
Core strengthening is integral to improving balance. Recent studies indicate that measures of trunk muscle strength are associated with variables of static and dynamic balance and risk of falls. Strengthen the Core for Better Balance includes exercise intervention strategies to improve balance by development of core, motor control, and strength training programs. These strategies can also counteract pain, injury and age-related weakness. This class will teach you how to isolate your core muscles (transverse abdominis, multifidus, pelvic floor) and incorporate motor skill training into core, strength training and functional movement.

Instructor: Dr. Caroline C. Creager, PT

Assessment and Treatment of Sport-Related Concussion - Webinar
2025-03-06 14:00 - 16:00
Too often, a patient is seen after sustaining a concussion and given little to no guidance regarding how to effectively and safely return to school and sport without excessive symptom provocation. These patients frequently show symptoms well beyond the typical timeline, as they have missed out on proper rehabilitation opportunities and potentially have developed secondary signs and symptoms related to prolonged removal from school and sport, such as psychosocial dysfunction and deconditioning. Rehabilitative clinicians now are involved with care of these patients from diagnosis to full recovery.
This course will briefly address the multi-system involvement, not limited to oculomotor, vestibular, orthopaedic and cardiovascular, in the assessment and rehabilitation of the concussed athlete. The complexity of how each of these systems contributes to impairments and functional limitations will be reviewed. The most up to date research on evidence-based assessment tools will be presented as well as best practice tools for rehabilitation. This course will arm the clinician with tips to minimize symptoms in each domain to allow the student to return to school related activities earlier and minimize days lost from school. Additionally, the clinician will examine the importance of instructing a step-wise progression of exercises from each individual system involved, to functional progressions of exercises, to eventual sport specific and non-contact sport related skills. After completion of this course, the rehabilitative clinician will be an integral part of the medical management team for those who have sustained a concussion/TBI.
Highlights

Improve your ability to identify red and yellow flags of concussion and when an athlete should be immediately removed from play.
Identify various system contributions to symptoms that may limit participation in sport-related activities or ultimately hinder return to play
Learn evidence-based exercise prescriptions and evidence-informed return to sport protocols that are safe, effective, and efficient at returning the athlete safely back to sport.

Clinical Documentation in Occupational, Physical, and Speech Rehabilitation - Live Webinar
2025-03-01 09:00 - 11:00
Clinicians and assistants did not go to therapy school to learn to write notes. Unfortunately, clinical documentation is an essential part of every OT, PT, or SLP visit. Anecdotal evidence and observation suggest that many therapists are documenting how they learned in school, whether that was 1 or 20 years ago. This course explores the current requirements of traditional restorative therapy and contrasts with the little-understood necessities of maintenance therapy. Clinicians will explore the art and science of compliant clinical documentation in the therapy world.
Highlights

Immediately improve your clinical documentation for traditional restorative patients
Differences between restorative and maintenance therapy patients and how to determine which is necessary

Trauma-Informed Physical Therapy - Webinar
2025-02-28 09:00 - 11:00
Trauma-Informed Physical Therapy is a pivotal course designed for physical therapists, responding to the need for specialized care in a world where approximately70% of adults in the U.S. have experienced a traumatic event. This course offers a deep dive into the complex interplay between trauma and its physical manifestations, effectively bridging the gap between physical rehabilitation and mental health. Attendees will learn to differentiate between everyday stress and traumatic stress, enhancing their ability to tailor treatment to the unique needs of their patients. The course emphasizes the holistic impact of trauma, blending theoretical knowledge with practical strategies. It introduces key neuroscience concepts like the polyvagal theory and the triune brain model, illuminating how trauma affects both the mind and body. By highlighting the prevalence of trauma with current statistics, the course underscores the critical importance of trauma-informed practices in physical therapy settings. More than just an educational experience, this course is a call to transform patient care approaches, ensuring practices are sensitive, informed, and holistic. Join us on this transformative journey, and redefine your approach to physical therapy, to better the lives of those you treat.
Highlights

Gain a deep and actionable understanding of how trauma affects both the mind and body
Differentiate between everyday stress and traumatic stress, enhancing your ability to tailor treatment to each client’s unique experiences and needs
Explore the latest neuroscience behind trauma, including the polyvagal theory and the triune brain concept, to base your practice on solid, evidence-based foundation
Return empowered to make informed decisions in your therapy approaches

#7366 Managing Pediatric Behaviors in Rehabilitation Treatment Sessions - Webinar
2025-02-26 18:00 - 20:00
Why everyone needs a hopping penguin! This course offers a guide to identifying behaviors and utilizing
antecedents and consequences effectively. The purpose of this course is to introduce the functions of interfering behaviors that can reduce or block progress towards attainment of therapy goals, as well as showing ways to utilize modifications of antecedents and consequences to reduce or eliminate these interfering behaviors. Using the research based approaches of behavior analysis, this presentation will provide guidance for changing the trajectory of sessions. The presentation will utilize a video samples of real kiddos to demonstrate application of material.

Instructor: Amy M Prince, MA-CCC, SLP, BCBA and Amber Ladd, MA-CCC, SLP, BCBA

Nutritional Management - Webinar
2025-02-25 16:00 - 18:00
Therapists do not need to be nutritionists to understand that diet affects your lifestyle and is an important piece in overall health. In this course participants will learn the importance of nutrition and its impact on all aspects of patient care. From pediatrics to geriatrics, this course will explore the topic of nutrition as it relates to daily nutritional recommendations. We will discuss nutrition as part of a coordinated plan of care in post-surgical healing and recovery. The course will also include a pediatric nutritional component and participants will discover how nutritional needs change throughout the life span and with various disease processes.
Highlights

Strategies to educate your patients on nutrition and general nutritional recommendations set forth by the FDA
Enhance your patient’s treatment and recovery by adding a nutritional component to your overall plan of care

Polyvagal Theory Utility In Pediatric OT - Live Webinar
2025-02-25 10:00 - 12:00
This workshop will cover Polyvagal Theory (PVT) to form a backdrop before digging deeper into how this theory could be applicable to everyday practice in pediatric OT. The content will be thoughtful, encouraging clinical thinking as well as practical in the sharing of ideas and activities.
Learning Outcomes

After this course, participants will be able to differentiate between the concepts of sensory modulation and neuroception as they apply to detecting strength or safety in different environments.

After this course, participants will be able to compare the bottom-up approach of interoception to working top-down through cognitive understanding to create internal well-being.

After this course, participants will be able to distinguish 3 key concepts of PVT and their application through various practical activities to support activities of daily living, including social relationships.

Agenda

0-5 Minutes
Introduction

5-35 Minutes
PVT in a Nutshell

35-60 Minutes
Sensory Modulation

60-115 Minutes
Activity Ideas

115-120 Minutes
Summary; Q&A

Rehabilitation of Sports Injuries of the Hip - Webinar
2025-02-24 17:00 - 19:00
Hip injuries are a common source of lost playing time for athletes. These injuries can have wide-ranging effects from the loss of playing time to the early onset of hip osteoarthritis. This course will specifically discuss hip injuries encountered in the rehabilitation of athletes. The course will cover the current evidence to help the clinician form a diagnostic impression when they are evaluating these individuals. Participants will examine a wide range of tools to treat these individuals including manual therapy, core exercise, and evidence-based therapeutic exercises for strengthening the muscles of the hip.
Highlights

Evidence-based manual therapy, core exercise, and therapeutic exercises to improve hip pain and dysfunction
Clinically applicable rehabilitation strategies to help a fast return to play for sports-related hip injuries

Effective Strategies for Behavior and Communication in Pediatrics - Webinar
2025-02-21 09:00 - 11:00
Building on the foundational concepts from Navigating Behavior and Communication in Pediatric Therapy, this course delves deeper into the complexities of pediatric behavior by focusing on identifying the underlying causes of challenging behaviors and implementing effective strategies to address them. The course will emphasize the importance of understanding the interplay between behavior and communication, and how to tailor interventions to meet the individual needs of each child. Through hands-on activities and evidence-based practices, attendees will learn how to guide children in developing these critical skills, which are essential for successful therapy outcomes. The course will use in-depth review of case studies that illustrate real-world scenarios and outcomes. By the end of the course, attendees will be equipped with advanced strategies and techniques to navigate complex behavioral and communication challenges in pediatric therapy, fostering positive change in the lives of the children they serve.
Highlights

Easy to use strategies to identify the cause of negative behaviors and how to help the child learn self-regulation skills
Effective, evidence-based interventions that you can use with your clients the next day

Occupational Therapy Interventions For Adults With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus - Live Webinar
2025-02-21 08:00 - 09:00
An in-depth overview of diabetes mellitus, highlighting the distinctions between Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, as well as discussing epidemiology, complications, and how occupational therapy contributes to the management of Type 2 diabetes will be discussed in this course. Participants will investigate assessment tools, strategies for lifestyle management, models for health behavior change, and educational resources at both community and global levels to aid in diabetes care and self-management.
Learning Outcomes

After this course, participants will be able to distinguish the primary differences between Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes mellitus, including their underlying mechanisms and trends in prevalence.

After this course, participants will be able to identify complications related to Type 2 diabetes mellitus and how these complications affect daily life and work performance.

After this course, participants will be able to evaluate evidence-based assessment tools, lifestyle management approaches, and community resources available for diabetes care in both the USA and global settings.

Agenda

0-5 Minutes
Introduction; Difference between Type 1 and 2 Diabetes Mellitus

5-10 Minutes
Epidemiology of Diabetes

10-15 Minutes
Complications of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

15-20 Minutes
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and OT

20-30 Minutes
Evaluation Tools

30-40 Minutes
Lifestyle Management and Self-care Behaviors

40-45 Minutes
Health Behavior Change Model

45-50 Minutes
Community and Educational Resources in the US and Global Contexts

50-55 Minutes
Case Example

55-60 Minutes
Summary; Q&A

#7306 Pediatric Brain Part 1: Neurobiology of the Sensory-Motor Systems and their Application to Treatment - Webinar
2025-02-20 18:00 - 20:00
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

Spring Maker Workshop - Live Phoenix
2025-02-20 13:00 - 15:00
ADE and the ADE Loan Library invite you to join us for our First Spring AT Maker Workshop of 2025!
In this workshop, participants will:

Switch-adapt an Electric Bead Spinner
Assemble a Bracelet Bead Organizer
Assemble a 3-D printed soft switchDate: Thursday, February 20, 2025
Time: 1:00PM – 3:00PM
Location: AzTAP (office)
300 W. Clarendon Avenue, Suite 475
Phoenix, Arizona 85013
Cost: $25* (includes all materials and supplies)

Arizona Department of Education professional development certificates will be provided to participants.

Please register here. (Once you have registered, you will be contacted with information about how to submit your payment.)
We hope to see you there!
*NOTE: Space is limited to 15 people working in a school district, and payment of $25 is due prior to the workshop to hold your slot.

School-Based Occupational Therapy For Post-Concussed Youth: An Occupation-Based Framework - Live Webinar
2025-02-20 13:00 - 14:00
This course is designed for school-based occupational therapy (OT) practitioners who service post-concussed youth within the educational setting. The course describes a holistic and strengths-based approach to OT service provision for students experiencing occupational imbalance due to lingering post-concussion symptoms. It describes an occupation-based framework that promotes post-concussed youth recovery.
Presented By

Jennifer Morgan
OTD-PP, OTR/L

Dr. Jennifer Morgan graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy from Penn State Month Alto, a Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from Misericordia University, and a Post-Professional Doctorate in Occupational Therapy from Shenandoah University. She has practiced as a pediatric therapist for 19 years, functioning primarily within the school and early intervention settings. During her Doctoral Studies, Dr. Morgan developed an interest in concussion management. Her research helped her to gain an awareness of holistic and occupation-based approaches that can hasten post-concussed youth recovery and the development of a framework that can be applied to school-based OT practice. She presented this framework at AOTA Inspire 2024 and the Brain Injury Association of Pennsylvania’s Annual Conference 2024. She holds a micro-credential in pediatric post-concussion care and is a
member of the BrainSTEPS Brain Injury School Consulting Program in South Central Pennsylvania. She is an adjunct professor at Shenandoah University and continues to work in the school setting as a pediatric OT.
Learning Outcomes

After this course, participants will be able to identify a holistic, client-centered, occupation-based framework that school-based OTPs can apply to service provision for post-concussed youth within the educational setting.

After this course, participants will be able to recognize 5 physical, cognitive, and emotional attributes of lingering post-concussion syndrome that often leads to occupational withdrawal and occupational imbalance with educational activities.

After this course, participants will be able to list two occupation-based assessments and two occupation-based interventions that school-based OTPs can apply to service provision.

Agenda

0-10 Minutes
Introduction: Concussion Symptoms & Overview of Updated Concussion Protocols

10-20 Minutes
Post-Concussion Syndrome: A Concussed Student’s Personal Experience

20-25 Minutes
Review of Evidence: School-based OT Service Provision for Post-concussed Youth

25-30 Minutes
Service Delivery Framework: Using a Multi-tiered Systems Model of Support

30-35 Minutes
Assessment: Using the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM) and Dove Hawk Model of Allostatic Load for Youth With Persistent Concussion Symptoms

35-40 Minutes
Intervention: Using the Cognitive Orientation to Daily Occupational Performance (CO-OP) Approach

40-45 Minutes
Outcome Measures: Using the COPM and Goal Attainment Scaling

45-55 Minutes
Application to School-Based Practice

55-60 Minutes
Summary; Q&A

Kids in Foster Care: Transformative Tools to Treat the Trauma of Abandonment, Abuse, Grief, and Loss - Live WEbinar
2025-02-20 07:00 - 15:00
Children in foster care are up against some of the most difficult situations a child can ever face. They’ve lost their homes and been plucked from their families — sometimes permanently.
Learning how to meet the needs of these vulnerable and traumatized children can quite literally change their lives. Surrounded by chaos, you can be the therapist who changes everything for these kids.
But it starts with learning exactly what they need and how to help.
That’s why Jeanette Yoffe, a child psychotherapist, author, and expert in the areas of adoption & foster care, used her own experience of moving through the system as a child in creating this groundbreaking course! You will walk away with:

A start-to-finish roadmap for therapy with kids and teens in foster care
Proven strategies for building trust, creating emotional safety, and establishing rapport beginning in the first session
Tools to treat abandonment wounds, mitigate shame, increase self-esteem, and construct a coherent life narrative
A complete foster care toolkit with TONS of handouts and ready-touse interventions

Register now for this life-changing journey into the world of these hurting kids to become foster care competent and meet the needs of this vulnerable population.

Spring Maker Workshop - Live Tucson
2025-02-18 13:00 - 15:00
ADE and the ADE Loan Library invite you to join us for our First Spring AT Maker Workshop of 2025!
In this workshop, participants will:

Switch-adapt an Electric Bead Spinner
Assemble a Bracelet Bead Organizer
Assemble a 3-D printed soft switch

Date: Monday, February 18, 2025
Time: 1:00PM – 3:00PM
Location: Tucson ADE Office
416 W. Congress Street, Room 105
Tucson, AZ 85701
Cost: $25* (includes all materials and supplies)

Arizona Department of Education professional development certificates will be provided to participants.

Please register here. (Once you have registered, you will be contacted with information about how to submit your payment.)
We hope to see you there!
*NOTE: Space is limited to 15 people working in a school district, and payment of $25 is due prior to the workshop to hold your slot.

Time Blindness: A Critical Executive Function In Adults With ADHD - Live Webinar
2025-02-18 10:00 - 11:00
The current science behind ADHD, time blindness, “high time preference,” and how time blindness affects occupational participation and major life choices, which may result in shorter life expectancy, will be explored in this course. This webinar will focus on how to recognize these deficits and describe practical tips and tools to use to help clients make time “real” and “manageable.”
Learning Outcomes

After this course, participants will be able to recognize and describe time blindness as it relates to adults with ADHD.

After this course, participants will be able to distinguish the science behind “high time preference” and the connection with shorter life expectancy.

After this course, participants will be able to apply the tools and strategies that help clients make time “real” and “manageable.”

Agenda

0-5 Minutes
Introduction

5-15 Minutes
ADHD in Adults

15-20 Minutes
Executive Function/Time Blindness

20-25 Minutes
Choice Behavior and Time Preference

25-30 Minutes
Role of Occupational Therapy

30-40 Minutes
Occupational Performance

40-55 Minutes
Making Time Real and Managing Time

55-60 Minutes
Summary; Q&A

Aerodigestive and Swallowing Disorders: Beyond the Oropharynx - Live or Virtual
2025-02-15 07:00 - 17:00
Course Description
Join us for a one-day course exploring the function of the aerodigestive continuum. This course will allow attendees to explore aerodigestive function, dysfunction, and the state of rehabilitation for aerodigestive disorders. The basics of anatomy and physiology of the oropharyngeal and esophageal aspects of swallowing, as well as the interconnections with the pulmonary system, will be explored through an interdisciplinary lens.
Sessions will be dedicated to esophageal function, dysfunction, and testing with a focus on the role of the Speech-Language Pathologist in primary esophageal disorders. The current and future state of interventions, including rehabilitation, for aerodigestive disorders will be reviewed. This exciting and interactive event will provide attendees with a comprehensive educational experience with direct applicability to clinical practice!
Brochure
Course Learning Objectives

Learners will be able to define the aerodigestive continuum in both basic anatomy and physiology.
Learners will be able to describe four types of esophageal assessments.
Learners will be able to list at least three types of esophageal dysfunction/disorder.
Learners will be able to enact at least one evidence-based intervention into their clinical practice.

Registration Information

Attendee Type
price

Early Registration
(On or Before 2/1/25)
$175.00

Late Registration
(After 2/1/25)
$200.00

Student
$90.00

Registration fee includes: Symposium, program materials, and continuing education credits.
Refund and cancellation policy: Barrow reserves the right to cancel or change any program for due causes. Cancellation of this program by Barrow or by the participant prior to the start of the conference will result in a full refund of tuition.
CME Information and Disclosures
To Receive ASHA Credit

Satisfactory completion of this course includes full participation/attendance as well as completion of the post course evaluation. The post course evaluation with provision of your ASHA number must be completed in order to receive your CEU’s. Following the closing of the course you will receive the evaluation via the email you used to register.

AT+AEM = UDL4Ever: The Perfect Marriage with Hillary Goldthwait-Fowles - Live in person
2025-02-14 08:00 - 15:30
The ADE/ESS Assistive Technology (AT) Team is pleased to announce the third presentation in our 2024—2025 AT National Presenter Series AT + AEM = UDL4Ever: The Perfect Marriage, with Hillary Goldthwait-Fowles, Ph.D., ATP. This presentation is intended for Assistive Technology (AT) specialists, special education administrators, special education teachers, general education teachers, reading specialists/coaches, and related service providers.
Date/Time: Friday, February 14, 2025
8:00 AM – 3:30 PM (Seats are limited; register now!)
Fee: $25 – lunch on your own
Where: Rio Vista Recreation Center (Lakeview room)
Address: 8866 W Thunderbird Rd, Peoria, AZ 85381
Hillary Goldthwait-Fowles, Ph.D., ATP, is a nationally certified Assistive Technology Professional who provides consultation, training, and evaluation services to educational and other institutions in Assistive Technology (AT), Accessible Educational Materials (AEM) and Universal Design for Learning (UDL) through her private practice. She proudly serves as an Instructional Design Specialist on the Learning and Design Technology Team at the Kennedy Krieger Institute in Baltimore, MD. Additionally, she is an adjunct faculty member and subject matter expert in Inclusion, AT, and UDL at the University of New England’s Graduate Programs in Online Learning and the University of Maine at Farmington.
Dr. Goldthwait-Fowles has presented nationwide on various topics, including accessibility, AT, AEM, UDL, iPads and apps, and Chromebooks and apps. With 25 years of teaching experience, she has previously served as an Intervention Specialist and Special Educator. She is passionate about educating others on the importance of ensuring that the curriculum is accessible to all students from the outset. Home is where her heart truly is- empty nesting with her husband in Saco, Maine, and is most proud of her son and stepson.

Session Description:
Join us for an immersive, hands-on professional development session designed for Assistive Technology (AT) specialists, special education administrators, teachers, reading specialists/coaches, and related service providers. In this interactive workshop, participants will explore the dynamic interplay between Assistive Technology (AT) and Accessible Educational Materials (AEM), highlighting how they intersect to enhance Universal Design for Learning (UDL). Through collaborative activities, case studies, and practical applications, participants will gain a deeper understanding of how integrating AT and AEM can support diverse learners, enhance student engagement, and promote inclusive educational environments. By the end of this session, participants will be equipped with innovative strategies, tools, and resources to effectively advocate for AT and AEM and implement UDL principles, ensuring all learners have access to meaningful, high-quality educational experiences.

Learning Objectives:

Analyze and Apply the UDL Framework: Participants will explore the principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and apply them to real-world situations. They will identify how integrating Assistive Technology (AT) and Accessible Educational Materials (AEM) can strategically remove barriers, helping all learners access and engage with the curriculum more effectively.
Develop and Implement Inclusive and Personalized AT Solutions: Participants will learn to advocate for creating accessible content from the beginning. They will also gain skills in evaluating and selecting the right AT tools and AEM resources for individual student needs, using data-driven decision-making and collaboration to design personalized learning experiences that align with UDL principles.
Advocate for Inclusive Practices: Participants will learn how to advocate for the use of accessible content and the integration of Assistive Technology (AT) and Accessible Educational Materials (AEM) within a universally designed framework. They will develop strategies to empower colleagues, administrators, and stakeholders to adopt inclusive practices that accommodate diverse learner needs and ensure equitable access to educational opportunities.

Enhancing Occupational Performance Through Motor Learning - Live Webinar
2025-02-14 08:00 - 09:00
Motor learning principles through the lens of occupational therapy, emphasizing their application in diverse contexts, will be explored in this course. Participants will compare and contrast motor learning approaches with occupational analysis, examine the role of fundamental movements in developing integrative functional motor skills, and evaluate strategies to generalize motor skills within therapeutic settings. Special focus is placed on tailoring interventions for clients with ADHD and ASD, ensuring practical, evidence-based solutions for enhancing occupational engagement.
Presented By

Nicole Quint
PhD, Dr.OT, OTR/L

Nicole Quint, PhD, Dr.OT, OTR/L, is a licensed occupational therapist with more than 20 years of experience in pediatric practice, specializing in sensory processing, executive functioning skills, behavioral strategies, and social-emotional learning to optimize occupational participation and performance. She is a professor and program director for the post-professional DrOT at Nova Southeastern University and serves as an international continuing education provider for CAOT, PESI, OccupationalTherapy.com, and has presented at AOTA, CAOT, FOTA, and SoPAC (Section on Pediatrics Annual Conference). She currently serves as the Southeast Regional Coordinator for the SP3D assessment tool data collection process with STAR Institute and WPS (Western Psychological Services).
Learning Outcomes

After this course, participants will be able to compare and contrast motor learning approaches in context with occupational analysis.

After this course, participants will be able to distinguish the role of fundamental movements within motor learning of integrative functional motor skills within occupation.

After this course, participants will be able to evaluate the concepts of generalization of motor skills to promote application within occupational therapy practice, including specific approaches for clients diagnosed with ADHD and ASD.

Agenda

0-5 Minutes
Introduction

5-45 Minutes
Motor learning theories

45-60 Minutes
Fundamental movement patterns and relationship with fundamental motor skills and skill acquisition

60-80 Minutes
Clinical reasoning for motor learning application

80-100 Minutes
Generalizing motor learning: Evidence-based practice for ADHD/ ASD

100-115 Minutes
Application of generalization

115-120 Minutes
Summary; Q&A
