We are happy to present 4 webinars tackling various assessment and interventions to improved motor skills of children and youth with various disabilities, from three leading experts in our area of practice, Carlo, Patti and Erika.

• • • Webinar 1: Tests and Measures 1 – Balance, Mobility and Wheelchair Operation
    • Webinar 2: Introduction to the CO-OP Approach
    • Webinar 3: 5 Steps of a Functional Strength Training Program
    • Webinar 4: Train the Brain! Motor Learning Strategies

Interested in this bundle, but you have already watched an included webinar? Email carlo@applyebp.com so we can assist you.

Carlo Vialu, PT, MBA served as Director of Physical Therapy for the NYC Department of Education, where he oversaw a program with over 700 PTs working in more than 1,500 schools. He is project manager of research on normative data for five mobility tests for school-aged children, & co-founder of www.SeekFreaks.com.

Erin Iverson, PT, DPT, Board-Certified Pediatric Clinical Specialist is a Certified CO-OP Instructor. She is an outpatient, pediatric physical therapist at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center (CCHMC). She earned her DPT from Ohio University in 2010 and became a Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Pediatric Physical Therapy in 2015. Erin is contributing to the development of the Clinical Practice Guideline for Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) sponsored by the APTA. She is also co-leader of the DCD Translating Research and Clinical Knowledge Team at CCHMC. She has a strong passion for spreading awareness of DCD and the CO-OP Approach to practitioners and caregivers in hopes of providing treatment to this under-diagnosed and under-served population.

Connie Johnson, PT, DScPT, ABPTS-Certified PCS is a school-based physical therapist, adjunct faculty member at Virginia Commonwealth University and the creator of Fit4Work. Her primary areas of expertise are on health, wellness and participation in school and work environments for youth with developmental disabilities. She is an active member of the APTA, Academy of Pediatric Physical Therapy and serves as Co-Chair of the Practice Development Committee and members of Adults with Developmental Disabilities and School Special Interest Groups and has co-authored numerous fact sheets. She has published in the areas of developmental disability, physical activity and use of the Guide to PT Practice in peer reviewed journals. She is the author of Fit4Work: Fitness for Vocational Tasks for Youth with Disabilities.

Disclosures: Erin and Connie receive speaking fees from Apply EBP, LLC. They have no relevant nonfinancial relationships to disclose. Carlo is the owner of Apply EBP, LLC, and receives a speaking fee from Apply EBP, LLC. He has no relevant nonfinancial relationships to disclose.

At the completion of the course, you are expected to:

1. 1. 1. Identify 3 reasons to use tests and measures in school-based practice
      2. Determine 3 tests & measures that are appropriate for children with disabilities
      3. Select the appropriate interpretation of 2 tests and measures on the ability of children to participate in their education, ADLs, play or other meaningful activities, on given case scenarios
      4. Determine 3 benefits of CO-OP for motor skill acquisition
      5. Identify 3 types of client diagnoses that can benefit from the Cognitive Orientation to daily Occupational Performance (CO-OP) approach
      6. Select 3 concrete CO-OP strategies that can help a child’s motor skills when participating in ADLs, recreation, or other meaningful occupation
      7. Select 3 baseline measures to determine the strength training needs of youth with disabilities for work readiness
      8. Identify 3 potential missing components for the work readiness of youth with disabilities
      9. Apply 3 evidence-based functional/strength training strategies that can be implemented in school and community settings to support employment participation given a case scenario
      10. Identify the 2 appropriate ways of assessing motor learning
      11. Describe the latest evidence with regards to at least 5 motor learning principles
      12. Determine ways to incorporate 3 motor learning principles into the home, community or school environment to promote ADLs, mobility, play & leisure or work skills.

Webinar 1: 1.5 hours of lecture

• • • Why Use Tests and Measures
    • Balance, Walking and Wheelchair Operation
    • Interpretation and Case Studies

Webinar 2: 1.5 hours of lecture

• • • CO-OP Background and Objectives
    • 7 Key Features of CO-OP
    • Case Study Application: Implementing the CO-OP Features into Practice

Webinar 3: 1.5 hours of lecture

• • • Meet Lydia: Why Strength?
    • Practice Models for Strength Training
    • Evidence on Strength Training
    • The 5 Steps to Designing a Program
    • Case Study Application: Lydia’s Program

Webinar 4: 1.5 hours of lecture

• • • Background: Motor Learning and Assessment
    • Motor Learning Principles

Post-tests: 10-item multiple choice. 70% correct answers required to receive a certificate for each webinar.

A Total of 6 Hours of CE training

Bundle Price: $195 for 60-day access to watch and re-watch

Payment Options

• • Pay via Credit Card: You are registered instantly!
  • Pay via Check or Purchase Order: Email vicki@applyebp.com

Cancellation Policy

There is no cancellation once webinar is purchased. You will have access to this course for at least 60 days. If the webinar becomes unavailable before the learner has had access for 60 days, Apply EBP, LLC will refund the full amount to the learner. Please email or call us if you have any questions.

Accommodations Request

Please email or call us before registering for the course with any questions or requests for accommodations. We will make every effort to provide reasonable accommodations.

Complaints Resolution

We welcome all feedback. Please email or call us if you have any complaints so that we may work with you towards a resolution.

Contact Info:

Carlo Vialu

carlo@applyebp.com

646-269-9039

You may also be interested in an On-Demand Symposium: The Well-Equipped Therapist 2!

Symposium Price: 9 Webinars for the Price of 6: $390

Symposium Description: Come and learn from 5 leading experts in pediatric practice. Learn practical application of the current evidence, regulations & hottest topics in school-based practice. This is the essential course for every school-based OT & PT – whether you’re new to the practice, or you’re an experienced therapist seeking more ideas! Watch each video at your own pace. Download Apply EBP’s practical toolkit. Take the Post-test, and receive your certificates of completion. Have a great time learning!

Learn more about the symposium by clicking here.