The Self-Determination Strategy Toolkit

10 Easy-to-Use Strategies to Build Children’s Autonomy

Are you trying to combat learned helplessness in your pediatric clients? Are they unmotivated to participate in their therapy and in real life?

 

Children with disabilities are provided with few opportunities to make personal choices, solve problems, or pursue meaningful goals, leading to learned helplessness and diminished quality of life. Research has shown that autonomy-supportive interventions promote motivation, engagement, and success at home and in school.

 

To this end, Amy will provide you with a Self-Determination Strategy Toolkit that includes 10 easy-to-use strategies that you can choose from and incorporate into your sessions right away to promote self-determination and combat learned helplessness! You will learn the evidence behind each strategy and how to implement them. She will describe how to select and combine the right strategies using multiple case studies.
Time to promote children’s problem-solving and decision-making skills with these 10 strategies. Build their autonomy, motivation, and engagement now! Closed Captioned in English

 

BONUS: PRACTICAL TOOLKIT – The Self-Determination Strategies Toolkit: 10 Easy-to-Use Strategies

Amy Coopersmith, OTD, OTR/L, MA, Ed worked as an OT Supervisor, clinician and evaluator for the NYC Department of Education for 17 years. She is also a prolific lyricist, writing songs about Children’s Self-Determination and Mental Health. She is passionate about promoting children’s self-determination and has provided workshops at national conferences and online learning communities. Previously, Amy taught Pediatric Assessment and Treatment at Mercy College and worked for ten years as a teacher in New York City. When you ask Amy about a children’s mental health topic, she’ll tell you, “I’ve Got A Song for That!”

 

Disclosures: Amy receives a speaking fee from Apply EBP, LLC. She has no relevant nonfinancial relationships to disclose.

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

      1. Identify whether observable characteristics on a given case study demonstrate learned helplessness or self-determination.
      2. Select 3 self-determination strategies to promote participation in education, ADLs, play and leisure, and other meaningful activities
      3. Apply 3 self-determination strategies on a given case study of a child who is struggling with learned helplessness.

1.5 hours of lecture

      • Autonomy-Supportive Approach (12 minutes)
      • Learned Helplessness vs. Self-Determination (3 minutes)
      • Self-determination as an OT, PT, & SLP Best Practice (3 minutes)
      • The Self-Determination Strategy Toolkit (37 minutes)
      • Impact of the Self-Determination Strategies Toolkit (7 minutes)
      • Case Studies (28 minutes)

1.5 CE hours of training are awarded after:

      • watching the video, passing the post-test (with a score of 70% or higher), and completing the course evaluation.

 

For OTs and OTAs

      • Apply EBP, LLC is an AOTA-approved provider of CEUs (see imprimatur below for details).

SD Strategy Toolkit

For PTs and PTAs

    • Apply EBP, LLC is an approved provider of CEUs for PTs and PTAs in IL, NM, NY, OK (#BAP202310011), and TX (APS #: 2703055TX)
    • This webinar is approved for PTs and PTAs in AR and CA.
    • These PT state boards accept approval by other states boards, other state associations, or AOTA: AK, AZ, DE, FL, HI, IN, KS, KY, MA, MI, MT, NC, ND, OR, PA, RI, SD, TN, UT, VT, VA, WI, WY and DC.
    • These states do not require pre-approval of courses or have no CE requirements for PTs and PTAs: AL, CO, CT, GA, IA, ME, MA, MO, NE, NH and WA.
    • For MD, this webinar is approved as part of the Self-Determination Bundle (see Deals tab).

For ASHA CEUs

      • 0.15 ASHA CEUs | Intermediate Level

      • ASHA CE Provider approval and use of the Brand Block does not imply endorsement of course content, specific products or clinical procedures

For Teachers

  • Apply EBP is an approved sponsor of CTLE for educators in New York State (#23827)

If you would like to obtain CEUs for another state, please email carlo@applyebp.com.

 

Learners must watch the video and complete course requirements, including scoring 70% or higher in the post-test to receive a certificate. Three (3) post-test retakes are allowed; if you exceed this limit, please email carlo@applyebp.com.

Webinar Price: $65 for 60-day access to watch and re-watch

 

Payment Options

    • Pay via Credit Card or PayPal: You are registered instantly!
    • Pay via 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 might also be interested in the Self-determination Strategies Bundle

 



Bundle Price: 4 Webinars for the Price of 3: $195

 

Bundle Description: Why not develop the child’s self-determination as you work on mobility, handwriting, ADLs, play, social participation and other skills?! Learn how to use self-determination strategies to motivate children to participate in your sessions and in the completion of their home activity programs. Learn self-management strategies that will prepare your clients to manage life a complex world. And in the process of using Amy’s self-determination strategies, you will also increase their potential to become successful adults! 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!

 

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Testimonials

Easy to follow and immediately implement into practice.” – OT with 11 years experience on Amy’s Incorporating Self-Determination Strategies

 

“This was excellent! I am eager to try these strategies!” – OT with 13 years experience on Amy’s Incorporating Self-Determination Strategies