Course Description:

As telehealth is becoming an increasingly used service delivery model in pediatric therapy, therapists are concerned they are lacking the tools necessary to address the plethora of unique challenges it brings to the forefront. There are so many “What if’s” in pediatric telehealth.  What if… the child does not participate or engage during the session?  If he/she has challenging behaviors? If there are significant physical limitations? If a facilitator...

Course Description:

Thanks to a growing body of research supporting its benefits, mindfulness-based programs are cropping up in rehabilitation centers, schools and in hospitals. Although meditation has been around for thousands of years, mindfulness has recently gained clinical efficacy for the management of various mental health conditions aimed to improve overall well-being. This course delves into the evidence behind this increasingly popular behavioral...

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As the US population becomes increasingly multicultural and telehealth extends services into remote areas, there is a pronounced need for therapists to become adept at the delivery of culturally appropriate care. This course offers insight for therapists to not only self-reflect on their own biases, but also uses a case study format of real-life examples in the therapeutic arena. It also offers evidence-based strategies to overcome everyday barriers promoted...

Course Description:

As telehealth is becoming an increasingly used service delivery model in pediatric therapy, therapists are concerned they are lacking the tools necessary to address the plethora of unique challenges it brings to the forefront. There are so many “What if’s” in pediatric telehealth.  What if… the child does not participate or engage during the session?  If he/she has challenging behaviors? If there are significant physical limitations? If a facilitator...

Course Overview

Prematurity is a serious public health concern currently affecting 1 in 9 infants in the United States. Therapists serve a crucial role in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) interventions to assist parents in handling techniques, calming strategies, general developmental care and offer parent education, with a ubiquitous goal of promoting the best possible outcome.

Given their strong educational foundation in neuro development and neonatal care, therapists are uniquely...

Course Overview

As telehealth is becoming an increasingly used service delivery model in pediatric therapy, therapists are concerned they are lacking the tools necessary to address the plethora of unique challenges it brings to the forefront. There are so many “What if’s” in pediatric telehealth.  What if… the child does not participate or engage during the session?  If he/she has challenging behaviors? If there are significant physical limitations? If a facilitator...