Michelle Lange, OTR, ABDA, ATP/SMS
Michelle Lange, has over 25 years of experience in assistive technology. A former Clinical Director of The Assistive Technology Clinics of The Children’s Hospital of Denver, her work in this field is extensive. Having authored 7 book chapters and over 100 articles she is also editor of Fundamentals in Assistive Technology, 4th Ed. Currently on the teaching faculty of the Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America (RESNA).
Michelle is a member of the Assistive Technology Journal Editorial Board and is also on the teaching faculty of the University of Pittsburgh for the ATP/ATS Review Course. Serving on the Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center (RERC) for Wheeled Mobility Advisory Board, she served as an editor of the Technology Special Interest Section of the AOTA. Michelle is a credentialed Assistive Technology Professional (ATP), Seating and Mobility Specialist (SMS) and a Senior Disability Analyst of the American Board of Disability Analysts (ABDA).
Courses
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Online/Mail
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The Importance of Early Mobility in Child DevelopmentFormat: Video
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Video
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Hours: 2
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From $33 / $47
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Dynamic Seating: Moving Beyond Static Wheelchair SeatingFormat: Video
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Video
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Hours: 2
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From $33 / $47
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Seating Solutions in Aged CareFormat: Video
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Video
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Hours: 2
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From $33 / $47
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Seating Solutions for Clients with Increased Muscle ToneFormat: Video
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Video
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Hours: 2
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From $33 / $47
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Seating and Mobility for the Pediatric PopulationFormat: Video
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Video
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Hours: 6
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From $96 / $114
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Speech Generating Devices: Access, Vision, and MountingFormat: Video
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Video
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Hours: 6
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From $96 / $114
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Video
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Hours: 2
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From $33 / $47
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Introduction to Wheelchair Seating and PositioningFormat: Text
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Text
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Hours: 5
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From $80 / $95
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Power Mobility Assessment and Driving MethodsFormat: Video
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Video
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Hours: 2
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From $33 / $47
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Video
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Hours: 2
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From $33 / $47
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Seating for the Pediatric PopulationFormat: Video
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Video
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Hours: 2
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From $33 / $47
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Webinar
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Hours: 2
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The Importance of Early Mobility in Child Development
Course Description:
This course presents the importance of early mobility in child development, specifically the use of power wheelchairs with very young children. Research supports improvements in key areas of development with the onset of self-initiated mobility. Strategies to determine readiness for power mobility are presented. Finally, if a child is not yet ready, interventions to develop readiness are addressed.
Dynamic Seating: Moving Beyond Static Wheelchair Seating
Course Description:
Dynamic seating provides movement within a wheelchair. When the client moves, the dynamic seating components move with the client, maintaining alignment with the seating system for postural support and stability. Clients who extend within the seating system or seek out movement may benefit from dynamic seating. Dynamic components absorb and diffuse force, protecting both the client from pain and injury and...
Seating Solutions in Aged Care
Course Description:
The geriatric population has distinct needs which impact all areas of intervention, including wheelchair seating. Optimal seating determination is complicated by comorbidities, poor skin integrity and healing, residential status, and funding issues. While challenging, bringing optimal seating to this population is critical to prevent pressure injuries, optimize function, and provide comfort. This course, Seating Solutions in Aged Care, will systematically review...
Seating Solutions for Clients with Increased Muscle Tone
Course Description:
This course focuses on positioning challenges frequently seen in clients with high muscle tone and the seating solutions and strategies to address those challenges. Clinicians are instructed in definitions, etiology, pathophysiology, movement disorders, reflexes, and diagnoses associated with high muscle tone. This course also covers the causes and interventions to address challenges at the pelvis, trunk, lower extremities, upper extremities, and...
Seating and Mobility for the Pediatric Population
Course Description:
This course, Seating and Mobility for the Pediatric Population, reviews specific positioning considerations when working with children. The presenter discusses how to determine if a child is positioned adequately in their current seating as well as alternative positioning options. The importance of early mobility provision and strategies to determine if a child is ready for a power mobility device are reviewed....
Speech Generating Devices: Access, Vision, and Mounting
Course Description:
Speech Generating Devices (SGDs) are typically recommended by a team, often including the speech language pathologist and occupational therapist. The occupational therapist determines optimal client position and device position. The access method must also be determined and may include Direct, Mouse, Eye Gaze, or Switch scanning. If switch access is required, the team must determine the optimal switch site and type,...
Providing Control of Devices in the Environment for Play, Independence, and Participation
Course Description:
Many people with motor, cognitive, and/or sensory limitations will have difficulty controlling basic devices in their environment, including audiovisual equipment, lighting, thermostats, power door openers, phone, and hospital bed. Electronic Aids to Daily Living (EADLs) have been used to provide a means of independent control for many years, but are now outdated and overpriced. Newer consumer technologies, such as Alexa, are...
Introduction to Wheelchair Seating and Positioning
Course Description:
This course systematically reviews wheelchair seating considerations, beginning with evaluation and assessment. A key part of seating assessment is the mat examination, which helps determine where and at what angles a client needs postural support for optimal alignment as well as pressure distribution and relief to prevent the development of pressure injuries. Body positioning is critical; the body should be positioned to support the task that needs to be...
Power Mobility Assessment and Driving Methods
Course Description:
The purpose of this course is to present the power wheelchair assessment process for the pediatric population, including determining optimal equipment parameters. Part of the assessment process is determining the optimal driving method. A wide variety of power wheelchair driving methods will be covered in a hierarchy of use, with clinical indicators for each. Finally, the course will illustrate this information in a case study.
The Importance of Early Mobility and Determining and Developing Readiness
This course will present the Importance of Early Mobility and the research that supports the developmental benefits of self-initiated mobility. The course will also address how to determine if a child is ready for a power wheelchair even before a formal mobility evaluation occurs. If a child is not yet ready, strategies to develop that readiness are presented. By recognizing the importance of power mobility for young children and developing readiness skills, we...
Seating for the Pediatric Population
Course Description:
Kids are not just small adults and seating systems must accommodate far more than just growth. This course will address how pediatric seating differs from adult seating. Included will be alternative positioning systems, such as standers, adaptive strollers, and wheelchair seating. A case study is included.
Providing Control of Devices in the Environment for Play, Independence, and Participation - Friday November 1st, 2024, 5:00pm-7:00pm ET
Course Description:
Many people with motor, cognitive, and/or sensory limitations will have difficulty controlling basic devices in their environment, including audiovisual equipment, lighting, thermostats, power door openers, phone, and hospital bed. Electronic Aids to Daily Living (EADLs) have been used to provide a means of independent control for many years, but are now outdated and overpriced. Newer consumer technologies, such as Alexa, are providing new options to increase control of devices...