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Executive Function in Pediatric and School-based Practice: Where do OT Practitioners Fit In?

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Executive Function in Pediatric and School-based Practice: Where do OT Practitioners Fit In?

Wednesday, March 6, 2024
7 pm (Central) | 8 pm (Eastern)
1 Contact Hour, 0.10 CEUs, 1.25 PDU

Educational level: Introductory 

Category 1: Occupational Therapy Service Delivery, 3: Foundational Knowledge

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This introductory course is designed for pediatric and school-based occupational therapists, occupational therapy assistants, and students who want to enhance their understanding of executive function in children and teens. The course will explore the critical role of occupational therapy in addressing executive functioning challenges and providing effective interventions.





Key Components:

1, Definition of Executive Function:
  • Exploration of executive function and its significance in children's development.
  • Identification and explanation of the core components of executive function.

    2. Understanding Executive Functioning Difficulties:
    • Discussion of various executive functioning difficulties commonly observed in pediatric populations.
    • Real-life examples and case studies illustrating the impact of executive function deficits on daily activities and academic performance.

    3. Interventions and Strategies:
    • Examination of evidence-based interventions and strategies to address executive functioning challenges.
    • Practical application of interventions through case studies to enhance participants' ability to implement effective therapeutic approaches.

      4. Occupational Therapist's Role:
      • Exploration of the unique role of occupational therapists in supporting executive function development.
      • Collaboration with other professionals and service providers to create a holistic approach to address the diverse needs of children and teens with executive functioning difficulties.


      Target Audience: Occupational therapists, occupational therapy assistants, occupational therapy students.

      This occupational therapy continuing education course uses the following instructional methods: lecture, visual aides (ie slides), discussion board, case study examples.
      Content disclosure: This course does not exclusively focus on any specific product or service.

      Presented by:
      Marina Scott, MS, OTR/L
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      Benefits of this course
      • Describe OTs role in supporting children/teens with executive functioning difficulties.
      • Identify the main areas of executive functioning.  
      • Identify strategies that can help support children/teens with executive functioning difficulties.  

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      Aspire OT is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development.
      Course approval ID# 08831
      This Distance Learning-Interactive course is offered at 0.1 CEUs (Introductory level, OT Service Delivery, Foundational Knowledge)
      The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.

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      Instructor bioS
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      .Marina Scott, MS, OTR/L,
      Aspire OT Instructor

      Marina Scott MS, OTR/L is an accomplished pediatric occupational therapist with over 21 years of experience. She is a clinician, writer, and public speaker.  She has extensive experience in pediatrics, spanning from early intervention through college. She has spent her professional career in schools, early intervention, private clinics, and teletherapy.  
      Her hobbies include knitting, reading, and spending time with family and friends


      DISCLOSURES

      Financial: Marina is compensated as an Aspire OT instructor. 
      Non Financial:  Marina does not have any non-financial disclosures.
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      Course Outline

       0 - 5 minutes

       6-15 minutes 

      16-30 minutes


      31-40 minutes


      41-50 minutes

      51-55 minutes

      56-60 minutes

      Welcome/ Introduction and Objectives 

      Overview of Executive Function

      Occupational Therapy's Role in Addressing Executive Function Difficulties

      Occupational Therapy Interventions to Address Executive Function

      Case Study 

      Questions

      Wrap Up   
      Completion Requirements
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      In order to receive the certificate of completion, participants must meet ALL of the following criteria:
      • Payment of the course in full
      • Attend webinar in its entirety
      • Complete Attestation of Attendance
      • View course videos in entirety
      • Pass the course exam with a score of 70% or greater
      • Complete the Post Course Evaluation
      Please note that no credit or certificate will be issued unless all criteria is met.  Partial credit will not be issued.  
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