OT's Role in Dysgraphia & Specific Learning Disability in Handwriting

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OT's Role in Dysgraphia & Specific Learning Disability in Handwriting

Pediatric OTs and OTAs frequently work with children with specific learning impairments, such as dysgraphia and disorders of written expression that impact handwriting. Kelli Fetter, MS, OTR/L has experience in these areas as both an occupational therapist and a mother. Kelli will share her lived experiences in this course to prepare OT practitioners to better address these areas by providing the tools, resources and research to implement effective intervention strategies based on the current evidence and best practices.

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

This occupational therapy continuing education course uses the following instructional methods: visual aides (ie slides), discussion board, guided note taking, and learning, and practice opportunities.

Content disclosure: This course does not exclusively focus on any specific product or service.

Presented by:
Kelli Fetter, M.S., OTR/L

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Kelli L. Fetter, M.S., OTR/L

Aspire OT Instructor

Kelli Fetter is an Occupational Therapist and Certified Handwriting Specialist. She formerly practiced OT for 10+ years and has extensive experience in pediatrics and more recently learning differences, including dysgraphia. She is trained in Handwriting Without Tears curriculum, Size Matters Program, and Because Neatness Matters Handwriting Programs and has specialized knowledge with Dysgraphia, Dyslexia, ADHD, Autism, Developmental Disabilities, and more. She also has personal experience as a parent of a child with dyslexia and dysgraphia, which has led to her passion in helping children who are struggling with academics. Kelli has experience as an adjunct professor teaching pediatric and kinesiology courses in an occupational therapy assistant program. Kelli is the owner of Handwriting Solutions, which is a resource for families who need handwriting support.

DISCLOSURES

Financial: Kelli is compensated as an Aspire OT instructor. Kelli is the owner/operator of Handwriting Solutions

Non Financial: There are no disclosures.

Learner cancellations: In the event that the learner requests to cancel or is unable to attend a course, a refund for the total paid for the course will be granted if Aspire OT is notified via email at info@aspireot.us within 10 business days prior to date of the scheduled course, minus a non-refundable registration fee of 25% of registration price. If the learner provides notification of cancellation less then 10 business days prior to the scheduled course, the learner will be offered the opportunity to attend the same webinar on an alternate date or enrollment in the recorded on-demand version of that webinar, instead of a refund.

No refunds will be issued after a course has been attended for more than 30 minutes. Partial credit will not be issued.

Provider cancellations: In the event of inclement weather or other event resulting in the inability for a live course to be provided within the scheduled time, learners will be offered an alternate date or a full refund for registration paid.

OT's Role in Dysgraphia & Specific Learning Disability in Handwriting