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Speaker: Alex Chesney, OTR/L ATP/SMS
Course Description: Children have a natural
desire to move, explore and learn. When there is
a mobility limitation these children have a limited opportunity to explore their environment as
compared to their mobile peers and are at an increased risk for secondary delays in cognition, social and emotional development. This course will examine the common reasons why the introduction of mobility assistive equipment and seating
solutions is delayed, resisted or not considered and review the research in support of early intervention. A clinical framework will be utilized to help evaluate and select the best mobility option
for the pediatric client. This course will also examine ways to assist the child in progressing from exploration with mobility through purposeful use of the recommended equipment.
Target Audience: Licensed/Certified Medical Professional (i.e. PT, OT), Rehab Professional (ATP, SMS, CRTS)
Pre-requisites: General understanding of pediatric
development and basic mobility principles
Course Level: Intermediate
Instructional Methods: Lecture, Discussion
AOTA Classification Code: OT Service Delivery,
Foundational Knowledge
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of the course the participant
will be able to:
1. Justify 3 acceptable mobility assistive equipment recommendations to incorporate into a treatment program for early intervention.
2. Identify the appropriate product recommendation to support a pediatric client.
3. Design a treatment plan considering powered mobility skill development from exploration through purposeful use of a device.
Key Complete Therapies
6161 Center Street
Omaha, NE 68106
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6161 Center St, Omaha, NE 68106-2935, United States
