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Pediatric SIG - The Evidence-Based Occupational Therapy Interventions for Children with Autism: Current Practices and Continuing Education in Minnesota - A Thesis Presentation - May 2018
St. Catherine's University
2004 Randolph Avenue
Saint Paul, MN 55105
Wednesday, May 09, 2018, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM CDT
Category: SIGS

Agenda:
6:30 - 6:35 Introduce course objectives
6:35 - 7:55 Presentation of course content
7:55 - 8:00 Questions

 

Course Description: 

This event will include a presentation of a Master’s thesis concerning current practices of twelve non-evidence-based interventions commonly used in OT practice in MN for children with ASD. Key research questions included (1) How do pediatric occupational therapists in Minnesota understand evidence-based practice and utilize evidence-based practice principles in their work? (2) How are the twelve specifically identified interventions in this study being used currently in pediatric occupational therapy practice for children with ASD in Minnesota? and (3) What are the next steps for supporting pediatric occupational therapists in Minnesota in being evidence-based, particularly for working with children with ASD? A discussion of the findings of the project and recommendations for continuing education and resources to better implement evidence-based practice within occupational therapy for children with ASD in MN will be addressed.

Additional Notes:
For those outside the metro area, there is an option to attend this session live virtually. Contact hours can be provided for your virtual attendance through the completion of a short “post-test”. Please contact SIG Co-Chair Stephanie de Sam Lazaro for information about virtual attendance.

 

Speaker Bio: 
Bryden Giving is a Master’s student at St. Catherine University. Bryden has spent the last 16 months working on this thesis, and hopes to be working within a pediatric facility or in an acute inpatient setting after graduation.

Learning Objectives:

By the end of the session, participants will:

1. Demonstrate increased awareness of the use of non-evidenced-based practices within pediatric occupational therapy in Minnesota and their implications
2. Articulate methods for finding and utilizing evidence-based information concerning pediatric occupational therapy practice
3. Identify evidence-based interventions that support the occupational participation of children with ASD including CO-OP, TEACCH, and ABA
4. Discuss Early Intervention Developmental and Behavioral Benefit (EIDBI) and its implications for occupational therapy practice in Minnesota
 

Target Audience: OTR, OTA, OTS interested in OT in the schools

Course Level:  Introductory

Event Location:
St Catherine’s University, 2004 Randolph Ave, St Paul, MN, 55105
Mendel Hall, Room 106

 

**Parking is located on Randolph Avenue outside Mendel Hall or in the Guest Parking and O’Shaughnessy Parking Lots. Parking Restrictions in the Guest Parking and O’Shaughnessy Lots will be waived during the time of the event. If you would like an escort to the building, call public safety at 651-690-8888. Handicapped Parking is located directly outside of Mendel Hall.

Continuing Education Credits:  1.5 CEU

*Distance Learners are eligible for 1.5 Contact Hours, MOTA is not an approved AOTA APP provider for distance education.

Fee: MOTA members: free        Non-MOTA members: $20.00

 

This course fulfills the AOTA Classification Code for Continuing Education Activities: Category 1: Domain of OT

Register Below:

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Contact: Stephanie de Sam Lazaro- email: [email protected] ; phone - 651-690-6622