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SUMMARY:Occupational Therapy Outdoors: Connecting\, Growing\, and Thriving in Nature
DESCRIPTION:Presented By: Lindsey Stamper\, MS\, OTR/L\, RYT-200 and Kylee Wieging\, OT/S\n7:00 – 8:30pm | 1.5 Contact Hours \nThis presentation will discuss the benefits of utilizing nature connection in the therapy process with a primary focus on pediatric populations. Considerations for taking occupational therapy outdoors as well as a variety of resources for occupational therapy practitioners will be provided. \nObjectives: \n\nEducate occupational therapy practitioners about the importance of human connection to nature for overall health and wellbeing as well as current impacts on child nature participation today\nInform OTP’s about how nature can be a co-facilitator in the therapy process and considerations for taking therapy outside\nProvide OTP’s with resources and practical strategies to begin offering therapy services that support nature connection\nDescribe the unique experience of an OTD Capstone in a nature-based setting.\n\nPresenter bios: \nLindsey loves helping children reach their potential with compassionate care and family collaboration. She is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison and received her master’s degree from San Jose State University. Lindsey has over 20 years of experience as an OT in pediatric settings and established her outdoor practice\, Forestways OT\, in Columbus\, Ohio in 2022. She is a mom of two boys and has seen the benefits of sensory-rich outdoor play for her own children and those she works with. Lindsey has training in the ConTiGo Approach to nature-based therapy\, Powerfully You Self-Regulation Program\, Therapeutic Listening\, Handwriting Without Tears\, reflex integration\, yoga and mindfulness for children\, assistive technology\, and numerous sensory techniques. She is a certified provider of TimberNook nature play experiences and an experienced yoga instructor. Additionally\, Lindsey has presented for numerous schools\, parent groups\, the Ohio Occupational Therapy Association\, and the American Occupational Therapy Association. Lindsey loves to see children grow\, connect\, and thrive as they experience Forestways Occupational Therapy! \nKylee Wieging is a third-year Doctor of Occupational Therapy Student at OSU. She has a strong interest in pediatric practice and plans to work in a pediatric setting following graduation. Kylee is passionate about nature-based occupational therapy and enjoys hiking\, camping\, and spending time outdoors in her free time. She is currently completing her capstone experience at Forestways OT\, where her project focuses on using sensory input in natural environments to support emotional regulation in children. \nHosted by Central District \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.oota.org/event/occupational-therapy-outdoors-connecting-growing-and-thriving-in-nature/
CATEGORIES:continuing ed,Live Webinar
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SUMMARY:Autonomic Dysreflexia (AD) Putting the Pieces of the Puzzle Together
DESCRIPTION:Presented By: Nicole Driggs and Ryan Gebauer\n6:00 – 7:00pm | 1.0 Contact Hours \n\nDescription:\n\n\n\nThis 60‑minute session offers occupational therapists a rare\, firsthand look into autonomic dysreflexia (AD) and bowel management through the lived experience of Ryan\, a C3 quadriplegic who navigates these challenges daily. Blending clinical education with real‑world insight\, the presentation will explore the physiology of AD\, common triggers\, and the critical role of proactive bowel programs in preventing medical crises and supporting quality of life. Ryan will share his personal routines\, barriers\, and adaptations\, highlighting how thoughtful bowel care—supported by products such as Enemeez—can reduce complications and increase independence. Attendees will examine evidence‑based strategies\, interdisciplinary considerations\, and practical approaches OTs can apply across acute\, rehab\, and long‑term care settings. The session concludes with an open Q&A\, offering space for deeper discussion and case‑based problem‑solving. This interactive format equips clinicians with both clinical understanding and patient‑centered perspective to enhance outcomes for individuals with spinal cord injuries. \n\nObjectives:\n\nParticipants will learn methods to ensure Safe\, Predictable\, and Efficient Bowel Evacuation in SCI Patients.\nParticipants will learn to identify the early signs of AD and implement bowel protocols that reduce noxious stimuli.\nParticipants will learn methods to reduce unwanted side effects and time spent in bowel care management to improve patient comfort\, dignity\, and routine predictability.\n\nPresenter bios:\nBased in Ohio\, Nicole Driggs graduated from Ohio University as a student-athlete majoring in Exercise Physiology. She is entering her 14th year in the pharmaceutical industry and has been coaching high school softball for the last 25 years. Nicole is passionate about educating\, networking\, problem solving and helping people. Her industry experience spans durable medical equipment\, GI\, Cardiology\, Oncology\, Orthopedics\, and hospital sales\, including product launches for MiraLAX and Arixtra. In her current role at Quest Healthcare\, she educates healthcare professionals across rehab\, acute care\, oncology clinics\, and long-term care facilities in a six-state region\, supporting those who care for vulnerable patients daily and networking regionally to achieve quality outcomes. Ryan Gebauer’s life changed at 16 when a tree-jump into a lake left him paralyzed from the neck down (C3-4). After six months of hospitalization and rehabilitation\, he chose to get better rather than bitter. That decision fueled an extraordinary path: He earned degrees in Political Science\, Criminal Justice\, and Business\, followed by an MBA in 2008. He became a licensed real estate agent\, a passionate disability advocate\, and founder of a spinal cord injury support group. Seeing firsthand the challenges disabled individuals face in finding accessible housing\, Ryan launched the first U.S. real estate brokerage run by and specializing in serving people with disabilities. Today\, as principal broker of Ryan Realty Group in Coral Springs\, he uses his expertise to help disabled and senior clients find properties that truly meet their needs. \nHosted by OOTA\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.oota.org/event/autonomic-dysreflexia-ad-putting-the-pieces-of-the-puzzle-together/
CATEGORIES:continuing ed,Live Webinar
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SUMMARY:Embedding AI into School-Based OT
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Jayson Davies\, MA\, OTR/L\n6:00 – 7:30pm | 1.5 Contact Hours \n  \nDescription: \nJoin us as Jayson Davies\, MA\, OTR/L\, shares how AI tools can support school-based OT assessments\, interventions\, and documentation processes. By using AI to reduce the time spent on paperwork\, practitioners can increase the time spent supporting students. This session will also cover current and evolving research\, ethical considerations\, and practical use cases for AI in school-based OT\, including an interactive demonstration to support real-world application. \n  \nObjectives: \n\nIdentify at least three applications of artificial intelligence (AI) in school-based occupational therapy assessments\, interventions\, and documentation\nDescribe practical strategies for integrating AI tools into daily OT practice to enhance student outcomes\nDiscuss ethical considerations and best practices for implementing AI in school-based OT\, ensuring alignment with professional standards and equitable access to services.\n\n  \nPresenter bio: \nJayson Davies\, MA\, OTR/L\, is the host of the OT Schoolhouse Podcast and has been practicing and engaged in school-based occupational therapy since 2012. With experience as both a contracted therapist and an in-house employee across diverse school settings\, he brings a well-rounded perspective to school-based practice. \nIn 2017\, Jayson founded OT Schoolhouse\, where he now supports practitioners through courses\, conferences\, and the OT Schoolhouse Collaborative. His work focuses on helping therapists implement effective\, evidence-based practices\, including topics such as workload management\, collaborative programming\, and of course\, AI. \n  \nHosted by the OOTA Pediatric Special Interest Section (SIS) \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.oota.org/event/embedding-ai-into-school-based-ot/
CATEGORIES:continuing ed,Live Webinar,pediatrics,SIS Group
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260826T180000
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SUMMARY:The Decline of Outdoor Play – And the Rise in Sensory Issues (08/26/2026)
DESCRIPTION:Presented By: Angela Hanscom\, MOT\, OTR/L\n6:00 – 7:30pm | 1.5 Contact Hours \nThis presentation will discuss several strategies to help children thrive in outdoor environments using a therapeutic approach to nature play. \nObjectives: \n\nParticipants will learn about the developmental changes that are taking place in children (for example\, increased number of children falling\, decreased strength\, underdeveloped balance systems\, etc.).\nParticipants will learn the underlying reasons why more and more children are presenting with sensory\, motor\, and social issues as well as a decline in creativity and imaginative play abilities.\nParticipants will learn ways to foster healthy sensory and motor development\, creativity\, and independence with outdoor play in all environmental settings\n\nHosted by North Coast District \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.oota.org/event/the-decline-of-outdoor-play-and-the-rise-in-sensory-issues-08-26-2026/
CATEGORIES:continuing ed,Live Webinar
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