Management of Children with Developmental Coordination Disorder

DESCRIPTION
This webinar will focus on identification, evaluation and intervention for children with Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD). Content is based on both the European and Academy of Pediatric Physical Therapy Clinical Practice Guidelines for DCD. Course format will consist of lecture, active teaching and case-based strategies.

LEARNER OUTCOMES
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

1. Identify signs/symptoms of Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD)
2. Discuss comorbidities that are seen commonly in children with DCD
3. Select evidence-based examination strategies for children with DCD
4. Select evidence-based intervention strategies for children with DCD
5. Develop a HEP for child with DCD
   

INSTRUCTOR
Deborah K. Anderson, PT, EdD, PCS

AUDIENCE
Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants, Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants

SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION
Participants will watch the on-demand recording in its entirety and complete an assessment and feedback module in the Academy Learning Portal. You will have three months from the date of purchase to complete and review the course material. You will receive a reminder email two weeks before the expiration date. 

CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS
Physical Therapy
The Illinois Physical Therapy Board has approved this course for 1.5 Contact Hours.  Approval #216-000069

The Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is recognized by California and the New York State Education Department's State Board for Physical Therapy as an approved provider of physical therapy and physical therapist assistant continuing education for 1.5 contact hours on 5/30/25. 

Many states accept continuing education contact hours recognized in other states, enabling professionals to use these hours to meet their licensing or certification requirements. Please consult your state regulations to see if this meets CEU requirements for your license

Occupational Therapy

The Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval ID# 00605. This distance learning – independent and interactive webinar is offered at .15 CEUs [intermediate, OT service delivery; Foundational Knowledge]. AOTA does not endorse specific course content, products, or clinical procedures.

DISCLOSURES
Course Director’s and Planning Committee Members’ Disclosure Information:
Julie Lenkiewicz, MS, CCC-SLP Has nothing to disclose.
Melissa Kolski, PT, OCS, Dip MDT Has nothing to disclose.
Leslie Marriott, OTR/L, BCP Has nothing to disclose.
Selah Bustamante, MSN, RN, CRRN Has nothing to disclose.
Melissa Legreid, MSN, RN, CRRN, NPD-BC Has nothing to disclose.
Speakers, Moderators and Panelists’ Disclosure Information:
Deborah K. Anderson, PT, EdD, PCS Has nothing to disclose.

ACADEMY POLICIES
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