Effective Strategies for Behavior and Communication in Pediatrics

Building on the foundational concepts from Navigating Behavior and Communication in Pediatric Therapy, this course delves deeper into the complexities of pediatric behavior by focusing on identifying the underlying causes of challenging behaviors and implementing effective strategies to address them. The course will emphasize the importance of understanding the interplay between behavior and communication, and how to tailor interventions to meet the individual needs of each child. Through hands-on activities and evidence-based practices, attendees will learn how to guide children in developing these critical skills, which are essential for successful therapy outcomes. The course will use in-depth review of case studies that illustrate real-world scenarios and outcomes. By the end of the course, attendees will be equipped with advanced strategies and techniques to navigate complex behavioral and communication challenges in pediatric therapy, fostering positive change in the lives of the children they serve.

Target Audience: Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants, Speech-Language Pathologists

Delivery Format: Asynchronous, recorded video to be watched online at your leisure

Highlights

• Easy to use strategies to identify the cause of negative behaviors and how to help the child learn self-regulation skills
• Effective, evidence-based interventions that you can use with your clients the next day