Registration by 11:59 a.m. (Eastern Time) on June 11, 2024

Presented by: Dr. Janis Leinfuss, OTD, OTR/L, Erin O'Hara, MS, OTR/L, and Amanda Newchok, MS, OTR/L 

Neurodiverse students may have sensory processing differences which impact occupational performance and participation (e.g., Clark et al., 2019; Miller-Kuhaneck & Watling, 2018). The Ready to Learn and Play (RtLP) is an evidence-based and strengths-based approach to empower neurodiverse students and their educators to best meet sensory regulation needs as well as facilitate inclusion and participation in the classroom (Leinfuss & Karnes, 2021). This pioneer approach combines current neuroeducation knowledge with occupational therapy theory using teaching methods that align with how the brain learns.

This webinar will provide an overview of the Ready to Learn and Play (RtLP) framework to support neurodiverse students and the associated research. The impact of sensory regulation differences on occupational performance and participation will be explored. Practical strategies and examples will be shared will participants to facilitate the implementation of RtLP in their practice.

After taking part in this webinar, participants will be able to: 

1. Recognize the benefits of Ready to Learn and Play (RtLP) as a therapeutic tool to empower neurodiverse students with sensory regulation needs.
2. Explain how regulation differences impact the occupational performance and participation of neurodiverse students.
3. Start to implement RtLP into their practice.

Level 
Intermediate (3-5 years of experience in this specific practice area) 

Area of practice
Autism/Neurodiversity, Developmental Disability, Occupational Therapist Assistants, Pediatrics, Sensory Integration & Processing

Client age group
Young children (0-4 years old), Children (5-12 years old), Adolescents (13-19 years old)

Registration Fees

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Cancellation & refund policy

All cancellation/refund requests must be sent in writing to education@caot.ca. Cancellation requests received at least one week prior to the webinar will be given a 50% refund. CAOT will not provide a refund six days or less prior to the webinar. All webinars are recorded, and registrants receive access to the recording following the webinar, pending exceptional technical difficulties, within three business days.

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