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When: Online – Wednesdays – September 18, 25 and October 9, 2024 – 10:00-11:30am US ET

Over the past 30+ years at A Total Approach, and with a focus on mental health practice and training in the last decade, we have encountered many different diagnoses. The three covered in this workshop have been a key focus for our team, as our assessment and intervention programs support the developmental needs of different profiles. Clinical questions have emerged as we have embarked on the journey of supporting our clients in various ways unique to each profile. 

In this three-webinar workshop series, we will take a deeper look at the characteristics of each diagnosis and discuss the developmental considerations that if addressed earlier in clients’ lives may have strengthened some vulnerabilities to ease the manifestation of these diagnosis.

This webinar series offers the possibility for occupational therapists to collaborate with mental health professionals so health and wellbeing might be an earlier outcome for many clients. Included will be a discussion on intervention ideas that have proven helpful to improve outcomes.

Who should attend this series:

• Mental Health professionals who would like to understand the support that occupational therapists can add to the team process
• Occupational Therapists who work with these diagnoses and are interested in how developmental considerations contribute to intervention planning
• Medical professionals who are involved in diagnosis and intervention recommendations
• Anyone who has particular interest in these topics and can weigh in on the discussions

Outline / Agenda:

All sessions are scheduled for 10:00-11:30am US ET

Session 1: September 18, 2024  Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Session 2: September 25, 2024  Bipolar Disorder

Session 3: October 9, 2024  Tourette Syndrome

Note: If the time zone does not suit your schedule, please register to view the recording for 60 days after the live session.

Learning Objectives:

Upon completion, the workshop participant will be able to:

• Consider developmental layers regarding each of the three categories in support of teamwork and intervention
• Compare and contrast developmental approaches when considering behavioral approaches
• Focus on the elements of stress and regulation that coincides with each diagnosis in support of clinical reasoning to influence intervention planning

Assessment: Completion of Feedback Form

Certificate of attendance will be provided. For Occupational Therapists CE credit through NOTCB has been applied for.

Provider Name: The Maude Le Roux Academy

Presenter: Maude Le Roux is a veteran OT with 39+ years of experience and has experience in multiple methodologies that she has used successfully in pediatric care. She has formed her own work from multiple exposures to other thought leaders and included this in her eclectic approach to development across multiple diagnostic categories. Maude is a highly skilled therapist and has been training professionals and parents globally in her methods since 2007. She has presented at several international and national conferences and operates a full training schedule year-round. She co-authored her book “Our Greatest Allies” with Lauren O’Malley (parent), which reflects the journey of one child as he went through the process at her center. Her unique understanding of sensori-motor and socio-emotional development is rooted in research completed in Sensory Integration as well as Mental Health, to which she adds her own flavor of “getting into the mind of a child”. Maude understands children and she is frequently heard to say: “If the child could, he/she would”! 

Special Needs Accommodation: We invite anyone who may need a specific accommodation to contact [email protected] and we will do our best to accommodate your needs.

Cancellation policy: Payment is due in full with registration through the website and there is a non-refundable cancellation fee of $25 at any time. If the course participant cancels within 30 days prior to the course starting date, the reimbursement would be 75% and within 2 weeks of the course; reimbursement would be calculated at 50%. Please contact [email protected] if you have any further questions in this regard. 

Target Audience: Occupational Therapists, Speech Language Pathologists, Physical Therapists, Medical Professionals, Social Workers, Psychologists, Educators, Parents

Educational Level: Intermediary

Instructional Methods: PowerPoint, Group Discussion, Video

Contact Hours: 4 hours, 30 minutes

Fee: $125