Screen Time and the Developing Brain*

Course overview

The recently updated screen time and media usage recommendations by the American Academy of Pediatrics and the World Health Organization show renewed concern and interest about the way technology affects the developing brain. This fast-paced, 1-hour, view-on-demand, recorded webinar shares new research on the risks and benefits of screen time at different stages of development, its impact on motor and communication skills, and provides strategies to share with families about taming the technology challenges often faced in homes everywhere. At the end of this course, you will be able to (1) identify age-specific recommendations, concerns, and benefits related to the development of motor, social, and speech and language skills, (2) list possible increased risk factors for children with special needs and developmental delays, and (3) state two strategies to support therapists and parents in managing and maximizing appropriate screen time with their children. This distance-learning, independent format is offered at 0.1 CEUs, Introductory level, OT Service Delivery, Foundational Knowledge and targeted to introductory- to intermediate-level OTs, SLPs, other pediatric professionals, and parents. The course instructor, Lori Benson Adams, MEd, is an educational intervention specialist and owner of Breakthrough Learning Solutions in Atlanta, Georgia. She has over 35 years of experience with students who experience sensory, learning, behavioral, and executive function challenges. Lori presents nationally to audiences of parents, therapists, and educators. She is known for her immediately practical information and wealth of knowledge and resources. Additional information can be found at www.loribensonadams.com. For more information on our live courses, visit our website: https://www.sensationalbrain.com/product-cagtegory/ceu/on-demand-webinars. To stay abreast of our latest live and view-on-demand course offerings, sales, and FREEBIES, consider subscribing to our newsletter: bit.ly/3tkOSAX. Send questions to celeste@sensationalbrain.com.