Virtual Pediatric Therapy: An Introduction to Online Evaluations

Course overview

Telehealth is an alternative service delivery model that pediatric occupational therapists and pediatric physical therapists can use for implementing therapeutic interventions. Research supports the efficacy of telehealth in pediatric OT and PT populations, but providing this form of pediatric therapy comes with a unique set of challenges. Therapists new to this delivery model need to be equipped with practical information on how to conduct evaluations and effectively implement therapeutic interventions. In this course on virtual pediatric therapy, therapists will ascertain appropriate virtual technology and online platforms for teleintervention as well as practice guidelines for each discipline. Therapists will learn how to utilize telehealth for informal assessment methods and acceptable standardized assessments to conduct a comprehensive virtual evaluation. Therapists will glean insights into dealing with difficult behaviors that may arise during a telehealth session. This presentation is applicable for occupational therapists, physical therapists, and speech-language pathologists who work in pediatric settings.