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Digital Seminar

Play with a Purpose: Effective Play-Based Therapy & Early Child Development


Faculty:
Cari Ebert, MS, CCC-SLP,
Duration:
6 Hours 04 Minutes
Format:
Audio and Video
Copyright:
Jan 24, 2018
Product Code:
WDS020370
Brochure Code:
PTPLAY3
Media Type:
Digital Seminar
Access:
Never expires.

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Description

Professionals working in early childhood (birth to age 5) likely recognize the therapeutic potential of play, but creating effective, play-based therapy sessions for this age range can be a challenge. It requires creativity, flexibility, and an understanding of how play impacts development. Too often, therapy becomes rigid and unengaging, because young children learn best through relevant and meaningful play – not through direct instruction, drill work, or flash cards. Play-based therapy is so much more than just playing with toys, though — it requires play with a purpose, creatively embedding strategies into naturally occurring experiences in order to maximize outcomes. In this highly engaging recording, learn to apply a fresh approach to working with young children and their caregivers by promoting cognitive, language, physical, and social-emotional development through child-directed, adult-guided play experiences

Credits


Early Intervention

This educational offering qualifies for 6 continuing education hour(s) as required by many national, state and local licensing boards and professional organizations. Save your course outline and certificate of completion, and contact your own board or organization for specific filing requirements. 

 


Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants - Florida

is an approved provider #50-466 with the Florida Department of Health Board of Occupational Therapy Practice. This course is approved for 6 contact hour(s) for Occupational Therapist and Occupational Therapy Assistants.


Other Professions

This educational offering qualifies for 6 continuing education hour(s) as required by many national, state and local licensing boards and professional organizations. Save your course outline and certificate of completion, and contact your own board or organization for specific filing requirements. 


Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants - Arkansas

This program has been approved by the Arkansas State Board Of Physical Therapy for 6 contact hour(s) for Physical Therapists.


Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants - Illinois

is a Registered Physical Therapy Continuing Education Sponsor through the State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation. License #:216.000309. This course qualifies for 6 CE Credit Hour(s).


Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants - Indiana

This meets the IN-PT approval under 844 IAC 6-8-5 Approved Organizations #9, please contact IN Board or Association if you have questions.


Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants - Minnesota

This program has been submitted to the Minnesota Board of Physical Therapy for 6 continuing education hour(s) for category 1.


Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants - Nevada

This program has been submitted to the NV State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners for approval of CEU(s).


Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants - New Jersey

This program has been submitted for 6 continuing education credit(s) to the New Jersey State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners for Physical Therapists and Physical Therapy Assistants.


Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants - New York

is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Physical Therapy as an approved provider for physical therapy and physical therapist assistant continuing education. This seminar is awarded 7.2 contact hour(s).


Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants - North Carolina

NCBPTE approval by virtue of approval by The New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions, State Board for Physical Therapy licensure board or state APTA chapter Approval good through 8/31/2021. This course qualifies for 6 continuing education hours. 


Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants - Ohio

This program has been submitted for 6 CEU(s) to the Ohio Physical Therapy Association for Physical Therapists and Physical Therapy Assistants.


Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants - Oklahoma

This program has been submitted to the Oklahoma State Board of Medical Licensure & Supervision for preapproval of 6 contact hour(s).


Speech-Language Pathologists, Audiologists (General)

This educational offering qualifies for 6.0 continuing education hour(s) as required by many national, state and local licensing boards and professional organizations. Save your course outline and certificate of completion, and contact your own board or organization for specific filing requirements. 



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Faculty

Cari Ebert, MS, CCC-SLP, Related seminars and products


CARI EBERT, MS, CCC-SLP, is a pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist in private practice in the Kansas City, Missouri area. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Iowa and Master of Science degree from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale. For 20 years, Ms. Ebert has served as a therapist, consultant, and a nationally recognized speaker.

She works with young children, ages birth to five, and their families and believes that early intervention is the key to future success. She has dedicated her career to helping young children achieve their maximum potential with speech, language, and social development. Ms. Ebert's son has autism spectrum disorder and apraxia, allowing her to engage this topic, both as a clinician and a parent of a child with special needs. She embraces the coaching model of service delivery and empowers parents to help their child develop. Ms. Ebert presents evidence-based, clinically-relevant information regarding early child development. Whether you are a pediatric therapist or an early childhood educator, you will benefit from the fun, effective therapy solutions found in her seminars.

Disclosure:
Finacial- Receives a speaking honorarium from Vyne Education.
Nonfinancial-No relevant nonfinacial relationship exists.


Additional Info

Program Information

Access for Self-Study (Non-Interactive) Access never expires for this product.

Target Audience

Speech-Language Pathologists, Speech-Language Pathology Assistants, Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants, Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants, Early Childhood Special Education Teachers, Early Childhood Staff, Early Intervention Specialists, Pediatric Nurses

Objectives

  1. Summarize the benefits of play across the five developmental domains (cognitive, communication, social-emotional, physical, and adaptive)
  2. Describe the limitations of popular educational toys and apps and their effect on the development of young children with developing brains and bodies
  3. Outline a plan to incorporate functional play-based assessment into standardized testing
  4. Identify naturally occurring routines and activities to promote development in the home environment
  5. Recognize the best strategies and toys for play-based interventions
  6. Design individualized play-based therapy sessions that focus on the child’s strengths, needs and interests

Outline

OVERVIEW OF PLAY
  • Definitions of play
  • Common societal myths about learning and play
  • Developmental benefits of play
  • Play as the foundation for learning and development
  • Connection between neuroscience and play
TYPES OF PLAY
  • Active play vs. passive entertainment
  • Child-directed play vs. adult-directed play
  • Object play vs Social play
TOYS — TOOLS FOR LEARNING
  • How toys can enhance development
  • What kinds of toys are tools for learning
  • Why low-tech toys are best for young children with special needs
  • Natural activities to promote development in the home
PLAY-BASED ASSESSMENT
  • Standardized testing vs. functional play-based assessment
    • Why play based assessment works
  • Assessing the whole child across the 5 domains
  • Application
    • Play-based assessment guide
    • Case studies and discussion
PLAY-BASED THERAPY
  • Recognizing the value of child-directed play
  • Keeping therapy natural and functional
  • How to play with a purpose
  • Relationship-based learning
  • Partnering with parents and caregivers

Reviews

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Overall:      4.8

Total Reviews: 214

Comments

Amanda R - ERIE, Pennsylvania

"I was so engaged with Cari as a presenter! She barely took a breath as a wealth of information escaped her mouth for 6 hours straight! Thank you for sharing your knowledge with the world!"

Kori B - Chetopa, Kansas

"Excellent course I currently treat in long term care and feel this material gave me a great foundation for facilitating my knowledge for current practice in early intervention. "

Amanda N - BELLEVUE, Ohio

"Cari did a wonderful job sharing her expertise in this field both professionally and personally. She used great visual aids and had great input to share. "

Annagreta C - MONTROSE, California

"Very well organized. Presenter is a dynamic speaker who clearly is knowledgable and passionated about the topic."

Denise C - ISLIP, New York

"Cari was an amazing presenter. She was on point, passionate and insightful to a child's development norms, how to assess their play skills to find where deficits start and presented the detrimental effects of technology on the development of children. She gave great new homemade games/toys ideas to add to the ones I already do with my families. I look forward taking to more seminars with her."

Heather K - BAY SHORE, New York

"Excellent course!!"

Kristine D - RUMFORD, Rhode Island

"Cari was an excellent presenter. It is clear that her passion for early intervention fuels her seminars and desire to share her expertise."

Debbie H - MANCHESTER, Maryland

"One of the best presentations I have ever participated in, by far!"

Nicole M - WEST NEW YORK, New Jersey

"The presenter was amazing! I learned more than I could ever image from an online course. I enjoyed her personal stories and experiences. That helped retain the information. I am excited to apply what I have learned into my own therapy sessions. "

Beth M - NAPERVILLE, Illinois

"Wonderful presenter!"

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