Michelle Flemen-Tung, Program Director of Path Practice Team, was recently featured on OT Potential’s podcast discussion, where she shared practical insights on enhancing occupational therapy practices to better support children with emotional disabilities. The podcast is part of a course that offers continuing education credits to participants.
The course "Emotional Disability and OT" explores the role of occupational therapy in supporting children with emotional disabilities, focusing on the integration of trauma-informed care and social-emotional learning (SEL). It highlights the Path Program as a case study, emphasizing customized approaches over one-size-fits-all interventions.
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