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The Pediatric Shift Care Initiative is hosting a stakeholder call on November 14, 2025, from 10:00 am – 11:30 am.

Leaders will review progress made on the Pediatric Shift Care Initiative. Guest speakers will include original and new collaborators who continue to bring the mission of the Pediatric Shift Care Initiative to reality.

Feedback from stakeholders regarding the Shift Care Initiative is requested by November 7. Please complete this survey; responses will be shared on the November 14 call.

Meeting information can be found below:

Microsoft Teams
Meeting ID: 389 339 493 158 2
Passcode: HM6wh7hd
Link to Meeting

Dial in by phone
+1 917-781-4388
Phone conference ID: 830 943 47#
83094347# United States, New York City
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Monday, November 3, 2025
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm EST; 11:00 am – 12:00 pm CST;
10:00 am –11 am MST; 9:00 am – 10:00 am PST
Register Here

Presenter Bios:

Christine H. Koterba, PhD, ABPP, is a Pediatric Neuropsychologist at Nationwide Children’s Hospital and a Clinical Associate Professor of Pediatrics at The Ohio State University. She is the attending inpatient neuropsychologist at NCH and provides neuropsychological consultation and assessment in inpatient and outpatient settings. She is also involved in the pre- and post-doctoral neuropsychological training programs. Her clinical interests include pediatric neuropsychology, acute recovery from brain injury, illnesses (COVID-19, long COVID), and other conditions that impact neurological functioning, and pediatric rehabilitation.

Kristen Hoskinson, PhD, a pediatric neuropsychologist, targets her research aims to improve understanding of the neuroanatomical and functional substrates that contribute to the constellation of cognitive, emotional, and behavioral sequelae of childhood neurologic injury, including pediatric brain tumor, traumatic brain injury, and complex congenital heart disease. She integrates neuroimaging methods with assessed and observable social and emotional functioning to improve early identification of those at elevated risk and at greatest need for intervention. Currently, her funded work focuses on integrating functional MRI and diffusion tensor imaging of white matter integrity, with a particular focus on social cognitive and executive functions networks.

Aaron McAllister, MS MD, is a pediatric neuroradiologist in the Department of Radiology at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, providing world class care to patients. He is trained in general radiology and has completed fellowships in both pediatric radiology and pediatric neuroradiology at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital. He is board certified in both diagnostic radiology and pediatric diagnostic radiology. Dr. McAllister serves as a clinical assistant professor in the Department of Radiology at The Ohio State University College of Medicine, as well as an adjunct assistant professor of Radiology at the School of Medicine at the University of Toledo Medical College.

Objectives
Following this course, participants will:

  • Be able to describe two common outcomes following diffuse axonal injury;
  • Be able to discuss areas of the brain involved in executive functions; and
  • Be able to define basic functions controlled by different areas of the brain.

Audience: This webinar is intended for all interested members of the rehabilitation team.

Level: Beginner–Intermediate

Certificate of Attendance: Certificates of attendance are available for all attendees. No CEs are provided for this course.

Register
Complimentary webinars are a benefit of membership in IPRC/RCPA. Registration fee for non-members is $179. Not a member yet? Consider joining today.

Attendees may wish to review Understanding the Basics of Neuro-imaging and Practical Applications for the Pediatric Rehabilitation Provider prior to this session.

Christine H. Koterba, PhD, ABPP
Kristen Koskinson, PhD
Aaron McAllister, MS MD

Monday, November 3, 2025
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm EST, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm CST, 10:00 am –11 am MST, 9-10 am PST

Register Here

Presenter Bios:

Christine H. Koterba, PhD, ABPP, is a Pediatric Neuropsychologist at Nationwide Children’s Hospital and a Clinical Associate Professor of Pediatrics at The Ohio State University. She is the attending inpatient neuropsychologist at NCH and provides neuropsychological consultation and assessment in inpatient and outpatient settings. She is also involved in the pre- and post-doctoral neuropsychological training programs. Her clinical interests include pediatric neuropsychology, acute recovery from brain injury, illnesses (COVID-19, long COVID), and other conditions that impact neurological functioning, and pediatric rehabilitation.

Kristen Hoskinson, PhD, a pediatric neuropsychologist, targets her research aims to improve understanding of the neuroanatomical and functional substrates that contribute to the constellation of cognitive, emotional, and behavioral sequelae of childhood neurologic injury, including pediatric brain tumor, traumatic brain injury, and complex congenital heart disease. She integrates neuroimaging methods with assessed and observable social and emotional functioning to improve early identification of those at elevated risk and at greatest need for intervention. Currently, her funded work focuses on integrating functional MRI and diffusion tensor imaging of white matter integrity, with a particular focus on social cognitive and executive functions networks.

Aaron McAllister, MS MD, is a pediatric neuroradiologist in the Department of Radiology at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, providing world class care to patients. He is trained in general radiology and has completed fellowships in both pediatric radiology and pediatric neuroradiology at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital. He is board certified in both diagnostic radiology and pediatric diagnostic radiology. Dr. McAllister serves as a clinical assistant professor in the Department of Radiology at The Ohio State University College of Medicine, as well as an adjunct assistant professor of Radiology at the School of Medicine at the University of Toledo Medical College.

Objectives
Following this course, participants will:

  • Be able to describe two common outcomes following diffuse axonal injury;
  • Be able to discuss areas of the brain involved in executive functions; and
  • Be able to define basic functions controlled by different areas of the brain.

Audience: This webinar is intended for all interested members of the rehabilitation team.

Level: Beginner–Intermediate

Certificate of Attendance: Certificates of attendance are available for all attendees. No CEs are provided for this course.

Register
Complimentary webinars are a benefit of membership in IPRC/RCPA. Registration fee for non-members is $179. Not a member yet? Consider joining today.

Attendees may wish to review Understanding the Basics of Neuro-imaging and Practical Applications for the Pediatric Rehabilitation Provider (6/8/2023) | IPRC prior to this session.

Mark your calendars and plan to join us for IPRC’s exciting 2026 educational webinar series. Complimentary registration for all IPRC webinars is a benefit of your RCPA/IPRC Membership.

Tuesday, January 6, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm EST
Understanding CARF’s New Standards for Disorders of Consciousness

Thursday, February 5, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm EST
Practical Treatment Options for Neuro-Opthalmic Impairments and Disorders

Tuesday, March 17, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm EST
Overview of Sexuality & Disability in Pediatrics (Part I)

Tuesday, March 24, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm EST
A Discipline-Specific Approach to Sexuality & Disability in Pediatrics (Part II)

Monday, April 20, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm EDT
Family Centered Care: One Organization’s Revolutionary Approach to Include Families in all Aspects of Care

Thursday, May 14, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm EDT
Palliative Care Through the Rehab Continuum: Caring for Children with Complex Needs

Monday, June 1, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm EDT
A Multi-Disciplinary Approach to Continence Management and Self-Cathing

Wednesday, July 15, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm EDT
Treatment of Brachial Plexus Injury

Thursday, September 3, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm EDT
Crossing the Bridge from Clinician to Clinical Leader: How to Develop and Promote Leadership Skills in Clinical Staff

Friday, October 23, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm EDT
The Role of the Pediatric Rehab Professional in Promoting Healthy Weight Management

Monday, November 16, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm EST
A Deeper Dive into Disorders of Consciousness – Practical Assessment and Treatment Strategies for Pediatric Patients

Tuesday, December 1, 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm EST
Animal-Assisted Therapy Across the Rehab Continuum

Do you have a great topic or know a fantastic presenter? We’d love to hear about it. Please reach out to Cindi Hobbes, IPRC Director.

Wednesday, October 15, 2025
11:00 am – 12:00 pm EDT; 10:00 am – 11:00 am CDT;
9:00 am – 10:00 am MDT; 8:00 am – 9:00 am PDT
Register Here

Presenter Bios:

Kara Monnin, PhD
Kara Monnin is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at Nationwide Children’s Hospital (NCH) and Ohio State University’s School of Medicine in Columbus, OH. She provides clinical services across multiple inpatient units, including Complex Healthcare, Inpatient Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, and acute care services (PICU, Trauma/Surgery/Neurosurgery). Dr. Monnin also serves as a member of the Advanced Illness Management/Palliative Care team at NCH and specializes in traumatic brain injury, rehabilitation populations, and children and adolescents with complex medical needs.

Kelsey Klaus, MSW, LISW-S
Kelsey is a clinical lead in the Clinical Medical Social Work Department at Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. Kelsey’s area of focus is in the Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics Clinic, where she works with children and families to mitigate barriers to optimal developmental outcomes. Kelsey is passionate about treatment planning from a person-first perspective, assisting families in sharing respectful engagement, inclusive treatment discussions, and autonomy on their treatment journey. Kelsey is a longtime resident of Columbus, Ohio, where she resides with her husband and four-year-old son.

Objectives: Following this course, the learner will:

  • Define Non-Accidental Trauma and Self-Inflicted Intentional Injury​;
  • Discuss current statistics, precipitating factors, and resulting trauma for those in the wake;​
  • Implement strategies to respond to NAT and self-inflicted intentional injury with a trauma-informed approach​; and
  • Evaluate the ways in which healthcare systems can reduce re-traumatization.

Audience: This webinar is intended for all interested members of the rehabilitation team.

Level: Intermediate

Certificate of Attendance: Certificates of attendance are available for all attendees. No CEs are provided for this course.

Complimentary webinars are a benefit of membership in IPRC/RCPA. Registration fee for non-members is $179. Not a member yet? Consider joining today.

Attendees may wish to review Preventing Secondary Trauma & Practical Self Care prior to this session.

The Intensive Model of Therapy for Children With Neurological or Movement Disorders

Thursday, September 4, 2025
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm EDT; 11:00 am – 12:00 pm CDT;
10:00 am – 11:00 am MDT; 9:00 am – 10:00 am PDT
Register Here

Presenter Bio: Amy O’Donnell
Amy O’Donnell is a pediatric physical therapist at The Children’s Institute in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She earned her bachelor’s degree from Washington & Jefferson College and her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of Pittsburgh. Amy joined The Children’s Institute in 2012 and has since specialized in pediatric physical therapy care.

Her first exposure to the intensive therapy model came during her student training, and she became actively involved in the program following its expansion to her clinic location in 2014. In 2019, she was named the program coordinator. Amy has co-authored both qualitative and quantitative research articles on the Intensity Program at The Children’s Institute, with both publications appearing in Pediatric Physical Therapy journal.

Objectives: Following this course, the learner will:

  • Define and discuss benefits of episodic care and family centered care;
  • Define and discuss benefits of intensive therapy model; and
  • Discuss different types of intensive therapy models and strategies to implement into your clinic.

Audience: This webinar is intended for all interested members of the rehabilitation team.

Level: Beginner/Intermediate

Certificate of Attendance: Certificates of attendance are available for all attendees. No CEs are provided for this course.

Complimentary webinars are a benefit of membership in IPRC/RCPA. Registration fee for non-members is $179. Not a member yet? Consider joining today.

The Intensive Model of Therapy for Children With Neurological or Movement Disorders

Thursday, September 4, 2025
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm EDT; 11:00 am – 12:00 pm CDT;
10:00 am – 11:00 am MDT; 9:00 am – 10:00 am PDT
Register Here

Presenter Bio: Amy O’Donnell
Amy O’Donnell is a pediatric physical therapist at The Children’s Institute in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She earned her bachelor’s degree from Washington & Jefferson College and her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of Pittsburgh. Amy joined The Children’s Institute in 2012 and has since specialized in pediatric physical therapy care.

Her first exposure to the intensive therapy model came during her student training, and she became actively involved in the program following its expansion to her clinic location in 2014. In 2019, she was named the program coordinator. Amy has co-authored both qualitative and quantitative research articles on the Intensity Program at The Children’s Institute, with both publications appearing in Pediatric Physical Therapy journal.

Objectives: Following this course, the learner will:

  • Define and discuss benefits of episodic care and family centered care;
  • Define and discuss benefits of intensive therapy model; and
  • Discuss different types of intensive therapy models and strategies to implement into your clinic.

Audience: This webinar is intended for all interested members of the rehabilitation team.

Level: Beginner/Intermediate

Certificate of Attendance: Certificates of attendance are available for all attendees. No CEs are provided for this course.

Complimentary webinars are a benefit of membership in IPRC/RCPA. Registration fee for non-members is $179. Not a member yet? Consider joining today.