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An Overview of Sexuality & Disability in Pediatrics
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm EST; 11:00 am – 12:00 pm CST;
10:00 am – 11:00 am MST; 9:00 am – 10:00 am PST
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A Discipline Specific Approach to Sexuality & Disability in Pediatrics
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm EST; 11:00 am – 12:00 pm CST;
10:00 am – 11:00 am MST; 9:00 am – 10:00 am PST
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Presenters:
Amanda Appel, MD, MPH (Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine)
Amanda Chestnut, MS, OTR/L, BCP (Occupational Therapy)
Alison Colbert, PhD (Neuropsychology)
Caroline Freer, CCC-SLP (Speech Therapy)
Carolyn Kelley, DPT, PCS (Physical Therapy)
Ann Lantagne, PhD (Rehab Psychology)
Christine Petranovich, PhD (Neuropsychology)

Led by Amanda Appel, MD, MPH, a pediatric rehabilitation medicine physician at Children’s Hospital Colorado, this engaging team will discuss the multi-disciplinary facets of discussing sexuality with children with disabilities.

Objectives — Part 1: At the end of this session, the learner will:

  • Understand disparities in reproductive health care and sexual health education for individuals with disabilities;
  • Understand the importance of addressing reproductive health and sexual dysfunction for patients with disabilities; and
  • Apply the information and feel empowered to start conversations with patients and their families about sex.

Objectives — Part 2: At the end of this session, the learner will:

  • Have an increased awareness of sexuality as a component of holistic care;
  • Understand discipline-specific considerations related to sexuality and disability;
  • Learn practical guidance to promote interdisciplinary collaboration; and
  • Apply the information and feel empowered to start conversations with patients and their families about sex.

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.

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An Overview of Sexuality & Disability in Pediatrics
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm EST; 11:00 am – 12:00 pm CST;
10:00 am – 11:00 am MST; 9:00 am – 10:00 am PST
Register Here

A Discipline Specific Approach to Sexuality & Disability in Pediatrics
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm EST; 11:00 am – 12:00 pm CST;
10:00 am – 11:00 am MST; 9:00 am – 10:00 am PST
Register Here

Presenters:
Amanda Appel, MD, MPH (Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine)
Amanda Chestnut, MS, OTR/L, BCP (Occupational Therapy)
Alison Colbert, PhD (Neuropsychology)
Caroline Freer, CCC-SLP (Speech Therapy)
Carolyn Kelley, DPT, PCS (Physical Therapy)
Ann Lantagne, PhD (Rehab Psychology)
Christine Petranovich, PhD (Neuropsychology)

Led by Amanda Appel, MD, MPH, a pediatric rehabilitation medicine physician at Children’s Hospital Colorado, this engaging team will discuss the multi-disciplinary facets of discussing sexuality with children with disabilities.

Objectives — Part 1: At the end of this session, the learner will:

  • Understand disparities in reproductive health care and sexual health education for individuals with disabilities;
  • Understand the importance of addressing reproductive health and sexual dysfunction for patients with disabilities; and
  • Apply the information and feel empowered to start conversations with patients and their families about sex.

Objectives — Part 2: At the end of this session, the learner will:

  • Have an increased awareness of sexuality as a component of holistic care;
  • Understand discipline-specific considerations related to sexuality and disability;
  • Learn practical guidance to promote interdisciplinary collaboration; and
  • Apply the information and feel empowered to start conversations with patients and their families about sex.

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.

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Thursday, February 5, 2026
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm EST; 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm CST;
11:00 am – 12:00 pm MST; 10:00 am – 11:00 am PST
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This webinar is a follow-up to Dr. Bohl’s January 2025 webinar Understanding and Treating Pediatric Vision Impairments, including additional practical treatment options. Attendees may wish to review the former presentation prior to attending.

Presenter Bio:

Dr. Bohl earned her Doctor of Optometry degree from the University of the Incarnate Word Rosenberg School of Optometry in San Antonio, Texas, and completed a residency in neuro-optometric rehabilitation through the State University of New York College of Optometry. Dr. Bohl joined the team at Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital in 2017, where she supports individuals with vision impairments in the rehabilitation setting.

Objectives: At the end of this session, the learner will:

  • Review therapy techniques beneficial to pediatric patients with visual deficits;
  • Identify when to use techniques to benefit peripheral awareness, pursuits, saccades, visual perceptual skills, and functional binocularity; and
  • Adapt therapeutic interventions to adjust levels of difficulty and ensure appropriateness for different age populations.

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 IPRC/RCPA membership. Registration fee for non-members is $179. Not a member yet? Consider joining today.

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Thursday, February 5, 2026
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm EST; 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm CST;
11:00 am – 12:00 pm MST; 10:00 am – 11:00 am PST
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This webinar is a follow-up to Dr. Bohl’s January 2025 webinar Understanding and Treating Pediatric Vision Impairments, including additional practical treatment options. Attendees may wish to review the former presentation prior to attending.

Presenter Bio:

Dr. Bohl earned her Doctor of Optometry degree from the University of the Incarnate Word Rosenberg School of Optometry in San Antonio, Texas, and completed a residency in neuro-optometric rehabilitation through the State University of New York College of Optometry. Dr. Bohl joined the team at Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital in 2017, where she supports individuals with vision impairments in the rehabilitation setting.

Objectives: At the end of this session, the learner will:

  • Review therapy techniques beneficial to pediatric patients with visual deficits;
  • Identify when to use techniques to benefit peripheral awareness, pursuits, saccades, visual perceptual skills, and functional binocularity; and
  • Adapt therapeutic interventions to adjust levels of difficulty and ensure appropriateness for different age populations.

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 IPRC/RCPA membership. Registration fee for non-members is $179. Not a member yet? Consider joining today.

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Healing Hands — A Collaborative Approach to Treating Pediatric Hand Burns
Monday, December 8, 2025 
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm EST; 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm CST;
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm MST; 11:00 am – 12:00 pm PST
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Hannah Gift, OTR/L, CHT, COMT UE, CEAS
Hannah Gift is an occupational therapist and certified hand therapist at St. Louis Children’s Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. Her primary role is providing upper extremity rehabilitation for pediatric patients with acquired, traumatic, and congenital conditions; she also serves on a team specializing in complex pain and neurological disorders. Hannah previously served on the American Society of Hand Therapists (ASHT) board of directors in roles including Education Division Director and Board Member at Large, and she has taught live and virtual education courses for Select Medical, ASHT, and other local and national organizations.

Jennifer Seigel, RN, CPNP, CWCN
Jennifer Seigel is a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner at WashU at St. Louis Children’s Hospital. She works in the Pediatric Surgery Department and has specialized in burn recovery and wound care for 25 years. St. Louis Children’s Hospital is a level 1 trauma hospital and sees several hundred burn patients per year through both their inpatient and outpatient departments. Jennifer has authored textbook chapters on burn care and often lectures on the topic. She enjoys caring for children and their families in the St. Louis Children’s Hospital burn wound unit called PAWS: Pediatric Acute Wound Service.

Objectives: Following this course, the learner will:

  • Describe 2 common mechanisms of pediatric hand burns and their implications for wound depth and tissue involvement;
  • Differentiate between the grades of burn injury to guide appropriate medical and rehabilitation interventions;
  • Identify the correct position of an orthosis based on the location of the hand burn; and
  • Discuss the purpose of pressure garments and other scar management techniques in improving functional outcomes for pediatric patients.

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. The registration fee for non-members is $179. Not a member yet? Consider joining today.

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Healing Hands — A Collaborative Approach to Treating Pediatric Hand Burns
Monday, December 8, 2025 
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm EST; 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm CST;
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm MST; 11:00 am – 12:00 pm PST
Register Here

Presenter Bios:

Hannah Gift, OTR/L, CHT, COMT UE, CEAS
Hannah Gift is an occupational therapist and certified hand therapist at St. Louis Children’s Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. Her primary role is providing upper extremity rehabilitation for pediatric patients with acquired, traumatic, and congenital conditions; she also serves on a team specializing in complex pain and neurological disorders. Hannah previously served on the American Society of Hand Therapists (ASHT) board of directors in roles including Education Division Director and Board Member at Large, and she has taught live and virtual education courses for Select Medical, ASHT, and other local and national organizations.

Jennifer Seigel, RN, CPNP, CWCN
Jennifer Seigel is a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner at WashU at St. Louis Children’s Hospital. She works in the Pediatric Surgery Department and has specialized in burn recovery and wound care for 25 years. St. Louis Children’s Hospital is a level 1 trauma hospital and sees several hundred burn patients per year through both their inpatient and outpatient departments. Jennifer has authored textbook chapters on burn care and often lectures on the topic. She enjoys caring for children and their families in the St. Louis Children’s Hospital burn wound unit called PAWS: Pediatric Acute Wound Service.

Objectives: Following this course, the learner will:

  • Describe 2 common mechanisms of pediatric hand burns and their implications for wound depth and tissue involvement;
  • Differentiate between the grades of burn injury to guide appropriate medical and rehabilitation interventions;
  • Identify the correct position of an orthosis based on the location of the hand burn; and
  • Discuss the purpose of pressure garments and other scar management techniques in improving functional outcomes for pediatric patients.

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. The registration fee for non-members is $179. Not a member yet? Consider joining today.

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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
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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.

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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
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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.

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Monday, June 23, 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
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Presenter Bios:

Katherine Bentley, MD
Dr. Bentley is a pediatric physiatrist at Children’s Specialized Hospital. She is the Section Chief of Physiatry, past President of the Medical Staff, Director of the Chronic Pain Program, Director of the Continuing Medical Education Department, and Assistant Director of the Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine Fellowship.

Dr. Bentley is an associate professor at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School. Dr. Bentley graduated from the Lawrenceville School in 1998 and Middlebury College in 2003. In college, she became an adaptive skiing instructor, which sparked her interest in rehabilitation medicine. Dr. Bentley graduated from New Jersey Medical School in 2007, completed an internship at Morristown Medical Center, and completed both a residency in rehabilitation medicine and fellowship in pediatric rehabilitation medicine at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School. She is also a member of the Women’s Leadership Alliance at RWJBarnabas Health.

Kate Vieni, PT, DPT
Kate Vieni is a pediatric physical therapist at Children’s Specialized Hospital. She works as the supervisor of the inpatient physical therapy department and is the program lead for physical therapy within the chronic pain management program. Kate graduated from Ithaca College with her doctorate in physical therapy in 2006. She received her therapeutic pain specialist certification in 2022 and her fellowship of pain sciences in 2024 through Evidence of Motion.

Kate Hottinger, PhD
Kate Hottinger is a licensed pediatric psychologist and works as the inpatient therapy supervisor for the psychology department at Children’s Specialized Hospital in New Brunswick, NJ. She obtained her graduate training from Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology. She completed fellowship training in Pediatric Pain Medicine and internship training in Child Clinical Psychology at Children’s National Medical Center in Washington, DC.

Objectives: Following this course, the learner will:

  • Define amplified pain syndromes and identify key characteristics specific to pediatric populations;
  • Describe the foundational principles and considerations of rehabilitative treatment approaches for amplified pain; and
  • Review core concepts of pain neuroscience education to support treatment of patients with amplified pain syndromes.

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.

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Monday, March 24, 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
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Sara Kerrick, PT, C/NDT 

Presenter Bio:

Sara Kerrick brings over 40 years of clinical experience in physical therapy. She is a Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Pediatric Physical Therapy and is also Certified in Neurodevelopmental Treatment (C/NDT). Sara joined the Mary Bridge Children’s Therapy Services Team (Puyallup, Washington) nearly 37 years ago and currently serves as the Clinical Education Coordinator.

Sara received her Physical Therapy degree from Northern Arizona University and her Masters in Pediatric Rehabilitation with an emphasis on pediatrics from the University of Washington. She has a strong interest in education and has taught courses related to neurodevelopmental treatment and the use of pediatric outcome measures. Sara has a vested interest in evidence- based practices, combining her experience as a clinician and her love of research.

Objectives: At the end of this session, the learner will:

  • Identify the key elements regarding evidence-based practice (EBP);
  • Discuss the responsibility of the frontline clinician regarding EBP; and
  • List examples of how to integrate the best scientific evidence into clinical practice.

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

Level: Beginner

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.

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