Evidenced-Based School Practice
Presented by Susan K. Effgen
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Susan K. Effgen
Susan K. Effgen, PT, PhD, FAPTA, is a professor in the Division of Physical Therapy, Department of Rehabilitation Sciences at the University of Kentucky. She is an established educator and researcher in pediatric physical therapy and has taught at several universities including the Hong Kong Polytechnic University. In 1986,…
Chapters & learning objectives
1. Evidenced-Based Practice
Chapter one will cover the concepts of evidenced-based practice (EBP) and peer reviewed research. Interventions addressing alterations in body functions and structures, limitations in activities, and restrictions in participation will be reviewed.
2. Evidenced-Based Interventions of Specific Diagnoses
In chapter two, you will review evidenced-based practice (EBP) and peer reviewed research that supports common therapeutic interventions used by school-based physical therapists for children having cerebral palsy, developmental coordination disorder, and autism.
3. IEP and Plan of Care
The last chapter of the course is a case example of an atypical student who might benefit from school-based physical therapy. The individualized education program (IEP) and physical therapy Plan of Care are also discussed.