Live Events

2026 Therapy Together: Rethinking Family Involvement in Pediatric Services

Registration Fee: $50.00 May 8, 2026
Promotion Code: Apply
When
May 8, 2026
8:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Where
AdventHealth University
671 Winyah Drive
Graduate Building GB 350
Orlando, Florida
Presenter(s)
Dr. Kristy Bautista-Harris - OTD, OTR/L, Dr. Kim Dudzinski - EdD, MHS, OTR/L; Professor Meredith Morig; Dr. Corinne Painter - OTD, MS, OTR/L; Dr. Dr. Irma Rosa-Cains - DPT, PT; Dr. Sarah Valley - DPT, PT
Contact
Rosa Hill
407.303.9180
Rosa.Hill@ahu.edu
Details

This event is an interactive didactic round table explores the evolving role of families in therapy services. Participants will discuss strategies for family-centered care, engaging caregivers as partners, and aligning therapy goals with family priorities. The session emphasizes peer learning, reflection, and practical approaches for OT, OTA, PT, and PTA professionals.

Event Objectives:

Upon completion of this seminar, participants will be able to:

  1. Describe traditional and emerging models of family involvement in pediatric therapy.
  2. Identify common barriers to parent-clinician collaboration and strategies to overcome them.
  3. Implement strategies to engage families as active partners in therapy.
  4. Aligning with family goals and routines to promote meaningful pediatric outcomes.

Accreditation: This course has been approved for 4 hours of continuing education.

AdventHealth University is committed to making its activities accessible to all individuals. If you have a disability, please submit a description of your needs, along with your registration, to assure that you will be able to participate in this activity.

Presenters

Dr. Kristy Bautista-Harris - OTD, OTR/L, Dr. Kim Dudzinski - EdD, MHS, OTR/L; Professor Meredith Morig; Dr. Corinne Painter - OTD, MS, OTR/L; Dr. Dr. Irma Rosa-Cains - DPT, PT; Dr. Sarah Valley - DPT, PT

Program Disclaimer

Cancelations after May 1, 2026 will be subject to partial refund.

Conflicts of Interest

There have been no conflicts of interest disclosed by planners, authors, or presenters; nor has there been disclosure of any relevant financial relationships with any commercial companies or their products pertaining to this activity.

Commercial Company Support

This course is not supported by any commercial companies nor are there any staff commercial affiliations.

Non-Endorsement of Products

AdventHealth University (AHU), as an accredited provider, has demonstrated proficient experience and viable resources to provide for valid and reliable evaluation of CE activities. The accuracy of the facts and opinions contained in this activity are the responsibility of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect those of AHU or its sponsors. Practitioners should consult primary resources, state regulations, and their healthcare facility policies and procedures for specific application of said content to their local situation. AHU does not imply that there is real or implied endorsement of any product, service, or company neither referred to in this course nor of any company subsidizing costs related to this activity. All information contained in this activity is for educational purposes only.

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