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ForwardRetrospective Review of a Sensory-Motor Intensive Occupational Therapy Program for Children with Neurodevelopmental Disorders
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Target Audience
Occupational therapists, physical therapists, podiatrists, physicians, physician assistants, nurses, and other healthcare professionals involved in assessing, treating, and providing interdisciplinary care for children with neurodevelopmental disorders.
Educational Need
Children with neurodevelopmental disorders frequently experience sensory processing difficulties that can affect motor coordination, balance, gait, functional mobility, and participation in daily activities. Intensive sensory-motor occupational therapy interventions are designed to address these challenges; however, additional evidence is needed to better understand their effectiveness and the relationship between patient characteristics and treatment outcomes.
Healthcare professionals may have limited knowledge of the potential benefits of intensive sensory-motor interventions and how improvements in sensory processing may influence functional performance. Understanding the outcomes of a 12-week intensive sensory-motor occupational therapy program can help clinicians evaluate treatment approaches, recognize factors associated with therapeutic outcomes, and inform clinical decision-making.
This activity addresses the need for greater awareness of sensory-motor interventions and their implications for interdisciplinary care, including assessing and managing gait abnormalities, balance deficits, and lower-extremity functional limitations in children with neurodevelopmental disorders.
Learning Objectives
- Evaluate the effectiveness of a 12-week intensive sensory-motor occupational therapy program in improving sensory processing skills among children with neurodevelopmental disorders.
- Examine associations between participant characteristics, including age, gender, race, and primary medical diagnosis, and outcomes of intensive sensory-motor therapy.
- Discuss the clinical implications of intensive sensory-motor interventions for occupational therapy practice and the management of children with neurodevelopmental disorders.
- Explain the relationship between sensory processing difficulties and gait, balance, and lower-extremity function, including the role of podiatrists in interdisciplinary assessment and care.
Speakers
Claire Stogdill
Occupational Therapy Student, Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences
Jaice Johnsen
Occupational Therapy Student, Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences
Brooklyn Dvorsky
Occupational Therapy Student, Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences
Contributor
Danielle Hubby, OTD, OTR/L, CEIM, Pro-Cert1, IMH-E
Occupational Therapist, ChildServe
Faculty Advisor
Jordan Bell, OTD, OTR/L, BCP
Assistant Professor, Occupational Therapy Program, Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences
Dr. Bell has reviewed the slides for completeness, clinical accuracy, and recommended action.
Terms of Use and Privacy Policy
Recording date: May 14, 2026
Date of original release: May 14, 2026
Most recent review/update: May 14, 2026
Termination date: May 13, 2028
Course summary
- 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
- 0.25 AOA Category 2B
- 0.25 CE Contact Hour(s)
- 0.25 Podiatry
Accreditation Statements
- MD: This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Iowa Medical Society (IMS). Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences (DMU) is accredited by the IMS to provide continuing medical education for physicians. DMU designates this enduring materials activity for a maximum of 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
- DO: Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences (DMU) is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians. DMU designates this activity for a maximum of 0.25 AOA Category 2-B credits and will report CME and specialty credits commensurate with the extent of the physician’s participation in this activity.
- DPM: Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences (DMU) is approved by the Council on Podiatric Medical Education as a provider of continuing education in podiatric medicine. DMU has approved this activity for a maximum of 0.25 continuing education contact hours.
- Other Healthcare Professionals: This activity is designated for a maximum of 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™.
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Educational Grants
No ineligible company provided financial support for this continuing education activity.
Disclosures
The planning committee member(s) and speaker(s) will disclose if any pharmaceuticals or medical procedures and devices discussed are investigational or unapproved for use by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The activity director is responsible for determining educational content and selecting speakers.
Relevant to the content of this educational activity, the following individual(s) have no conflict(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.
- Brooklyn Dvorsky - Speaker
- Jaice Johnsen - Speaker
- Claire Stogdill - Speaker
- Danielle Hubby, OTD, OTR/L, CEIM, Pro-Cert1, IMH-E - Contributor
- Jordan Bell, OTD, OTR/L, BCP - Faculty Advisor and Content Reviewer
Disclaimer
The information provided in this activity is for continuing education purposes only. It is not a substitute for a healthcare provider's independent medical judgment regarding diagnostic and treatment options for a specific patient's medical condition.
Available Credit
- 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
- 0.25 AOA Category 2B
- 0.25 CE Contact Hour(s)
- 0.25 Podiatry