Kids Can Have Strokes? Occupational Therapy’s Role in the Management of Pediatric Stroke and Early Detection of Cerebral Palsy

June 4, 2026 - In-person location
Lone Star Kingwood
20000 Kingwood drive, Kingwood Texas
Health Professions Building room 203

Learning Objectives:

  1. Describe the prevalence and clinical impact of pediatric stroke.
  2. Explain the role of occupational therapy in the evaluation and treatment of children with pediatric stroke.
  3. Identify evidence-based occupational therapy interventions and current rehabilitation research used to support upper extremity recovery following pediatric stroke.
  4. Identify assessments and screening tools used to recognize infants at high risk for cerebral palsy.
  5. Describe the role of occupational therapy within a multidisciplinary medical team in the early identification, referral, and diagnostic process for cerebral palsy.
  6. Apply knowledge of pediatric stroke rehabilitation and cerebral palsy identification to support early intervention and improved functional outcomes in pediatric populations.

Presenter: Anna Haertling Clearman, OTR, MOT

TOTAL: 1.0 Contact hours

REGISTRATION FEES: Free for TOTA Members

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