Beyond the Clinic: How Can Adaptive Sports Transform Kids’ Lives?
Presented by Nicole Quint and Sarah Adam
Audio Runtime: 54 Minutes; Learning Assessment Time: 35
Dr. Sarah Adam, Paralympic medalist, occupational therapy professor, and Team USA wheelchair rugby trailblazer, joins Nicole Quint and Pediatric Pioneers to explore the transformative power of adaptive sports for kids. Together, we delve into an evidence-based discussion of participation barriers, clinical applications, and why sports should be seen as essential—not optional—for children with disabilities. You’ll walk away with practical strategies to integrate adaptive sports into your practice, advocate for increased access, and empower young athletes to build confidence, independence, and resilience. Don’t miss this inspiring conversation on how OTs can help open the door to lifelong participation.
Learning Objectives
- Analyze the evidence around the impact of adaptive sports and exercise on physical, social, and psychological development in children with disabilities
- Apply evidence-based, practical strategies to help therapists integrate adaptive sports and physical activity into therapy and daily life for children with disabilities
- Examine occupation-based solutions that promote equitable access to adaptive sports while considering the role of competition in fostering identity, confidence, and long-term engagement in physical activity for children with disabilities
Meet your instructors
Nicole Quint
Nicole Quint is a professor in the department of occupational therapy in the College of Health Care Sciences at Nova Southeastern University. She serves as the program director for the postprofessional Doctor of Occupational Therapy (DrOT) program and the dual-degree DrOT/PhD program. With more than 20 years of pediatric…
Sarah Adam
Sarah Adam made history in the challenging sport known as murderball as the first woman on Team USA’s wheelchair rugby team at the Paralympics. She recently secured her first Paralympic silver medal at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. At the 2023 Parapan American Games, the team claimed gold, securing Team USA’s spot at the…
Chapters & learning objectives
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