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Jenny L. Clark, OTR/L, has helped children for the past 30 years as a licensed pediatric occupational therapist, working as a speaker, school-based occupational therapist, consultant, private practitioner at her own clinic (Jenny's Kids, Inc.), independent contractor for early intervention services, author, and inventor. Jenny currently works as an OT supervisor in school-based teletherapy practice.
Jenny is an advanced mentored clinician in sensory processing disorder from the STAR Center. She held AOTA board certification in pediatrics with the American Occupational Therapy Association. Jenny has certification from Aura Wellness Center as a kids yoga teacher.
Jenny's passion for developing new approaches to therapy can be seen in her diverse contributions to the field, including the evidence-based curriculum material Learn to Move, Move to Learn! Sensorimotor Early Childhood Activity Themes (AAPC, 2004) and the sequel, Learn to Move, Moving Up! Sensorimotor Elementary-School Activity Themes (AAPC, 2009). Jenny is the inventor of Letter Treasure Hunt handwriting game (Therapro, 2014).
Jenny has been providing continuing education training for more than 20 years. Jenny is known for her dynamic personality, sprinkled with humor, that engages people to think outside the box, inspiring unlimited creative ideas. Jenny's favorite sensorimotor recreation includes mountain biking, kayaking, gardening, tennis, and photography.
Jenny can be contacted at: www.JennyLClark.com
Courses with Jenny L. Clark
Browse Course CatalogExecutive Functioning Skills: Strategies for Children With ADHD and SPD
Presented by Jenny L. Clark, OTR/L
Executive Functioning Skills: Strategies for Children With ADHD and SPD
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Video Runtime: 66 minutes, Learning Assessment: 29 minutes
Performance skills, including process skills related to executive functioning, are one of the domains of practice for occupational therapists, but there is little information available about this topic for pediatric OTs. Clinicians need adequate training to understand what executive function skills are and which strategies can be used to help children and youth. This course will provide pediatric occupational therapists with an overview of executive functioning skills in children and youth. Clinicians will learn how to identify executive functioning skill deficits and how to implement practical takeaway strategies to help children and youth with success in childhood occupations.
Performance skills, including process skills related to executive functioning, are one of the domains of practice for occupational therapists, but there is little information available about this topic for pediatric OTs. Clinicians need adequate training to understand what executive function skills are and which strategies can be used to help children and youth. This course will provide pediatric occupational therapists with an overview of executive functioning skills in children and youth. Clinicians will learn how to identify executive functioning skill deficits and how to implement practical takeaway strategies to help children and youth with success in childhood occupations.
Motivating Children Through a Thematic Approach to Teletherapy
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Motivating Children Through a Thematic Approach to Teletherapy
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Video Runtime: 75 minutes, Learning Assessment: 29 minutes
The practice of pediatric teletherapy poses unique challenges to physical and occupational therapists. These include how to get kids motivated, keep them engaged, and decrease behaviors that interfere with productive sessions. Clinicians will learn why engaging a child's interests in treatment planning improves sustained, active engagement during teletherapy. This course will focus on ready-to-implement, themed-based teletherapy activities therapists can put to practice immediately.
The practice of pediatric teletherapy poses unique challenges to physical and occupational therapists. These include how to get kids motivated, keep them engaged, and decrease behaviors that interfere with productive sessions. Clinicians will learn why engaging a child's interests in treatment planning improves sustained, active engagement during teletherapy. This course will focus on ready-to-implement, themed-based teletherapy activities therapists can put to practice immediately.
Virtual Pediatric Therapy: An Introduction to Online Evaluations
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Virtual Pediatric Therapy: An Introduction to Online Evaluations
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Video Runtime: 61 minutes, Learning Assessment: 34 minutes
Telehealth is an alternative service delivery model that pediatric occupational therapists and pediatric physical therapists can use for implementing therapeutic interventions. Research supports the efficacy of telehealth in pediatric OT and PT populations, but providing this form of pediatric therapy comes with a unique set of challenges. Therapists new to this delivery model need to be equipped with practical information on how to conduct evaluations and effectively implement therapeutic interventions.
In this course on virtual pediatric therapy, therapists will ascertain appropriate virtual technology and online platforms for teleintervention as well as practice guidelines for each discipline. Therapists will learn how to utilize telehealth for informal assessment methods and acceptable standardized assessments to conduct a comprehensive virtual evaluation. Therapists will glean insights into dealing with difficult behaviors that may arise during a telehealth session. This presentation is applicable for occupational therapists, physical therapists, and speech-language pathologists who work in pediatric settings.
Telehealth is an alternative service delivery model that pediatric occupational therapists and pediatric physical therapists can use for implementing therapeutic interventions. Research supports the efficacy of telehealth in pediatric OT and PT populations, but providing this form of pediatric therapy comes with a unique set of challenges. Therapists new to this delivery model need to be equipped with practical information on how to conduct evaluations and effectively implement therapeutic interventions.
In this course on virtual pediatric therapy, therapists will ascertain appropriate virtual technology and online platforms for teleintervention as well as practice guidelines for each discipline. Therapists will learn how to utilize telehealth for informal assessment methods and acceptable standardized assessments to conduct a comprehensive virtual evaluation. Therapists will glean insights into dealing with difficult behaviors that may arise during a telehealth session. This presentation is applicable for occupational therapists, physical therapists, and speech-language pathologists who work in pediatric settings.
Virtual Pediatric Therapy: Successful Application
Presented by Jenny L. Clark, OTR/L
Virtual Pediatric Therapy: Successful Application
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Video Runtime: 59 minutes, Learning Assessment: 29 minutes
Telehealth is an alternative service delivery model that pediatric occupational therapists and pediatric physical therapists can use for implementing therapeutic interventions. Research supports the efficacy of telehealth in pediatric OT and PT populations, but providing this form of pediatric therapy comes with a unique set of challenges. Therapists new to this delivery model need to be equipped with practical information on how to conduct evaluations and effectively implement therapeutic interventions.
In this course on virtual pediatric therapy, therapists will learn best practice trends in teletherapy service delivery for improved productivity. Therapists will be taught how to create ready-to-implement teletherapy activities using common, everyday objects that they can put to practice immediately. activities that they can put to practice immediately using common, everyday objects.
Telehealth is an alternative service delivery model that pediatric occupational therapists and pediatric physical therapists can use for implementing therapeutic interventions. Research supports the efficacy of telehealth in pediatric OT and PT populations, but providing this form of pediatric therapy comes with a unique set of challenges. Therapists new to this delivery model need to be equipped with practical information on how to conduct evaluations and effectively implement therapeutic interventions.
In this course on virtual pediatric therapy, therapists will learn best practice trends in teletherapy service delivery for improved productivity. Therapists will be taught how to create ready-to-implement teletherapy activities using common, everyday objects that they can put to practice immediately. activities that they can put to practice immediately using common, everyday objects.
Addressing Visual Processing Deficits in Children With SPD (Recorded Webinar)
Presented by Jenny L. Clark, OTR/L
Addressing Visual Processing Deficits in Children With SPD (Recorded Webinar)
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Video Runtime: 58 Minutes; Learning Assessment Time: 6 Minutes
This course is a recording of a previously hosted live webinar event. Polling and question submission features are not available for this recording. Format and structure may differ from standard MedBridge courses.
Vision is much more than meets the eye. It is a complex, multifaceted neurological process that begins with visual input traveling from the eyes to the central nervous system and integrating in the cerebellum. The cerebellum plays an especially important role in this process as it is the Grand Central train station where sensory signals from visual, vestibular, proprioceptive, and auditory input communicate with each other. In this webinar, clinicians will learn to both identify and treat visual processing challenges in children with sensory processing disorder. A case study will be thoroughly examined to demonstrate a progressive plan of care, starting with initial symptoms, assessment methods utilized, intervention techniques that address visual integration, and outcomes resulting in successful participation in childhood occupations. This webinar is applicable for OTs, COTAs, PTs, and PTAs working in pediatric outpatient hospitals, clinics, early intervention, and school-based settings.
This course is a recording of a previously hosted live webinar event. Polling and question submission features are not available for this recording. Format and structure may differ from standard MedBridge courses.
Vision is much more than meets the eye. It is a complex, multifaceted neurological process that begins with visual input traveling from the eyes to the central nervous system and integrating in the cerebellum. The cerebellum plays an especially important role in this process as it is the Grand Central train station where sensory signals from visual, vestibular, proprioceptive, and auditory input communicate with each other. In this webinar, clinicians will learn to both identify and treat visual processing challenges in children with sensory processing disorder. A case study will be thoroughly examined to demonstrate a progressive plan of care, starting with initial symptoms, assessment methods utilized, intervention techniques that address visual integration, and outcomes resulting in successful participation in childhood occupations. This webinar is applicable for OTs, COTAs, PTs, and PTAs working in pediatric outpatient hospitals, clinics, early intervention, and school-based settings.
Recorded Webinar: Virtual Pediatric Therapy: Assessment and Intervention Using Telehealth as a Service Delivery Model
Presented by Jenny L. Clark, OTR/L
Recorded Webinar: Virtual Pediatric Therapy: Assessment and Intervention Using Telehealth as a Service Delivery Model
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Telehealth is an alternative service delivery model that pediatric occupational therapists and pediatric physical therapists can use for implementing therapeutic interventions. Research supports the efficacy of telehealth in pediatric OT and PT populations, but providing this form of pediatric therapy comes with a unique set of challenges. Therapists new to this delivery model need to be equipped with practical information on how to conduct evaluations and effectively implement therapeutic interventions. In this presentation, pediatric therapists will learn how to utilize telehealth to evaluate clinical observations, motor skills, sensory processing, and occupational performance. Therapists will also develop a ready-to-implement list of teletherapy activities using common, everyday objects that they can put to practice immediately. This presentation is applicable for occupational therapists, physical therapists, and speech-language pathologists who work in pediatric settings.
Utilizing Pediatric Assessment Tools to Achieve Effective Outcomes
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Utilizing Pediatric Assessment Tools to Achieve Effective Outcomes
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Choosing assessment tools and using clinical reasoning to pinpoint a treatment plan for effective outcomes can be challenging for pediatric occupational and physical therapists. In this course, clinicians will learn to develop a large repertoire of pediatric therapy assessment strategies in order to individualize the evaluation process for each child. Interpreting assessment results involves combining results from standardized test scores, clinical observations, and teacher/parent/caregiver input, then using deductive reasoning to synthesize deficits into a cohesive report that addresses participation in childhood occupations. This course provides clinicians with skills to individualize the selection of appropriate assessments, interpret results, and develop an effective intervention program.
Purposeful Play Solutions for Sensory Modulation in Early Intervention
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Purposeful Play Solutions for Sensory Modulation in Early Intervention
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In this course, therapists learn to identify sensory modulation challenges in infants and toddlers by utilizing skilled clinical observation, parental input, and assessments. Case studies are examined in detail, including both initial assessments and therapeutic interventions, as a foundation upon which to build a comprehensive understanding of effective treatment planning. This course provides a repertoire of practical sensory solutions for infants and toddlers, which address challenges specific to each sensory system using evidence-based studies. Sensory strategies target modulation disorders in infants and toddlers through interventions addressing childhood occupations: eating, bathing, sleeping, dressing, and playing. This course is applicable for occupational therapists, physical therapists, speech-language pathologists, and other professionals working in early intervention.
Healthy Bodies and Healthy Minds: Sensory Strategies for Promoting Wellness in Children
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Healthy Bodies and Healthy Minds: Sensory Strategies for Promoting Wellness in Children
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In this course, therapists learn innovative ideas on how to integrate health and wellness interventions and strategies into the daily lives of youth struggling with childhood disorders that impact emotional regulation, attention span, problem solving skills, social interactions, and physical health. The American Occupational Therapy Association's 'Vision 2025' identifies health and wellness as a focused key practice area for therapists in the 21st century. Because health is an important component of both physical and emotional well-being, there is an increased need for wellness-related services. Research studies examining health-related interventions indicate promising results for children's well-being. Implementing these interventions into daily life improves a child's neurophysiological symptoms resulting from SPD, ADHD, ASD, and decreased exposure to nature. As the number of children with SPD increases and the correlation between nature-deficit disorder and prevalent childhood disorders is established, it is imperative for therapists to incorporate wellness interventions into their therapeutic strategies. This course identifies a decrease in physical activity as a key problem in children with sensory processing disorder (SPD), attention deficit disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and nature-deficit disorder. Therapists are introduced to a variety of wellness strategies focusing on meaningful occupations, including outdoor activities in nature, therapeutic gardening, yoga, deep breathing, and mindfulness activities. These wellness interventions teach children many important skills that can be applied to daily life experiences.
Learn to Move, Move to Learn: Sensorimotor Play-Based Activities
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Learn to Move, Move to Learn: Sensorimotor Play-Based Activities
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Join Jenny Clark, OTR/L, BCP and acquire skills to develop sensorimotor play-based activity lesson plans from the 'Learn to Move' complimentary sensory-based curriculum program. This course explodes with creative and practical sensorimotor interventions that can be easily implemented in the classroom or clinic. You will learn to apply strategies that target motor skills, language, social skills, learning, and behavior to your practice. This unique evidence-based treatment approach for children incorporates sensorimotor theme activities that facilitate development to enhance learning through play.
Solutions for Sensory Related Behavior
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Solutions for Sensory Related Behavior
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This course examines the six subtypes of sensory processing disorder (SPD) and distinguishes sensory related behavior for modulations disorder, which impacts regulation and attention, sensory-based motor disorder, which impacts success with functional motor coordination tasks, and sensory discrimination disorder, which impacts academic learning. Current SPD neuroscience research will be examined for evidence-based practices in SPD. Learners will develop a repertoire of practical and easy-to-implement sensory strategies they can use immediately with children.
Dysgraphia: Helping Children Overcome Handwriting Difficulties
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Dysgraphia: Helping Children Overcome Handwriting Difficulties
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Illegible handwriting, also known as dysgraphia, is the primary reason for referrals to therapists practicing in school-based settings. Although handwriting instruction is the responsibility of teachers, the therapist's role is in the identification of the motor, sensory, and perceptual deficits underlying dysgraphia. In this course you will learn signs and symptoms of the three different types of dysgraphia and be able to identify functional handwriting challenges in school-age children. Assessment tools used to determine recognition of dysgraphia will be discussed with specific case examples. Viewers will ascertain a variety of remedial activities along with functional adaptations that can be used to assist children with success in functional written communication skills for scholastic achievement.
Autism Spectrum Disorder: Childhood Sensory Success
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Autism Spectrum Disorder: Childhood Sensory Success
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This course will discuss sensory system dysfunction and how this impacts success in childhood occupations such as sleeping, eating, hygiene, and playing for children with High Functioning Autism Spectrum Disorder (HFASD). Current research will be examined in order to determine effective evidence based interventions for children with HFASD. Learners will glean information for practical strategies addressing activities of daily living for HFASD. Sensory simulations will help participants understand the struggles children with HFASD experience, and case examples will be utilized to enrich the learning experience.
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Jul 13, 2020
Addressing Visual Processing Deficits in Children with SPD
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Apr 23, 2020
Virtual Pediatric Therapy: Assessment and Intervention Using Telehealth as a Service Delivery Model
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