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2026 APTA Pediatrics

Annual Conference

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Friday, Nov 13, 2026
Friday, Nov 13, 2026 8:30 AM - 8:45 AM CST
Welcome by APTA Pediatrics President

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Saturday, Nov 14, 2026
Saturday, Nov 14, 2026 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM CST
When Breathing Becomes the Barrier: Recognizing and Treating EILO and Dysfunctional Breathing in Athletes

Speaker(s):

Lead Speaker: Amber Brim, PT DPT, Physical Therapist ExRC, Cook Children's Hospital
Sports-Fitness

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Sunday, Nov 15, 2026
Sunday, Nov 15, 2026 9:15 AM - 10:45 AM CST
A Decade of Early Mobilization: Moving Kids Forward Through the Pediatric Care Continuum

Speaker(s):

Lead Speaker: Sarah Eilerman, PT, DPT, BT-C, Physical Therapist, Inpatient Evidence-Based Practice Coordinator, Nationwide Children's Hospital Co-Speaker: Melissa Tatman, PT, MPT, Physical Therapist, Nationwide Children's Hospital Co-Speaker: Sarah Bailey, PT, DPT, Physical Therapist, Nationwide Children's Hospital Co-Speaker: Cara Holt, PT, DPT, Physical Therapist, Nationwide Children's Hospital
Hospital-based

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Sunday, Nov 15, 2026
Sunday, Nov 15, 2026 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM CST
Active Toddlers to Teens: The Physical Therapist’s Role in Promoting Fundamental Motor Skills Competence

Speaker(s):

Lead Speaker: Magdalena Oledzka, PT, DPT, PhD, MBA, PCS, Hospital for Special Surgery
Sports-Fitness

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Sunday, Nov 15, 2026
Sunday, Nov 15, 2026 9:15 AM - 10:45 AM CST
And then they went to college and work and took the world by storm

Speaker(s):

Co-Speaker: Ms. Michelle Sebasco, Director of Academic Partnerships and Continuing Education Lead Speaker: Roberta OShea, PT,DPT,PhD, HCON, Professor Emeritus, Governors State University
Adolescents & Adults with Diverse Abilities

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Sunday, Nov 15, 2026
Sunday, Nov 15, 2026 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM CST
Artificial Intelligence in Pediatric Physical Therapy: Practical Applications for Clinical Practice and Education

Speaker(s):

Lead Speaker: Kathleen Ollendick, PT, DPT, PCS, Dr., Western Carolina University Co-Speaker: Frances Erhart, PT, DPT, Dr., Duke Lifepoint Haywood Regional Medical Center Co-Speaker: Tyler Prichard, SPT
Hospital-based

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Sunday, Nov 15, 2026
Sunday, Nov 15, 2026 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM CST
Behavior Strategies in Pediatric PT: Tools for Pediatric Clinical Practice

Speaker(s):

Lead Speaker: Kathleen Ollendick, PT, DPT, PCS, Dr., Western Carolina University Co-Speaker: Thomas Ollendick, PhD, Dr., Virginia Tech - University Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Psychology
Student and New Professional

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Saturday, Nov 14, 2026
Saturday, Nov 14, 2026 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM CST
Beyond Bed Rest Part 2: Case Series on Practical Implementation and Progression of Early Mobility in the Pediatric and Cardiac Intensive Care Units

Speaker(s):

Lead Speaker: Jessica Niski, PT, DPT, PCS, Children's Hospital Colorado Co-Speaker: Jessica MacDonald, PT, DPT, CNT, CBIS, CPST, Childen's Hospital Colorado Co-Speaker: Andrea Gerk, OTD, OTR/L, BCP, Children's Hospital Colorado
Cardiovascular & Pulmonary

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Sunday, Nov 15, 2026
Sunday, Nov 15, 2026 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM CST
Beyond Hoping They Got It: Intentionally Scaffolding Caregiver Learning to Build Capacity

Speaker(s):

Lead Speaker: Kaitlin Porter, PT, DPT, The Family, Infant and Preschool Program Co-Speaker: Marie Raven, PT, MS, DPT, PCS, Dr., Montgomery County Infants and Toddlers Program
Early Intervention

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Sunday, Nov 15, 2026
Sunday, Nov 15, 2026 9:15 AM - 10:45 AM CST
Beyond Survival: Reducing Toxic Stress in Extremely Premature Infants Through Neuroprotective Care

Speaker(s):

Lead Speaker: Ana Maria Jara, DPT, Doctor of Physical Therapy, JHACH Co-Speaker: Jennifer Dowding, MOTR/L, NTMC, MOTR/L, Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital
Neonatology

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Sunday, Nov 15, 2026
Sunday, Nov 15, 2026 9:15 AM - 10:45 AM CST
Beyond the Case: Developing Adaptive Pediatric Physical Therapists Through Structured and Collaborative Clinical Reasoning

Speaker(s):

Co-Speaker: Sue Denninger, Sue Denninger, PT, DPT, EdD, PCS, Assistant Clinical Professor and Director of Curriculum, Bowling Green State University Lead Speaker: Amanda Arevalo, PT, DSc, Assistant Professor, Hawaii Pacific University Co-Speaker: Sheila Madden, PT, DPT. PCS, UTMB Co-Speaker: Amber Brim, PT DPT, Physical Therapist ExRC, Cook Children's Hospital
Academic and Clinical Educators

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Friday, Nov 13, 2026
Friday, Nov 13, 2026 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM CST
Beyond the Clinic: The Role of Pediatric Physical Therapists in Inclusive Performing Arts Programs

Speaker(s):

Lead Speaker: Anna Sladkey, PT, DPT, PCS, Physical Therapy, N/A
Adolescents & Adults with Diverse Abilities

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Saturday, Nov 14, 2026
Saturday, Nov 14, 2026 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM CST
Beyond the Sit-and-Get: Active Learning Strategies that Stick in Pediatric PT Education

Speaker(s):

Lead Speaker: Amy Schlessman, PT, DPT, DHSc, Tufts University
Academic and Clinical Educators

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Friday, Nov 13, 2026
Friday, Nov 13, 2026 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM CST
Bridging Evidence in Practice: Applying the New DCD Clinical Practice Guideline

Speaker(s):

Co-Speaker: Erin Iverson Lead Speaker: Megan Frazier, PT, DPT, Assistant Professor
Academic and Clinical Educators

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Saturday, Nov 14, 2026
Saturday, Nov 14, 2026 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM CST
Bridging the Gap: Supporting Successful Transitions from Early Intervention to Preschool

Speaker(s):

Lead Speaker: Amy Schlessman, PT, DPT, DHSc, Tufts University Lead Speaker: Jessica Barreca
School

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Saturday, Nov 14, 2026
Saturday, Nov 14, 2026 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM CST
Building Resilience in Children with Cerebral Palsy (CP) and Other Motor Disorders (OMD) Through Adaptive Sports Programs-An "Intensive" Therapy

Speaker(s):

Lead Speaker: Jennifer Miros, MPT, Supervisor, CP Sports at SLCH, St. Louis Children's Hospital Co-Speaker: Julie Grassi, PT, M.S. Ed, Physical Therapist, St. Louis Children's Hospital
Sports-Fitness

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Friday, Nov 13, 2026
Friday, Nov 13, 2026 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM CST
Clinical Implementation of High-Intensity Gait Training in Pediatric Rehabilitation: Insights from a Case Series

Speaker(s):

Lead Speaker: Sarah A. Jones, PT, DPT, Mercy Children's Therapy Services Co-Speaker: Rachel McClelland, PT, DPT, NCS, Physical Therapist, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Hospital-based

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Sunday, Nov 15, 2026
Sunday, Nov 15, 2026 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM CST
Clinical Management of Pediatric Constipation & Encopresis in Neurotypical and Neurodiverse Systems

Speaker(s):

Lead Speaker: Carrie Gorzek, PT, DPT, Children's MN
Hospital-based

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Friday, Nov 13, 2026
Friday, Nov 13, 2026 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM CST
Communication in Motion: AAC and Physical Therapy for Children with Complex Needs

Speaker(s):

Lead Speaker: Laura Arnett, PT, DPT, Baltimore County Public Schools Co-Speaker: Karen Sivils, PT, DPT, Physical Therapist, Las Cruces Public Schools
School

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Friday, Nov 13, 2026
Friday, Nov 13, 2026 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM CST
Comparing Pediatric CICU Clinical Competencies Across Hospital Systems

Speaker(s):

Co-Speaker: Dr. Amanda Clifton, PT, DPT, CCS, PCS Lead Speaker: Mariah Schwartz, PT, DPT, PCS, PT, DPT, PCS Co-Speaker: Anna Sladkey, PT, DPT, PCS, Physical Therapy, N/A Co-Speaker: Dr. Kelsey Brown, PT, DPT
Cardiovascular & Pulmonary

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Saturday, Nov 14, 2026
Saturday, Nov 14, 2026 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM CST
Creating a Culture of Safety: Physical Therapists and Escalating Behaviors in Autism

Speaker(s):

Lead Speaker: Julie Goulet, PT, DPT, Wellspan Co-Speaker: Adam Loehr, PT, DPT, Wellspan
Hospital-based

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Sunday, Nov 15, 2026
Sunday, Nov 15, 2026 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM CST
Cultivating Excellence in Pediatric PT Education: Foundational Strategies for Novice Educators

Speaker(s):

Lead Speaker: Jennifer Furze, PT, DPT, FAPTA, Professor, Creighton University Co-Speaker: Marisa Birkmeier, PT, DPT, DHSc, Associate Professor Co-Speaker: James Moore, PT, PhD, Associate Professor
Academic and Clinical Educators

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Saturday, Nov 14, 2026
Saturday, Nov 14, 2026 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM CST
Developing a Pediatric PT Residency Program: From Vision to Accreditation

Speaker(s):

Lead Speaker: Sally Le Cras, PT, DPT, PCS, Director Pediatric PT Residency Program; Director Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy Residency and Fellowship Programs, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center Co-Speaker: Gena Priest, PT, DPT, PhD, PCS, Clinical Associate Professor, Georgia State University Co-Speaker: Elena Bradley, PT, DPT, PCS, CBIS, PT Manager of Clinical Training and Education; Director Pediatric PT Residency Program, Kennedy Krieger Institute
Residency & Fellowship

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Saturday, Nov 14, 2026
Saturday, Nov 14, 2026 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM CST
Duchenne & Becker Muscular Dystrophy: Evolving Evidence-Based Management

Speaker(s):

Co-Speaker: Jennifer Wallace VAldes, PT Lead Speaker: Catherine Gohrband, PT, PhD, University of Kentucky Co-Speaker: Doug Levine, PT, CureDuchenne
Adolescents & Adults with Diverse Abilities

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2F7B35FD-B9FB-F011-80FC-A91BC820855A
Sunday, Nov 15, 2026
Sunday, Nov 15, 2026 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM CST
Early Mobility in an Academic Pediatric ICU: Specific Strategies to Optimize Outcomes for Patients Requiring ECMO

Speaker(s):

Co-Speaker: Lindsay Davies, MS, OTR/L, Ms, Department of Physical & Occupational Therapy, MUSC Children’s Health, Charleston, South Carolina
Hospital-based

2026111511:0012:30 001 SUN, NOV 15 6AE2615E-7C92-F111-80FD-AABC52161AD7
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2D7B35FD-B9FB-F011-80FC-A91BC820855A
Saturday, Nov 14, 2026
Saturday, Nov 14, 2026 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM CST
Experiences of Educational Team Stakeholders with Inclusion School-Based Physical Therapy Services

Speaker(s):

Lead Speaker: Leah Fisher Co-Speaker: Ryleigh Williams Co-Speaker: Audrey Garcia
School

2026111416:0017:30 001 SAT, NOV 14 6AE2615E-7C92-F111-80FD-AABC52161AD7
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2F7B35FD-B9FB-F011-80FC-A91BC820855A
Saturday, Nov 14, 2026
Saturday, Nov 14, 2026 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM CST
Fit4Work in the Garden: Cultivating Vocational Success for Youth with Disabilities

Speaker(s):

Lead Speaker: Connie Johnson, PT, DScPT, PT
Adolescents & Adults with Diverse Abilities

2026111416:0017:30 001 SAT, NOV 14 6AE2615E-7C92-F111-80FD-AABC52161AD7
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94136052-6CEA-F011-80FC-A91BC820855A
2F7B35FD-B9FB-F011-80FC-A91BC820855A
Saturday, Nov 14, 2026
Saturday, Nov 14, 2026 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM CST
From First Steps to Functional Gait: Clinical Applications of the Pediatric Gait Continuum

Speaker(s):

Co-Speaker: Christa Weigel, PT, DPT, PCS Lead Speaker: JULIE PERFECT, PT, DPT, PCS, PT, DPT Co-Speaker: Claudia Kelp-Lenane, PT, PT
Early Intervention

2026111413:3015:30 001 SAT, NOV 14 6AE2615E-7C92-F111-80FD-AABC52161AD7
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2F7B35FD-B9FB-F011-80FC-A91BC820855A
Saturday, Nov 14, 2026
Saturday, Nov 14, 2026 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM CST
Is My Patient Going to be the Next Viral Sensation? Evidence Within Trending TikTok Videos.

Speaker(s):

Lead Speaker: Lori Grisez, Nationwide Children's Hospital Co-Speaker: Megan Sanchez, PT, DPT, NCH PT Resident '26, UF Health Shands Children's Co-Speaker: Nicole Poirier, PT, DPT, Pediatric Physical Therapy Resident, Nationwide Children's Hospital
Hospital-based

2026111407:3009:00 001 SAT, NOV 14 6AE2615E-7C92-F111-80FD-AABC52161AD7
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94136052-6CEA-F011-80FC-A91BC820855A
2F7B35FD-B9FB-F011-80FC-A91BC820855A
Saturday, Nov 14, 2026
Saturday, Nov 14, 2026 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM CST
Keep Them Off Their Toes: Serial Casting and Treatment for the Sensory Idiopathic Toe Walker

Speaker(s):

Lead Speaker: Amanda Wirth, PT, DPT, PCS, NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital Co-Speaker: Linda Leva-Schrank, PT, DPT, PCS, Pediatric Clinical Specialist
Hospital-based

2026111410:3012:00 001 SAT, NOV 14 6AE2615E-7C92-F111-80FD-AABC52161AD7
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93136052-6CEA-F011-80FC-A91BC820855A
94136052-6CEA-F011-80FC-A91BC820855A
2D7B35FD-B9FB-F011-80FC-A91BC820855A
Sunday, Nov 15, 2026
Sunday, Nov 15, 2026 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM CST
Leveraging IDEA, State Guidelines, and Current Evidence to Explain Discontinuation of School-based PT Services
School

2026111511:0012:30 001 SUN, NOV 15 6AE2615E-7C92-F111-80FD-AABC52161AD7
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2D7B35FD-B9FB-F011-80FC-A91BC820855A
Saturday, Nov 14, 2026
Saturday, Nov 14, 2026 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM CST
Making Waves in Mobility: The Benefits of Aquatic Therapy for Children with CVI and Blindness

Speaker(s):

Lead Speaker: Cassandra Ruff, PT, DPT, NCS, NYU Langone Health
Hospital-based

2026111416:0017:30 001 SAT, NOV 14 6AE2615E-7C92-F111-80FD-AABC52161AD7
91136052-6CEA-F011-80FC-A91BC820855A
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94136052-6CEA-F011-80FC-A91BC820855A
2F7B35FD-B9FB-F011-80FC-A91BC820855A
Friday, Nov 13, 2026
Friday, Nov 13, 2026 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM CST
More Than Milestones: Pediatric Physical Therapy and Mental Health Interventions for Better Outcomes

Speaker(s):

Co-Speaker: Connie Johnson, PT, DScPT, PT Lead Speaker: Rachel Belcher, Board Certified Pediatric Clinical Specialist Co-Speaker: Kelly Conte
Early Intervention

2026111310:3012:00 001 FRI, NOV 13 6AE2615E-7C92-F111-80FD-AABC52161AD7
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2D7B35FD-B9FB-F011-80FC-A91BC820855A
Saturday, Nov 14, 2026
Saturday, Nov 14, 2026 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM CST
Moving Evidence That Can Transform Practice into the Clinic

Speaker(s):

Lead Speaker: Suzann Campbell, PT, PhD, FAPTA, University of Illinois Chicago and Infant Motor Performance Scales, LLC
Academic and Clinical Educators

2026111407:3009:00 001 SAT, NOV 14 6AE2615E-7C92-F111-80FD-AABC52161AD7
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2F7B35FD-B9FB-F011-80FC-A91BC820855A
Sunday, Nov 15, 2026
Sunday, Nov 15, 2026 9:15 AM - 10:45 AM CST
Neurodivergent-Affirming Pediatric Care: Translating Lived Experience into Family-Centered and Sensory-Informed Practice

Speaker(s):

Lead Speaker: JACOB COREY, PT, DPT, PhD, Assistant Professor, Arcadia University Co-Speaker: Cassidy Coppola, MA, CCC-SLP, Speech Language Pathologist, Colonia School District
School

2026111509:1510:45 001 SUN, NOV 15 6AE2615E-7C92-F111-80FD-AABC52161AD7
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2F7B35FD-B9FB-F011-80FC-A91BC820855A
Friday, Nov 13, 2026
Friday, Nov 13, 2026 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM CST
Outdated to Updated: Progressing Pediatric Orthopedic Practice with Current Evidence

Speaker(s):

Lead Speaker: Eric Bellm, PT, DPT, OCS Lead Speaker: Hannah Jasurda, PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS
Sports-Fitness

2026111315:3017:00 001 FRI, NOV 13 6AE2615E-7C92-F111-80FD-AABC52161AD7
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2F7B35FD-B9FB-F011-80FC-A91BC820855A
Saturday, Nov 14, 2026
Saturday, Nov 14, 2026 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM CST
PCS Examination Prep: Collaborative Practice of Clinical Reasoning Skills

Speaker(s):

Lead Speaker: Michele Courtney, PT, PCS/CLT, PhD, MBA, Site Director/Clinical Lead, Nationwide Childrens Hospital - Athens Close to Home Co-Speaker: Kara Arps, PT, DPT, PCS, ATP, CBIS, Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt
Academic and Clinical Educators

2026111413:3015:30 001 SAT, NOV 14 6AE2615E-7C92-F111-80FD-AABC52161AD7
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94136052-6CEA-F011-80FC-A91BC820855A
2F7B35FD-B9FB-F011-80FC-A91BC820855A
Friday, Nov 13, 2026
Friday, Nov 13, 2026 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM CST
Protocol vs. Patient: Individualizing Post-Operative Care in Pediatric Orthopedics

Speaker(s):

Lead Speaker: Eric Bellm, PT, DPT, OCS Co-Speaker: Hannah Jasurda, PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS
Sports-Fitness

2026111310:3012:00 001 FRI, NOV 13 6AE2615E-7C92-F111-80FD-AABC52161AD7
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94136052-6CEA-F011-80FC-A91BC820855A
2F7B35FD-B9FB-F011-80FC-A91BC820855A
Saturday, Nov 14, 2026
Saturday, Nov 14, 2026 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM CST
Residency and Fellowship Education: Exploring best practices for mentor training.

Speaker(s):

Lead Speaker: Ryan Lockwood Co-Speaker: Elena Bradley, PT, DPT, PCS, CBIS, PT Manager of Clinical Training and Education; Director Pediatric PT Residency Program, Kennedy Krieger Institute
Residency & Fellowship

2026111413:3015:30 001 SAT, NOV 14 6AE2615E-7C92-F111-80FD-AABC52161AD7
91136052-6CEA-F011-80FC-A91BC820855A
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94136052-6CEA-F011-80FC-A91BC820855A
2D7B35FD-B9FB-F011-80FC-A91BC820855A
Friday, Nov 13, 2026
Friday, Nov 13, 2026 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM CST
Rethinking Pediatric Orthotics: Clinical Reasoning for Better Decision Making and Outcomes

Speaker(s):

Lead Speaker: Sarah A. Jones, PT, DPT, Mercy Children's Therapy Services
Hospital-based

2026111310:3012:00 001 FRI, NOV 13 6AE2615E-7C92-F111-80FD-AABC52161AD7
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93136052-6CEA-F011-80FC-A91BC820855A
94136052-6CEA-F011-80FC-A91BC820855A
2F7B35FD-B9FB-F011-80FC-A91BC820855A
Friday, Nov 13, 2026
Friday, Nov 13, 2026 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM CST
Rethinking Readiness: Aligning Pediatric Outcome Measure Education with Practice Reality

Speaker(s):

Co-Speaker: Jennifer Parent-Nichols, DPT, EdD Lead Speaker: Andrea Catherine Co-Speaker: Dr. Yvonne Jackson
Academic and Clinical Educators

2026111310:3012:00 001 FRI, NOV 13 6AE2615E-7C92-F111-80FD-AABC52161AD7
91136052-6CEA-F011-80FC-A91BC820855A
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94136052-6CEA-F011-80FC-A91BC820855A
2D7B35FD-B9FB-F011-80FC-A91BC820855A
Friday, Nov 13, 2026
Friday, Nov 13, 2026 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM CST
Reversing the Crouch Paradox: Clinical Reasoning and Interventions to Improve Gait and Function

Speaker(s):

Lead Speaker: Kristen Duke, PT, DPT, Physical Therapist PT, DPT, Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU Co-Speaker: Rachel Terrell, PT, DPT, Physical Therapist PT,DPT, Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU Co-Speaker: Ryan Lockwood
Hospital-based

2026111315:3017:00 001 FRI, NOV 13 6AE2615E-7C92-F111-80FD-AABC52161AD7
91136052-6CEA-F011-80FC-A91BC820855A
0815EFE3-B5FB-F011-80FC-A91BC820855A
5AAFB09F-B8FB-F011-80FC-A91BC820855A
5105F758-B9FB-F011-80FC-A91BC820855A
E6F52393-B9FB-F011-80FC-A91BC820855A
92136052-6CEA-F011-80FC-A91BC820855A
93136052-6CEA-F011-80FC-A91BC820855A
94136052-6CEA-F011-80FC-A91BC820855A
2D7B35FD-B9FB-F011-80FC-A91BC820855A
Saturday, Nov 14, 2026
Saturday, Nov 14, 2026 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM CST
School-Based Brainstorming Labs: Leveraging Simulation to Strengthen Pediatric PT Practice in Educational Settings

Speaker(s):

Lead Speaker: Sandra Ribeiro, Pediatric Clinical Specialist, School-Based Brainstorming Labs: Leveraging Simulation to Strengthen Pediatric PT Practice in Educational Settings, Mercy University Co-Speaker: Dr. Amy Barr
School

2026111413:3015:30 001 SAT, NOV 14 6AE2615E-7C92-F111-80FD-AABC52161AD7
91136052-6CEA-F011-80FC-A91BC820855A
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5305F758-B9FB-F011-80FC-A91BC820855A
E6F52393-B9FB-F011-80FC-A91BC820855A
92136052-6CEA-F011-80FC-A91BC820855A
93136052-6CEA-F011-80FC-A91BC820855A
94136052-6CEA-F011-80FC-A91BC820855A
2D7B35FD-B9FB-F011-80FC-A91BC820855A
Friday, Nov 13, 2026
Friday, Nov 13, 2026 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM CST
Sleep Matters: A Pediatric PT’s Role in Assessment and Interventions for Sleep Challenges

Speaker(s):

Lead Speaker: Christine Robenalt, PT, MPT, Physical Therapist, Clinical Manager, Spark Home Health, LLC
Early Intervention

2026111313:3015:00 001 FRI, NOV 13 6AE2615E-7C92-F111-80FD-AABC52161AD7
91136052-6CEA-F011-80FC-A91BC820855A
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94136052-6CEA-F011-80FC-A91BC820855A
2F7B35FD-B9FB-F011-80FC-A91BC820855A
Friday, Nov 13, 2026
Friday, Nov 13, 2026 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM CST
Supporting Children with Functional Neurological Disorder on the Inpatient Rehab Unit and Beyond

Speaker(s):

Lead Speaker: Bailey Endres, Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Pediatric Physical Therapy Co-Speaker: Chelsea Winner
Hospital-based

2026111310:3012:00 001 FRI, NOV 13 6AE2615E-7C92-F111-80FD-AABC52161AD7
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Friday, Nov 13, 2026
Friday, Nov 13, 2026 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM CST
The Gateway to New Frontiers: Sharing Faculty Perspectives & Resources on Student Assessment Practices

Speaker(s):

Co-Speaker: Megan Frazier, PT, DPT, Assistant Professor Lead Speaker: Lauren Emmel, PT, DPT, Associate Professor, Director of Clinical Education, University of Mary Co-Speaker: Erin Kinsey, PT, DPT, Pediatric Certified Specialist, Physical Therapist Co-Speaker: Erin Wentz, PT, PhD
Academic and Clinical Educators

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Friday, Nov 13, 2026
Friday, Nov 13, 2026 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM CST
The Physical Therapist’s Role in Toileting

Speaker(s):

Lead Speaker: Phillip Blough, PT, DPT Co-Speaker: Dr. Carina Siracusa Co-Speaker: Ashley Rogers, PT, DPT
School

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Friday, Nov 13, 2026
Friday, Nov 13, 2026 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM CST
Tiny Patients, Big Ideas: Innovation in NICU Therapy Care to Strengthen the Parent–Therapist Partnership

Speaker(s):

Lead Speaker: Dana Baker McCarty, PT, DPT, PhD Co-Speaker: Catherine Ustby, PT, DPT, PCS, Senior Physical Therapist Co-Speaker: Claire Boe, PT, DPT, PCS, Physical Therapist Co-Speaker: Jennifer Bosserman, PT, DPT, PCS, Physical Therapist
Neonatology

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Friday, Nov 13, 2026
Friday, Nov 13, 2026 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM CST
Transforming Routine Hip Surveillance into Actionable Research

Speaker(s):

Lead Speaker: Anne Rebecca Aldrich, PT, DPT PCS Co-Speaker: Dr. Stephanie Bowers, University of Arizona
Student and New Professional

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Saturday, Nov 14, 2026
Saturday, Nov 14, 2026 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM CST
Using Team Based Learning to Support Participation and Functional Outcomes to Promote Student Success throughout their Educational Lifespan

Speaker(s):

Lead Speaker: Lori Bartleson, PT, DPT, Physical Therapist, Charleston Southern University Co-Speaker: Denise Swensen, PT, DPT, Physical Therapist
School

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Sunday, Nov 15, 2026
Sunday, Nov 15, 2026 9:15 AM - 10:45 AM CST
Walking, Wheeling, and Everything In Between: PT Management of Spina Bifida

Speaker(s):

Lead Speaker: Heather Stamer, MPT, Physical Therapy, St Louis Children's Hospital
Student and New Professional

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Friday, Nov 13, 2026
Friday, Nov 13, 2026 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM CST
Platform Presentations: Session I
Enhancing Pediatric Mobility through 3D printing: A focus on Orthotics for Dandy-Walker Syndrome
Lead Speaker: Dr. Amanda Thomas, Clinical Associate Professor
Exploring Switch Use and Assistive Technology in Children with Severe Motor Impairments
Lead Speaker: Dana Chole, PT, DPT, PCS, Assistant Teaching Professor
PEDIATRIC PHYSICAL THERAPIST’S KNOWLEDGE AND PERCEPTIONS OF MODIFIED RIDE-ON CARS AS A THERAPEUTIC TOOL
Lead Speaker: Kristen Connolly, PT, DPT, PCS Co-Speaker: Jessica Maxwell, PT, DPT, PhD Co-Speaker: Gabriel Arellano, SPT Co-Speaker: Tracey Pham, SPT
Lessons Learned Implementing a No-cost AI Simulation for Pediatric Physical Therapy Education
Lead Speaker: Devin Bean, PT, DPT, Board Certified Pediatric Clinical Specialist, Clinical Assistant Professor, Idaho State University
Are Physical Therapists Ready for Pediatric Primary Care? A Case Example
Lead Speaker: Venita Lovelace-Chandler, PT, PhD, FAPTA, TAPTA, PCS Emeritus Co-Speaker: Dr. Carissa Stoddard Co-Speaker: Dr. Eric Arguello, PT, DPT, PhD

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Saturday, Nov 14, 2026
Saturday, Nov 14, 2026 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM CST
Platform Presentations: Session II
PARTNERS IN PLAY: DPT STUDENTS SUPPORTING MOVEMENT, JOY, AND CONNECTION IN A SENSORY GYM
Lead Speaker: Kathleen Elizabeth Powers, PT, DPT, PCS, St. Ambrose University Co-Speaker: Ms. Jenna Ruiz, St Ambrose University Co-Speaker: Jack Day, SPT, St. Ambrose University Co-Speaker: Rebecca Ramp, SPT, Saint Ambrose University
Home-Based Outcome Measurement, Motor Learning, and Parent Carryover in Pediatric Physical Therapy: A Comparative Analysis of Home and Clinic Environments Beyond Early Intervention
Lead Speaker: Micayla Pedrick, PT, DPT, PCS, Physical Therapist, Coral Care
Perceived Risks in Decision-Making: A Survey Informing Dignity of Risk in Pediatric Physical Therapy
Lead Speaker: Dr. Jamie Hall, PT, DPT, PhD, Associate Teaching Professor, University of Missouri Co-Speaker: Dana Chole, PT, DPT, PCS, Assistant Teaching Professor
Primary Factors that Impact Quality of Life of Parents of Children with Chronic Illness: A Systematic Review
Lead Speaker: Dr. Cheryl Hall, PT, DHSc, MBA, Associate Professor & Program Chair, New York Institute of Technology
Parental Awareness of Children’s Sports Participation, Overuse Injuries, and Sport Specialization
Lead Speaker: Dr. Tanya Liu, PT, DPT, PhD, Assistant Professor, University of South Dakota

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Sunday, Nov 15, 2026
Sunday, Nov 15, 2026 9:15 AM - 10:45 AM CST
Residency & Fellowship Platforms
Two Wheelchairs, One Purpose: A Prospective Pilot Study of Pediatric Wheelchair Provision and 6-Month Follow-Up in Rural Uganda
Lead Speaker: Julia Brennan, PT, DPT, PCS Co-Speaker: Abigail Zeigler, SPT
TITLE: FEASIBILITY AND OUTCOMES OF INTENSIVE PHYSICAL THERAPY FOR INFANTS WITH CEREBRAL PALSY: A CASE SERIES
Lead Speaker: Taylor Pennell, PT, DPT, Physical Therapist
Serial Casting Effects on Ankle Motion and Toe-Walking in Children with Autism: Retrospective Cohort Study.
Lead Speaker: Megan Sanchez, PT, DPT, NCH PT Resident '26, UF Health Shands Children's Co-Speaker: Nicole Poirier, PT, DPT, Pediatric Physical Therapy Resident, Nationwide Children's Hospital Co-Speaker: Lori Grisez, Nationwide Children's Hospital Co-Speaker: Dr. Ben Reader, Research Scientist
Optimizing game selection in HABIT-VR to enhance bimanual use and engagement in pediatric rehabilitation
Lead Speaker: Anne Burton, PT, DPT, Physical Therapist, UNMC Munroe Meyer Institute
The trauma-informed care approach: Addressing chronic pain in children and adolescents in the LGBTQIA+ community: a retrospective case series
Lead Speaker: Nicole Richards, PT, DPT, Connecticut Childrens Medical Center Co-Speaker: Lindsey Schilberg, PT, DPT, PCS

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Friday, Nov 13, 2026
Friday, Nov 13, 2026 8:45 AM - 10:15 AM CST
Keynote: From Science to Clinical Progress: Harnessing Precision Rehabilitation through Lessons Learned and Lived Experience

Speaker(s):

Lead Speaker: Stephanie DeLuca
Academic and Clinical Educators

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