TITLE: Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis: Evaluation, Treatment, and Management

PRESENTER: Dr. Clayton J. Stitzel

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

1. Understand, evaluate, and treat scoliosis beyond the curve

2. Identify genetic variant groups are correlated with AIS

3. Identify information about the current definition of idiopathic scoliosis

4. Identify how many genetic and metabolic factors are currently known to lead to curve progression

5. Name the 3 "P's" of curve progression unique to females

ABOUT THE PRESENTER:

► 23+ years of clinical practice in Lititz, PA

► Proud member of the PCA since 2002

► 20+ years of “Scoliosis Boot Camp” experience

► Exclusively treating scoliosis since 2012

► Former director of the CLEAR Scoliosis Institute

► Founding member of ScoliSMART Clinics

► Co-Author of over 60 published studies on scoliosis

COURSE TITLE: Bridges, Not Silos: Creative Collaboration Between ABA, PT & OT

PRESENTERS: Julia Fred, MS ABA & Caitlyn Roe, MS

SPEAKER BIOS:

• JULIA: My name is Julia Fred, and I am a Program Manager with Autism Learning Partners. I hold a Master of Science degree in Applied Behavior Analysis and have been working in the field for three years. I am deeply passionate about my work, believing in the power of ABA to create positive change and make progress possible for everyone I can reach.

• CAITLIN: My name is Caitlyn Roe, and I am a Field Trainer and Advanced Behavior Technician with Autism Learning Partners. I currently hold a Master of Science degree in Biology and am completing a Certificate Program in Applied Behavior Analysis. I have been working in the field of ABA for three years. I’m passionate about interdisciplinary collaboration and working together to create practical, evidence-based strategies that help clients reach their fullest potential.

COURSE OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

1. 2. Describe the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Through analyzing case studies, describe how behavioral interventions support PT/OT goals

3. Identify methods for integrating ABA strategies, including reinforcement schedules, shaping, chaining, and task analysis.

4. Describe and apply the Fair-Pair rule and other ethical considerations to ensure replacement behaviors serve equivalent functional needs.

5. Evaluate the role of reinforcement and motivation in promoting client compliance, assent, and sustained participation during therapy sessions

6. Formulate collaborative, interdisciplinary treatment models combining ABA with PT and OT practices to optimize outcomes while addressing professional roles and scope of practice.

PRESENTER: Samantha Slotnick, O.D., F.A.A.O., F.C.O.V.D.Behavioral Optometrist

SPEAKER BIO: Dr. Slotnick’s personal experience overcoming childhood vision challenges inspired her career in Behavioral Optometry. Through her own visual rehabilitation, she gained deep insight into how vision therapy supports the whole person. She now provides comprehensive pediatric through geriatric eye care in Westchester, integrating clinical expertise with firsthand understanding of visual development.

COURSE OBJECTIVES: Coming soon!