OT Potential Podcast | Occupational Therapy CEUs

Research suggests that anywhere from 46% to 84% of autistic children experience selective eating. And the downstream risks are substantial: selective eating is linked with nutritional deficiencies, psychosocial impairment, and increased risk of developmental and psychiatric comorbidities, with severity tied to how persistent and restrictive the eating patterns become.In this OT Potential course, Britt St. John, PhD, MPH, OTR/L, joins us to break down what occupational therapy professionals need to understand—and do—when supporting autistic children with selective eating. We’ll begin with Britt’s story and key terminology (picky eating vs. selective eating vs. feeding disorders), then move into practical, evidence-based guidance for clinicians.Together, we’ll focus on three core areas:Assessment: How to identify the nature and severity of selective eating, including available OT assessments and red flags that should guide clinical decision making.Caregiver collaboration: How to partner with families in ways that reduce stress, build shared understanding, and promote sustainable change at home.Evidence-backed treatment options: What the research supports, how OT interventions fit within interprofessional care, and when to refer on.This course is designed for OTs and OTAs looking for clarity in a complex practice area—and for practical tools you can use immediately to support families navigating selective eating.See full course details here:https://otpotential.com/ceu-podcast-courses/selective-eating-and-autism See all OT CEU courses here:https://otpotential.com/ceu-podcast-coursesSupport the show by using the OTPOTENTIAL Medbridge Code:https://otpotential.com/blog/promo-code-for-medbridgeTry 2 free OT Potential courses here:https://otpotential.com/free-ot-ceusSupport the show

AI is going to reshape OT education—rapidly and profoundly. The real question is: How do we harness its strengths for good? How do we protect the parts of learning that are best done without it, while also leveraging AI in areas where our profession has historically struggled?One promising area is scenario-based learning, where AI can create realistic, dynamic situations that help learners practice clinical reasoning in a safe, supportive environment.In today’s one-hour webinar, we’re hosting a round-table conversation featuring:David Foster, PhD – learning theorist and AI learning-module creatorSarah Lyon, OTR/L – OT educator and continuing-education providerMelissa Kimmerling, EdD, OTR/L – OT program directorTogether, we’ll explore what’s possible in this new frontier, examine the concerns we must guard against, and—most importantly—answer your live questions about the future of AI in OT education.See full course details here:https://otpotential.com/ceu-podcast-courses/ai-in-educationSee all OT CEU courses here:https://otpotential.com/ceu-podcast-coursesLearn more about Scalable Learning: https://www.scalablelearning.net/Support the show by using the OTPOTENTIAL Medbridge Code:https://otpotential.com/blog/promo-code-for-medbridgeTry 2 free OT Potential courses here:https://otpotential.com/free-ot-ceusSupport the showSupport the show

For many of us, payer negotiations feel distant—something handled “somewhere up the chain,” far removed from the day-to-day work of helping patients. But here’s the truth: nothing shapes our practice more than the reimbursement rates and contracts negotiated on our behalf.Reimbursement determines who we can serve, how much time we can spend with them, what services we can sustainably provide, and ultimately whether our practice can survive/thrive. And while therapists may assume this is a job for billing or leadership, every OT and PT needs a foundational understanding of how payer negotiations work.In this one-hour webinar, we’re joined by two leaders with deep, real-world expertise:John Hutchinson, MBA — Co-founder of CARE Counseling (with his wife, Dr. Andrea Hutchinson), a practice acquired by UnitedHealth in 2024. John brings firsthand experience navigating growth, payer relationships, and the business realities that shape modern care.Chad Herzog — VP of Operations at Aroris, an organization whose mission is simple and powerful: help healthcare providers get paid what they’re worth so they can focus on what matters most—helping people and improving patients’ lives.Together, they’ll break down what every clinician should know about payer negotiations, how reimbursement impacts clinical practice, and what therapists can do to advocate for sustainable care models.See full course details here: https://otpotential.com/ceu-podcast-courses/negotiating-with-payersSee all OT CEU courses here: https://otpotential.com/ceu-podcast-coursesSupport the show by using the OTPOTENTIAL Medbridge Code: https://otpotential.com/blog/promo-code-for-medbridgeLearn about Aroris and payer contract negotiation: https://www.arorishealth.com/contract-negotiation/Try 2 free OT Potential courses here: https://otpotential.com/free-ot-ceusSupport the show

We, at OT Potential, keep hearing stories of more and more OTs teaming up with optometrists to provide vision remediation interventions. (Vision remediation focuses on retraining the eye and brain connection. This is in contrast to low vision therapy, which focuses on compensation and adapting the environment to  maximize remaining vision.)The need is clear: occupational therapy can provide needed interventions for those with diagnosed visual inefficiencies from such things as acquired brain injury, or even developmentally — but the number of OTs with this training is not keeping pace with the need. But, what does it take to fill this gap? On today’s 1 hour webinar we are lucky to have one OT, Alicia Reiser OTD, who has built a private practice around this need. We’ll learn about the special training she pursued, how she forged relationships with local ODs, and most importantly the difference she is able to make in the lives of her clients. Support the show

OTs and PTs compete in many ways. We can be found competing over:Patient timeWho gets to bill which code on which dayRecognition And scope of practiceBut, as looming outside forces like AI and decreasing reimbursement rates threaten our professions, it is critical to change our postures toward interprofessional collaboration. And, there is no PT I would rather talk about this with than Rebeca Segraves. Rebeca has hard won insight as she has sought to embed our professions more fully into maternal healthcare. In this one hour webinar, we’ll talk about the latest research on interprofessional collaboration, and what this can look like on the individual, systems and national level.Support the show