Kids Can Have Strokes? Occupational Therapy’s Role in the Management of Pediatric Stroke and Early Detection of Cerebral Palsy
Date: June 4, 2026
Time:  6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Location: Lone Star Kingwood and Virtual (Hybrid)
Lone Star Kingwood
20000 Kingwood drive, Kingwood Texas
Health Professions Building room 203
Parking - There is plenty of free parking in front and across from the Health Professions building 
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Presenter: Anna Haertling Clearman, OTR, MOT

Course Description:  Pediatric stroke is an underrecognized cause of long-term neurological impairment in children. This presentation explores occupational therapy’s role in improving functional outcomes after stroke and its contribution to early detection of cerebral palsy.

Learner Objectives:

1. Describe the prevalence and clinical impact of pediatric stroke.
2. Explain the role of occupational therapy in the evaluation and treatment of children with pediatric stroke.
3. Identify evidence-based occupational therapy interventions and current rehabilitation research used to support upper extremity recovery following pediatric stroke.
4. Identify assessments and screening tools used to recognize infants at high risk for cerebral palsy.
5. Describe the role of occupational therapy within a multidisciplinary medical team in the early identification, referral, and diagnostic process for cerebral palsy.
6. Apply knowledge of pediatric stroke rehabilitation and cerebral palsy identification to support early intervention and improved functional outcomes in pediatric populations.

 TOTA Approved for 1.0 CE Contact Hours
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Cost:
FREE to current TOTA members! Not a member? By becoming a member, you would be supporting your state association and enjoying cost savings while earning CE contact hours!
Non-Member OT/OTA $20
Non-Member Student $10