APTA Academy of Pediatric Physical Therapy

KT 101 Part 2 will take concepts learned from KT 101 Part 1 into real-world practice. Completion of both parts are pre-requisites for the APTA Pediatrics Knowledge Broker Network (KBNet) program. This program runs from Sept. 16, 2024, to April 29, 2025. Applications close Aug. 30, 2024. Learn more and register today! https://appt.elevate.commpartners.com/informational-webinars

Apply by July 31 and save an additional $100 off already reduced APTA member application and exam fees.
To register or request additional information, visit APTA Specialist Certification at https://specialization.apta.org/

Please join the next APTA Pediatrics Journal Club meeting to discuss the journal article: Trauma-Informed Care in Pediatric Physical Therapy as a Standard Precaution: The Time Is Here
Event Link: https://apta-pediatrics.mn.co/posts/57298566?utm_source=manual

Students and new professionals! Get ready for the 2024 APTA Pediatrics Annual Conference by applying for a scholarship that pays for your registration, reimburses up to $550, AND pairs you with a mentor. For members only. Find out more: https://pediatricapta.org/about-pediatric-physical-therapy/awards/

Tomorrow the APTA Pediatrics Researchers will host an open discussion on project design, analysis, and interpretation, July 9 at 8 pm ET. Register and submit your questions ahead of time.
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The APTA Pediatrics DEI Committee is honoring Disability Pride Month! On July 26, 1990, The Americans with Disabilities Act was signed. Disability Pride Month, celebrated every July, is a vital time to recognize and honor the diverse contributions and experiences of individuals with disabilities. This month serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of inclusion, accessibility, and equality in all aspects of society. It is an opportunity to challenge stereotypes, break down barriers, and advocate for the rights and dignity of people with disabilities. Please explore current resources like, "Promoting social-emotional development: An introduction for families and caregivers" which can be found under fact sheets through pediatricapta.org.
https://pediatricapta.org/includes/fact-sheets/pdfs/FactSheet_PromotingSocialEmotionalDevelopment_2019.pdf?v=2

🎉FIRSTS ON THE 1st!
Toby Long PT, PhD, FAPTA was the first editor of the Pediatric Physical Therapy Journal.

“Being part of the journal is something I am the most proud of as far as my work with the Academy,” said Long. “To see the growth of it is pretty wonderful.”

🎉FIRSTS ON THE 1st!
The first American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties (ABPTS) Pediatric Specialty Certification exam in 1986 resulted in four Pediatric Certified Specialists: Jane Sweeney, David Brown, Donna Cech and Dawn McNully (not pictured).

Did you know there are 36 pediatric residencies and 4 neonatology fellowships across 26 states? Residency and fellowships provide one-to-one mentoring, structured curricular experiences, and guided learning to increase the quality of patient care and practitioner knowledge through best practice.
https://abptrfe.apta.org/for-participants

Sign up today! The 2024-2025 APTA Pediatrics Mentoring Program application closes this weekend. You must be an APTA Pediatrics member and must graduate by August 2024 to participate. Find out more about the Mentoring Program and sign up!

https://pediatricapta.org/login/log_in.cfm?ref_url=https://pediatricapta.org/members/mentoring/index.cfm

Share your innovative ideas and connect with others in the field of Pediatric PT. The annual Practice Fair is the perfect opportunity for students, new professionals, residents, and fellows to present their creative ideas — held simultaneously with the expo at the Academy of Pediatric Physical Therapy Annual Conference.
Don't miss out on this chance to showcase your work and network with peers! Submit your proposals by August 23.
https://form.jotform.com/241356976671165

APTA Pediatrics Researchers will host an open discussion on project design, analysis, and interpretation, July 9 at 8 pm ET. Learn more and submit your questions ahead of time.
https://appt.elevate.commpartners.com/products/apta-pediatrics-research-mentoring-session -product_tab_overview

Scholarships are available for students and new professionals attending the 2024 APTA Pediatrics Annual Conference. We'll cover your registration, reimburse up to $550, AND pair you with a mentor. For members only. Find out more: https://pediatricapta.org/about-pediatric-physical-therapy/awards/

Save up to $200! Tomorrow is the early bird deadline for exhibitor registration. There's no better way for employers, recruiters, publishers and manufacturers to reach a targeted pediatric PT audience! Exhibit and sponsor with us! https://aptapediatricsac2024.eventscribe.net/index.asp

To celebrate Pride Month, the APTA Pediatrics DEI committee wanted to highlight the APTA's commitment to being inclusive to LGBTQ+ populations, share resources, and highlight the importance of understanding the history of the Stonewall Uprising here in the United States. As we continue to advocate for inclusivity and belonging, it is important to understand our history of oppressed identities and create a space where we can learn, reflect, and empower one another.
https://www.apta.org/apta-and-you/leadership-and-governance/policies/commitment-inclusive-lgbtqia-populations

New to pediatric PT? Have experience and want to help others grow? The APTA Pediatrics Mentoring Program fosters relationships between APTA Pediatrics member mentors and mentees using a dedicated networking platform. Find out more and sign up!

https://pediatricapta.org/login/log_in.cfm?ref_url=https://pediatricapta.org/members/mentoring/index.cfm

🎉FIRSTS ON THE 1st!
The Section on Pediatrics presented the first Research Award to Susan R. Harris, PhD in 1983. Photo caption: “Dr. Susan Harris received the Pediatric Section Research Award from Jan Tecklin, Chairman.”

🎉FIRSTS ON THE 1st!
The first Pediatric Publications Booth was displayed at the Combined Sections Meeting in 1981. Faye Dulcy is shown here enjoying the audiovisual and bound volumes shared at the Pediatric Publications booth in Reno, NV.

Grant applications due tomorrow! 📢 Apply for an APTA Pediatrics Planning Grant of up to $15,000! Applications due by midnight, Friday, June 1! Learn more: https://pediatricapta.org/members/research/APTA-Pediatrics-Research-Grant-Program.cfm

Join this evening’s journal club meeting to discuss the article from the Journal of Neuropsychiatry and Clinical Neurosciences! https://appt.elevate.commpartners.com/products/journal-club-meeting-the-functional-neurologic-disorders-cop-53024 -product_tab_overview

Join us for another great journal club meeting to discuss the article from the Journal of Neuropsychiatry and Clinical Neurosciences! Hope to see you there on May 30 at 7:30pm ET. https://appt.elevate.commpartners.com/products/journal-club-meeting-the-functional-neurologic-disorders-cop-53024 -product_tab_overview

Come join an open discussion to help with project design, analysis, or interpretation! Experienced researchers, facilitated by Dr. Lisa Kenyon, will provide feedback or insight to help answer questions. Submit your questions ahead of time for the session.
https://appt.elevate.commpartners.com/products/apta-pediatrics-research-mentoring-session -product_tab_overview

Apply by the early bird deadline and save an additional $100 off already reduced APTA member application and exam fees.
If you would like to register or request additional information visit APTA Specialist Certification at https://specialization.apta.org/

Get in-person with pediatric PTs! Last year's APTA Pediatrics Conference drew almost 700 participants. 90% were practicing PTs. Most with more than 20 years of professional experience. Exhibitor and sponsor opportunities available now! https://aptapediatricsac2024.eventscribe.net/index.asp

Join the last Neonatal Students & New Professionals SIG meeting before summer! Eilish Byrne will present on the recently published iRainbow Tool at 4:00PST/7:00EST. Free for Academy members! This meeting will not be recorded so register soon. https://appt.elevate.commpartners.com/products/neonatal-students-new-professionals-sig-meeting-5222024 -product_tab_overview

Reminder! 📢 Take your clinical research to the next level. Apply now for an APTA Pediatrics Planning Grant of up to $15,000! Don’t miss out – applications due by midnight on June 1! Learn more: https://pediatricapta.org/members/research/APTA-Pediatrics-Research-Grant-Program.cfm

Register now for tomorrow’s journal club! This meeting is a collaboration between the SNP SIG of the Academy of Pediatric PT and the Youth Athlete SIG of the Academy of Sports PT.
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