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Ann Jackson
PT, DPT, MPH
Ann is a physical therapist who has spent her career focusing on optimizing the functionality of individuals across the lifespan impacted by neuromuscular disorders. She has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Physical Therapy from Georgia State University, a Masters of Public Health from the University of South Carolina and a Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Rosalind Franklin University. She has been in practice for 30 years, with 18 years in pediatrics. She has worked in varies clinic and community settings.
Dr. Jackson is the owner of Legacy Healthcare Solutions, a healthcare consulting and support agency. She currently works with children, adults and their families in varies settings throughout the Chicagoland region to provide direct therapy services, navigational support and community based resource identification. Ann is committed to practicing within an Evidence Based framework to address the short and long term needs of those she works with.
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Browse Course CatalogAssessing the Seating Needs of School-Aged Children
Presented by Ann Jackson, PT, DPT, MPH and Roberta O'Shea, PT, DPT, PhD
Assessing the Seating Needs of School-Aged Children
Clinicians in school settings are often asked, "Is this student in need of a wheelchair?" There are many considerations that accompany this question. School-based therapists may or may not be skilled at evaluating and recommending a wheelchair for a specific student. There is no set formula for every student, but there is an organized and systematic approach for assessing each student. This module is designed to assist Physical and Occupational Therapists who work in schools and may not have vast amounts of experience with assessing wheelchair needs for students in a systematic way. This course will provide an organized way to gather the necessary information to answer this question regardless of the clinical profile or functional status of the student. Identifying the stakeholders and understanding the environmental challenges some students face in accessing points of interest in school, home, and community settings are where this course begins. Understanding a step-by-step assessment of systems and tools to create necessary documentation are also covered in the course. Clinicians are encouraged throughout the process to maintain a client-centered approach. This course ultimately highlights the multiple steps and sources of input that are involved in answering the question regarding the need for a wheeled mobility system.
Principles of Adequate Positioning for School-Aged Children
Presented by Ann Jackson, PT, DPT, MPH and Roberta O'Shea, PT, DPT, PhD
Principles of Adequate Positioning for School-Aged Children
How do therapists ensure children are positioned so that they can learn and participate optimally at school? This course will present options that therapists can use with children to enable them to participate to the best of their abilities. These options include seating systems within a mobility base or positioning equipment within the classroom environment. Through presentation, demonstration, and discussion the participant will learn how to properly recommend and fit a variety of seating and positioning systems appropriate for the school aged child.
Mobility Frames for School-Aged Children
Presented by Ann Jackson, PT, DPT, MPH and Roberta O'Shea, PT, DPT, PhD
Mobility Frames for School-Aged Children
How are mobility bases chosen and sized for the pediatric population, and can these bases be integrated with seating systems? This course discusses and demonstrates how to assess and measure a child for a mobility base that will be integrated with a seating system. Participants will learn what body segments to measure to determine the most appropriately sized frame and how to assess a child's abilities when determining whether the child should receive a manual or power wheelchair. The course will also discuss when a sports wheelchair is appropriate.
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