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Academy of Pediatric Physical Therapy
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The Academy of Pediatric PT of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) promotes the highest quality of life for all children, people with developmental disabilities, and their families. The Section represents pediatric physical therapy and promotes its members as practitioners of choice for children (birth to 21 years) with or at risk for movement dysfunction. The Section also serves as a collective voice to further the role of pediatric physical therapists and physical therapist assistants.
Our specialty section is home to almost 5,000 members who work tirelessly to enhance the abilities and lives of the children and families we work alongside of each day. The children we serve range in age from pre-term infants to teenagers and even those with developmental disabilities who are entering adulthood. These clients can receive physical therapy services in a variety of settings, including the home, school, daycare, hospital, outpatient centers, and rehabilitation hospitals.
The Section on Pediatrics is committed to furthering our knowledge to better serve the children in our communities, and places a great deal of importance on continuing education. The Section hosts a variety of continuing education courses, including the Section on Pediatrics Annual Conference (SoPAC), which brings together pediatric therapists from across the country and around the globe to network, share ideas, and advance our area of practice.
The field of pediatrics is growing rapidly with advances in health care and in our knowledge of childhood development. The Section on Pediatrics invites you to join us for exciting adventures in teaching, learning, and exploring through play, and to make a difference to the children we serve!
Our specialty section is home to almost 5,000 members who work tirelessly to enhance the abilities and lives of the children and families we work alongside of each day. The children we serve range in age from pre-term infants to teenagers and even those with developmental disabilities who are entering adulthood. These clients can receive physical therapy services in a variety of settings, including the home, school, daycare, hospital, outpatient centers, and rehabilitation hospitals.
The Section on Pediatrics is committed to furthering our knowledge to better serve the children in our communities, and places a great deal of importance on continuing education. The Section hosts a variety of continuing education courses, including the Section on Pediatrics Annual Conference (SoPAC), which brings together pediatric therapists from across the country and around the globe to network, share ideas, and advance our area of practice.
The field of pediatrics is growing rapidly with advances in health care and in our knowledge of childhood development. The Section on Pediatrics invites you to join us for exciting adventures in teaching, learning, and exploring through play, and to make a difference to the children we serve!
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September 22, 2016
Filisha L. asked:Does anyone know of some good resources for PT in the pediatric/ public school setting?Joseph J. replied:http://pediatricapta.org is a good place to start
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Referral from
November 14, 2015
Chelsea M. asked:Does anyone know any good outcome measures for pediatrics with neurological impairments?Malinda C. replied:There is a "List of Pediatric PT Assessment Tools" at pediatricapta.org that I have found very helpful. Hope it helps you too!
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