Heather L. Atkinson, PT, DPT, NCS

Physical Therapist
The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Haddon Township, New Jersey

Heather L. Atkinson, PT, DPT, NCS graduated from Arcadia University with a Master of Science in Physical Therapy and subsequently earned her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Temple University. She has been at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) for over 20 years and is a neurologic board certified specialist with an interest in pediatric stroke. She teaches at local academic universities and provides ongoing leadership to the post-professional education program at CHOP. Her interests include clinical reasoning in post-professional settings and integrating shared decisions with patients and families into clinical care.

Presentation(s):

• Optimizing patient and caregiver engagement: Optimizing Activity- and Participation-Level Outcomes for Children Following Brain Injury by Addressing Neurobehavioral and Neurocognitive Barriers to Success (845559)

  Friday, October 23, 2020
  11:40 AM – 11:55 AM EST

• Assessment Strategies to Guide Occupational and Physical Therapy Interventions After Pediatric Brain Injury: Considering Individual Goals and Transition into Adulthood (837866)

  Friday, October 23, 2020
  2:00 PM – 3:15 PM EST

• Initial Encounter & PT Assessment: Assessment Strategies to Guide Occupational and Physical Therapy Interventions After Pediatric Brain Injury: Considering Individual Goals and Transition into Adulthood (837866)

  Friday, October 23, 2020
  2:21 PM – 2:31 PM EST

• Integrating the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health (ICF) into Clinical Practice: A Tool for Clinical Reasoning and Reflection for Rehabilitation Providers (824942)

  Saturday, October 24, 2020
  10:00 AM – 11:15 AM EST