Leadership Advances in Neurocognitive Disorders: Future Pathways
LIVE WEBINAR DATE AND TIME
Wednesday, February 25, 2026 4:00–5:30 pm CT
Note: If you are unable to attend the live event, you will be automatically enrolled in the on-demand version. The on-demand version will be available six weeks after the live broadcast.
INSTRUCTOR (click on the name below to read faculty bio)
DESCRIPTION
This webinar will provide an update of recent neuroscience advances in our understanding of adolescent and young adult brain risks, vulnerabilities and Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) and adult cognitive-communication disorders including dementia, traumatic brain injury, stroke and age-related neurocognitive disorders. The scientific update will be followed by application and consideration for assessment, intervention and remediation. Finally, this webinar will explore interdisciplinary communication and avenues for enhanced outcomes.
LEARNER OUTCOMES
Upon completion of this webinar, participants will be able to:
- Apply new neuroscientific research findings to clinical assessment
- Facilitate interdisciplinary communication related to patient cognitive-communication issues
- Describe new cognitive-communication research for intervention planning
SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION
Participants will be present during the live webinar in its entirety and complete an attendance verification and feedback survey in the Academy Learning Portal within one month of the live air date.
AUDIENCE
Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants, Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants and Speech-Language Pathologists
CONTINUING EDUCATION
Occupational Therapists: Check Back Soon!
Physical Therapists: This online course has been approved by the Illinois Physical Therapy Board for 1.5 Contact Hours. Approval #216-000069
The Shirley Ryan 汤头条app is recognized by California and the New York State Education Department's State Board for Physical Therapy as an approved provider of physical therapy and physical therapist assistant continuing education for 1.5 Contact Hours on 7/31/2025.
Many states accept continuing education contact hours recognized in other states, enabling professionals to use these hours to meet their licensing or certification requirements. Please consult your state regulations to see if this meets CEU requirements for your license.
Speech-Language Pathologists:
Disclosures:
Course Directors and Planning Committee Members:
Julie Lenkiewicz, MS, CCC-SLP Has nothing to disclose.
Melissa Kolski, PT, OCS, Dip MDT Has nothing to disclose.
Leslie Marriott, OTR/L Has nothing to disclose.
Selah Bustamante, MSN, RN, CRRN Has nothing to disclose.
Melissa Legreid, MSN, RN, CRRN, NPD-BC Has nothing to disclose.
Speakers, Moderators and Panelists:
Martha Burns, PhD, CCC-SLP Has nothing to disclose.
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