Dr. Amy’s Qualifications
Why take a course with Dr. Amy?
Self-Determined Kids helps teachers and occupational therapy practitioners address the needs of children to ensure successful participation throughout their education. Dr. Amy is available for onsite and online workshops, in-services, and trainings for your schools or professional organizations. Her proven, efficient, measurable, engaging, and fun professional development activities can easily be incorporated across the school curriculum.
About Dr. Amy
Dr. Amy Coopersmith, OTD, OTR/L, MA Ed, has over 30 years of experience as an occupational therapy practitioner and educator. She has implemented all the ideas discussed in her workshops as an occupational therapist and teacher and found that children made faster progress demonstrating greater motivation and engagement using these methods.
Author of the Self-Determination Strategies Toolkit and the Captain Me program for young children, Amy strives to share her expertise with practitioners and educators on how to implement evidence-informed strategies to promote children's autonomy and success. Amy presents at national conferences and seminars where she shares her passion for translating research into practical, effective practice.
Earn professional development or CEU credits from Dr. Amy today!