Maine Pediatric PT SIG

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Purpose of the Pediatric Physical Therapy (PT) Special Interest Group (SIG):

To create community, collaboration, and learning opportunities for pediatric PTs and PTAs in the state of Maine. The SIG will create a network of pediatric therapists to support advocacy efforts, share resources, and promote evidence based practice. The SIG will align with and support the initiatives of the Maine APTA and the APTA Academy of Pediatric PT.

Upcoming Events

►January 9, 2025:  Discussion with Paula Norcott, IBCLC, certified lactation counselor

►March 8, 2025:  Amtryke Evaluation and Fitting for Therapists (AEFT)

►The tortcollis clinical practice guideline updates were published.  Section members will have full access.

Find all the event details in the Winter 2024-2025 Pediatric PT SIG Newsletter or by clicking the button.  Details

RECORDED

The Maine APTA Pediatric Special Interest Group is hosting a webinar to learn more about best practices with MaineCare billing in the school setting for related-service providers. Trista Collins, State Medicaid Educational Liaison, from the Offices of MaineCare Services will be available to lead a discussion and answer questions. Participation requires previewing two webinars available on the MaineCare in Education Webpage:

1. MaineCare 101: Introduction to School Health-Related Services*

2. MaineCare 102: Advanced School Health-Related Services for Providers*

         Date:  Thursday, October 3rd, 2024

Time:  7:00 - 8:30 PM EST

Contact Betsy Cyr at ecyr3@une.edu for more information.  

Meet Our Board Members

Chair - Betsy Cyr, PT, DPT, DHSc, PCS

Vice Chair - Maryam Nahidian, PT, DPT

Secretary - Caroline Chaloner, Pt, DPT, PCS

Student Liaison - Kelly Fritz, PT, DPT, PCS

Nominating Committee Position 1 - Amanda Wargo, PT, DPT, PCS

Nominating Committee Position 2 - Molly Cahill, PT, DPT

For any questions related to the Maine Pediatric PT SIG, please reach out to ecyr3@une.edu.