Pediatric Adaptive Equipment Evaluation and Fitting

Live Webinar via Zoom

July 11, 2026

Course Duration: 9:00 AM-11:00 AM

Price:

$45 Regular Pricing

$40 Early Bird Discount before 5/29/26

Course Description

Part 2 of the Wheelchair Certifiication Program. This focused course prepares pediatric therapists to evaluate, fit, and make clinical recommendations for commonly prescribed adaptive equipment. Emphasis is placed on functional alignment, safety, growth considerations, and caregiver use across environments. The course supports therapists in developing observable proficiency with adaptive seating and mobility equipment frequently encountered in pediatric practice.


Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate clinical reasoning for selecting appropriate adaptive equipment
  2. Identify key fitting and alignment considerations for common pediatric equipment
  3. Recognize safety and growth-related factors that impact equipment use
  4. Analyze functional goals supported by each equipment type
  5. Provide caregiver education related to daily use and positioning
  6. Identify when referral to advanced seating or vendor support is indicated

Mary Pengelley, PT, DPT

Mary Pengelley, PT

 Mary Pengelley has been a pediatric physical therapist since 1983. She has worked with children of all ages including young adults who have grown up with a variety of developmental disabilities, including cerebral palsy, traumatic brain injury, autism spectrum disorder, genetic disorders, muscular dystrophies, spinal muscular atrophy, brachial plexus injury, and torticollis.  Mary is the Director of Education and Research at Progressive Pediatric Therapy in West Palm Beach FL, is certified as an Assistive Technology Practitioner, teaches pediatric classes for DPT students, continuing education webinars and live classes for licensed therapists.