RIOTA Pediatric Special Interest Group - Occupational Therapy’s Role in Functional Neurological Disorders (FND) and Non-Epileptic Seizures (NES)

RIOTA Pediatric Special Interest Group (SIG) Presents:

 Occupational Therapy’s Role in Functional Neurological Disorders (FND) and Non-Epileptic Seizures (NES)

Date: Wednesday January 21, 2026

Location: Hasbro Pediatric Clinic…Hasbro outpatient conference room for the talk.  The address is 765 Allens Avenue, Providence on the 2nd floor.

In person meeting strongly encouraged; virtual option also available

Time: 6:00 - 7:30 pm

Presenter: Katrina Borges, MS, OTR/L, CLC and Kayla Petitpas, MS, OTR/L, CLC

Objectives:
1: Describe the clinical features of FND and NES as they relate to occupational performance and participation;
2: Describe the role of occupational therapy assessment, intervention, and interdisciplinary care for patients with FND and NES;
3: Identify two to three treatment frameworks utilized for patients with FND and NES;
4: Identify two to three treatment techniques to improve the return to previous level of independence. 

We are strongly encouraging in-person pediatric meetings that offer a hands-on component as this one does. We will also have a virtual offering but apologize because the camera/video option will not be of the highest quality, but we wish to be as inclusive as possible. Thank you for your understanding.

If you registered and cannot make the event, please email riota@riota.org to give us 24 hours notice.