Join Therapro for a free 60-minute webinar designed to equip therapists, educators, and parents with an effective, multisensory approach to teaching shoe tying. Using engaging, child-friendly manipulatives and an activity-analyzed methodology, this webinar will provide practical strategies to help children of all learning styles master this essential life skill. Learn how to overcome common challenges such as lace length, texture, and confusion while incorporating scaffolding, forward and backward chaining, and other proven techniques.

Learning Objectives: By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:
1. Identify key developmental skills necessary for successful shoe-tying instruction.
2. Implement multisensory teaching strategies tailored to different learning styles.
3. Adapt teaching techniques to address individual challenges, including hand dominance considerations.
4. Utilize innovative tools, such as bi-colored laces and oversized teaching shoes, to enhance learning.

Kelly Wilk-Downs, OTR/L is an experienced occupational therapist and the creator of the “Shoe Tying Made Simple” method. With a passion for developing engaging, research-based instructional strategies, Kelly has helped countless children gain independence in this fundamental skill. Her dynamic approach ensures that participants leave with practical techniques to support learners of all abilities.