Beyond Behavior Charts for Therapists: A Bottom-Up ADHD Course for Lasting Change in Schools

ByMila Teshler

By Mila Teshler, OTR/L

For years, school-based OTs, PTs, and SLPs have been asked to support ADHD through top-down strategies—behavior plans, cognitive approaches, and compliance-based systems. But as therapists, we know something deeper is happening.

Children with ADHD are not simply struggling with “behavior.” They are experiencing challenges in:

  • Sensory processing
  • Ocular motor function
  • Movement and coordination
  • Autonomic nervous system regulation
  • Interoception

When these foundational systems are under-supported, attention and behavior will always be impacted—no matter how well a behavior plan is implemented.

Behavior is the observable outcome. The nervous system is where we therapists want intervene.

Why Therapists Need a Bottom-Up ADHD Framework

I’ve developed a 4-session webinar to support clinical reasoning for therapists, not generic strategies.

Together, we’ll explore:

  • The role of the cerebellum and basal ganglia in attention and motor control
  • How polyvagal theory informs regulation, safety, and engagement
  • Why disruptions in sensory and motor systems show up as behavioral challenges

And most importantly, we’ll bridge the gap between theory and therapeutic application in school settings.

Practical Intervention Strategies for OTs, PTs, and SLPs

This course is not about adding more complexity—it’s about giving you efficient, actionable tools you can use immediately.

As therapists, you’ll walk away with:

✅ Movement-based routines to support arousal and attention
✅ Sensory-informed strategies that align with student needs
✅ Ocular motor activities to address visual attention challenges
✅ Breathwork and rhythm-based interventions grounded in polyvagal theory
✅ Co-regulation strategies for real-time use in classrooms
✅ Environmental adaptations to improve engagement
✅ A structured approach to developing individualized, bottom-up intervention plans

These are interventions that help change capacity—not just compliance.

Built for the Demands of School-Based Therapy Practice

This course was intentionally designed for real-world therapist workflows.

You’re navigating:

  • Large caseloads
  • Push-in and consult models
  • Limited time for direct intervention
  • Collaboration with teachers and teams

You don’t need another rigid program—you need strategies that are:

  • Clinically sound
  • Efficient to implement
  • Adaptable across settings
  • Easy to explain to teams

This course supports you in doing exactly that.

Join My Upcoming Webinar at Education Resources, Inc.

Beyond Behavior Charts: A Bottom-Up ADHD Course for Change That Lasts
August 10, 12, 17, and 19, 2026
12 Contact Hours (1.2 CEUs)
AOTA, ASHA, and Multistate PT approved

Reserve your spot today at https://educationresourcesinc.com and build a cohesive understanding of how to move beyond behavior charts in your therapy practice.