Empowering OT's to Champion Child Sleep Course
Are you ready to transform the way you approach pediatric sleep challenges? Led by Ellen Pope, OTD, OTR/L, a seasoned occupational therapist with over 35 years of university teaching experience and pediatric practice, this course is designed to equip you with the tools and strategies to confidently support young children and their families in achieving better sleep.
Why this Course?
In Dr Pope's words: “I created this course because I believe occupational therapists have a vital role to play in addressing pediatric sleep. With the right knowledge and tools, we can make a profound difference in the lives of the children we serve.”
This isn’t just another online course. It’s an interactive, thoughtfully designed program tailored to occupational therapists who want to:
Gain practical insights into the science and practice of pediatric sleep.
Learn assessment and intervention strategies to apply to children and families you serve.
Build confidence in addressing sleep challenges as part of your OT practice.
Who is this course for?
This course is designed for occupational therapists and assistants who work with children and want to expand their expertise in pediatric sleep interventions. It’s perfect for you if:
You want to integrate research-based sleep interventions into your OT practice with confidence.
You’re looking for practical, everyday sleep strategies you can apply immediately to families you serve.
You work with children experiencing sensory processing challenges or neuro-developmental conditions.
Meet Your Coaches
Dr. Ellen M. Pope, OTD/OTR, is an occupational therapist with over 35 years of experience working with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers, including those with special needs. She holds a clinical doctorate in Occupational Therapy and is a Family Sleep Institute Certified Sleep Coach. A former clinical assistant professor at the University of Kansas Medical Center, Ellen has been a trusted educator in the field.
Dr. Brittany Huntington, OTD/OTR, is an occupational therapist (OTR/L) and registered nurse (RN). She received her Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) degree from the University of Kansas in 2024 and has been a certified pediatric sleep consultant through the Family Sleep Institute since 2024. Prior to pursuing her occupational therapy degree, she worked as a pediatric registered nurse and continues to hold an active nursing license. As part of her doctoral capstone project, Brittney dove deep into all things sleep and provided parent coaching to address sleep concerns through Early Intervention services alongside her mentor. Currently, Brittney works as an occupational therapist in school-based practice as well as working with families to address sleep concerns through her private practice, Equipped for Sleep. She is passionate about educating on the importance of sleep and coming alongside families to equip and empower them with evidence-based strategies to overcome sleep challenges through an occupational therapy lens.
What you get when you join Empowering OT's to Champion Child Sleep:
- Participate in three interactive zoom classes every two weeks with fellow OT’s
- Access detailed pre-class PowerPoints and PDFs to prepare for each session.
- Get direct, actionable feedback and guidance from Dr. Pope and Dr. Huntington during each live session.
- Earn 6 Contact Hours
Date, Time, Cost
Classes will meet October 14, October 28, and November 11, 2025
8:00 pm EST/7:00 pm CST/6:00 pm MST/ 5:00 pm PST
Enrollment is limited! $195.00 for 3 sessions.
Reserve your spot today!