Magic Therapy (APP #5242)

Kevin Spencer, Ph.D.

917-744-0559 | Kevin@MagicTherapy.com

Kevin Spencer, PhD | Research Consultant University of Alabama at Birmingham
Department of Occupational Therapy

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Organization: Magic Therapy has no financial or non-financial relationships with commercial entities whose products or services may be mentioned during this professional development activity.

Presenter: Kevin Spencer has no financial or non-financial interests to disclose related to the content of this training. Dr. Spencer will receive standard presenter compensation for delivering this educational program but has no proprietary interest in any products, equipment, or services referenced during the activity.

Commercial Support: This activity has not received commercial support from any external organization.

• Occupational Therapists and COTAs
• Physical Therapists and PTAs
• Speech Language Pathologists

Introductory

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1. Explain the theoretical framework that supports the use of magic tricks as an intervention.
2. Identify the four primary therapeutic domains (cognitive, motor, perceptual, and social) addressed through magic-based interventions.
3. Describe the therapeutic benefits of magic tricks in client treatment across all domains.
4. Identify what type of client may be appropriate for this treatment approach.
5. Match simple magic tricks to corresponding client goals within therapeutic domains.

The Magic Therapy workshop equips therapists with a new tool to motivate clients to become more engaged in their treatment. The workshop offers a hands-on, interactive learning experience, grounded in the Model of Human Occupation, Incentive Theory of Motivation, Social Learning Theory, Motor Learning Theory, and the Theory of Occupational Adaptation.

The applications address the entire spectrum to include developmental disabilities, mental health, physical disabilities, gerontology, and specific disease-related deficits. The skills required to learn simple magic tricks help clients regain lost physical and cognitive abilities while increasing motivation, confidence, and self-esteem.

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Live, in-person instruction

Provider-Initiated Cancellations: If Magic Therapy cancels or postpones a scheduled course for any reason, all participant funds will be refunded in full within 30 days of the cancellation date. Participants will be notified immediately via email of any cancellation or postponement.

Participant-Initiated Cancellations: Participants may cancel their registration at any time before the live course begins and receive a full refund. Cancellation requests must be submitted via email to the presenting organization and Magic Therapy. Participants will receive an email confirming that their cancellation and refund are being processed within 10 business days.

CEUs and contact hours will be awarded based on the duration of the workshop attended (2, 3, or 6 contact hours).

Magic Therapy is dedicated to creating a fully accessible learning environment for all participants. We provide reasonable accommodations for those with physical, sensory (hearing, speech, vision), emotional, and learning disabilities to ensure they can fully engage in essential course activities.

If you need accommodations, please contact the workshop sponsor listed on the registration form. You may also reach out to the instructor, Kevin Spencer, at least 14 days before the course starts. While we might ask for current documentation from a qualified healthcare provider to verify the need for accommodations, our main goal is to support every participant's learning experience.

To receive credit for this professional development activity, participants must meet three completion requirements:

1. Attend the entire workshop session from start to finish,
2. Actively participate in all task analysis activities throughout the training, and
3. Submit a completed course evaluation by the specified deadline. Partial attendance or incomplete participation will not qualify for credit hours.

Healing of Magic | Magic Therapy is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval ID #15203(2-hour), #15049 (3-hour), and #15201(6-hour). This live introductory-level OT Service Delivery and Foundational Knowledge course is offered for 0.3 CEUs. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA or indicate AOTA approval of a certification or other professional recognition.

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