193. Brain injury & self determination with Dr. Amy Coopersmith

Dr. Amy Coopersmith, OTD, OTR/L, MA Ed, FAOTA is an internationally recognized occupational therapist, educator, researcher, speaker, and children's author who has dedicated more than 30 years to helping youth become confident, capable, and self-determined. Dr. Coopersmith's groundbreaking research and published scholarly work focus on self-determination—the ability to make choices, solve problems, set goals, and believe in yourself. She is the founder of Self Determined Kids, creator of the Captain Me educational program and the Self-Determination Strategies Toolkit, and author of the award-winning children's book I'm Stuck. Through her engaging presentations, practical resources, and passion for empowering youth, parents, educators, and therapists, Dr. Coopersmith is changing the way we think about helping individuals move from dependence to independence.  Find Amy at: https://www.selfdeterminedkids.com/Email: [email protected]: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dramycoopersmith/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/selfdeterminedkids/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrAmyCoopersmithTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@captainmekids Find more about Brain Wellness at: https://brainwellnesssolutions.com/Support the show with Buy me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/brainwellnessnp