Treatment of Pediatric Incontinence

Saturday October 10, 2026, 1:15 – 2:45 pm

Assigned Continuing Education: 1.5 contact hours

Presenter: Ivan Hardcastle, OTR/L
Financial Disclosure: Ivan is an independent clinic owner of Castle Therapy with no financial interests or gains through presenting this lecture.
Non-Financial Disclosure: Ivan serves on the IOTA Executive Board.
Course Length: 1.5 contact hours
Primary Presentation Category: Pediatrics
Intended Audience: Introductory
Short Abstract: Children may struggle with daytime wetting or stooling, and occupational therapy practitioners can help. This presentation provides tools practitioners can begin using to support parents and children toward continence success.

Learning Objectives
• Describe at least three evidence-based factors that contribute to childhood incontinence.
• Describe three evidence-based strategies to address childhood enuresis.

Educational Value:

Childhood pelvic health is an underserved area in which occupational therapists and assistants can make a meaningful difference. The course exposes therapists to the need, offers starting tools and homeprogramming strategies, and uses lecture, case studies and sharable home programming. It is not intended to replace more in-depth training for complex cases.