Bagless and Brilliant – Because Your Best Therapy Tool is You!
Presented by Sue Swindeman, OTR/L
Pediatric Occupational Therapist • Author • International Speaker • Founder & CEO of Tot Talks • Founder and Former CEO of Wee Care Therapy
Date:
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Time
7–8 PM Eastern / 6–7 PM Central / 5–6 PM Mountain / 4– 5 PM Pacific
Fee
$75 Early Bird Registration (through July 31, 2026)
$95 Regular Registration (August 1, 2026 and after)
For agencies wishing to set up a private webinar on a mutually agreed upon date and time
$500 Agency Registration (for up to 50 participants)
Contact sueswindeman@tottalks.org for scheduling options and pricing on larger groups.
Description
Ditch the therapy bag and embrace the power of everyday moments! In this energizing Tot Talk, you’ll discover how to design purposeful, family-centered interventions using items found in a child’s natural environment. From household routines to common materials, you’ll learn practical strategies to increase engagement, build developmental skills, reduce stress, and maybe even reclaim your vehicle from therapy bag clutter!
Research supports home-based, family-centered approaches that use a child’s natural environment and family priorities to promote meaningful outcomes. Bagless therapy aligns with these principles and complements Family Guided Routine-Based Early Intervention (FGRBI) by helping caregivers embed developmental strategies into everyday routines.
Leave with renewed confidence in your ability to adapt, improvise, and create meaningful learning opportunities without relying on a bag full of toys.
Audience
Early intervention providers serving children and families in natural environments, including developmental therapists, occupational therapists, physical therapists, speech-language pathologists, and related professionals.
Webinar Includes
• Live attendance
• PDF of presentation including references
• Replay access included through September 30, 2026
• Certificate of Attendance documenting 1 contact hour
Objectives
1. Identify practical strategies for increasing engagement and developmental skill acquisition using everyday items found in natural environments.
2. Describe ways to partner with caregivers to embed therapeutic activities within daily routines.
3. Explain how bagless therapy supports family-centered practice and Family Guided Routine-Based Early Intervention (FGRBI).
Speaker Biography
Sue Swindeman, OTR/L, is the CEO and founder of Tot Talks, LLC, which launched in 2025. Through Tot Talks, she shares simple, sensory-based strategies and practical tools that make everyday life easier and more joyful for children, parents, caregivers, teachers, therapists, and practice owners. At the heart of her approach is a deep belief in the power of family engagement and team communication to create meaningful outcomes for children and the heroes who support them.
Sue has been transforming the lives of children since earning her degree in occupational therapy from the University of Illinois at Chicago in 1984. She is certified in the Sensory Integration and Praxis Tests and has advanced training in sensory processing, sensory-based strategies, neurodevelopmental treatment, and feeding. In 1994, she founded Wee Care Therapy, Ltd. and led the organization through 2024, growing it from a single-therapist practice to a multidisciplinary team of 45 passionate providers including behavioral, developmental, occupational, physical and speech therapies, along with many related services and programs. In 2024, she sold the practice to new hands that shared the same heart and philosophy.
Sue believes in the continual pursuit of excellence through advanced training, mentoring, and collaboration. She shares her experience and knowledge through presentations on sensory processing and is co-author of the books Tools for Tots: Sensory Strategies for Toddlers and Preschoolers and Tools for Infants: Sensory-Based Strategies for Parents, Caregivers, and Early Intervention Providers. These valuable resources have been translated into German, Turkish, and Brazilian Portuguese. Sue leads workshops around the world and, when schedules allow, presents with Maureen Kane-Wineland, PhD, OT/L, or other like-minded professionals with diverse experience.
Disclosure
Sue Swindeman receives compensation for her book sales as well as products presented as an Amazon affiliate through Tot Talks.
Disclaimer
Tot Talks content is for general informational purposes only and is not intended to be, nor should it be construed as, medical or legal advice. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any condition. Individuals should always consult with a qualified healthcare provider or licensed attorney for guidance specific to their situation. Users of these materials and activities are presumed to be aware of any physical or medical limitations that may contraindicate their use. Techniques and equipment demonstrated may carry a risk of injury, however minimal, and should only be used under the supervision of trained professionals.
