Board approvals • Built for therapists by a therapist • Real-world implementation
Turn Chaos Into Calm.
A Clinical System for Pediatric Regulation.
A practical pediatric continuing education course for OT, PT, SLP, and early intervention providers who want a repeatable clinical system to improve regulation, participation, and caregiver carryover— across home, outpatient, hospital, and NICU settings.
Introductory level • Evidence-informed • Designed for immediate clinical application
Approved by AOTA, ASHA, WV PT Board, TX PT Board, FL Board of PT, and PA Board of PT, with additional acceptance in multiple states.
What you’ll learn
A repeatable clinical system for regulation—across real sessions
Stop guessing why sessions feel hard. Learn how to build a healing environment that supports regulation, improves participation, and increases caregiver carryover—with real-world implementation in mind.
Identify what’s driving dysregulation in the environment
Learn to spot the hidden “load” that keeps infants and young children from participating—so you can adjust the space, the routine, and your approach without adding more work.
- Quick environmental scan you can do in minutes
- Works across home, outpatient, hospital, and NICU
Apply the 5 elements of a healing environment
You’ll learn a clear framework you can repeat across caseloads—so regulation support becomes a consistent part of your sessions, not an “extra” when you have time.
- Practical strategies (not theory-heavy)
- Built for therapists by a therapist
Coach caregivers with language that creates follow-through
Turn “Here’s a home program” into a short, realistic routine caregivers can actually repeat—so your progress continues between visits and cancellations drop.
- Strengthens caregiver confidence in minutes
- Supports session transformation and carryover
Quick fit check
Is Chaos to Calm Right for You?
If you want a repeatable clinical system built for therapists by a therapist—with real-world implementation you can use immediately—this will feel like a relief.
✓ Yes — this is for you if you…
- Work with infants, toddlers, or young children (EI, outpatient, hospital, NICU)
- Feel like sessions get derailed by fussiness, shutdown, or sensory overload
- Want a clear system for regulation that works across diagnoses
- Need strategies you can implement tomorrow (not “someday”)
- Want caregiver coaching tools that improve parent follow-through
✗ Not the best fit if you…
- Only treat adults or teens
- Want a “magic bullet” without practice or implementation
- Aren’t interested in caregiver coaching as part of pediatric care
CEU information
CEU & Contact Hour Acceptance
Chaos to Calm is offered with 2.0 contact hours and includes the approvals listed below. Because acceptance varies by profession and state, we always recommend confirming with your licensing board or employer.
National & board approvals
This course includes approvals for pediatric clinicians across multiple professions and boards.
- AOTA
- ASHA
- WV PT Board
- TX PT Board
- FL Board of PT
- PA Board of PT
Accepted by additional states
In addition to the approvals above, this course is accepted by the following states:
Alaska, Arizona, Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Virginia, Washington, DC, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.
Acceptance varies by state and profession. Always verify with your licensing board.
Need help confirming acceptance?
Questions regarding contact hour approval? Email Laura and include your profession + state. We’ll help you find the right details to submit.
Tip: Save your certificate of completion and course outline for your records and employer reimbursement.
What’s included
What You Get Inside Chaos to Calm
Not just theory. Not just ideas. A structured clinical system you can implement immediately— built for therapists by a therapist.
Structured Online Training Modules
Step-by-step instruction on the 5 elements of a healing environment—so you know exactly how to shift sessions from chaotic to regulated.
- ✓ Clear framework you can repeat across caseloads
- ✓ Real-world pediatric examples
- ✓ Designed for immediate implementation
Printable Course Manual
A structured reference guide to support retention and clinical carryover— so you’re not rewatching videos mid-session.
- ✓ Organized by healing environment elements
- ✓ Easy-to-reference format
- ✓ Supports documentation clarity
Parent Education Handouts
Done-for-you tools that simplify caregiver coaching and increase follow-through between visits.
- ✓ Easy language for caregivers
- ✓ Strengthens parent confidence
- ✓ Encourages home routine consistency
Certificate of Completion
Earn documentation for your professional development and contact hours.
- ✓ Supports employer reimbursement
- ✓ Verifiable completion record
Included in your enrollment
Manual + Parent Education Handouts (Ready to Use)
This isn’t a theory-heavy course. You’ll receive a practical clinical system designed for real-world implementation—plus parent-ready handouts that support carryover between sessions.
Chaos to Calm Manual
- Step-by-step framework you can apply immediately
- Supports regulation + participation during routines
- Built for therapists by a therapist
Parent Education Handouts
- Clear language that supports parent confidence
- Perfect for EI carryover + home routines
- Helps reduce “home program drop-off”
Calmer environments support regulation, participation, and parent confidence.
Social proof
What Birth to 3 Providers Are Saying
Real clinicians. Real sessions. Real-world implementation that supports a repeatable clinical system for regulation and caregiver carryover.
I used the healing environment checklist immediately. The very next visit felt calmer, the baby stayed regulated longer, and the parent finally felt confident about what to do between sessions.
This is the first course that gave me a true clinical system I can repeat across diagnoses. It’s built for therapists by a therapist, and it actually works in real sessions—not just on paper.
The parent education handouts made carryover so much easier. Families stopped feeling overwhelmed, and I stopped repeating the same explanations every week. Sessions feel more efficient and more effective.
$47 • 2.0 Contact Hours • Instant access • Certificate of completion included
If you’re ready for calmer sessions and stronger parent follow-through, this is your next step.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to help you feel confident enrolling—and to support smooth real-world implementation.
Who is this course for?
Chaos to Calm is designed for pediatric clinicians who want a repeatable clinical system for regulation and caregiver carryover—especially OT, PT, SLP, and early intervention providers. It’s appropriate across home, outpatient, hospital, and NICU settings.
Is this introductory level?
Yes. This course is introductory and practical—no specialized background required. You’ll leave with clear next steps and real-world implementation strategies you can apply immediately.
How long do I have access and what’s included?
You’ll receive course access plus downloadable resources, including a printable manual and parent education handouts. You can return to the training anytime you need a refresher.
Will my board accept these contact hours?
Chaos to Calm is approved by AOTA, ASHA, WV PT Board, TX PT Board, FL Board of PT, and PA Board of PT. It is also accepted by Alaska, Arizona, Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Virginia, Washington, DC, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.
Acceptance varies by state and profession. Always verify with your licensing board. For questions regarding contact hour approval, contact laura@pediatrictheratools.com.
I’m in early intervention—will this work for home visits?
Yes. Chaos to Calm is built for real-world implementation in natural environments. The framework helps you quickly adjust the environment, support regulation, and coach caregivers with simple routines that actually stick.
Why this course exists
Because “just try to calm them” isn’t a plan.
If you’ve ever walked into a session and felt the wheels come off—fussy baby, overwhelmed caregiver, no time to reset— you’re not alone. Chaos to Calm was created to give pediatric providers a clinical system that works in real life.
Laura R. Barnhart, OTR/L, CNT, CIMC-Master Trainer
Practicing Occupational Therapist and Certified Neonatal Therapist with 20+ years in home health, outpatient pediatrics, and NICU care. Since 2014, Laura has trained pediatric healthcare professionals across the U.S. with a relaxed, discussion-style teaching approach focused on real-world implementation.
Built for therapists by a therapist • Board approvals when applicable • Immediate tools for session transformation
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