HOW TO MAKE MORNINGS, AFTER SCHOOL, AND BEDTIMES MORE MANAGEABLE.

A two-part webinar series

Join us to learn ways of ‘checking in’ with your child, as well as some specific sensory strategies to get through morning, after school, and bedtime routines. Part 2 of a two-part webinar series.

Session 2:

Regulation and Routines: how to make mornings, after school, and bedtimes more manageable

Learn strategies to assist with your child’s regulation and behaviour throughout the day.

Friday 4 August 2023

1-2pm (AEST)                                 

Cost: $40

Recording available post session for 10 days

After developing your understanding of sensory systems and sensory processing in session 1, this second webinar will provide you with more specific strategies to support your child.

 It is recommended for session 1 to be viewed prior to viewing session 2.

Information in this session will provide:

• ‘Check in tools’ for regulation throughout the day including:

  • introduction to the Alert Program for regulation

  • Introduction to the Zones of Regulation concept

• Understanding sensory ‘triggers’

• Understanding the importance of Co-regulation

• Regulation strategies and tools for:         

  • Morning routines

  • After school

  • Self care including tips on: applying sunscreen, tolerating hair care, cutting nails, tolerating clothing including shoes and socks

  • Bedtimes and preparing for sleep

Who can attend?

We invite parents, caregivers, grandparents and other interested family members to attend. Information in the session would also be beneficial for Support Workers or other support staff working with your child and family. A future session will be targeted towards teachers and education support staff.

Meet the speaker

Katie Stokes is an Occupational Therapist with over 20 years experience, who leads a team of exceptional therapists in her private practice. The practice provides paediatric OT services to children aged 3 to 18 and their families in Geelong and surrounding regions. Katie enjoys helping families on their therapy journey to understand their child’s needs and teach them tips on how to make day to day life easier. Being a parent to two busy boys, and having a lived experience of specific learning needs, Katie feels well equipped to understand the children and families she is working with.

Recordings:

These webinars will be presented live, but will be recorded and available to view for 10 days after the live event.

How to create a sensory friendly classroom.

Join us to discover how to better understand your student’s sensory needs, and how they may present in the classroom and wider school setting. This live event will take place on

“What is Sensory Processing?”

Wed 26 July 2023

3.45-4.45pm (AEST)                                 

Cost: $40 / person

(Note each person is required to register individually)

Talk to us about a multi-attendee discount by contacting me at katiestokesot@bigpond.com

Recording available post session for 10 days

Sensory processing is the ability to perceive, process and respond to information we receive through our senses. It’s something we all do and experience very differently. A child’s ability to concentrate, play, learn, socialise, and develop skills relies upon effective sensory integration. Our sensory processing skills also have a direct impact on our emotions, attention, and learning. That’s why it is so important to understand how each of your students processes sensory information, and what you can do to support their sensory needs in the classroom.

This comprehensive session offers an opportunity for you to:

• understand what sensory processing is

• learn about the different types of sensory profiles students can present with

• learn about the 8 sensory systems, including the lesser known proprioception, vestibular and interoception senses

• gain a greater understanding of why students may behave in a certain way, or respond differently in different environment

• be able to confidently read the behavioural and sensory clues your students are giving you

• gain a greater understanding of why your students may behave in a certain way, or respond differently in different environments

• be able to confidently read the behavioural and sensory clues your students are giving you

• learn some strategies to create a sensory friendly classroom environment

• learn some general strategies to support your student’s sensory needs using a ‘sensory diet’

Who can attend?

We invite teachers, integration aides, learning support staff and After School Care program (OSHC) staff to attend. Undergraduate teaching students would also benefit from attending.

Meet the speaker

Katie Stokes is an Occupational Therapist with over 20 years experience, who leads a team of exceptional therapists in her private practice. The practice provides paediatric OT services to children aged 3 to 18 and their families in Geelong and surrounding regions. Katie enjoys helping families on their therapy journey to understand their child’s needs and teach them tips on how to make day to day life easier. Being a parent to two busy boys, and having a lived experience of specific learning needs, Katie feels well equipped to understand the children and families she is working with.

Recordings:

These webinars will be presented live, but will be recorded and available to view for 10 days after the live event.

Learn about Sensory Processing and how it impacts on your child and family .

A two-part webinar series

Join us to discover how to better understand your child’s sensory needs, and how this may present in everyday situations. In a 2 part webinar series, you will learn about:

Session 1:

“What is Sensory Processing?”

Learn about Sensory Processing and how it impacts on your child and family

Friday 21 July 2023

1-2pm (AEST)                                 

Cost: $40

Recording available post session for 10 days

Sensory processing is the ability to perceive, process and respond to information we receive through our senses. It’s something we all do and experience very differently. A child’s ability to concentrate, play, learn, socialise, and develop skills relies upon effective sensory integration. Our sensory processing skills also have a direct impact on our emotions, attention, and learning. That’s why it is so important to understand how your child processes sensory information, and what you can do to support their sensory needs.

This comprehensive session offers an opportunity for you to:

• understand what sensory processing is

• learn about the different types of sensory profiles people can present with

• learn about the 8 sensory systems, including the lesser known proprioception, vestibular and interoception senses

• gain a greater understanding of why your child may behave in a certain way, or respond differently in different environment

• be able to confidently read the behavioural and sensory clues your child is giving you

• learn some general strategies to support your child’s sensory regulation using a ‘sensory diet’

A follow up webinar on 4th August will delve deeper into sensory strategies to support your child.

Who can attend?

We invite parents, caregivers, grandparents and other interested family members to attend. Information in the session would also be beneficial for Support Workers or other support staff working with your child and family. A future session will be targeted towards teachers and education support staff.

Meet the speaker

Katie Stokes is an Occupational Therapist with over 20 years experience, who leads a team of exceptional therapists in her private practice. The practice provides paediatric OT services to children aged 3 to 18 and their families in Geelong and surrounding regions. Katie enjoys helping families on their therapy journey to understand their child’s needs and teach them tips on how to make day to day life easier. Being a parent to two busy boys, and having a lived experience of specific learning needs, Katie feels well equipped to understand the children and families she is working with.

Recordings:

These webinars will be presented live, but will be recorded and available to view for 10 days after the live event.

Learn strategies to assist with your child’s regulation and behaviour throughout the day.

A two-part webinar series

Join us to learn ways of ‘checking in’ with your child, as well as some specific sensory strategies to get through morning, after school, and bedtime routines. Part 2 of a two-part webinar series.

Session 2:

Practical strategies for alertness and regulation

Learn strategies to assist with your child’s regulation and behaviour throughout the day.

Friday 24 February 2023

1-2pm (AEST)                                 

Cost: $40

Recording available post session for 10 days

Register Here

After developing your understanding of sensory systems and sensory processing in session 1, this second webinar will provide you with more specific strategies to support your child.

 It is recommended for session 1 to be viewed prior to viewing session 2.

Information in this session will provide:

• ‘Check in tools’ for regulation throughout the day including:

  • introduction to the Alert Program for regulation

  • Introduction to the Zones of Regulation concept

• Understanding sensory ‘triggers’

• Understanding the importance of Co-regulation

• Regulation strategies and tools for:         

  • Morning routines

  • After school

  • Self care including tips on: applying sunscreen, tolerating hair care, cutting nails, tolerating clothing including shoes and socks

  • Bedtimes and preparing for sleep

Who can attend?

We invite parents, caregivers, grandparents and other interested family members to attend. Information in the session would also be beneficial for Support Workers or other support staff working with your child and family. A future session will be targeted towards teachers and education support staff.

Meet the speaker

Katie Stokes is an Occupational Therapist with over 20 years experience, who leads a team of exceptional therapists in her private practice. The practice provides paediatric OT services to children aged 3 to 18 and their families in Geelong and surrounding regions. Katie enjoys helping families on their therapy journey to understand their child’s needs and teach them tips on how to make day to day life easier. Being a parent to two busy boys, and having a lived experience of specific learning needs, Katie feels well equipped to understand the children and families she is working with.

Recordings:

These webinars will be presented live, but will be recorded and available to view for 10 days after the live event.