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

Find the right strategies

Are morning routines, after school behaviours and bedtimes challenging? Join us in this webinar to learn some tips to assist with your child’s regulation throughout the day.

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.