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SUMMARY:Self Regulation 2026
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Kate Keisler \nSelf regulation is a skill everyone needs to thrive across all ages. It is a common occupational therapy goal for occupational therapists working with children and families\, with widely varied research. It is an essential skill for development\, and something that can impact every area of our life\, at every point. Yet there are such different views of what it actually is\, and how to develop self regulation. \nThis workshop comes from a lens supporting children\, families and adults around children to learn self regulation\, however the concepts and models are applicable across ages. Here are some of the topics that we will cover in this workshop: \n\nWhat is self-regulation? Looking into the differing definitions and perceptions of self regulation in practice\, and society. Self-regulation can be an ambiguous topic so we will go through some of the fields of thought\, and the evidence behind these\, to delve into what self-regulation actually is.\nAn overview of self regulation frameworks and tools\, and the evidence behind these.\nDeveloping self regulation: assessment and intervention approaches for practice.\n\nAbout the Presenter :- \nKate Keisler is an Occupational Therapist who started Calm and Connected in July 2014 to focus on kids with social\, emotional and sensory difficulties. She found that these children were often labelled as ‘naughty’\, rather than their actions meaning that they needed more help. Kate is passionate about giving parents and teachers the knowledge and strategies to support their child. It is often that kids just need to be understood\, parents feel empowered and small practical ideas given to allow kids to feel safe and supported in their own bodies. \nKate has travelled to Melbourne and Sydney for training and mentorship. She has attended courses from leading Occupational Therapists from all over the world. There is always so much more to learn! Kate is passionate about bringing this knowledge to Perth through hosting clinical leaders in Perth and running regular training for therapists.Kate believes in developing the understanding of  Occupational Therapists working in Paediatrics in Perth to provide a high-quality clinical service to families. \n\n\n\nSelf Regulation\n\n\nDate\nFriday August 21st\, 2026 \n08:30 – 16:30\n\n\nVenue\nPagoda Conference Room\, Pagoda Resort\, 112 Melville Parade\, Como\n\n\nCost \n  \n  \n \nEarly bird rate before 21/6/26 \nMember $300 \nRural/remote member or Student $300 \nNon-Member $654 \nStandard rate after 21/6/26 \nMember $360 \nRural/remote member or Student $300 \nNon-members $654\n\n\n\nBook Online
URL:https://waota.com.au/event/self-regulation-2026/
LOCATION:Pagoda Ballroom\, Pagoda Resort\, 112 Melville Parade\, Como\, Western Australia\, 6152\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Sleep (2026)
DESCRIPTION:FRIDAY 28th August\, 2026  – 09:00 – 17:00  \n\n\nPRESENTED BY SUE MCCABE \n\n\nCourse outline:- \n\n\nThis introductory course is targeted to OTs working across all sectors (all conditions\, all age groups). The aim of the course is to provide evidence-based information about sleep and circadian science\, translated through the OT lens for practical and individualised application to all client settings. \n\n\nThis course will cover \n\n\n· the importance of sleep and circadian health \n\n\n· how sleep works\, sleep disorders\, general resources for sleep support \n\n\n· practical approaches to sleep assessment in the home setting \n\n\n· practical strategies to promote sleep in everyday living \n\n\n· practical resources (information\, equipment\, people) that are fundamental to individualised sleep support\, and safety \n\n\nUsing the ‘SleepLinks’ Sleep Comfort Map’ as a guide\, we will cover assessment\, information\, and equipment resources for \n\n\n· health and medical comfort \n\n\n· activities and routines comfort \n\n\n· sleep setting comfort \n\n\n· thermal comfort \n\n\n· sensory comfort \n\n\n· social-emotional-communication comfort \n\n\n· position and movement comfort \n\n\nThe course provides opportunity to learn why sleep and circadian health is a fundamental concern for all OTs\, and how it is ‘all about everything’\, our physical and mental health\, activities\, environments\, personal factors. Client stories will be presented that illustrate the individualised and collaborative approach that underpins the OT approach to sleep support. Information will be provided about practical strategies and resources for contextual assessment and sleep support. There will be hands-on demonstration of equipment options to support sensory comfort\, thermal comfort\, body position support\, mobility and safety for sleep. With the OT lens\, there is opportunity to learn that ‘Comfort’ means\, what is just right\, for each person and their family or caregivers; and that ‘Safety’ is about their medical safety\, physical safety and social-emotional safety. \n\n\nAbout the presenter: \n\n\nSue McCabe (BSc\, MSc\, PhD) is the provider of SleepLinks occupational therapy service in Perth. She has worked as an occupational therapist for over 40 years in Perth\, NT and the UK and has clinical background in rehabilitation\, community and customised-equipment settings. She has worked with people of all ages with developmental\, neurological\, neuro-motor and musculo-skeletal conditions. \n\n\nFor 20+ years\, her focus has been on sleep and circadian health. Sue has recognised the impact of poor sleep on the health\, wellbeing and participation of people with disabilities\, including physical and mental health conditions (and their families). Spending time learning about the complex and diverse factors of concern. Sue received a Churchill Fellowship in 2006\, visiting UK and Canada to learn from expert clinicians and researchers. She completed PhD studies in 2019\, with research focus on the multiple factors affecting sleep of children with cerebral palsy\, and on understanding thermoregulation during sleep. Sue’s expertise and learning is most importantly through her contact with the 100s of clients and families\, describing their unique sleep difficulties and the effects on their everyday lives. Her work is enhanced by ongoing collaboration with colleagues across Perth\, Australia and internationally. Her particular passion is the importance \n\n\nof strong sleep knowledge for OTs\, within the context of circadian health\, the 24-hour rhythms which are so fundamental to all aspects of mental and physical health\, function and participation. \n\n\n\nIntroduction to Sleep\n\n\nDate\nFriday August 28th\, 2026 \n09:00 – 17:00\n\n\nVenue\nPagoda Conference Room\, Pagoda Resort\, 112 Melville Parade\, Como\n\n\nCost \n  \n  \n \nEarly bird before 28/6/26 \nMember $300.00 \nRural/remote member/Student $300.00 \nNon-members $654.00 \nStandard rate after 28/6/26 \nMember $360.00 \nRural/remote member/Student $300.00 \nNon-members $654.00\n\n\n\n\nBook online
URL:https://waota.com.au/event/introduction-to-sleep-2026/
LOCATION:Pagoda Ballroom\, Pagoda Resort\, 112 Melville Parade\, Como\, Western Australia\, 6152\, Australia
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