Self Regulation 2026
2026-08-21 08:30 - 16:30 (Australia/Perth) | Pagoda Ballroom, Pagoda Resort, 112 Melville Parade, Como, Western Australia, 6152, Australia
Presented by Kate Keisler
Self 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.
This 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:

What 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.
An overview of self regulation frameworks and tools, and the evidence behind these.
Developing self regulation: assessment and intervention approaches for practice.

About the Presenter :-
Kate 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.
Kate 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.

Self Regulation

Date
Friday August 21st, 2026
08:30 – 16:30

Venue
Pagoda Conference Room, Pagoda Resort, 112 Melville Parade, Como

Cost

Early bird rate before 21/6/26
Member $300
Rural/remote member or Student $300
Non-Member $654
Standard rate after 21/6/26
Member $360
Rural/remote member or Student $300
Non-members $654

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Introduction to Sleep (2026)
2026-08-28 08:00 - 17:00
FRIDAY 28th August, 2026 – 09:00 – 17:00

PRESENTED BY SUE MCCABE

Course outline:-

This 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.

This course will cover

· the importance of sleep and circadian health

· how sleep works, sleep disorders, general resources for sleep support

· practical approaches to sleep assessment in the home setting

· practical strategies to promote sleep in everyday living

· practical resources (information, equipment, people) that are fundamental to individualised sleep support, and safety

Using the ‘SleepLinks’ Sleep Comfort Map’ as a guide, we will cover assessment, information, and equipment resources for

· health and medical comfort

· activities and routines comfort

· sleep setting comfort

· thermal comfort

· sensory comfort

· social-emotional-communication comfort

· position and movement comfort

The 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.

About the presenter:

Sue 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.

For 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

of 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.

Introduction to Sleep

Date
Friday August 28th, 2026
09:00 – 17:00

Venue
Pagoda Conference Room, Pagoda Resort, 112 Melville Parade, Como

Cost

Early bird before 28/6/26
Member $300.00
Rural/remote member/Student $300.00
Non-members $654.00
Standard rate after 28/6/26
Member $360.00
Rural/remote member/Student $300.00
Non-members $654.00

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OT-Me-Hybrid Service Delivery in Paediatric Occupational Therapy
2026-11-06 08:00 - 17:00
Presented by Stephanie Clarke
Friday November 6th, 2026
About the Course :-
This one-day professional development course explores the foundations of paediatric occupational therapy practice alongside emerging hybrid models of care that combine traditional therapy with digital tools to improve productivity, efficiency and access to services.
The course emphasises working holistically with the child within their natural environments and highlights the importance of understanding family dynamics, empowering parents and caregivers, and supporting neurodiverse families through collaborative, strengths-based approaches.
Participants will explore how occupational therapists can work effectively with families, teachers and the multidisciplinary team to create coherent care across home, school and community settings. The course will also introduce practical examples of hybrid service delivery, demonstrating how digital tools can support assessment, therapy planning, goal tracking, communication with families and teachers, and ongoing intervention between sessions. Case examples and practical discussion will illustrate how hybrid models can enhance continuity of care, increase access for families, and support therapists to deliver coordinated, evidence-informed paediatric services.
Course materials will include practical frameworks, example workflows and strategies for implementing hybrid paediatric practice in clinic, school and community contexts. The course is designed for occupational therapists, new graduates and clinicians seeking to strengthen foundational paediatric practice while learning how hybrid care models can support neurodiverse children and their families.
About the Presenter :-
Stephanie is an occupational therapist with 14 years experience providing assessment and intervention for children with developmental delay, autism, ADHD and sensory processing differences across clinic, school and community environments. She works collaboratively with families, teachers and multidisciplinary teams to support participation, emotional regulation, executive functioning and daily living skills.
Stephanie is the founder of a digital health and occupational therapy innovation company developing scalable, evidence-informed tools to support children, families, clinicians and schools. Leads the design and clinical governance of the OT-Me. digital platform ecosystem, integrating occupational therapy frameworks with technology to improve access to early intervention and therapy supports. Current projects include OT-Me. for parents. Teachers and clinicians, OT-Me. Learn for occupational therapy students and new graduates (“a mentor in your pocket”), and OT-Me. Daily Quests, with a native mobile app currently in development. Stephanie also manages partnerships with clinicians, educators and technology developers to expand access to therapy tools across community, school and remote settings. She participated in the Plus Eight startup accelerator program and has presented internationally at the OT Show in Birmingham on innovation in occupational therapy.
Stephanie is also currently undertaking doctoral research (PhD) at Edith Cowan University exploring digital occupational therapy tools and models that improve access to therapy and support outcomes for children and families.

OT-Me-Hybrid Service Delivery in Paediatric Occupational Therapy

Date
Friday November 6th, 2026
09:00 – 17:00

Venue
Pagoda Conference Room, Pagoda Resort, 112 Melville Parade, Como

Cost

Early bird before 6/9/26
Member $300.00
Student $300.00
Rural/remote member $300.00
Non-members $654.00
Standard rate after 6/9/26
Member $360.00
Student $300.00
Rural/remote member $300.00
Non-members $654.00

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