Are you looking to deepen your understanding and application of the fundamentals of working with children and families? Our comprehensive course is designed for occupational therapists who are developing their evidence-based foundations in all areas of child development, assessment, and intervention. This 5-hour course is available online with self-paced sections or can be delivered face-to-face by negotiation. The online version includes an individual follow-up mentoring session, learning activities, and plenty of ready-to-use resources and ideas for your practice.

Course Objectives:

• Confidently articulate your occupational therapy role to parents and multi-disciplinary team members.

• Increase confidence in foundational knowledge and current evidence-based practices.

• Apply knowledge and strategies directly in practice with confidence.

• Access resources to apply with ease in practice.

• Extend professional support network options.

Key Topics Covered:

1. Core Evidence-Based Concepts: Fundamentals of working with children and families.

2. Supporting Evidence for Practice: Insights from neuroscience and early intervention population-based studies.

3. Theories, Models, and Frameworks: Including the Neuro-Affirmative Paradigm.

4. Assessment Best Practices: Neuro-affirmative assessment and NDIS Functional Capacity Assessments.

5. Motor Development: Strategies to support motor skills.

6. Self-Regulation: Techniques for supporting self-regulation.

7. Socio-Emotional Development: Methods to enhance socio-emotional skills.

8. Cognition and Learning at School: Supporting cognitive and learning development.

Target Audience:

• Occupational therapists in the early stages of their career

• Therapists seeking to enhance their foundational knowledge and practice

• Professionals aiming to strengthen their role within multi-disciplinary teams

Unique Features:

• 5 hours of comprehensive content

• Delivered online in self-paced sections or face-to-face by negotiation

• Individual follow-up mentoring sessions included

• Ready-to-use resources and ideas for immediate application

• Opportunities to extend professional support networks

What You’ll Gain:

• In-depth understanding of core concepts and evidence-based practices

• Practical strategies for child development and intervention

• Confidence in performing assessments and supporting various developmental areas

• Valuable resources for your practice

Enrol now to enhance your foundational skills and make a significant impact on the children and families you work with.