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A Contemporary Occupational Performance Approach to Pediatric Self-Regulation Part II: Self-Regulation Intervention Framework and Strategies

Series overview:

There are a plethora of resources available to therapists, educators and parents regarding self-regulation and sensory-based strategies. However, we do a disservice to individuals when we use quick fix behavior solutions or a narrowly-focused approach for all children. This course will present a theoretically-sound, evidence-based, and developmentally-driven method for approaching each individual child’s self-regulation needs.

We recognize that self-regulation is not merely the management of a prescribed “sensory diet” or “behavior chart”.  Self-regulation is a complex issue that affects all aspects of an individual’s well-being (physical, cognitive, emotional), as well as their surrounding relationships (family, peers, teachers), and ability to engage productively within varied environments.

Part II course description:

Description:

In this second part of the 2 part course, we will present the most effective treatment strategies from a comprehensive foundation of evidence-based practices, all within the context of the PEOP (Person/Environment/Occupational Performance) framework, from Part I.  Our primary focus will be on client-centered, environmentally-relevant interventions that lead to productive occupational performance across the developmental continuum from early childhood to adolescence.

Presenters:

Theresa Henry, MSOT, OTR/L, serves as the lead Pediatric Clinical Specialist for Children, Youth & Family services at Washington University’s OT Community Practice Program.  She has 24 years of experience working in a variety of settings, including acute rehabilitation, long-term pediatric rehabilitation, school-based therapy, and in-home services.  She also served as a related services administrator at Special School District of St. Louis County, where she coordinated OT, PT, adapted physical education and assistive technology services. 

Meredith Gronski, OTD, OTR/L, Provides occupation-based evaluation, intervention and consultation to schools and families in the community.   She currently teaches content related to children and youth  including modules on sensory processing, self-regulation, school-based practice, and feeding development and interventions at Washington University’s Program in Occupational Therapy. She is the faculty lead for the university’s OT community practice; integrating both MSOT and OTD students into clinical program development and outcomes-focused research projects.