Introduction to Sensory Processing
Workshop Duration: 2 hours
Cost: $120.00
Feeling unsure how to identify sensory patterns that affect daily participation?
Do you want clearer reasoning when linking sensory needs to assessment and intervention?
If you support adolescents or adults with sensory challenges, this session gives you structured ways to understand sensory processing and apply practical assessment strategies.
Purchase this workshopWhat will you learn?
In this workshop, you will gain practical knowledge and tools to:
- Understand sensory processing, sensory processing disorder and key subtypes including sensory modulation, sensory based motor and sensory discrimination challenges
- Identify signs of over responsive and under responsive processing across all eight sensory systems
- Use structured assessment processes including developmental history, sensory questionnaires and observation to interpret sensory needs and functional impact
- Explore intervention strategies such as remedial approaches, accommodations, environmental modifications, sensory diets and interoception based supports while considering neuro affirming practice
- Communicate sensory patterns clearly in reports and provide recommendations tailored to modulation and discrimination needs
Who is this workshop for?
This workshop is designed for Occupational Therapists and allied health professionals who:
- Support adolescents or adults with sensory processing challenges
- Want a structured way to interpret sensory information and link it to function
- Are building knowledge in assessment, intervention and report writing
It will be particularly useful for:
- OTs in community practice working with diverse clinical presentations
- Clinicians who want confidence identifying sensory subtypes and their functional impact
- OTs who write reports informing intervention planning or NDIS funding requests
Why attend?
In this workshop, you will:
- Strengthen your understanding of sensory processing across all eight sensory systems
- Build practical skills to assess sensory needs using structured tools and observation
- Learn intervention strategies including environmental changes, sensory diets and interoception based supports
- Improve how you explain sensory challenges and link them to functional outcomes
- Gain clarity on evidence considerations when supporting adolescents and adults
What's included?
- Gain online access to the workshop – live workshops are delivered via Zoom, while self-paced options include access to recorded sessions
- Download workshop slides and any resources provided by the presenter
- Enjoy six months of access to the recording and resources via your Verve OT Learning Library
- Receive a certificate of completion for your CPD records, available via email upon completion of the workshop
About the Presenter
Nikki Cousins is the Director of Action Occupational Therapy, a boutique practice in the Hunter Region, NSW.
She specialises in wheelchair prescription, seating and positioning, and has extensive experience supporting clients with neurological and physical conditions.
Nikki has presented at national conferences including ATSA and OTA, and delivers training in areas including sensory processing, supported decision-making and daily living skills.
She is a board member of ARATA and a strong advocate for evidence-informed, person-centred practice.
Nikki also enjoys mentoring clinicians navigating complex cases and is the co-host of the OT Unplugged podcast, where she shares insights on contemporary OT practice in the NDIS context.
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Quick add to cartWhat Are Others Saying?
"I found it great that you gave such practical examples of organising and alerting activities that can be incorporated in day to day life."
Taryn L, Occupational Therapist
"It was great to learn more about the 'why' behind sensory diets and how different sensory diets can look (amazing to have access to examples and resources from the PD!)"
Chloe H, Occupational Therapist
