Cognition and Psychosocial Disability
Workshop Duration: 1.5 hours
Cost: $90.00
Are you unsure how to assess cognition within psychosocial disability?
Do cognitive tools feel hard to translate into real-world function?
This workshop builds confidence using structured, functional approaches to assess cognition and apply findings meaningfully in NDIS practice.
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Date: Thursday 19 February 2026
Time: 11:00am - 12:30pm AEDT
Duration: 1.5 hours
What will you learn?
What will you learn?
In this workshop, you will gain practical knowledge and tools to:
- Understand cognition within psychosocial disability and why it matters in Occupational Therapy practice
- Apply the ICF model to interpret cognitive function, activity limitations and participation restrictions
- Identify common cognitive challenges including memory, executive function, judgment, impulsivity and processing speed
- Conduct functional cognitive assessment using observation, interview, activity and routine analysis
- Select appropriate cognitive assessment tools and understand what they measure, who they are valid for and key limitations
- Integrate standardised assessment findings with real-world functional evidence
- Apply practical cognitive and environmental strategies to support daily living and participation
- Use structured approaches to reduce cognitive load and grade support effectively
Who is this workshop for?
This workshop is designed for Occupational Therapists working with adults with psychosocial disability, particularly within NDIS contexts. It will be especially relevant for:
- OTs supporting clients with fluctuating cognition, executive dysfunction or complex psychosocial presentations
- OTs seeking greater confidence selecting and interpreting cognitive assessments
- OTs wanting to strengthen functional reasoning rather than relying solely on test scores
- OTs working in community, home-based or mental health settings
Why attend?
In this workshop, you will:
- Gain a clear, functional framework for understanding cognition in everyday life
- Learn how to match assessment choice to client presentation and context
- Build confidence translating cognitive findings into meaningful functional insights
- Strengthen your ability to justify supports and interventions using observable evidence
- Access practical strategies grounded in real-world Occupational Therapy practice
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
Muriel Cummins is an Occupational Therapist with extensive experience across mental health and disability practice. In addition to being an OT, she holds a Master of Public Health. She has worked in clinical, not-for-profit, peak-body and private-practice settings.
A tireless advocate for an equitable, best-practice NDIS, Muriel sits on the Every Australian Counts steering Committee; on both NDIS and mental health Occupational Therapy Australia National Reference Groups; the Transforming Australia's Mental Health Service System (TAMHSS) committee; and the ICF-Australia Interest Group which explores the application of international frameworks in the Australian context.
Muriel co-founded the Occupational Therapy Society for Invisible and Hidden Disability (OTSi) and works to build this dynamic organisation.
She holds the Policy and Strategy Advisory role with the Australian Rehabilition and Assistive Technology Association (ARATA).
Her leadership was recognised when she received the Australian Allied Health Awards – Occupational Therapist of the Year (2022).
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"I found the workshop very informative, I am beginning to build a caseload with more clients with psychosocial disabilities. This learning provided background knowledge and linking them to functional limitations and providing a range of appropriate assessments."
Amber C, Occupational Therapist
"Good workshop, validated my current approach and extended my potential range of tools and resources."
Heidi M, Occupational Therapist
