What will you learn?

• Understand indicators for when assistive technology is required for children across daily routines, environments and participation
• Apply a clear, best practice OT process to paediatric AT prescription from referral through to follow up
• Clarify the OT’s role and responsibilities in AT prescription compared to suppliers and funding bodies
• Conduct assessments that consider function, safety, environment, caregiver capacity and participation
• Set meaningful, family-centred goals that reflect developmental stage, growth and the family’s disability journey
• Determine when and how to trial equipment and use trial outcomes to inform safe prescription
• Prescribe common paediatric assistive technology confidently, ethically and developmentally appropriately (a general overview is provided instead of specific AT for highly complex presentations)
• Understand funding pathways and documentation requirements that support AT recommendations
• Plan fitting, delivery and follow up to ensure equipment is used safely and effectively over time
• Strengthen clinical reasoning and documentation skills to support defensible AT recommendations
  
  

Who is this workshop for?

This introductory workshop is designed for Occupational Therapists who are new to prescribing assistive technology for children or who want to strengthen their foundations in paediatric AT practice.

It will be particularly useful for:

• OTs experienced in adult AT transitioning into paediatric practice
• Early intervention OTs expanding into physical disability and equipment prescription
• New graduate or early career OTs seeking a clear, structured AT process
• OTs wanting greater confidence applying family-centred, best practice principles to AT decisions

This workshop is not intended for highly complex AT presentations such as specialised seating for significant contractures or advanced custom equipment.

As this is a space for general group learning, there won't be opportunities for individual case questions and interventions.

Why attend?

Build confidence and clarity in paediatric AT prescription with access to:

• A structured, OT-led framework aligned with national early childhood best practice
• Clear guidance on assessment, goal setting, trials, prescription and follow up
• Practical tips and clinical insights you can apply immediately in everyday practice
• Improved understanding of professional boundaries, responsibilities and funding considerations
• A strong foundation to support safe, ethical and family-centred assistive technology recommendations

 
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