Sensory Processing in Paediatrics
Workshop Duration:Â 2 hours
Cost:Â $120.00
Unsure how sensory processing shows up in daily function for children?
Getting stuck between assessment results and what to do next?
This workshop helps you make sense of what you’re seeing and turn it into simple, practical strategies you can use straight away
Purchase this workshopWhat will you learn?
In this workshop, you will gain practical knowledge and tools to:
- Understand sensory processing and its impact on children’s daily occupations
- Identify over and under responsive patterns across all eight sensory systems using the concept of sensory cups
- Apply current evidence to guide sensory based intervention decisions in paediatric OT
- Conduct assessments using both formal and informal tools and interpret findings in relation to function and participation
- Translate assessment findings into meaningful, participation focused outcomes
- Develop collaborative functional goals using the SMART-FIN framework
- Apply key intervention principles including education, coaching, accommodations, sensory activity schedules and environmental modifications
- Link sensory processing to real world participation across home, school and community contexts
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Who is this workshop for?
This workshop is designed for Occupational Therapists and OT Assistants working in paediatrics who:
- Are new to sensory processing and want a clear, structured introduction
- Want to strengthen how they assess and interpret sensory processing in practice
- Are looking to move beyond theory and apply sensory strategies in everyday clinical work
- Support children across home, school or community settings
- Want practical tools to guide intervention and goal setting
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Why attend?
In this workshop, you will:
- Build a clear and practical understanding of sensory processing in paediatric OT
- Learn a structured approach to assessment, interpretation and intervention
- Access practical tools, frameworks and strategies ready to use in sessions
- Strengthen your ability to link sensory processing to function and participation
- Develop skills in writing meaningful, collaborative and functional goals
- Gain confidence applying sensory approaches in real world clinical contexts
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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
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About the Presenter
Sarah Doyle is a Paediatric Occupational Therapist with over two decades of experience across the private and public sectors in Australia and the United Kingdom. Based in Sydney, Sarah is the founding director of Seedling Occupational Therapy, a family-centred practice passionate about nurturing growing minds and bodies, and helping children develop the skills they need to thrive in everyday lives.
Sarah's approach centres on building strong collaborative relationships with families, education and healthcare professionals. She believes that the most meaningful progress comes from helping children develop genuine skills and capabilities — teaching them to be their best selves and trust in their own abilities as they navigate play, movement, regulation, learning, self-care, and social interaction. This approach expands children’s development from the therapy room to daily experiences at home, school and community.
Throughout her career, Sarah has completed extensive post-graduate training and remains dedicated to ongoing professional development, always seeking new ways to grow as both a therapist and a parent. This commitment ensures she provides current and evidence based supports for children and their families.
As a therapist, mentor, and parent coach, Sarah brings professional expertise and personal insight to her support. As a mother of three daughters, a keen cook, gardener and landscape artist, she understands the parenting journey, allowing her to connect authentically with families and empower parents with the knowledge and strategies to support their children's growth.
At Seedling Occupational Therapy, Sarah is committed to helping children develop independence in everyday activities and to ensuring that children, families, and fellow therapists alike reach their maximum potential.
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