GOT90 Bitesized CPD for paediatric occupational therapists

GOT90: Sensory Series

The sensory series will explore practical application of sensory supports.   All workshops run for 90 minutes and are live online with 30 days access to the recording.  They usually run on a Tuesday evening 8pm UK time.

Example events are listed below, but the Eventbrite page will give the most current information.  Click here to view upcoming training and dates.  (Eventbrite will automatically update the start time to your timezone).

Kim’s sensory series aims to demystify the world of sensory supports.  Over six sessions, Kim will explore the world of sensory processing.  She will explain the history of sensory integration theory and sensory processing.  She will help you to understand the differences between direct sensory integration and sensory supports.  The series will explore current evidence for sensory supports and how you can assess children’s needs and embed practical supports to help.

The six part series will run Sep-Dec 2023 and Mar-May 2024.  You can book the whole series here.

Part 1: Reviewing conceptual models of sensory processing/integration. 19 Sep 20:00 London time

This session will review the different theoretical models of sensory processing and explore where sensory strategies fit within these models.

Part 2: Sensory strategies – what’s the evidence? 3 Oct 20:00 London time

This session will explore the current published evidence available to support the use of sensory strategies in practice.

Part 3: Understanding arousal and regulation 17 Oct 20:00 London time

The primary goal for using sensory supports within occupational therapy is to support arousal and regulation. This session will explore these concepts in further depth.

Part 4: Assessment and goal setting 31 Oct 20:00 London time

This session will cover the different assessment tools occupational therapists can use to identify sensory needs. The end of the session will focus on writing functional goals.

Part 5: Using sensory strategies at school 14 Nov 20:00 London time

The main focus of the session will be practical considerations for success within schools. The session will conclude with a few case examples.

Part 6: Using sensory strategies at home 28 Nov 20:00 London time

Each topic will be presented as a stand-alone training.  The presentations will build on each other, it is recommended you complete the topics in order.  The training assumes you will have an interest in sensory processing and have some basic understanding of the senses.

Click here to purchase your place on the training.

GOT90: Journal Club & Evidence Review

Thanks to those who attended the journal club in 2022/23.  At the moment it is not something I have time to continue to present, however I hope to find time in the future to get it up and running again.

The GOT-90 Journal Club is designed for paediatric OTs who want to review recent evidence, but are short of time. Every four months Kim will discuss the paediatric evidence from the main occupational therapy journals. She will also include any interesting articles that she has read on the topics of play, DCD, sensory processing and autism from other journals.

A very easy way for you to stay up to date with your EBP!

Paediatric literature will be considered from the following OT journals

• American Journal of Occupational Therapy
• British Journal of Occupational Therapy
• Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy
• Australian Journal of Occupational Therapy
• Journal of Occupational Therapy, Schools, & Early Intervention

Sorry there are no dates planned for 2023/2024.

GOT90: Special Guests

Sometimes Kim will host special guests on the GOT-90 Evidence series.  Upcoming guests include:

Susan Allen – Using parent coaching to support sensory needs 20234 date to be confirmed.  Susan’s PdD research has centred on the use of parent coaching to support sensory needs.  She will discuss different approaches to coaching, including occupational performance coaching and current evidence for parent coaching.

You can book onto these training here on the GOT90 main page.  If you follow Kim’s account on Eventbrite, or join her mailing list you will also be the first to hear when new training is released.

See you on a GOT90 training soon!