Occupational Therapy Show 2025

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The neuroscience of Co - regulation & Self - regulation: applying a Neuro - affirmative lens to OT Practice

26 Nov 2025
Keynote Theatre

Self-regulation is a multifaceted construct involving dynamicinteractions between cognitive, emotional, sensory, and behaviouralprocesses in response toenvironmental demands. It begins ininfancy and is shaped by personal and contextual factors. Strongself-regulation skills are linked to academic success, mental health,and social participation. Occupational therapists are uniquelypositioned to supportself-regulation through neuro-affirmative,occupation-based approaches that consider the person-environment–occupation fit. For neurodivergent children,collaborative interventions with caregivers are essential, enablingco-regulation and multi-therapeuticstrategies such as coaching. Thisworkshop explores the neuroscience of self-regulation to informeffective, evidence-based practice across diverse settings.

  • Explore the neuroscience that supports self-regulation skill development
  • Identify why an individualised approach that address the person-environment–occupation fit and embeds connection and relationships is essential to support the development of self-regulation skills.
  • Explore the evidence for movement-oriented and cognitive approaches to self-regulation for neurodivergent children and adolescents.
Speakers
Aine O'Dea, Owner & Director - Radiance Consulting Ltd

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