Self-regulation is a multifaceted construct involving dynamic interactions between cognitive, emotional, sensory, and behavioural processes in response to environmental demands. It begins in infancy and is shaped by personal and contextual factors.

Strong self-regulation skills are linked to academic success, mental health, and social participation. Occupational therapists are uniquely positioned to support self-regulation through neuro-affirmative, occupation-based approaches that consider the person-environment–occupation fit. For neurodivergent children, collaborative interventions with caregivers are essential, enabling co-regulation and multi-therapeutic strategies such as coaching. This workshop explores the neuroscience of self-regulation to inform effective, evidence-based practice across diverse settings.