Adults play a critical role in supporting children to develop their self-regulation skills. Our focus is on creating an environment which fosters skill development whilst supporting positive behaviours.

Part 1 of the series will explore a number of evidence-based approaches and provide a practical framework for implementation in the classroom, paving the way for all students.

Objectives:

• To understand the evidence and theory behind self-regulation and why this is relevant in the classroom.
• To feel confident in identifying the function of behaviour and what it is communicating.
• To feel confident in moving from reactive to proactive approaches.
• To feel confident in implementing strategies to create a calm classroom.
• To understand how to develop students skills for long term success in the classroom.
• To understand how to continue to support positive behaviour.
• To feel confident recognising when positive behaviour supports are not enough.
• To feel confident knowing where to start when addressing challenging behaviours.
• To feel confident in identifying the different domains of lagging skills.
• To have a framework to support strategy choice and implementation.

What’s covered?

• A breakdown of the evidence and theory behind self-regulation and behaviour.
• A breakdown of healthy attachment and practical ways to build attachment with your students.
• An evaluation of what a behaviour is communicating.
• Practical ways to implement positive behaviour supports within your classroom.
• An exploration of the importance of problem solving with students and how to collaborate effectively.
• How to explore a student's current skills and build on them through the use of Kid Link's Motivation Chart.
• How to identify the different domains of lagging skills that impact on a child's ability to regulate their behaviours.
• Setting goals for an Individual Learning Plan and utilising the proactive strategies covered through the use of a case study.
• Tips to 'make it stick' after the webinar.
• 'Stop and think' moments to apply new learning through workbook activities that can be used with future students.

About the Series:

The road to self-regulation in the classroom

Self-regulation is the ability to understand and manage your own behaviour and reactions. This is influenced by our social, physical, cognitive, and emotional regulation and is continually developed over the lifespan. Learning to regulate and respond to situations in a way the child would like, can be particularly challenging for some. As teachers and support staff, you play an important role in paving a road that leads a child towards self-regulation.

This series aims to break down self-regulation so that educators can feel confident proactively responding to behaviours whilst supporting skill development. Each webinar focuses on one of the domains that can influence how well a child is able to manage the demands of school. The series will follow the same case study to demonstrate how different strategies can come together to support a child’s goal/s.

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About the presenters:

Caitlyn Cowie

Caitlyn Cowie is an Occupational Therapist, graduating in 2016 from Monash University with Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours). Caitlyn has been with the Kid Link team for 5 years, and is one of our Senior OT's. Caitlyn is endorsed by OT Australia to practice within the Medicare Better Access to Mental Health Program. Caitlyn is an experienced presenter, developing and presenting on many topics to both families and schools including self-regulation, social skills, and prep transition. Caitlyn supports both Kid Link OT’s and external OT’s, oversees our student program, and manages a pediatric caseload between 4yo-18yo.

Danni Gheorghe

Danni is an Occupational Therapist, graduating in 2017 with a Masters in Occupational Therapy Practice from Monash University. Prior to this, Danni completed an undergraduate degree in Applied Sciences, Psychology. Danni has been with the Kid Link team since 2017 and is one of their senior OT’s. Danni is endorsed by OT Australia to practice within the Medicare Better Access to Mental Health program. Danni is an experienced and passionate presenter with a keen interest in developing and sharing content on both child and carer regulation, executive functioning, and social skills. In addition to presenting, Danni provides mentoring to external pediatric OT’s, supports Kid link OT’s, and manages a pediatric caseload between 3yo-16yo.

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