CAOT-BC Paediatric Practice Network Meeting - (free for members, $20 + tax for others)

Date: April 8, 2020

Time: 6:00pm-7:30pm PST

Location: Webinar

Topic: Sensory Processing & Integration: Concepts, Evidence & BEST Strategies

Presenter: Moira Peña, BScOT, MOT Reg. (Ont.) is an occupational therapist working at Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital who has dedicated her career to supporting children and youth who experience sensory processing challenges. She is an Expert Hub Team member of the ECHO Ontario Autism Program which aims to support and further develop paediatricians' and school psychologists’ skills to screen, diagnose and manage children with autism and autistic youth in Ontario. She loves collaborating with occupational therapists to raise awareness of how sensory-based interventions (SBI) can be strategically implemented to support and enhance an individual's function and participation in meaningful daily occupations. Moira is also a Lecturer (Status-Appointment) in the Department of Occupational Science & Occupational Therapy at the University of Toronto.

Description: This presentation will highlight the different sensory systems, relevant sensory processing and integration models, helpful terminology, a review of the latest evidence in the field and an introduction to BEST (Body, Emotional, Sensory & Thinking) evidence-based interventions.