Parent Workshop: Developing Independence
Learn practical strategies to encourage independence with daily activities like feeding, dressing and toileting.
Date and time
Location
Online
About this event
- 1 hour
Details:
- Join this webinar series which consists of 4 group video calls with other parents
- The group calls are led by an Occupational Therapist
- Calls take place on Friday 6th, 13th, 20th and 27th Septemeber from 10-11am
- Your confirmation email will include a Microsoft Teams link which you will use to join each session.
Webinar series aims: - To introduce factors that may impact on your child's independence in daily activities like toothbrushing, washing and dressing.
- To identify a goal that you want to work on with your child.
- To introduce general strategies to support your child to work towards their goal.
- To share ideas and learn from other parents/carers and an occupational therapist.
- To give you a chance to trial strategies and then feedback to the group about how things are going.
- Please note, this webinar series does not provide support around behaviours that challenge.
Important information:
- By booking a ticket for the first date, your place will be confirmed for all 4 group video calls.
- This webinar is for residents of the London borough of Hackney only. Please do not book a ticket if you do not live in Hackney.
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- Please see FAQ's section below for further details
Frequently asked questions
If your child is under 18 and you live in Hackney then you are eligible to attend this workshop. If you are currently receiving/have recently received input from our Occupational Therapy service, please contact us or discuss with your OT before booking: 0207 014 7025.
Please advise us if you require an interpreter and we will arrange for one to be present.
Unfortunately, this workshop is designed for parents only, so we recommend arranging childcare for your child during the event.
Yes. School/nursery staff are welcome to join the final session of the webinar series. Please let the OT know.
We offer workshops specifically tailored for education staff. Tickets can be booked here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sensory-and-emotional-regulation-workshop-for-school-staff-tickets-777723631317?aff=ebdsoporgprofile