Parent Detectives Workshops 2026: Workshop two- Occupational Therapy Reports
How can we best understand, then explain a neurodiverse child's strengths and needs when planning for secondary school?
How do we get the right support in place so that children are safe and enabled to learn?
Which specialist tests identify a child's learning profile, provide evidence of needs and access to meaningful strategies?
Explore being a Parent Detective at 6, 1.5 hour workshops organised by Action-attainment CIC.
Action-attainment's online workshop programme is for parents and teaching staff of children with hidden, neurodiverse, sensory & communication needs. It examines how we can use vital primary years to plan and prepare for secondary school.
Workshop Two: Occupational Therapy Reports- Revealing Sensory and Motor needs
Course Leader: Melinda Eriksen, Occupational Therapist
Aims:
- Discuss why a child might be finding school challenging
- Describe the role of an OT in a school setting
- Discuss common OT assessments
- Discuss motor, perceptual and sensory issues and how they affect children in school
- Discuss ways in which we can help children in school
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General admission: £15 if you book a place on the Eventbrite link
Concession places are also an option if paying the General admission rate is not possible.
Please contact tom@action-attainment.com for more information about concession places.
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All staff have experience of working with or parenting children and young people with neurodiversity, as well as lived experience of neurodiversity themselves.
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Taking part if you are a child or young person with additional needs or a disability
How can a child or young person with SEND take part in this activity
Not applicable as this is an online training event for parents of and teaching staff who work with and support neurodiverse children and young people.
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