Supporting Young ADHDers: A Webinar for Clinicians

A practical webinar for clinicians to build skills and apply evidence-based ADHD strategies in therapy, home, and school settings.

By Kid Link Occupational Therapy

Date and time

Location

Online

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event

About this event

Event lasts 2 hours 30 minutes

This webinar is for clinicians working in paediatrics (most relevant for ages 4-18yo) who are interested in developing their knowledge and skills regarding Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). It will support you to deepen your understanding of current evidence around ADHD and increase your confidence in planning and delivering effective, engaging therapy. The webinar will be delivered by Caitlyn Cowie and Jackie Sikic, two senior OT’s at Kid Link Occupational Therapy.

Objectives:

To understand the ADHD brain and how it impacts function.
To understand what attention and hyperactivity are, and the evidence regarding effective intervention.
To explore current guidelines and best practice for ADHD.
To be aware of common assessments and screeners utilised for diagnosis and assessment of ADHD.
To develop your ability to collaboratively set functional goals with your client and their family.
To build your toolbox of resources, handouts, and practical strategies which you can use in your day to day practice with clients and their families.
To increase your confidence in planning and delivering therapy with ADHDers.

What’s included:

2.5 hour live webinar that includes relevant evidence, theory, practical strategies and resources for delivering therapy, exploration of a case study, and opportunities to apply your learning throughout.
Bonus 30 minutes of question time.
Access to the recording for 30 days following the presentation.
Corresponding workbook to be guided through during the presentation.
Handouts to use and share with your clients to facilitate implementation of strategies and recommendations in between your sessions.

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 since 2017, 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 OT’s, families, and schools. Caitlyn supervises both Kid Link OT’s and external OT’s, oversees our student program, and manages a paediatric caseload between 4yo-18yo.

Jackie Sikic

Jackie Sikic is an Occupational Therapist and the director at Kid Link Occupational Therapy. Jackie Graduated in 2008 from Deakin University and has worked in private practice since 2011. Jackie is endorsed by OT Australia to practice within the Medicare Better Access to Mental Health Program. Jackie has extensive experience presenting, and is passionate about creating a positive and supportive workplace that values best practice and culture. Jackie also holds a small caseload between 9yo-15yo, directly supervises a team of twelve OTs, mentors external OTs, provides business mentoring and consults for schools and organisations.

Frequently asked questions

When can I expect my handouts?

In most instances you will receive the handouts at least 24 hours before the event. If you register within 24 hours of the event, we will endeavour to send the handouts to you at least 3 hours before the event.

I have not received my handouts. What do I do?

Please check your junk/spam folder for correspondence from admin@kidlink.net.au. If you still have not been able to locate them, please email admin@kidlink.net.au or call (03) 9879 7019 and we will arrange to have them resent. We will ask for your email and order number.

I am having trouble logging in via Eventbrite. What do I do?

Please email admin@kidlink.net.au with the email you registered with and your order number and and we will be able to support you.

Will I receive access to the recording?

Please check the event description for details however in most cases we will provide recording access following a webinar. An email will be sent from admin@kidlink.net.au with the access link within 24 hours of the event so please save this email to your contacts or check your junk/spam.

Organized by

Kid Link Occupational Therapy

We value quality education, capacity building, and sharing of information and offer many evidence-based workshops, webinars, and training opportunities for parents and caregivers, organisations, educators, occupational therapists, and other allied health professionals. Our webinars and workshops are conducted by experienced OTs who are also accomplished presenters.

A$155