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Understanding the

"Why"

Behind the Behaviour!

 

 

Presented by DIR Certified Trainer, Georgina Ahrens, this workshop is designed for:

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• Parents and Carers

• Occupational and Speech Therapists

• Psychologists

• Teachers (Preschool, Primary, and High School)

• Teacher’s Aides

• Day Care Educators

 

Watching a child experience sensory or emotional overwhelm can be challenging. These moments can affect their ability to engage in daily activities or interact playfully with family and peers. Are intense emotional reactions or moments of dysregulation impacting the family’s daily routine? Are they making everyday activities difficult? Understanding the underlying reasons for these experiences is key to creating supportive environments for children.

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This workshop is for anyone who knows a child who:

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• Experiences strong emotional reactions that may be misunderstood by others.

• Navigates social interactions in their own way.

• Expresses emotions in ways that are unique to them.

• Is learning strategies to support their self-regulation.

• Develops at their own pace, which may differ from typical developmental pathways.

 

Georgina Ahrens brings over 20 years of experience in paediatric therapy and is passionate about supporting children through strengths-based and individualised approaches. She believes that every child is deserving of support that respects their unique needs and perspectives.

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Understanding a child’s individual processing profile will equip you with tools to recognize the ‘why’ behind their responses. You will learn to recognize what might be triggering challenging moments and how to adapt your interactions to create a more supportive environment that respects their neurodivergent identity.

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You will also gain insights into your own processing profile, which will help you understand how your interactions and responses can impact a child’s experience. This self-awareness allows you to engage with children in ways that reduce sensory overload and foster more independence and self-regulation.

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When we honour and understand a child’s emotions, we can connect with them in authentic and meaningful ways, building strong, supportive relationships that celebrate their unique way of experiencing the world.

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RESCHEDULED WORKSHOP DATE

When:                          Friday, 8 November 2024

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Where:                         North Ryde Golf Club, Twin Road, North Ryde

Time:                            9.30am - 2.30pm

Cost:                             $375 

Earlybird discount:     $300 until 10 March 2023 Workshop use code KWApr

                                     $300 until 6 August 2023 for September workshop use code KWSept

 

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For further information about this workshop please email cate@kidsworldtherapy.com.au

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About the Workshop

 

This one-day workshop is filled with practical tools to help you understand a child's unique Individual Processing Profile. By gaining insight into the child’s processing style, you can better understand the reasons behind many of their behaviors.

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Children with diverse processing profiles may express themselves in ways that can be challenging for those around them. As caregivers or professionals, it’s important to understand why a child may engage in certain behaviors, and how we can best support their development in a positive and respectful way.

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By attending this workshop, parents will gain the tools to analyze both their own and their child's Individual Processing Profiles, empowering them to support their child in becoming more independent and regulated across different environments. You will also receive valuable information on Functional Emotional Developmental Milestones, with video examples showcasing development in a variety of children.

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COURSE OUTLINE

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• Individual Processing Profile’s – analysis of profiles

• Chasing the Why behind the behaviours

• A practical overview of level Functional Emotional Developmental Levels

• Practical strategies for enhancing positive interactions and developmental growth

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COURSE OBJECTIVES

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• To develop an introductory understanding Individual Processing Profiles and the impact on attention and development

• To identify children at each level of development using the Functional Emotional Development Levels.

• To identify children’s and parents’ individual differences and how this impacts on the parent-child relationship and the child’s development.

• To begin to be able to understand the ‘Why’ in your child’s behaviours

 

About Georgina Ahrens

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Georgina has over 20 years’ experience in Paediatric Occupational Therapy having worked in the United States and the United Kingdom before setting up her private practice in Sydney in 2003.

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After Georgina completed her Bachelor of Applied Science – Occupational Therapy from the University of Sydney in 1996 she then went on to work extensively with children diagnosed with Sensory Processing Disorders and Autism Spectrum Disorders in the United States.  Georgina recognised the progressiveness of the DIR® Floortime™ model and chose to continue her education by becoming a Certified Trainer.  Georgina has continued to build on her knowledge by completing training and certification in the internationally recognised treatment models of Social Thinking, Marte Meo, Circle of Security, Therapeutic Listening and a wide range of other programs.

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Georgina was instrumental in bringing the DIR® Floortime™ model of therapy to Australia and is recognised as a master clinician having completed the extensive Basic Professional, Fellows and Training Certificates.  This therapy model focuses on a child’s social/emotional development, Individual Profile and relationships as well as adapting the therapy to holistically treat a child’s unique challenges and in some cases environment.

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Georgina passionately believes that “One size does not fit all” when it comes to paediatric therapy.  She believes that children with special needs are entitled to support and interventions that are tailored to their individual needs.  Understanding each child’s underlying individual processing profile of strengths and weaknesses will aid in providing successful comprehensive intervention which will enhance the child’s skills towards reaching their potential and building meaningful relationships.

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Georgina was fortunate to be mentored by many leading clinicians in the field of Paediatrics but in particular by Dr Serena Weider (Clinical Psychologist), Mona Delahooke (Child Psychologist), Michele Ricamato (Speech and Language Pathologist), Rosemary White (Occupational Therapist) and Dr Rikki Robinson (Paediatric MD and Clinical Professor of Paediatrics).  Georgina values the mentoring she received and uses her skills and experience to mentor and train other Occupational Therapists in the DIR® Floortime™ model.

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Georgina initially started her private practice as a sole therapist but has rapidly grown to a clinic of eight Occupational and Speech Therapists supporting families whose children have a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder, sensory processing challenges, social emotional challenges, neurological challenges, developmental delays and complex disabilities.​​

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Workshop Cancellation Policy:

 

Registered participants who are unable to attend and notify us of this in writing prior to 14 days before the workshop may either:

1. cancel their registration and receive a refund of the payment minus a $50 administration fee;

2. transfer their registration to another participant (no fee incurred).

 

No refunds will be provided for cancellations made within 14 days of the workshop.  Registered participants who cannot attend may transfer their registration to another participant (no fee incurred).

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