This course is perfect for occupational therapists, allied health professionals, students, and anyone supporting neurodivergent adolescents and adults.
What you'll get:
Over 60 minutes of video content including 4 learning modules
Colour and printer friendly slides
Quizzes after each learning module
Reflection questions worksheet
9 printable PDF resources to use with clients straight away
Certificate of completion (1.5 hours)
Module Learning Goals:
🧠Develop a clear understanding of how habits and routines form, and how they impact daily functioning
🔍 Develop the ability to assess a client’s current routines and identify barriers to routine engagement
🛠️ Apply practical strategies with clients to support the development and consistency of routines
🌱 Adapt routines in a flexible, neuroaffirming way that supports client engagement and independence
Welcome!
Welcome to the course! This introductory section provides an overview of what to expect before getting started.
Meet your presenter, Emma McLean, Occupational Therapist and founder of Kalos Therapy, learn how to get the most value from the course, and explore the main learning goal for each module. You'll also find access to the printable slides (in full colour and a more print-friendly version).
Build a strong foundation by exploring what habits and routines are, how they develop, and why they can be both helpful and challenging for neurodivergent individuals. This module also examines the many factors that influence routine engagement, providing the knowledge needed to understand why routines may not always work as expected.
Develop the skills to assess a client's current routines and identify the factors influencing their ability to engage in them. This module explores executive functioning, sensory processing, motivation, capacity, environment, and readiness for change, helping you build a comprehensive understanding of each client's unique routine profile.
Learn practical, evidence-informed strategies for helping clients develop and maintain routines that work for them. This module introduces a range of intervention approaches, including habit stacking, environmental supports, external prompts, and barrier reduction strategies, with real-world examples to support immediate clinical application.
Discover how to support routines in a way that remains flexible, collaborative, and responsive to changing needs. This module explores how to adapt routines based on fluctuating capacity, support autonomy and choice, and apply neuroaffirming principles to create routines that are realistic, sustainable, and meaningful for each individual.
Consolidate your learning with a comprehensive review of the course. This module revisits the key concepts from each of the four learning modules and provides an overview of the downloadable resources included with the course, helping you identify how each worksheet and tool can be used to support assessment, intervention, and collaboration with clients in your everyday practice.