Understanding Co- and Self- Regulation

Participants will gain an understanding of co- and self- regulation, including identifying factors that might be influencing children's ability to maintain regulation in different circumstances. Sensory, interaction and structuring supports for regulation will be discussed.

Instructors David Ambrose
Course Duration 90 Minutes
Course Delivery Instructor-Led, Video Conference
Course Provider Theraplay Pediatric Services
Course Type Instructor-Led, Video Conference

Occupational therapy treatment uses activity (occupation) to help build skills that will help improve occupational performance. With children, this means play! Since children use play as a primary method of learning about the self and the world, OTs use meaningful functional play activities to work toward the therapy goals. Emphasis is on using activities that are intrinsically interesting, motivating and satisfying but shaped in a way that facilitates skill building. When working with children occupational therapy should look like a lot of fun.

Course Details

Course Type: Instructor-Led, Video Conference
Duration: 90 Minutes
P.R.I.D.E. Levels of Pay: Optional
Recertification Required:
Provided by: Theraplay Pediatric Services
Training Type: Professional Development

Upcoming Events: Understanding Co- and Self- Regulation

Understanding Co- and Self- Regulation

Begins: Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Presented by David Ambrose, Theraplay Pediatric Services. Learn how co- and self-regulation develop, what influences the ability to stay regulated, and practical sensory, interaction, and environmental strategies to support emotional and behavioural regulation.

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