Tools and Strategies to Support Kids (TASSK)
Occupational Therapy Webinars for Parents/Carers
TASSK Webinars
'TASSK' (Tools and Strategies to Support Kids) is a pre-recorded online Occupational Therapy led workshop. The webinar is facilitated by Occupational Therapists who work with children and young people within CAMHS (Children & Adolescent Mental Health Service) and East Lothian Council. The 3 webinars are based on the Person, Environment, and Occupation (PEO) Occupational Therapy Model. This model is used to:
Educate families and provide information evidence informed and child centred approaches for children or young people who may struggle with some of the following: emotional regulation, attention, transitions, sensory difficulties, relationships, structure and routine.
Develop a better understanding of your child’s needs, interests and motivation to support their development using a strength-based approach.
Explore the impact of a child’s surroundings and how it can affect their engagement in activities.
Provide strategies to support your child as best as you can to increase the child’s enjoyment and engagement in everyday life.
TASSK Session 1 - Person
Length: 41 minutes
TASSK - Session 1 recording.mp4What to Expect in Session 1
Introduction to an evidence-based Occupational Therapy Model (PEO)
Understanding the brain and brain development and how this effects behaviours
The Window of Tolerance analogy explained
An overview of the Fight, Flight, Freeze Responses
Behavioural versus Relational Responses and new ways of thinking
The importance of Interests, Values and Motivations
Case Studies: Applying interests, values and motivations into your child’s daily routines
Evidence-based approach (3 R’s: Regulate, Relate, Reason)
Session 1 - Resources
Below is a list of resources that can be reviewed to enhance your knowledge based on the information discussed during Session 1.
Developmental-Trauma-Close-Up.pdfFight response - education sheet for parents.pdfSession 1 - Homework - Interest Checklist.docxBehavioural-to-Relational-Responses-at-School.pdfFreeze Mode Explained.pdfWhat-Survival-Looks-Like-At-Home (1).pdfRepair-of-Early-Trauma - bottom up approach.pdfFreeze Mode Explained.pdfSurvival-In-Primary-School-2019.pdfBeacon House - Relational Regulation Game.pdfConnection and nuture ideas.pdfTASSK Session 2 - Environment
Length: 52 minutes
TASSK - Session 2 .mp4What to Expect in Session 2
An introduction to the Environment and its importance
Physical Environmental factors and strategies
Social Environmental factors and strategies
Co-regulation tips
Support with managing transitions
Social stories & case study
Graded exposure & case study
Session 2 - Resources
Below is a list of resources that can be reviewed to enhance your knowledge based on the information discussed during Session 2.
Co-RegulationFromBirthThroughYoungAdulthood (1).pdfVisual_Timetable_Example.pdfUnderstandtheSpectrum.pdfPACE.pdfWeekly timetable.docxGuidance for writing and delivering social storiess.pdfEnvironmental checklist.docxbrushing-my-teeth-social-story.pdfSupporting-Transitions - Beacon House.pdfsocial_stories-_when_i_feel_angry.docTASSK Session 3 - Occupation
Length: 1 hour & 3 mintues
TASSK recording - Session 3 .mp4What to Expect in Session 3
An introduction to Occupations
Understanding the demands of a task through an Occupational-therapy lens
Strategies to support your child to engage in day-to-day tasks
An introduction to the Sensory Systems
An overview of understanding sensory difficulties
Sensory overload – video example
Sensory strategies
Case study with strategies
Iceberg analogy
Session 3 - Resources
Below is a list of resources that can be reviewed to enhance your knowledge based on the information discussed during Session 3.
backward-chaining-information-sheet.pdfSensory_Diet_Activitiespdf.pdffussy-eaters-information-sheet.pdfCalming & Regulating Sensory Activities - FINAL .pdfUnderstanding Sensory Difficulties in Children & YP - FINAL.pdfSenseableideas.pdfSensory&Life Skills Resources.pdfAltering Activities - FINAL .pdf"There is no way to be a perfect parent but there is a million ways to be a good one"
- Jill Churchhill