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Webinar 4: Sensory Modulation Program Component 3: Sensory-based Modalities
 

SESSION OVERVIEW

This OTA webinar will provide an overview of Tina Champagne’s Sensory Modulation Program Component 3: Sensory-based Modalities. This webinar will overview a variety of sensory-based modalities (i.e., weighted modalities, beanbag tapping, aromatherapy). Tina Champagne will guide you through interactive use of a host of sensory-based modalities, whilst summarising the underlying neuroscience and links to attachment and trauma informed care. Explore how to introduce, apply, modify, and evaluate the use of sensory modalities, including ways to assess the effectiveness of the modalities explored. Practical resources and tools will be provided suitable for use with children, adults older adults.

Learning Objectives: At the end of this session, you will be able to:

1. Differentiate between sensory-based modalities and sensorimotor activities
2. Explain the neuroscience underpinning the therapeutic application of sensory-based modalities reviewed, and how they support attachment and trauma-informed care, to enable occupational participation.
3. Introduce and modify sensory-based modalities for application with children, adults, and older adults across different practice settings (e.g., schools, workplaces, aged care).
4. Evaluate the effectiveness of sensory-based modalities and monitor and adjust interventions for optimal therapeutic outcomes.
5. Apply strategies for collaborating with family, carers, and support people to enhance occupational participation and daily life through sensorimotor activities.
    

For more information on the other webinars in this series, click here. 

THIS SESSION IS SUITABLE FOR

This webinar is suitable for practitioners at all levels, with a focus on intermediate to advanced understanding.

PRESENTER

    Dr. Tina Champagne, OTD, OTD, OTR, FAOTA

Dr. Tina Champagne is the CEO of Cutchins Programs for Children and Families and an international consultant for Champagne Conferences & Consultation. She has specific expertise in the areas of trauma, attachment, sensory and trauma informed approaches, and organizational change. In 2003, she became the first OT to present with the U.S. National Office of Technical Assistance on sensory approaches, trauma informed care and restraint reduction, where her work became part of the Six Core Strategies. She has numerous publications, including two books, numerous book chapters, continuing education and research articles, and she is a reviewer for OT and nursing journals. She has received many awards for her work including the 2023 Award of Merit, the highest honor from the American Occupational Therapy Association. 

WEBINAR DETAILS

DATE

Tuesday, 20 May 2025 (Australia)
Monday, 19 May 2025 (United States). 

TIME
Australia Time Zones: 

• VIC, TAS, NSW, ACT: 9:30 AM AEST
• QLD: 9:30 AM AEST
• SA: 9:00 AM ACST
• NT: 9:00 AM ACST
• WA: 7:30 AM AWST

United States Time Zones: 

• ET (Eastern Time, USA): Monday, 19 May at 7:30 PM
• PT (Pacific Time, USA): Monday, 19 May at 4:30 PM

The session will run for approximately 60 minutes. 

Please login 10 minutes before the scheduled presentation time.

RECORDING ACCESS

This session will be recorded. Live attendance is encouraged so that your questions can be answered. The recording and resources will be made available within 48 hours of the live session for you to access at your convenience

REGISTRATION FEES 

EARLYBIRD – Book on or before 19 April 2025 AEST. 

• OTA Member: $59 AUD
• OTA Student/New Graduate Member: $53 AUD
• Non-member: $77 AUD

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STANDARD – Book on or after 20 April 2025 AEST. 

• OTA Member: $65 AUD
• OTA Student/New Graduate Member: $59 AUD
• Non-Member: $85 AUD

Registrations close on 15 May 2025 at 11:55pm AEST. 

Members must be logged in with username and password to register at the OTA member rate. 

VENUE 

This is a 100% virtual event. You will receive an email with details to access the event two days ahead of the scheduled event date. 

DISCLAIMER 

All information is correct at the time of publication. OTA reserves the right to alter or delete items from the CPD calendar as required, and takes no responsibility for any errors, omissions, and changes.  

All resources including copies of the presentation, along with all supporting documents and links are not for distribution and are the property of the presenter.  

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TERMS AND CONDITIONS 

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CONTACT US 

Please email info@otaus.com.au or phone + 61 1300 682 878.