Paediatrics Interest Group - 25 MAY 26
The Paediatrics Interest Group invites you to their May meeting
Program Overview
This is a free, member only session.
Please join the Paediatrics Interest Group Community via OTA Connect here before registering.
OVERVIEW
The Paediatric interest group is convened to facilitate collaboration, knowledge sharing, and professional development among Australian Occupational Therapists.
The primary objectives are:
- Share ideas, discuss current evidence and learn collaboratively
- Provide opportunities for networking
- Encourage best practice and innovation
- Provide feedback to OTA on matters relating to Paediatrics practice
MEETING DETAILS
TOPIC:
Occupational Therapy within MTSS: Integrating Systems and Practices to Support Participation
Here are a couple of papers that the author has published that used MTSS as a framework:
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Leif, E., Berger, E., Allen, K. A., Fox, R., Feinberg, A., Chen, L., & Ng, A. (2025). Supporting the transition of children with developmental disabilities into their first year of schooling: a scoping review and recommendations for practice. International Journal of Developmental Disabilities, 1-29.
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Wood, S., Leif, E., & Sharma, U. (2026). Building Inclusive Education Capability Through an In-School Consultation Model: Changes in Educator Attitudes and Practice Use After a Yearlong Program. Journal of Educational and Psychological Consultation, 1-27.
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Stocker, K. L., Fox, R. A., Leif, E. S., & Swain, N. R. (2026). Identifying Victorian teachers’ perceptions of the barriers and facilitators to successful implementation of multi-tiered system of support (MTSS) frameworks for reading. Australian Journal of Learning Difficulties, 1-26.
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Bloomfield, B. S., Fox, R. A., & Leif, E. S. (2024). Multi-tiered systems of educator professional development: A systematic literature review of responsive, tiered professional development models. Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions, 26(3), 168-188.
PRESENTER:
Dr Erin Leif
DATE:
Monday 25 May 2026
TIME:
4:00 PM – 5:30 PM | NSW, ACT, VIC, TAS, QLD
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM | SA, NT
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM | WA
MEETING PLATFORM:
This session will be run on the Zoom Webinar Platform. Registrants will be sent separate login details one business day prior to the session. Please check all email folders for this information.
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REGISTRATION FEES & INFORMATION
OTA Member: Free
If you are a non member who wishes to attend please contact us to discuss your options.
Registrations close Thursday, 21 May 2026, 11.59pm AEDT
MEETING DOCUMENTS & RESOURCES
Agendas, resources and meeting minutes are available for members to download on the IG page once we have received these from the convenors. This meeting will not be recorded.
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DISCLAIMER
Any material, content, advice or resources shared and discussed at interest groups is general in nature and is used to guide peer discussion and support only. Occupational Therapy Australia encourages all participants to think critically and appraise the content for individual circumstances. Occupational Therapy Australia does not necessarily endorse content delivered in these formats and accepts no liability for any consequences resulting from adhering to the content shared at interest groups. All opinions expressed by the convenor or other participants are the opinions of those individuals and do not represent or reflect the views of Occupational Therapy Australia, its affiliates or employees.
Interest Group Participants
By registering to attend, participants agree to actively contribute and show respect to all other participants. We ask you to take personal notes and monitor the Interest Group webpage for meeting resources. Occupational Therapy Australia reserves the right to remove members from an Interest Group at its discretion.
Presented By
Dr Erin Leif
Associate Professor in the School of Educational Psychology and Inclusion at Monash University
Dr Erin Leif is an Associate Professor in the School of Educational Psychology and Inclusion at Monash University, where she leads research and teaching focused on learning and behaviour science, inclusive education, and positive behaviour support. Erin is deeply committed to supporting the rights, dignity, and full participation of all learners, particularly those with disabilities and complex support needs. Her work is grounded in the belief that educational environments should be designed from the outset to reduce barriers and enable every student to thrive. A passionate advocate for inclusive teaching, Erin’s research explores how teachers and practitioners can implement proactive, evidence-based frameworks - such as UDL and Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) - to create more equitable and accessible learning experiences. She works collaboratively with schools, disability service providers, and government departments to translate inclusive education principles into practical strategies that educators can use to support learner variability in real-world classrooms. Her research spans several key areas, including positive behaviour support, trauma-informed practice, and rights-based approaches to reducing restrictive practices. Through her work, Erin seeks to build the capability of educators and allied professionals to uphold the rights of learners, foster inclusive cultures, and design learning environments where all students have opportunities to belong, participate, and succeed.