Sensory Processing in Adolescents and Adults
About
This full-day workshop is designed for OTs supporting adolescents and adults with sensory processing challenges. Whether you're building foundational knowledge or ready to deepen your skills, this session offers a comprehensive, evidence-informed approach to assessment, intervention, and communication.
Learn to:
✔ Understand sensory systems and how they impact daily function
✔ Identify and assess types of Sensory Processing Disorder
✔ Develop tailored, advanced sensory programs for clients with complex needs, including non-verbal clients
✔ Use strategies to improve engagement, independence, and reduce adverse behaviours
✔ Write clear, professional reports aligned with NDIS funding and support needs
✔ Confidently communicate with caregivers and stakeholders
Leave with practical tools, case-based learning, and strategies ready to use in your OT practice.
Date
Thursday 18 September 2025 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (UTC+10)
COST
$395 (includes all materials, catering, and planning resources)
Location
OT Services Group
3 Turner Ave, Bentley WA 6102
PRESENTED BY:
Nikki Cousins is the Director of Action Occupational Therapy, a boutique practice in the Hunter Region, NSW.
She specialises in wheelchair prescription, seating and positioning, and has extensive experience supporting clients with neurological and physical conditions.
Nikki has presented at national conferences including ATSA and OTA, and delivers training in areas including sensory processing, supported decision-making and daily living skills.
She is a board member of ARATA and a strong advocate for evidence-informed, person-centred practice.
Nikki also enjoys mentoring clinicians navigating complex cases and is the co-host of the OT Unplugged podcast, where she shares insights on contemporary OT practice in the NDIS context.