Event
Steps to Good Sleep | Caregiver Information Session | CliniKids
Description
Steps to Good Sleep
This one-hour parent presentation will provide a comprehensive overview of the importance of sleep, particularly for neurodivergent children. It will delve into the vital role that sleep plays in overall health and daily functioning, highlighting its connection to participation in everyday activities. Caregivers will also learn about general sleep recommendations, factors that can disrupt sleep quality, and common sleep challenges faced by autistic children. The session will also offer practical strategies to help support children’s sleep, including adjustments to their environment, daily routines, and comfort measures.
What is covered?
• Understanding the concept of sleep and its importance for health and wellbeing.
• Exploring the relationship between sleep and daily participation in activities.
• Reviewing general sleep recommendations for people of all ages.
• Identifying factors that can affect the quality of sleep in children.
Presenter
Katie Johnson - Occupational Therapist
Bio
Katie is an Occupational Therapist with six years of clinical experience supporting clients and their families in community-based disability services with a particular interest in autism and intellectual disabilities.
Katie is trained in the TIK and TOT framework (Tuning into Kids and Tuning into Toddlers) focused on empowering parents to support their child’s emotional development and ability to navigate emotions, and giving parents confidence to manage challenging behaviours. She has training through one of WA’s top sleep OT consultants (Sue McCabe) and a specific passion for supporting better sleep in young children. Katie is also trained in the SCERTS (Social Communication – Emotional Regulation – Transactional Supports) framework.
Katie believes in keeping the child and family at the centre of the therapy achieving functional and meaningful therapy outcomes. She is passionate about creating a fun and individualised therapy environment as well as empowering caregivers and families with knowledge and strategies to create meaningful and lasting change in their lives.
