Sensory-based strategies to manage anxiety and overwhelm in the classroom
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| Saturday, June 5, 2021 |
| 11:15 AM - 12:00 PM |
| Room P3 |
Details
There is an ever-increasing number of children experiencing mental health difficulties in Australia. Anxiety at school can have a detrimental impact on a child’s academic performance, ability to interact effectively with peers, and can erode their confidence and self-esteem. This workshop explores the most common causes for anxiety in primary-school aged children and will outline a number of evidence-based anxiety management strategies that can be incorporated into classrooms to benefit all children.
Speaker
Nicole Grant
Practice Principal
Early Start Australia
Sensory-based strategies to manage anxiety and overwhelm in the classroom
Biography
Dr Nicole Grant is a practicing Occupational Therapist and the Practice Principal at Gateway Therapies in Brisbane. Nicole has qualifications in both Occupational Therapy and Psychology, and completed a doctorate in 2016 which focussed on helping parents of children newly diagnosed with autism to make intervention decisions. Nicole is a mother of two, and has been working with families in and around Brisbane for 20 years.
