The OT Brunch: Clinical Reasoning for an Integrated Paediatric OT Approach

Thursday, June 3, 2021
9:00 AM 10:30 AM 09:00 10:30

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Join Tracy Stackhouse to discuss key concepts of clinical reasoning for an integrated paediatric OT approach. As the creator of the Spirit clinical reasoning model, a follow-on from the STEP SI model, and leader in the field of occupational therapy, Tracy strives to ensure our profession is one of integrity and accountability.

About The OT Brunch Series

The OT Brunch is a series of monthly online gatherings with health experts in the OT field, hosted by Lee Maitz OT. These brunches are an opportunity to come together with authenticity and connection as though we were sitting around a table, learning, sharing and collaborating.

Each month from February to November 2021, I will be hosting a virtual “brunch”, each with a guest speaker, an expert in our field, to share their knowledge and perspectives on a range of topics as a basis for discussion. Following each brunch, I have scheduled two Community of Practice sessions. The first session will be an opportunity to reflect and debrief. The second session will provide a platform to share and discuss ideas, activities and practice.

I welcome you to this space where we can come together with an open mind to learn, share and collaborate as we navigate our way on our OT journeys, and an opportunity to connect in a time that connection is so restricted.

Community of Practice Dates for this OT Brunch:

Community of Practice 1: June 8, 2021 | 9am (Sydney, NSW time) | Online event

Community of Practice 2: June 17, 2021 | 9am (Sydney, NSW time) | Online event

See the full schedule and purchase your seat at one or all of The OT Brunches.

Featured Expert Bios:

Tracy Stackhouse Tracy is co-founder of the Developmental FX in Denver, Colorado. She is a leading paediatric occupational therapist involved in clinical treatment, research, mentoring, and training regarding OT intervention and neurodevelopmental disorders, especially Fragile X Syndrome and autism.

Tracy has a Bachelor’s in Occupational Therapy from Colorado State University and found her work with Eleanor Gilfoyle pivotal in her training. She has a master’s degree in developmental psychology/developmental cognitive neuroscience from the University of Denver and was grateful to work with Dr. Sally Rogers, during her research training.

She is NDT trained, and SIPT Certified with advanced autism training including DIR/Floortime, TEACCH and the Early Start Denver Model. Tracy also has training in craniosacral therapy and myofascial release, as well as Therapeutic Listening and Porges’ Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP). Most recently Tracy has been focused on incorporating trauma-informed care and self-compassion into her work.

Tracy has written several book chapters on sensory integration and neurodevelopmental disorders, and teaches nationally, internationally, and virtually on sensory integration, fragile X, autism, and related topics. Tracy enjoys mentoring and spends many hours a month mentoring clinicians from around the world to improve their clinical reasoning skills. Tracy is the originator of the SpIRiT Model, an extension of the STEPSI that was the original fidelity model for sensory modulation written with colleagues Julia Wilbarger and Sharen Trunnell at Children’s Hospital Colorado.

Your Host:

Lee Maitz is an Occupational Therapist supporting children and families with a range of developmental challenges. She has taught and hosted many workshops and taught the Occupational Therapy course at Southern Cross University. Lee is dedicated to providing cutting-edge professional development opportunities as a basis for therapists to connect, inspire and share as they navigate their roles in supporting children and families.