Webinar Outline

In this presentation, Stephanie will explore our sensory system, including how we take in information about the world around us, how our brain processes this information, and the impact it can have on function and emotional regulation when things don't go quite right. She will also discuss the impact that trauma and chronic stress can have on sensory processing. In the second half of the presentation, Stephanie will provider attendees with practical solutions for incorporating sensory strategies at home.

Stephanie Nelson

Stephanie completed her Bachelor of Science with a double major in Biology and Psychology at Mount Allison University. Pursuing her interest in healthcare and a need for creativity, she was drawn to Occupational Therapy and completed her Master’s of Science in Occupational Therapy at Dalhousie University. Since graduation, she has worked mostly in pediatrics but her experience extends to community mental health, orthopedics, palliative care, neuro-rehabilitation, school-based and geriatric assessment.

Upon moving to Petawawa, ON in the fall of 2017, Stephanie found there was a need for paediatric Occupational Therapy, which was not being met. With this realization, she decided to take the leap and realize her long-time goal of owning her own paediatric OT business. 

Registration fee covered by Ontario’s Ministry of Children, Community and Social Service.