TSAC LITE CALLS
Overview - MEETING 1 - 17TH JULY 2025
- TSAC Lite program has 24 total sessions over 6 months, delivering one webinar weekly, covering foundational knowledge.
- Monthly group calls will provide Q&A, support, and case discussions between webinars to enhance learning and application.
- Laura shared her daughter’s vestibular challenges, highlighting severe motion sickness and difficulties with uncontrolled rotary movements but success in linear activities.
- Kerry suggested potential vestibular bilateral integration sequencing dyspraxia based on observed handwriting and tracking difficulties in Laura’s daughter.
- Intervention recommendations include the Infinity Walk exercise and astronaut preparatory exercises for improving vestibular processing and writing stability.
- Laura is transitioning to early intervention practices for under-9s, emphasizing the significance of sensory foundations for child development.
- Jess, recently working with under-9s, shares a commitment to enhance sensory foundations for emotional regulation and functional skills in early intervention settings.
- Participants have access to a Facebook group for communication, case sharing, and ongoing support between the monthly sessions.
- Additional resources, including interoception masterclasses, are made available to participants for further professional development.
- Advanced certification will be offered twice a year post-completion for in-depth assessment and intervention training.
Overview - MEETING 2 - 7TH August 2025
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Lara reported substantial progress in completing the Vestibular and Proprioception modules.
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The case presented involved a 10-year-old boy with significant dyspraxia symptoms, including severe postural control issues and reliance on gaming for engagement.
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SPM2 assessment indicated low sensory scores, exacerbated by the mother’s comparison with a more active sibling, impacting the child’s perceived needs.
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Kerry suggested using the COP assessment to score proprioception, advocating for a blend of sensory integration and developmentally appropriate strategies.
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Recommended environmental adaptations included wedge cushions for writing support, gel pens for grip, and vertical writing surfaces to enhance posture and engagement.
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Discussions highlighted the efficacy of dyspraxia interventions being more successful in children under the age of 7-8, emphasising the need for combined approaches for older children.
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Positive engagement noted from the child and mother regarding handwriting tasks, creating an opportunity for effective family involvement.
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Discussed sensory integration research, underscoring historical inconsistencies and the importance of fidelity in intervention models.
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The SOSI assessment demonstrated significant progress for a client, cementing the role of therapist-scored evaluations alongside parent assessments.
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Suggested school accommodations included movement breaks and reduced written homework to support the child's sensory processing needs.
Overview - MEETING 3 - 11 September 2025
1. Neuroplasticity Supports Older Children – Despite concerns about intervention effectiveness for 9-year-olds with praxis difficulties, Kerry emphasised that neuroplasticity evidence demonstrates that targeted interventions remain valuable regardless of age.
2. Successful Case: DCD Improvement – Kerry presented an 11-year-old boy with developmental coordination disorder who made significant progress after 4 months of tailored vestibular therapy, including rotation work and bone conduction therapy.
3. Complex Regression Case – Laura presented a concerning case of an 8-year-old autistic child showing dramatic behavioural regression, becoming completely dependent for all activities including eating, toileting, and communication within 3–4 months.
4. PANDAS/PANS as Potential Diagnosis – The team discussed autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders triggered by infections as a possible explanation for the regression, with Kerry researching symptom matches including urinary incontinence and dissociative symptoms.
5. Movement-Based Interventions Effective – Trampolines and action songs with hand-holding prompts showed temporary effectiveness in supporting the regressed child's independence and connection.
6. Lara's Client Progress – Her client demonstrated improved session participation, reduced hyperactivity, and new symbolic play behaviours, indicating positive therapeutic engagement strategies.
7. Proprioceptive Input Enhancement – Kerry detailed specific strategies for adding proprioceptive input to swing activities, including prone positioning with active push/pull movements and platform swing modifications with cushions.
8. Linear Acceleration for Anxiety – Kerry highlighted the importance of linear acceleration for gravitationally insecure children in managing anxiety, with specific grounding interventions tailored to attachment and trauma history.
9. Action Items for Follow-up – Laura to escalate the regression case to paediatric specialists; Kerry to share PANDAS/PANS research; Lara to experiment with prone positioning modifications; Donna to apply assessment strategies for older children.
