South Africa: Learn to support children's emotional regulation challenges with research-informed strategies. Develop practical skills for psychologists and allied health professionals through these CPD courses.
In the second course of the Sensory and Emotional Regulation series, occupational therapist Maude Le Roux helps South African psychologists and allied professionals rethink emotional regulation in children. Outbursts, shut-downs and defiant behaviour are often misread or pathologised, and she shows through a developmental and neurophysiological lens how they may reflect unmet needs instead. Drawing on occupational therapy literature and case perspectives, she explores the link between sensory modulation and emotional control and offers practical strategies for professionals and parents. The course is accredited by the HPCSA for CPD points and suits anyone supporting children who struggle to regulate emotion and behaviour.
In this second session of the Sensory & Emotional Regulation series, renowned occupational therapist Maude Le Roux explores the critical domain of emotional regulation - an area frequently misunderstood in both clinical and educational contexts. Emotional outbursts, shut-downs, or “defiant” behaviours are often misinterpreted or pathologised, rather than seen as signals of a child's inner struggle with self-regulation.
Through a developmental and neurophysiological lens, this talk highlights how emotional regulation challenges often reflect unmet needs rather than disobedience or defiance. Maude offers practical, research-informed strategies that professionals and parents can implement to support the child’s growing capacity for emotional self-regulation. The talk draws on current occupational therapy literature and integrates real-world case perspectives to illuminate the intersection between sensory modulation and emotional control.
This course is essential for psychologists, allied health professionals, educators, and parents working with children who experience difficulty regulating their emotions and behaviour.
This is the second talk in a four-part series
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this talk, participants will be able to:
Define emotional regulation using a developmentally grounded working model.
Identify the interplay between emotional and sensory regulation in behavioural responses.
List at least five core principles of intervention for supporting emotional self-regulation.
Recognise when behavioural difficulties may signal underlying regulatory challenges.
Apply practical strategies to support children in developing internal control and resilience.