Kinship Care: Unique Strengths and Needs
Dr. Angela Tobin, the leader of Kinship Caregivers Connect presents on the unique experience of stepping into the role of a kinship caregiver, with the voices and stories caregivers highlighted throughout. Dr. Tobin provides an overview of kinship care, the strengths of caregivers, the lack of system supports, and how caregivers must adapt to this new role, bringing expertise from her background in occupational therapy and lived experience. Yaya and Tangie share their stories as caregivers. This presentation was made possible in partnership with OhioKAN (Ohio Kinship and Adoptive Navigators Program). To learn more about Kinship Caregivers Connect, visit our website here: https://kinshipcaregiversconnect.com/ To learn more about OhioKAN, a kinship navigator program in Ohio, visit their website here: https://ohiokan.ohio.gov/
Caring for Yourself as a Kinship Caregiver
The importance of self-care and practical strategies
Dr. Angela Tobin, occupational therapist and leader of Kinship Caregivers Connect, presents information on caregiver well-being and the importance of caring for yourself as kinship caregiver. She discusses practical strategies for self-care, including checking in with yourself, self-compassion, and ways to nurture your mind, body, and spirit.
This presentation was made possible in partnership with OhioKAN (Ohio Kinship and Adoptive Navigators Program). To learn more about OhioKAN, a kinship navigator program in Ohio, visit their website here: https://ohiokan.ohio.gov/
KCC Series: Children with Special Health Care Needs
Kinship Caregivers Connect presents a series with information and strategies on caring for children with special health care needs, including understanding neurodiversity, Autism, ADHD, and sensory differences. Presenters have a background in occupational therapy, with content created specifically for kinship families.
These presentations were made in partnership with Ohio Kinship and Adoptive Navigators Program. To learn more, visit their website here: https://ohiokan.ohio.gov/
Caring for a Child with Sensory Differences
Understanding the Sensory System (Pt 1)
Sydney Pinder, OTD, who has a doctorate degree in occupational therapy, presents information on understanding the sensory system and it's link to behavior , as well as recognizing sensory differences for the child or adolescent in your care. She includes many different sensory strategies you can try as a caregiver. It's important to know when trying out strategies that every child is different, and you know your child best.
Linking Trauma and the Sensory System (Pt 2)
Angela Tobin and Sydney Pinder, who have a doctorate degree in occupational therapy, presents information on understanding trauma and attachment, and their link to the sensory system. It builds on linking different sensory profiles to different ways people who have experienced trauma may process the environment around them. It presents some regulation strategies, building on sensory strategies presented in part 1.
Caring For a Child with ADHD
Sydney Pinder, who is has a doctorate degree in occupational therapy, presents an overview of autism and neurodiversity. She includes many strategies for supporting a child or adolescent who has autism, including sensory and behavioral strategies. It's important to know when trying out strategies that every child is different, and you know your child best.
Caring for a Child with Autism
Sydney Pinder, who is has a doctorate degree in occupational therapy, presents an overview of autism and neurodiversity. She includes many strategies for supporting a child or adolescent who has autism, including sensory and behavioral strategies. It's important to know when trying out strategies that every child is different, and you know your child best.
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Angela Tobin OTD, OTR/L
Angela Tobin is a leader, advocate, and researcher in the field of kinship care. She is the founder and leader of Kinship Caregivers Connect.
Dr. Tobin interest in working with kinship families sparked from personal experience, as she witnessed her both her grandparents and parents raise her cousin (their grandson/nephew). She has a Doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy and bachelor's degree in educational psychology, and has taken an interdisciplinary and holistic health approach to supporting kinship families.
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