Parent involvement is an essential and well-documented component of pediatric occupational therapy (OT). It is particularly important for parents of children with Sensory Over-responsivity (SOR), which is linked to parental anxiety and decreased parental self-efficacy. The social-emotional implications and high prevalence of SOR support the need for evidence-based cost-effective trainings for families. Despite the obvious need, there is limited evidence of the use of parent training for families of children with SOR. This project involved the adaptation of a clinical-reasoning tool for use in a group setting. This 2-part community-based intervention will involve parent education for parents of children with SOR, with an emphasis on reflection and problem solving. The goal was to improve parents’ understanding of their children’s challenges and strengths, and increase confidence in the use of strategies in everyday life activities. Participants’ responses to the workshops were tracked using workshop evaluations after the second session.
