Is Regulation the Missing Link to Pediatric Engagement?
Presented by Amy Laurent and Nicole Quint

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Audio Runtime: 56 Minutes; Learning Assessment Time: 6 Minutes
Amy Laurent, PhD, OTR/L, a leading voice in neurodiversity-affirming practice and coauthor of the SCERTS Model, joins host Nicole Quint to unpack the science and practice of supporting regulation and occupational engagement in pediatric rehabilitation therapy. Nicole and Amy explore why regulation is foundational for engagement and challenge conventional approaches that may unintentionally promote masking over meaningful participation. You’ll hear how strengths-based, individualized strategies can empower clients—and how we, as practitioners, can move beyond one-size-fits-all frameworks. Join us for a practical and powerful conversation that will help you rethink how regulation shows up in your sessions.
Learning Objectives
- Analyze the evidence around the importance of supporting regulation for neurodivergent individuals, with implications for all clients
- Apply evidence-informed strategies to actionably address the regulatory needs of clients in ways that are authentic and affirming to their presentation to facilitate participation in meaningful occupations
- Solve patient case scenarios involving regulatory challenges/support needs for clients with diverse communication profiles
Meet your instructors

Amy Laurent
Amy Laurent is a developmental psychologist and a registered pediatric occupational therapist. Currently in private practice, Amy specializes in the education of children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and related developmental disabilities. The majority of Amy’s work involves collaborating with and supporting early…

Nicole Quint
Nicole Quint is a professor in the Department of Occupational Therapy, College of Health Care Sciences at Nova Southeastern University. She serves as the program director for the postprofessional DrOT program and the dual-degree DrOT/PhD program. With over 20 years of pediatric experience, Dr. Quint specializes in pediatric…
Chapters & learning objectives
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