Progressive Neurological Conditions: An Occupational Therapy Approach

Workshop Overview

Occupational therapists play a vital role in supporting people living with progressive neurological conditions to maintain participation, independence and quality of life as their needs change over time.

This one-day workshop explores contemporary occupational therapy approaches to assessment, rehabilitation and symptom management for common progressive neurological disorders, including Parkinson's disease, Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and Motor Neurone Disease (MND).


Through an evidence-informed and occupation-centred lens, participants will strengthen their clinical reasoning and develop practical strategies to support individuals across the progression of these conditions.

Key Learning Objectives

This workshop provides you with a valuable learning opportunity to:

  • Compare the clinical presentation and occupational impacts of common progressive neurological conditions.
  • Apply rehabilitation principles to support people across different stages of disease progression.
  • Strengthen clinical reasoning to guide assessment, goal setting and intervention planning.
  • Select appropriate occupational therapy assessments and outcome measures.
  • Evaluate evidence-informed rehabilitation and symptom management strategies.
  • Develop person-centred rehabilitation plans that maximise participation, independence and quality of life.
  • Identify the role of interdisciplinary collaboration and future care planning in supporting people with progressive neurological conditions.

Why attend?

By attending this workshop, you will:

  • Build confidence in managing the complexities of progressive neurological conditions.
  • Enhance your clinical reasoning and decision-making in neurological rehabilitation.
  • Explore practical, evidence-informed strategies that can be applied immediately in practice.
  • Learn how to adapt interventions as a person's abilities, goals and support needs change over time.
  • Strengthen your understanding of occupation-centred, interdisciplinary rehabilitation across the disease trajectory.

This session is suitable for:

This workshop is suitable for occupational therapists at any career stage who:

  • Work with adults in hospital, rehabilitation, community, disability, aged care or private practice settings.
  • Support clients living with progressive neurological conditions such as Parkinson's disease, MS and MND.
  • Are seeking to build confidence or update their knowledge in neurological rehabilitation.
  • Want practical strategies to enhance assessment, intervention planning and person-centred care.
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Meet Your Presenter

Nicole de la Perrelle

Nicole de la Perrelle has worked for many years as an occupational therapist across

public and private settings with clients experiencing a range of diagnoses. She

has specialist skills in neurology, driving, pain management and rehabilitation. She runs her own business Encourage OT and also lectures at university. Nicole is passionate about supporting and encouraging occupational therapists to maximise their skills and potential.

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