When & Where
July 25, 2010, Sunday (8am – 5pm)
New CAMP Building Audio-Visual Room
University of the Philippines – Manila
This seminar will provide an overview of the nature and process of implementing a constraint induced movement therapy (CIMT) protocol and discuss examples of how it can be modified to suit standard clinical practice.
The seminar will also present intervention strategies that could address musculoskeletal impairments so that Forced Use therapy becomes more feasible to clients who would otherwise not qualify in a standard CIMT protocol.
About the Speaker
SALVADOR BONDOC, OTD, OTR/L, BCPR. CHT is currently an Associate Professor at Quinnipac University. He holds Occupational degrees from the University of the Philippines (OT’95) and Creighton University with distinction. Dr. Bondoc is currently the Chairman of AOTA’s Physical Disabilities Special Interest Section and a Board Member for Connecticut Occupational Therapy Association.
Limited slots only. Register by sending an email to reserve your slot. Payments will be collected at the registration table on the day of the event.
Seminar fee (inclusive of certificate and refreshments)
Early registration: 1000.00
On-site registration: 1200.00
Special rate for CAMP alumni and students: 800.00
For registration and inquiries, email to: upcamp.ot@gmail.com, or ejrgorgon@post.upm.edu.ph
Organized by:
Department of Occupational Therapy
Department of Physical Therapy
College of Allied Medical Professions
University of the Philippines – Manila
When & Where
31 July 2010
Asian Social Institute (ASI),
#1518 L. Guinto cor. Escoda Streets,
Malate, Manila, Philippines
Speaker: Ms. Maria Yolanda Michelle A. Bautista
A. Vocational Training for Persons with Autism (9am-12nn)
The seminar will revolve on TLC’s (The Learning Center, Inc.) unique program for adolescents and adults with special needs focusing on its Vocational Skills Training and Life Skills Training Programs. It will highlight how theschool has been successful in this endeavor. It will likewise focus on the use of the Structured Teaching principle based on the acclaimed TEACCH approach and its role in the programs’ implementation.
B. ABCs of Job Coaching (1:30pm-4:30pm)
The seminar will revolve on TLC’s (The Learning Center, Inc.) On-the-Job Training Program as part of its work transition training in school-based and community-based settings. It will highlight the steps the school took to initiate a pioneering OJT Program in 2002 and include tips on how the school successfully established its continuing community-based OJT programs. The talk will likewise share the basic roles of a Job Coach in the Philippine setting as seen through the TLC Experience.
Seminar Fees
Single Seminar (Pre-registration until July 28)
Member: 400.00
Non-Member: 500.00
Onsite Registration
Member: 500.00
Non-Member: 600.00
Double Seminar (Pre-registration until July 28)
Member: 700.00
Non-Member: 800.00
Onsite Registration
Member: 800.00
Non-Member: 1,000.00
For further details on this event (and not on phentermine of course), please contact Autism Society Philippines at autismphil@pldtdsl.net or through telephone nos. 926 6941 / 929 8447.
Source: ASP
Theme: “Harmonizing Strategies in Stroke: from Bench to Bedside to Backyard”
What & Where
18-20 August 2010
Marco Polo Hotel
Davao City, Philippines
Pre-convention workshops on 18 August 2010 include:
- Stroke Prevention in the Community (for barangay/rural health workers and midwives) – Venue: Southern Philippines Medical Center (formerly Davao Medical Center) with workshop directors Dr. Meldi Anuta and Dr. Arnold Pineda
- Nursing Care in Stroke (for nurses) by Liza Floresca,R.N,M.A.N. and Dr. Annabelle Lao – Venue: SPMC
- Emergency Medical Services in Acute Stroke” by Dr. Rene Lopez – Venue: SPMC
- Applying Current Neuroplasticity Principles into a Task and Context Specific Exercise Program by Dr Manolete Guerrero – Venue: San Pedro Hospital
Topics for Day 1 of the Convention (19 August 2010)
- “Acute Stroke Management” – Dr. Roy Barcinas
- “Secondary Stroke Prevention” – Dr. Vincent De Guzman
- “Advances in Stroke Neuro-imaging” – Dr. Anatole Garcia
Topics for Day 2 of the Convention (20 August 2010)
- Neurosurgery session on stroke in the elderly – panelists: Dr. Manuel Mariano, Dr. Peter Rivera and Dr. Rhoderick Casis.
- “New Definition for Cerebrovascular Diseases – Is it Ready for Implementation?” by Dr. Ester Bitanga
- “Recovery After Stroke” by Dr. Maricar Yumul
- “Evaluation of Stroke Patients for Clearance” – Dr. Arnold Pineda
Source: The Mindanao Daily Mirror
There certainly is a very interesting range of topics that is being covered for this event. It is great that a multidisciplinary approach to intervention strategies is being employed. And stroke can be prevented, given the right education on warning signs and precautionary lifestyle changes (including maybe the best weight loss product to assist with weight issues), which can definitely make all the difference.
