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The conference program for this specialty event taking place on 3-4 December 2010 in Baltimore, Maryland is now available from the American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc.

Friday, December 3
8:00 AM-9:00 AM
Understanding the Hidden Curriculum: Occupational Therapists Helping to Create Life Success for Students with Autism and Related Exceptionalities – Speaker: Brenda Smith Myles, PhD, Ziggurat Group, Plano, TX

9:15 AM-12:15 PM
Addressing the Sensory Needs of Individuals with an Autism Spectrum Disorder – Speaker: Renee Watling, PhD, OTR/L, University of Puget Sound, Tacoma, WA

1:45 PM-4:45 PM
Social Participation and Communication Strategies for Individuals with Autism across the Lifespan – Speakers: Lisa A. Crabtree, PhD, OTR/L, Towson University, Towson, MD, Zosia Zaks, MEd, CRC, Consultant, Baltimore, MD

Concurrent Sessions:
5:00 PM-6:00 PM

• AOTA and You: Working Together to Promote The Policy and Practice of Occupational Therapy for Persons with Autism – Speakers: Marcy M. Buckner, JD, AOTA, Bethesda, MD; Sandra Schefkind, MS, OTR/L, AOTA, Bethesda, MD; Chuck Willmarth, AOTA, Bethesda, MD
• Evidence-based Review of Interventions for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders – Speaker: Jane Case-Smith, EdD, OTR/L, FAOTA, Ohio State University, Columbus, OH

Saturday, December 4
8:00 AM-9:00 AM
You Say ‘Deficit’ I Say ‘Defines Me’: Daring to Celebrate the Unique Contributions of People on the Autism Spectrum – Speaker: Winnie Dunn, PhD, OTR, FAOTA, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS

Concurrent Sessions:
9:15 AM-10:45 AM

• A Family Affair: The Voices of Parents and Individuals with Autism – Speakers: Janet V. DeLany, DEd, OTR/L FAOTA, Towson University, Towson, MD; Barbara B. Demchick, MS, OTR/L, Towson University, Towson, MD
• Professional Collaboration to Maximize Successful Participation Across the Lifespan – Speaker: Lisa Crabtree, PhD, OTR/L, Towson University, Towson, MD

Concurrent Sessions:
11:00 AM-12:30 PM

• Developing Evidence-Based Interventions in Early Childhood Aged Children with an ASD Across Contexts – Speaker: Scott Tomchek, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY
• Partnering with Adolescents and Young Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders: Challenges and Opportunities – Speaker: Kristie Patten Koenig, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA, New York University, New York, NY

Lunch 12:30 PM-1:30 PM

• Emerging as Leaders in Autism Research and Practice – Speaker: Roseann C. Schaaf, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA

1:30 PM-3:00 PM

• Community Partnerships – Panel Presentation by Autism Society and Easter Seals – Speakers: Marguerite Kirst Colston, MA, Autism Society, Bethesda, MD; Patricia Wright, PhD, Easter Seals Headquarters, Chicago, IL

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When & Where
27-30 September 2010
Manav Rachna International University, India

This is a 4 days (32Hrs) Hands-on Workshop targeted for both physiotherapy students and clinicians that discusses all new trends for the identification & management of Vertebral Column and Pelvic Complex Dysfunctions. The work presented at this course is an integration of concepts advocated by James Cyriax, G.D Maitland, Mc Kenzie, Mennell, Edwards, Lee, Janda,Jull and Richardson and the clinical experience of the presenting author. Special emphasis is given on Clinical reasoning and Evidence Based Practice.

Target Audience: Physiotherapists / Physiotherapy students (3rd Year onwards) from reputed institutions. There is no pre-requisite of Manual Therapy experience.

Course Contents

1. Introduction: 6 Hrs: Eras of development in Physiotherapy, Introduction to Manual Therapy ( Different Schools of Thought), Manual Therapy: Definitions, Indications and contraindications, Biomechanical Principles in Manual Therapy(Fryette’s Laws, Concave-Convex rule, Close pack and Loose pack Positions, Joint status gradings), Barrier concepts , Assessment of dominant eye.

2. Cervical Region Manual Therapy Examination and Treatment : 8 Hrs : Principles of Subjective examination, Clinical reasoning and Physical examination for Cervical region, VBI Testings, Passive Physiological Intervertebral Movements(PPIVM’,s) , Passive Accessory Intervertebral Movements (PAIVM’s) and Combined movements in Cervical region. Manipulative techniques for Cervical Region, Taping Techniques for Cervical Region.

3. Thoracic Region Manual Therapy Examination and Treatment : 8 Hrs : Principles of Subjective examination, Clinical reasoning and Physical examination for Thoracic region, Passive Physiological Intervertebral Movements(PPIVM’,s) and Passive Accessory Intervertebral Movements (PAIVM’s) in Thoracic region. Manipulative techniques for Thoracic Region, Taping Techniques for Thoracic Region.

4. Lumbo-Pelvic Complex Manual Therapy Examination and Treatment : 10 Hrs : Examination of the Lumbo-Pelvic Complex with thorough Clinical reasoning process, Formclosure and force closure concepts, Assessment and Treatment of Innominate dysfunctions, Sacral rotation dysfunctions and Pubic symphysis dysfunctions based on Clinical reasoning and evidence based practice, Taping Techniques for the Lumbo-pelvic region.

Course Resource Person: PROF. UMASANKAR MOHANTY

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