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When & Where January 7-8, 2011 Chicago, Illinois This research symposium highlights recent and ongoing international MOHO research that is designed to understand and impact practice. This exciting event is open to practitioners, researchers, academicians, and students. This information may also be found on the MOHO web site at: http://www.moho.uic.edu/ Presentation information, including speakers and [...]
Date & Time Thursday, April 15, 2010 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM EDT * That is Friday, 16 April 2010 – 12AM to 1AM, Philippine time. Linda Hodgdon, publisher of AutismFamilyOnline.com, will be hosting a webinar that will explore the power of video for teaching our students with Autism Spectrum Disorders. The webinar will cover [...]
It is time once again for UP-CAMP’s annual job fair. Here is a letter of invitation from the Organizing Committee of this event. We would like to invite you to the UP College of Allied Medical Professions Job Fair 2010 on April 16, 2010 (Friday) at the NTTC-HP Auditorium, Old NEDA bldg. UPM Compound Padre [...]
April 2 is World Autism Awareness Day. On December 18, 2007, the United Nations General Assembly adopted resolution 62/139, tabled by the State of Qatar, which declares April 2 as World Autism Awareness Day (WAAD) in perpetuity. Her Highness Sheikha Mozah Bint Nasser Al-Missned, Consort of His Highness Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al-Thani, the Emir [...]
March 29 is Women With Disabilities Day. Per Presidential Proclamation 744, every last Monday of March of every year is declared Women With Disabilities Day. The observance of the women with disabilities day will highlight and integrate the needs and concerns of the women with disabilities. Source: NCRFW I guess there is no sense talking [...]
Progress Healthcare in Singapore is offering 2 Kinesio Taping Courses on May 22-23, 2010. The Kinesio Taping Method fosters the body’s natural ability to heal itself by activating neurological and circulatory systems to correct biomechanical dysfunction, relieving pain & other symptoms. Participants will learn the fundamental concepts of Kinesio Taping as well as advanced corrective [...]
The Manual Medicine Group cordially invites everyone with a keen interest in “what works” in Physical Rehabilitation to see what the current mainstream Manipulation and Mobilization Techniques can do to enrich their clinical practice. When & Where 11 April 2010 AICA Skyway Twin Towers, #351 Capt. Henry Javier Street Pasig City, Philippines There is not [...]
When & Where March 28, 2010 (Sunday) Clubhouse 28th floor Burgundy Transpacific Tower, Taft Ave., Malate, Manila (in front of De La Salle University Taft) Speakers Deanna Kathrina Z. Maranion, PTRP Araceli Socorro S. Estose, PTRP In the book Cerebral Palsy Treatment Ideas from Normal Development, Mr. Jung Sun Hong, author and Bobath Pediatric Instructor [...]
The publishers of the 2013 revision of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM-5) are soliciting public comments on including Sensory Processing Disorder. Following are suggestions and instructions for commenting. The SPD Foundation is asking for your support by submitting a comment to the American Psychiatric Association supporting recognition of Sensory Processing Disorder in DSM-5. If [...]
When & Where 18 March 2010 (11:30 am to 2:30 pm) Speciabilities Development Center 11 Binmaka St. (near Biak na Bato St.) Manresa, Quezon City 1115 Philippines Part 1: Introduction to Healthy Cooking – to be conducted by Mrs. Aimee Petras, mother of one of our students. An actual cooking demonstration will be shown to [...]
When & Where 17-18 April 2010 Manila, Philippines (exact venue to be confirmed) Postural exercises have significantly evolved through time. From the simple planar exercises, to a more advance functional trainings. Names like Robin McKenzie, Pete Egoscue, Mary Bond, Esther Gokhale and others are now becoming more synonymous with better and more efficient exercises. These [...]
We recently received an invitation from a colleague from Guide Inc. When & Where April 5 to 9, 2010 Wawa Elementary School, B Brgy Wawa, Lumban, Laguna “Understanding and Management of Children with Special Needs” “SPED for Non-SPEd Teacher” The seminars are intended for child caring and welfare officers, undergraduate and graduate students and newly [...]
When & Where March 6, 2010 (Saturday) from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm Sound Therapy Learning Center Unit 7 3/f the Promenade Bldg. 198 Wilson st cor P Guevarra St. Brgy Addition Hills, San Juan, Metro Manila, Philippines Key Note Speakers for “Starting the Gluten Free Cassein Free Diet and Biomedical Intervention for Children with [...]
When & Where Saturday, March 6, 2010 /8am-5pm Emilio Aguinaldo College Mini Auditorium 4th Floor Bandonillo Bldg. Manila, Philippines TEST TAKING SKILLS FOR LOCAL AND NPTE EXAMS Speaker: Edmond Sultan, PTRP, RPT Time: 8:00 am – 10:00 am CURRENT TRENDS IN US PRACTICE : What Should Filipino PTs and OTs prepare for? Speaker: Danny Pacpaco, [...]
The American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) has recently announced that a new autism resources micro-site is now available for easy access to all AOTA information, continuing education, publications, research, and consumer information. It is such a comprehensive site that you are sure to find almost anything about Autism. I am sure it will be a [...]
When & Where 16-19 June 2010 Hynes Convention Center Boston, Massachusetts Engage in extraordinary programming from nationally and internationally recognized experts Participate in hot topic debates Network with colleagues and APTA leadership Investigate the newest products and services Observe the APTA House of Delegates in action Enjoy the camaraderie of old and new friends Before [...]
I have received this letter from the NBCOT’s president/CEO, Mr Paul Grace. Medicare Part B therapy caps expired on December 31, 2009 and went back into place on January 1, 2010 eliminating the exceptions process. This has come about as a result of Congressional failure to act on health reform in a timely manner. Your [...]
When & Where 15-16 October 2010 BT Convention Centre Liverpool, UK The Congress programme showcases the latest best practice, research, educational and professional developments in physiotherapy. The congress programme covers 5 themes: Musculoskeletal Cardio-respiratory Neurology Leadership and education Health, work and wellbeing Keynote speakers Dr Steve Boorman – Chief Medical Adviser, Royal Mail Group Dr [...]
Beginning February 22, 2010 NBCOT will post exam-related study questions every Monday morning on the NBCOT Facebook page. At the time of the posting, NBCOT will not provide the correct responses. Instead, they are encouraging OT and OTA students who are preparing for the NBCOT certification exams to conduct a threaded discussion based on the [...]
Researchers from the School of Occupational Therapy at Texas Woman’s University Dallas Campus are seeking occupational therapy experts located world wide as part of a Delphi study on assessing pain across cultures. The purpose of the study is to globally pilot the efficiency and effectiveness of electronically distributed Delphi survey methods to identify the type [...]
When & Where 20-23 June 2011 Amsterdam, Netherlands The World Confederation for Physical Therapy (WCPT) is pleased to announce that the call for abstracts for poster and platform presentations is now open. The closing date for submissions is 15 September 2010. The International Scientific Committee (ISC) is inviting abstracts in the following categories: research reports: [...]
When & Where Sunday, February 21 2010 (7:00 AM – 4:00 PM) SM North Edsa, Quezon City Down Syndrome Association of the Philippines Inc’s major event in celebration of the 8th National Down Syndrome Consciousness Month as declared by her Excellency Gloria Macapagal Arroyo under Proclamation No. 157. Surprise movie and sports personalities will lead [...]
When & Where February 20, 2010 Walter Hogan Conference Center, ISO Social Development Complex, Ateneo de Manila University, Quezon City, Philippines Seminar Description This seminar will focus on a three part presentation that identifies specific classroom needs of students with ADHD and equips teachers with instructional adaptations that foster planning, organization, strategic thinking and self [...]
Just spreading the word. On January 12th 2010, a powerful earthquake (7.3 on the Richter scale) struck Haiti. It is estimated that 200’000 persons died and the number of injuries is increasing steadily. Although no precise figures are available, it is evident that the need is very high. CBM is working in Haiti since about [...]
Better late than never! Our warmest congratulations to all newly licensed Filipino therapists. You certainly put your textbooks to good use! The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announces that 230 out of 542 passed the Physical and Occupational Therapists Licensure Examinations given by the Board of Physical and Occupational Therapy in the cities of Manila and [...]
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