Theme: “Making the Rights Real for Filipinos with Autism”

“Making the Rights Real for Filipinos with Autism” was adopted as the theme for this year’s celebration to give emphasis on the realization of the rights of individuals affected with autism and to support the campaign of the United Nations to give special attention to Persons with Disabilities which comprised 15% of the world’s population according to the 2011 data of the World Health Organization (WHO). Persons with Disabilities are the most vulnerable and marginalized sector of the society.

Source: ASP

There are heaps of activities lined up to celebrate this special occasion. Click here for details.

When & Where
February 12, 2012 (1:00 pm to 8:00 pm)
AMV Hall, College of Accountancy , University of Santo Tomas

The Philippine Academy of Rehabilitation Medicine will be holding a Post-Convention Workshop entitled, “ Current Trends on Spinal Manipulation and Stroke Rehabilitation.”

SPEAKERS:
The invited speakers for this workshop are members of the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine from Temple University Hospital , Philadelphia , Pennsylvania . They are Dr. Ernesto Cruz and Dr. Michael Weinik.

Dr. Ernesto Cruz is a physical therapy graduate of the University of Santo Tomas who pursued Medicine in UST. He went to the United States and finished his residency training in Rehabilitation Medicine at the Temple University. He is presently an Associate Professor of the Temple University Hospital. His special interests are stroke and geriatric rehabilitation. He will be talking about new exercises for stroke patient.

Dr. Michael Weinik is a doctor of Osteopathic Medicine who went pursued rehabilitation medicine as his specialty. His interests are musculoskeletal rehabilitation and sports medicine rehabilitation. He will be teaching spinal manipulation-basic principle, assessment and treatment

OBJECTIVES:
1. To review the biomechanical basis of spinal manipulation
2. To demonstrate to the participants the proper technique on spinal assessment and spinal manipulation
3. To teach the participants the new exercises that are being used in patients with stroke.

12:00 -1:00 Registration
1:00 -1: 45 Spinal Manipulation: Its Biomechanical Basis
1:45 – 2:30 Assessment of Low Back Pain: Demonstration
2:30 -3:30 Workshop: Spinal Assessment
330 -4:15 Spinal Manipulation: Techniques
4:15 – 5:15 Workshop: Spinal Manipulation
5:15 -5:45 Break
5:45 – 6:30 Therapeutic Exercises in Stroke Rehabilitation
6:30 -7:30 Workshop: Therapeutic Exercises in STroke

REGISTRATION FEE:
Students – 1,800 php
Professional- 2,000 php

For more information, please contact PARM secretariat (Lei or Jane) at tel no. 415-9048 or 410-1597 (during office hours only) or click here.

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When & Where
February 9-10, 2012
Century Park Sheraton, Pasay City

Theme: “Revisiting Wound Care: Principles and Management in the Clinical Setting”

The Philippine Wound Care Society’s 1st Annual Convention is the premiere educational event and gathering of wound care professionals in the Philippines. The conference is designed for Physicians, Nurses, Physical Therapists, Nutritionists, Dietitians, and other clinicians involved in treating and managing patients with wounds.

For registration and program information, log on to our website. Early bird rates are P1500 for Physicians and P1000 for Ancillary Services. Early bird rates apply for participants who will pay before January 15, 2012. Regular rates are P2000 for Physicians and P1500 for Ancillary Services.

For additional questions, please contact us at 703-6656 or at 0915-6146440, look for Michelle or Tin. Feel free to email us at phwcs2009@gmail.com.

November 26 – Applied Behavioral Analysis
The principles of ABA have been around for quite some time, and have myriad uses outside the scope of teaching children with autism. ABA can be the basis of programs addressing a broad spectrum of human behaviour, from increasing the productivity of the workplace, to precisely training military personnel, to, indeed, teaching children with special learning needs. Learn the various essential elements of an ABA-based program in this seminar-workshop.

November 27 – Writing SMART IEP
Are you still confused about writing S.M.A.R.T. IEP goals and objectives? This seminar-workshop will equip you to write SMART IEPs that are specific, measurable, use action words, are realistic and relevant, and time-limited. You will learn how to use present levels of performance to write measurable goals and objectives. It’s time to learn about special education law. Come and join this workshop and be a SMART SPED Teacher!

November 28 – Picture Exchange Communication Symbols (PECS)
PECS has a number of advantages over other methods of addressing communication. It is appropriate for individuals who do not use speech or who may speak with limited effectiveness. Those who have articulation or motor planning difficulties, limited communicative partners, lack of initiative in communication, etc.

November 29 – Treatment and Education of Autistic and Communication Handicapped Children (TEACCH)
This training is intended to introduce professionals to the TEACCH approach to classroom organization, structure, curriculum, and teaching, care, etc. Today, treatment of children with Autism includes use of developmental theories of behaviour and cognition. Mental health professionals and educators achieve behaviour management by using appropriate educational structures. A well-developed program based on community support and public school education can greatly reduce the incidence of severe behaviour problems. The child’s learning and development can best be fostered through special teaching curricula focused on the development of social skills, and through special communications.

November 30 – Best Practices in Teaching Children with Behavioural Disorders
This seminar-workshop will review theory, definitional issues, models, assessment, and instructional methods for educating children with emotional and behavioral disorders. Develop a working knowledge of educational approaches for teaching students with emotional/behavioral disabilities.

Registration Fees:
PhP8,000.00 for 5 days (Reg. on or before Nov. 25)
PhP1,800.00/topic

Includes Certificate of Participation, Handouts, and Snacks/lunch

For enquiries, contact REACH Inc. at reachinc.seminars@gmail.com.

Steven C. Cramer, MD, MMSc, Presenter
January 26, 2012, at 11:00 AM EDT | 8:00 AM PDT | 3:00 PM GMT
Back Up U.S Attendee Phone: (866) 832 – 6378
Conference ID: 15679541

The natural history of ischemic stroke survivors is to recover to some extent. The degree of recovery varies greatly among individual stroke patients and among the domains of stroke-related deficits. The underlying processes related to recovery are complex and much has been learned about them. Pharmacological and cell-based therapies to enhance recovery after stroke are under development and many clinical trials have been initiated. The role of therapy-based enhancement of post-stroke recovery is also being explored and expanded. This webinar will discuss these aspects of stroke recovery and enhance knowledge of the participants in this rapidly evolving field.

Click here to register for this event.

When & Where
November 20-21, 2011 (Sunday & Monday)
Buildabilities Inc, Cebu City

GENERAL LEARNING OBJECTIVES OF THE PROPOSED SEMINAR- WORKSHOP:
Understand the updated definition, characteristics, classification, and pathophysiology of cerebral palsy based on the Bobath Concept/ NDT.

Understand the basic principles and theoretical framework of the Bobath Concept relevant to the assessment and management children with cerebral palsy in the Philippine setting.

Describe the clinical picture, both typical and atypical, of children with cerebral palsy from infancy to adulthood, and discuss the interaction of problems that contribute to the clinical picture.

Demonstrate skill in handling, specifically in tone influencing patterns given a particular set of problems of posture and movement.

LEARNING ACTIVITIES:
> Lectures
> Hands-on/supervised practice
> Problem solving activities
> Treatment demonstration

REGISTRATION FEES*
Professionals/ licensed therapists/ teachers : PhP1, 500.00
Students; parents/caregivers of child with CP: PhP1, 000.00
ALL on-site registrants : PhP2, 000.00

* PhP100 discount each for groups of three registrants (pre-registration and on-site registration). Only 40 slots available so early registration is encouraged!

* inclusive of handouts and supplementary reading materials, and 2 snacks per day

For more details, contact –
Buildabilities, Inc. : (032) 232-0681
Juanito I. King Foundation, Inc.—DREAM Project: (032) 232-7206 local 807/802
E-mail: dkmaranion.dream@kingcebuproperties.com

Source: Jikfi DreamProject

Speaker: Peter K, MS, PT
Peter K is the creator of the lifestyle program “5 Minutes to Fitness+” As a therapist, nutritionist, mind/body success coach, author and professional speaker, Peter empowers his clients and audiences, which include Fortune 100 companies, nonprofit organizations and schools, with nutrition, fitness, stress, pain and mind body secrets. He is a health and fitness expert for the media, including ABC, TLC, Fitness Magazine, Blog talk radio and MSN Lifestyle.

People first diagnosed with COPD may think exercise is not appropriate for them due to the perceived limitations brought on by their condition. But on the contrary, exercise plays an important role in keeping patients with COPD strong and healthy. Some precautions may be needed, but patients with COPD can enjoy all the benefits of exercise. In this webinar, learn how to get patients with COPD started in an exercise program and how to assess their physical capabilities to keep them on the right track.

Click here to register for this free event from Advance.

Beginning in July 2011, Stroke will initiate a series of educational webinars that will initially occur on a bimonthly basis. These webinars will cover important topics in the cerebrovascular disease field, especially those with recent advances that will impact clinicians and researchers. The intention of the webinars is to provide participants with current and novel information on these high-impact topics. The webinars will consist of a structured lecture with appropriate slides by acknowledged thought leaders relevant to the topic under discussion. For the live webinar, participants will then have the opportunity to pose questions to the speaker after the formal presentation. The archived webinars will be available via a link on the Stroke home page.

Schedule of Upcoming Webinars
Webinar 2: Stroke Prevention in Atrial Fibrillation
Hans-Christoph Diener, MD, Presenter
September 19, 2011, at 10:00 AM EDT | 7:00 AM PDT | 2:00 PM GMT
Back Up U.S. Attendee Phone: (866)-832-6378
Conference ID: 84205551

Webinar 3: Acute Stroke Imaging: Practical Methods to Identify Salvageable Tissue
Greg Albers, MD, Presenter
November 3, 2011, at 11:00 AM EDT | 8:00 AM PDT | 3:00 PM GMT

The first webinar on “Current Status of Carotid Endarterectomy and Stenting” is available for viewing through the archive. To register for these events, click here.

Inclusion remains a controversial concept in education because it relates to educational and social values, as well as to our sense of individual worth. Do we value all children equally? What do we mean by “inclusion” versus “mainstreaming”? Are there some children for whom “inclusion” is inappropriate? All this and many more will be tackled during the seminar-workshop.

Fees
Early Bird Registration: PhP2,800.00/pax for 2 days (Deadline: on or before October 15)
Regular Rate: PhP3,000.00/pax for 2 days (Deadline: on or before October 25)
Onsite Registration: PhP3,200.00/pax for 2 days

Registration fee is inclusive of handouts, certificate, snacks and lunch.

If you have questions or would like to register or obtain additional information, please contact Ms. Jane at (02) 873-3438 or (02) 871-5167.

A. Applying Ergonomics to Children with Special Needs (9:00-12:00NN)

Speaker: Ms. Thea Sheila Ocheda-Alonto, OTRP, OTR

Ergonomics ensure that environments, tools used, and tasks done are safe for everybody. In the past few years, performance of children in school-related activities have been affected as number of students experienced muscle aches and pains due to maintenance of awkward postures and/or the use of inappropriate tools and equipment. As a result, there has been an increased effort to make educational environments, as well as tools and equipment used by children in particular, safe and comfortable. Children with special needs are no exception and likewise require proper attention with regards to ergonomics. This discussion presents guidelines on design and lay-out of study areas at home and in school suited to children with special needs, appropriate use of computers and other hand-held devices, and backpack use.

B. Developing Recreational Activities for Children and Adolescents with Special Needs (1:30-4:30PM)

Speaker: Ms. Karen Navarro, OTRP, OTR

The lecture will discuss the importance of recreational activities for persons with special needs. Current studies and practices related to sports, arts, and other leisure pursuits will also be presented. The speaker will share her experiences in developing programs for children and adolescents with special needs. These include wushu, gymnastics, taekwondo, swimming, and painting. Other recreational activities suitable for persons with autism will also be identified. Available community support, international collaboration and participation, opportunities, and possibilities will be tackled too.

For further information, contact ASP at 9266941/9298447.

Source: ASP