Archives for “Medical Conditions”
Events in the Philippines – World AIDS Day 2010 Light for Rights – Manila City Remedios Circle, Malate, Metro Manila, Philippines 1 December 2010 3:00 pm-8:00 pm The Manila Social Hygiene Clinic of the Manila Health Department through the support of the Global Fund R6 Project will be commemorating the World AIDS Day 2010 in [...]
When & Where December 4, 2010 (Saturday) from 1pm – 5pm Heroes Hall Magdalena St., San Juan San Fernando, Pampanga Topics 1. Home Management Program: A Parent Perspective This Seminar aims to furnish parents, caregivers and professionals with different approaches on how to teach persons with autism (PWA) adaptability to daily family activities, routines, chores, [...]
The AD/HD Society of the Philippines invites you to its Family Workshops to celebrate Family Day Workshop I: Pinoy Laughter Yoga Speaker: Paolo Trinidad. First and only certified yoga professor in the Philippines by the laughter yoga international. Most sought after resource speaker in the field of laughter yoga in the Philippines. For: Members (Regular, [...]
When & Where 27 November 2010 Asian Social Institute, #1518 Leon Guinto cor. Escoda Sts. Malate, Manila A. EMPOWERING THE SPECIAL CHILD (9:00AM – 12:00NN) Speakers: Ignatius Peh and Bimal Rai This seminar will discuss about the child with special needs, understanding more about Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Autism and ADHD. It will also discuss intervention strategies [...]
When & Where 27 November 2010 Divine Word Academy (DWAD) Auditorium, Dagupan City, Pangasinan Topics of Discussion: Neuropathology of Autism and Treatment Possibilities – The nature of the mysteries of autism will be revealed by the recent advances in the autism research, genetic analysis, and neuropathological studies. Likewise possible treatments (pharmacological and therapeutic) will also [...]
Due to popular demand, Autism2010 – the annual Awares international online autism conferencehas been extended for until November 22, 2010. You can join in the lively discussions right now. Autism2010 is the sixth international online autism conference to be held within the AWARES conference centre, at www.awares.org/conferences. All of the presenters’ papers are available on [...]
ADHD Medication Answers: The Science Behind ADHD Medications and How They are Used Date: Tuesday, November 30, 2010 Time: 9:00 pm -10:00 pm EST (with free 1 week replay available) Instructor: Kenny Handelman, MD Topics for discussion: Ever wonder why doctors always seem to discuss medication after an ADHD diagnosis? Have you seen the results [...]
November 14 is World Diabetes Day! The World Diabetes Day campaign is led by the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) and its member associations. It engages millions of people worldwide in diabetes advocacy and awareness. World Diabetes Day was created in 1991 by the International Diabetes Federation and the World Health Organization in response to growing [...]
When & Where Sunday, November 21, 2010 (8:00am – 5:00pm) Session Room 1, Lay Force Complex, San Carlos Seminary, EDSA, Guadalupe, Makati City, Philippines The Down’s Syndrome Association of the Philippines Inc (DSAPI) will hold its 4th and last Early Intervention Seminar for the year. This seminar is specifically designed for new parents of babies [...]
When & Where Friday, December 3 · 8:30am – 12:00pm Buildabilities Inc. 346-B Gorordo Ave., Bgy. Kamputhaw, Lahug Cebu City, Philippines Speaker: Mr. Jung Sun Hong Vice Director, Bobath Children’s Hospital, Bundang-gu, South Korea Vice Chair, Asian Bobath Pediatric Instructors Association (lecture, workshop, treatment demonstration) This event is brought to you by Bobath Advocacy Group [...]
It’s a global initiative to raise much-needed funds for autism groups in over 40 countries. By shutting down social networks for one day on November 1, we hope to encourage a greater understanding of people with autism who find social communication a challenge. To join, simply make a donation to receive a CHAPP (charity app). [...]
Here is something that both parents and professionals based in the Visayas may find worthy of their time and money. We all know regular attendance to therapy can be quite expensive, so follow-through in the home is highly encouraged for families with PWA. When & Where September 25 Saturday (1:00 – 5:00 PM) UP Tacloban [...]
5th National Conference: Empowering the Young ADDult Through Transitions When & Where October 25-26, 2010 8am-5pm St. Lukes Medical Center Global City Auditorium Registration Fees Pre Registration Member – Php 2,700 Non Member – Php 3,150 On-Site Member – Php 3,000 Non Member – Php 3,500 Fees are inclusive of meals and snacks. Something worth [...]
Instructor: Melissa Orlov Date: Tuesday September 28, 2010 Time: 9:00 pm EDT (New York Time)* Married to someone with ADHD? Not sure if it’s affecting your marriage? Listen over the Telephone or Internet whilst relaxing on your cabin furniture! This insightful 1-hour free teleseminar is an opportunity to learn tips and ideas for improving your [...]
When & Where 10 October 2010 8AM to 1:30 PM Unit 7, 3rd Floor The Promenade Building 198 Wilson Street corner Guevarra Street Addition Hills, San Juan, Metro Manila Click on the image above to enlarge. Seats are limited and reservation is required. Please call Kris at 09178877852 or 7758100.
When & Where Sunday September 12, 2010 Session Room 1, Lay Force Complex, San Carlos Seminary, EDSA, Guadalupe, Makati City (near Guadalupe Loyola Memorial Chapels) A. Seminar on Sexuality (8AM -12 PM) A seminar for parents dealing with sexuality matters of teens and adults with Down Syndrome. This seminar is for parents of teens with [...]
When & Where 25 September 2010 (9AM – 4PM) Asian Social Institute, 1518 Leon Guinto cor. Escoda Sts. Malate, Manila This Seminar aims to furnish parents, caregivers and health care career professionals with different approaches on how to teach persons with autism (PWA) adaptability to daily family activities, routines, chores, down to functioning in the [...]
Click on image above to enlarge (source: ASP blog). We only had the opportunity to see this announcement earlier today. It’s a shame we were not able to post it in time for the first round of topics in a three-part series. But as they say, better late than never! Two more sessions will be [...]
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, [...]
The PHILIPPINE SOCIETY FOR ORPHAN DISORDERS, INC. needs 500,000 signatures! Please join the campaign to increase awareness on rare diseases and to rally lawmakers in supporting the enactment of the bill or Rare Diseases Act of the Philippines. The Bill will help provide patients with rare diseases better access to adequate medical care, health information, [...]
Everything You Wanted to Know about ADHD but Forgot to Ask Time: 9:00 pm EDT Date: Tues August 24, 2010 Got questions about ADD / ADHD? Get them answered by experts Dr. Ari Tuckman and Tara McGillicuddy. From Overwhelmed to Control Time: 9:00 pm EDT Date: Tues August 31, 2010 Instructor: Linda Hillger Easy Routines [...]
When & Where October 23-24, 2010 SM City Cebu Trade Hall The Autism Society Philippines will be conducting the 1st Regional Conference in Cebu hosted by ASP-Cebu Chapter, dubbed as “THE SPINNING TRUTH BEHIND THE SPECTRUM (WE’RE ALL in this TOGETHER: TEAMING UP with FAMILIES, PROFESSIONALS and SOCIETY).” This conference will provide the participants different [...]
When & Where Saturday, 7 August 2010 3 to 5 PM Buildabilities Inc. Lahug, Cebu City, Philippines Speaker: Venus Navarro Kesner, registered nutritionist-dietician. Click on image to enlarge, and view full details of this event. This is information that you normally get from textbooks. Through this forum, it will also be a great venue for [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
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