Seminars from the ASP for July

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

11th Stroke Society of the Philippines Annual Convention

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.

Lay Forum on ADHD: Practical strategies for children facing ADHD

When & Where
August 7, 2010, Saturday, 8:00am – 12:00pm
Conference Facility Unit, Asian Hospital and Medical Center,
2205 Civic Drive, Filinvest Corporate City,
Alabang, Muntinlupa City

Programme
I. Education about ADHD
II. Treatment Approaches and Interventions
III. Occupational Therapy Management


Click on the image above for further details.

Admission is free. To register, click here.

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