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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 [...]
25 February 2010 Thursday, 25 February 2010, 2:00 PM – 1:00 PM EST / Friday, 26 February 2010, 1:00 AM – 2:00 AM CST (Philippine Time) Linda Hodgdon, publisher of AutismFamilyOnline.com, will be interviewing Eric Chessen, the leading expert in Autism Fitness, about the importance of fitness for individuals with autism and how it affects [...]
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 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 [...]
Being a parent in itself is tough (we won’t even bother getting into hemorrhoid pain relief). Having a child with special needs is even tougher. Here is a refresher course for parents with children who suffer from ADHD. When & Where 30 January 2010 (8:00 am – 5:00 pm) 2nd Floor, Conference Room, Manila Observatory [...]
When & Where Sunday, 24 January 2010 Venue: To be announced Programme 8:30-9:00 Registration 9:00-10:30 New Knowledge of Classification of Cerebral Palsy in Relation to Clinical Picture 10:45-12:00 Update on Knowledge of Normal Development 12:00-1:00 LUNCH 1:00-2:30 Tone Influencing Patterns: practice on mat 2:50-4:00 Demonstration on Cerebral Palsy Spastic Quadriplegia 4:15-5:30 Demonstration of Cerebral Palsy [...]
The 14th National Autism Consciousness Week will be celebrated on January 17-24, 2010. In lieu of this awareness campaign, the Cavite chapters of Autism Society Philippines in cooperation with St. Brother Miguel Febres Cordero Neurodevelopmental Center of the De La Salle – Health Sciences Insititute invites everyone to the first regional conference on Autism, dubbed [...]
November 18 is designated as World COPD Day by the Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD). It is celebrated in collaboration with GOLD and health care professionals and COPD patient groups throughout the world. Its aim is to raise awareness about chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and improve COPD care throughout the world. [...]
When & Where November 15, 2009 (Sunday) 9:00 am – 4:30pm (Registration: 8:30am) 28th floor Clubhouse, Burgundy Transpacific Condominium, Taft Ave., Manila (in front of De La Salle University – Taft) Lecturer: Deanna Kathrina Z. Maranion, PTRP Course Objectives 1. Discuss key theoretical themes of the current form of the Bobath Concept. 2. Define Tone [...]
Maybe it is time to take a rain check on gearing up on equestrian apparel and take advantage of these free teleseminars from ADDClasses.com instead. Making it through the Day with ADD Instructor: Ronda Stone Date: Tuesday – October 20, 2009 Time: 9:00 pm EDT (New York) Fundamental Strategies to Overcome Inattention, Hyperactivity, and Impulsivity: [...]
UPDATE! (2 October 2009) We’ve received the following notification from the event organisers, so please take note of the changes. Due to recent natural events, (typhoon ondoy and pepeng), the seminar on Tone Influencing Pattern for Children with Cerebral Palsy on October 11, 2009 will be moved to November 15, 2009 (sunday). please contact Bobath [...]
Autism Society Philippines is hosting back to back seminars on 26 September 2009. A. FACILITATING COMMUNICATION AT HOME AND SCHOOL (9:00am-12:00nn) Speaker: Ms Kate Reyes This lecture is designed to help parents and professionals in facilitating communication and language acquisition at home and school. It will include discussions of play and language as well as [...]
When & Where 3 – 5 February 2010 Philippine International Conventon Center (PICC) Manila, Philippines Project Objective This conference is presented by the leading team of experts from the M.I.N.D. Institute of the University of California Davis. Their goal for this event is to reach out to their international Asian autism communities by presenting the [...]
If you haven’t seen the cardboard displays yet, September 21st is World Alzheimer’s Day. Alzheimer’s Disease International, the umbrella organization of Alzheimer associations around the world, explains the theme for this year’s event. The theme for World Alzheimer’s Day™ 2009 is ‘Diagnosing Dementia: See It Sooner’. In our materials and activities we will focus on [...]
With the month of September just within our reach, make sure to mark this free teleseminar from ADDClasses.com. To Tell or Not to Tell: Self-Disclosure, Relationships, and Self-Esteem Instructor: Ari Tuckman, PsyD, MBA Date: September 29,2009 Time: 9:00 pm EDT (New York Time) When should you tell someone that you have ADHD? Always? Never? Sometimes? [...]
Autism Society Philippines (ASP) invites you to two seminars this August. When & Where 29 August 2009 Asian Social Institute #1581 Leon Guinto corner Escoda Sts. Malate, Manila, Philippines A. Inclusion of Children with Autism in the Regular Classroom (9:00am-12:00nn) This seminar will discuss how schools can effectively adjust their curricular framework to accept students [...]
Autism Society Philippines will be conducting its 11th National Autism Conference, entitled Autism Beyond Borders. This conference presents programs, theories and applications from different parts of the world that may vary in approach yet each holding valuable nuggets of truth in reaching out to those who have touched our lives with their diff-ability. Together in [...]
Philippine Society for Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics (PSDBP) 5th Biennial Convention Theme — DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS: Challenging and Controversial Issues Across the Lifespan When & Where August 31 & September 1, 2009 Mandarin Oriental Suites Gateway Mall, Araneta Center, Quezon City Click on the images to enlarge Source: Dr. Myra V. Altonaga
When & Where 10-14 March 2010 Washington, DC, USA Aside from the wonderful scientific program with world renowned experts in the field of brain injury, we are also continuing other special features including scientific poster and paper presentations, candlelight sessions with experts, and IBIA’s various awards, including the Henry Stonnington Award for best review article [...]
ADDClasses.com is offering a free Teleseminar this month. Relationship Balance When One Person Has ADHD Instructor: Dr. Ari Tuckman ADHD affects all aspects of an adult’s life, including their romantic relationships. We will discuss how to avoid common pitfalls to create a better relationship. Encourage your non-ADHD partner to listen in, too! When & Where [...]
Before you head out of your Naples Fl custom doors, make sure to check the details of this upcoming event from Autism Society Philippines (ASP). When & Where 25 July 2009, Saturday Asian social Institute 1518 Leon Guinto cor. Escoda Sts. Malate, Manila, Philippines This seminar aims to furnish parents, caregivers and professionals with different [...]
When & Where 19 – 22 August 2009 Dublin, Ireland The theme for the Congress is “Lifelong Living and Learning”. Down Syndrome Ireland are planning a dynamic and exciting programme that will cater for all professionals including health, educational, and research practitioners. There will be a parallel participative programme for parents, siblings, children and adults [...]
The Department of Occupational Therapy of the College of Allied Medical Professions University of the Philippines Manila invites all to a seminar entitled Cognitive Framework for Dementia – An Interdisciplinary Focus: A Practical Approach to Treatment with Annalia D. Briones, OTRP, OTR/L, CPAM as speaker. When & Where July 19, 2009 8:00am – 12:00 nn; [...]
The AD/HD Society of the Philippines is inviting everyone to a seminar on Academic Coaching. When & Where 25 July 2009, Saturday 1:00 – 5:00 pm (Registration is from 12:00 – 1:00 pm) Benitez Theater, College of Education, University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City, Philippines Seminar Description Resource Speaker — Rosario Margarita A. Aligada, [...]
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