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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, [...]
The SPD Foundation DSM-V Petition is an online petition to support continued research to determine if Sensory Processing Disorder should be included in the DSM-V. Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) is a neurological disorder characterized by poor detection, modulation, discrimination or responses to sensory stimuli. Individuals with SPD have difficulty managing sensory information that is received [...]
When & Where June 12, 2009, 8 am – 5 pm Philippine Cerebral Palsy Inc. San Antonio Village, Makati City, Philippines Speaker Ms. Deanna Kathrina Z. Maranion, PTRP, Certified Bobath Therapist. Ms. Maranion is the current head of the Bobath Advocacy Group of the Philippines. Fee PhP 650, includes 2 snacks, handouts, and certificate of [...]
You don’t have to get out of your steel buildings just to attend events these days. Check out these free teleseminars from ADDClasses scheduled for the month of May. ADHD and Exercise Date: May 19, 2009 Time: 9:00 pm EDT (New York Time) Instructor: John Ratey, MD Grab the Reins: ADHD is an Explanation, Not [...]
We’ve blogged before on AOTA’s podcasts and how you can use them for education on consumer health topics. For those not in the know, AOTA is releasing a new podcast every month which you can download to share with current or potential clients. For 2009, these are the following podcasts available (in MP3 format) for [...]
We all know that in treating our clients, the family and/or significant persons involved in caring for people with dementia provide us with pertinent information that will guide us in our intervention. “Carers Checklist” is an outcome measure for people with dementia and their carers published by the Mental Health Foundation (UK). This is an [...]
When and Where 25 April 2009 Asian Social Institute 1518 Leon Guinto cor. Escoda St., Malate, Manila, Philippines A. LANGUAGE OF AUTISM (9:00AM-12:00NN) Speaker: Ms. Mae Catherine Sadicon This seminar will present the current trends and options in language and communication for children with autism (CWA). Focal points of discussion will also center on available [...]
Before hopping onto that treadmill, give your mind a workout instead by attending this event from the AD/HD Society. The seminar intends to provide participants with school and home interventions that have been proven effective by parents and teachers in the Philippine setting. When & Where 25 April 2009 1:00 to 5:00 PM Saint Pedro [...]
Here is the list of free teleseminars being offered by ADDClasses for the month of April. Worry, Anxiety and ADHD Instructor: Sheri Hall Date: Tuesday April 21, 2009 Time: 9:00 pm Eastern Recharge, Renew, Refresh Instructor: Linda Hillger Date: Wednesday April 29, 2009 Time: 2:00 pm Eastern (New York) ADHD and Exercise Instructor: John Ratey, [...]
Here is an event announcement from our colleagues at Bobath Philippines. Ms. Deanna Kathrina Z. Maranion, PTRP has recently returned from Korea after completing the ADVANCE COURSE in Bobath Approach in Pediatrics. Special interest was given in the management of the child with Cerebral Palsy Spastic Diplegia and the child with Prematurity. A free workshop-seminar [...]
The Autism Internet Modules (AIM) project was designed by Ohio Center for Autism and Low Incidence (OCALI) “to provide comprehensive information to assist those working and living with individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) as they work to increase their knowledge and skill.” Best of all, modules are available at NO COST to any computer [...]
According to the 2008 Liberty Mutual Workplace Safety Index, ergonomic-related injuries categories of overexertion and slips and falls account for more than half of the US disabling occupational injury burden. It also reports cost trends for the overall and leading causes of this category of injuries – defined as those injuries that cause an employee [...]
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