Archives for November, 2007
Researchers from the Kennedy Krieger Institute in Baltimore, Maryland recently conducted a study which found out that autism can be diagnosed at close to one year of age, which is the earliest the disorder has ever been diagnosed (Archives of General Psychiatry, July 2007). Through repeated observation and the use of standardized tests of development, [...]
Here is some valuable information I gathered from BAOT/COT. If you’re contemplating on working in the UK as an Occupational Therapist, then you might find the following tips very useful. Working in the UK Employment Opportunities. Employment opportunities for occupational therapists in the UK are currently more limited then they have been in recent years [...]
Sara Baker, a licensed physical therapist, discusses how regular resistance exercises, combined with a healthy diet, can help prevent the onset of osteoporosis in both men and women. These exercises, by the way, were not designed for people already diagnosed with osteopenia or osteoporosis. Here is a rundown of some of the exercises she highlighted [...]
The Canadian Down Syndrome Society and the National Gallery of Canada invite you to join in a celebration of National Down Syndrome Awareness Week, November 1-7, 2007. There will be a kick-off reception and photography exhibition celebrating Canadians with Down syndrome. The event will be held at the National Gallery of Canada on Saturday, Nov. 3. From 1:30 to [...]
The Philippine Physical Therapy Association, Inc. invites you to the 2007 PPTA National Convention in celebration of its 43rd Foundation Anniversary with the theme:‘Advancing Physical Therapy Practice Through Specialization’ When & Where December 8 – 9, 2007 8:30 am – 5:30 pm (Registration starts at 7:30 am) CME Auditorium, Medicine Building University of Santo Tomas [...]
For all concerned UK-based occupational therapists, be informed that due to an unfortunate postal disruption, the Health Professions Council has allowed an additional ‘grace period’ for the submission of renewal applications. Quoted below is the original announcement from the HPC. Posted: 15/10/2007 – 17:00 Due to postal disruption, additional ‘grace period’ for renewal applications Due [...]
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