Archives for March, 2008
When & Where April 18 & 19, 2008 The Summit Conference & Event Center 411 Sable Boulevard Aurora, Colorado 80011 Presenting practical training in DIR® Floortime: treatment of children with autistic spectrum disorders, regulatory disorders, sensory processing disorder, or with other challenges in relating and communicating. SYMPOSIUM FEATURES Goals: Extensive videotape illustrations will teach assessment [...]
The Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) will be holding its convention and expo on April 2-5 in Boston, Massachusetts, at the John B. Hynes Veterans Memorial Convention Center (900 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02115). The 2008 CEC Convention & Expo is the premiere professional development event devoted to special and gifted children. Join us in [...]
When & Where Saturday-Sunday, April 5-6, 2008 Renaissance St. Louis Grand & Suites Hotel St. Louis, Missouri, USA Two events, one registration! Your registration fee gives you full access to all sessions in both ASHA Health Care 2008 and the ASHA Business Institute 2008. ASHA Health Care 2008 Critical issues and clinical updates for SLPs [...]
What else is there to know about Alzheimer’s disease aside from the most common symptom of massive memory loss? Well, according to the Alzheimer’s Association, the 2008 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures is a comprehensive statistical abstract of U.S. data on Alzheimer’s disease that includes: prevalence; mortality; the costs of Alzheimer’s care; family caregiving; and [...]
Quoted below is the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services news release dated March 19, 2008. Rule Modifies Selection Process and Prohibits Multiple Filings WASHINGTON - U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) transmitted an interim final rule to the Federal Register today that prohibits employers from filing multiple H-1B petitions for the same employee. These changes will [...]
The Society of Occupational Therapy Major invites you to the Occupational Therapy Student Officers’ Assembly 2008, the first official gathering of OT student leaders and representatives. This event is open to all Occupational Therapy students. You wouldn’t want to miss this OT experience! When & Where April 23, 2008 Wednesday, 8AM-6PM Audio-Visual Room College of [...]
For our overseas Filipino workers (OFW), this latest news release by the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration is such a welcome development, especially if you’re lugging around with gifts of clothes (like babydolls) and food for your loved ones. March 19, 2008. The Philippine Overseas Employment Administration is dropping the validation of documents of OFWs leaving through its [...]
The weather these days can be so unpredicatable. One time you can be wrapped in thick bedding because of the terribly cold temperature. The next day, it can be all hot and sunny. This creates concern for our health as well since constant and too rapid weather changes do take a toll on us too. [...]
In order to work as a physiotherapist in New Zealand it is a legal requirement that you must first be registered with the Physiotherapy Board of New Zealand and hold an Annual Practising Certificate (APC). The application fee is NZ $600.00 (non-refundable) This is a legal process – aimed at protecting the public of New [...]
Time to turn off the television and let the children have some outdoor play experiences. Parents can chill out on the patio furniture while they watch their kids play. Here’s some news from University of the Sciences in Philadelphia. March 12, 2008 – Parents shouldn’t horse around when it comes to playground safety. Whether it’s in [...]
The New Zealand Society of Physiotherapists will be holding its annual conference on April 18-20, 2008 at the University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand. Workshop Presenters & Topics Dr Rik Gosselink: Update in Pulmonary Rehabilitation Dr. Monika Clark-Gill, Professor David Baxter & Lecia Claydon: Complementary and Alternative Medicine: Facing the Challenges, Realising our Potential Dr [...]
For those applying for qualifications assessment at the Council of Occupational Therapists Registration Boards (Aust & NZ) Inc., please take note of the new requirement for English Language Proficiency as of 18 February 2008. At its meeting on 18 February 2008 the Overseas Qualifications Assessment Committee of COTRB resolved to accept the Occupational English Test [...]
Under the Patronage of HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum 2nd International Emirates Physiotherapy Conference Rehabilitation of Movement Dysfunction: A Physiotherapist’s Talent April 20-22, 2008 Crowne Plaza Festival City, United Arab Emirates This three day event conference provides the latest in best practice, research, educational, and professional developments in physiotherapy. Featuring a full program [...]
The seminar is about explosive, inflexible and easily frustrated children. The children often exhibit non compliance, volatility and mood instability that have the potential to make life extraordinarily challenging and frustrating for themselves, their parents, siblings, teachers and others who interact with them. The seminar aims to provide a more up-to-date conceptualization of these behaviors, [...]
Patient education is an important aspect of our profession. Every now and then, we will feature lifestyle tips for our clients (and for us as well). Some people may resort to weight loss pills to combat wieght gain, but we all know that living a healthier lifestyle is the best way to go. Here are some [...]
Association of Occupational Therapists of Ireland Annual Conference 2008 Wednesday 16th to Friday 18th April 2008 Lyrath Estate Hotel, Kilkenny, Ireland The theme for this conference will be “Skills for the Job of Living”. The venue for 2008 in the south east of the country has been chosen because of the option of having as [...]
Ever wondered what Basic Body Awareness Therapy is all about? Daloni Carlisle talks about it in an article for the CSP’s Frontline. What is Basic Body Awareness Therapy? BBAT is an evidence-based physiotherapy method aiming to mobilise a person’s resources for health. It does this by guiding them to be present in the here-and-now, while [...]
When & Where 13-14 June, 2008 NTUC Business Centre, One Marina Boulevard , Singapore. Theme: “Occupational Therapy: Beyond Boundaries” Keynote Speaker Ms Suchada Sakornsatian Deputy Director, Mental Health Technical Development Bureau Department of Mental Health (Thailand) 13th June: Half-day workshop on Mental Health by Ms Suchada Sakornsatian This workshop will be on using the Appreciation [...]
TIP: Make sure you get individual health insurance, especially if you are planning to extend your trip overseas. When & Where May 23 – 24, 2008 Perth, Australia Pre-Congress Workshops Workshop 1 – Educators Group A physiotherapy education revolution – imagining the possibilities This workshop is the inaugural national workshop of the APA educators group. [...]
As therapists, we witness the immense challenges experienced by persons with disabilities (PWDs). Gawad Kalinga, by building homes for them, demonstrates that their plight is not forgotten. This is featured in the news by Patricia Esteves of Philstar.com. Sunday, March 9, 2008. Alex Elinon and Beth de Guzman travel two kilometers daily on their wheelchairs to work in Bahay [...]
Effective 17 March 2008, there will be changes implemented on the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy website. Here is a rundown of these changes: Effective the week of March 17th, a new Candidate and Licensee Services section of our website will be launched. From this exciting new interface, candidates and licensees can register [...]
When & Where April 14 – 16, 2008 The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise 111 Lake Louise Drive Lake Louise, Alberta, Canada Why the need for the World Summit 2008: Learning Disabilities Fact or Fiction? It is estimated that 10 – 15% of the population has a learning disability and / or ADHD. Many who are [...]
Summit Health Care Institute is inviting everyone to a seminar workshop on March 29, 2008 at 1-4 PM. Venue is at the Good Shepherd Convent, Aurora Blvd, Quezon City, Philippines. Topics Recognition and Management of Alzheimer’s Disease Music Therapy Remininscence Therapy for the Elderly. Fees Early registration fee (until March 17) – Php 550 On-site [...]
The 2008 Apolinario Mabini Awards was recently launched by the Philippine Foundation for the Rehabilitation of the Disabled, Inc. (PFRD Inc). This accolade is being conferred to individuals with disabilities who have contributed in helping their fellow Filipinos with disabilities improve their quality of life. Other groups who made significant contributions in their particular fields [...]
When & Where Sunday, April 6, 2008 from 11 am to 4 pm Westchester County Center 198 Central Avenue, White Plains, NY, USA Navigating the Spectrum and the Westchester County Department of Community Mental Health are proud once again to sponsor a day of encouragement, empowerment and education. Parents, therapists, educators, health care professionals, school [...]
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