Archives for April, 2010
Occupational therapy enables people of all ages live life to its fullest by helping them promote health, prevent—or live better with—injury, illness, or disability. It is a practice deeply rooted in science and is evidence-based, meaning that the plan designed for each individual is supported by data, experience, and “best practices” that have been developed [...]
Here is interesting news (certainly more appealing than herbal diet supplements) from the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists (CAOT) for occupational therapists who plan to practice in Canada. The Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists (CAOT) is pleased to announce the launch of the National Occupational Therapy Examination and Practice Preparation (OTepp) Project – a 27 [...]
When & Where May 16, 2010 10am to 3pm A.I.C.A. Skyway Twin Towers, #351 Capt. Henry Javier Street Pasig City, Philippines A Brief Introduction Visceral Manipulation involves hands-on techniques that alter restrictions imposed on the visceral organs. The aim is release of previously impaired mobility and motility. This normalized organ freedom of movement may also [...]
The World Confederation for Physical Therapy has prepared an information resource to help physical therapists inform others about their role and the health benefits they bring wherever in the world they work. Topics include: Physical activity facts Benefits of physical activity How much physical activity is enough? Sources on the WCPT website Physical therapy and [...]
When & Where January 7-8, 2011 Chicago, Illinois This research symposium highlights recent and ongoing international MOHO research that is designed to understand and impact practice. This exciting event is open to practitioners, researchers, academicians, and students. This information may also be found on the MOHO web site at: http://www.moho.uic.edu/ Presentation information, including speakers and [...]
Date & Time Thursday, April 15, 2010 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM EDT * That is Friday, 16 April 2010 – 12AM to 1AM, Philippine time. Linda Hodgdon, publisher of AutismFamilyOnline.com, will be hosting a webinar that will explore the power of video for teaching our students with Autism Spectrum Disorders. The webinar will cover [...]
It is time once again for UP-CAMP’s annual job fair. Here is a letter of invitation from the Organizing Committee of this event. We would like to invite you to the UP College of Allied Medical Professions Job Fair 2010 on April 16, 2010 (Friday) at the NTTC-HP Auditorium, Old NEDA bldg. UPM Compound Padre [...]
When & Where 26 April 2010 Asian Social Institute #1518 Leon Guinto Corner Escoda Sts., Malate, Manila, Philippines A. AQUATIC THERAPY (9:00 am – 12:00 nn) Speaker: Ms. Grace Tacsuan The benefits of treating people with various conditions in the water has long been known. By using a carefully planned aquatic program, children with sensory [...]
April 2 is World Autism Awareness Day. On December 18, 2007, the United Nations General Assembly adopted resolution 62/139, tabled by the State of Qatar, which declares April 2 as World Autism Awareness Day (WAAD) in perpetuity. Her Highness Sheikha Mozah Bint Nasser Al-Missned, Consort of His Highness Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al-Thani, the Emir [...]
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