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tOTal ability presents
Diana Henry Sensory Course for ALL !Therapists, Parents, Teachers, Assistants, Nurses, Doctors, Clinical Supervisors, Autism Support Workers and Caregivers
Early bird deadline is March 20, 2009 |
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Workshop
Location
Saint John Trade & Convention Centre
Saint John, NB
Conference rate accommodation held until April 17/09 at the Saint John Hilton
1-800-561-8282 Mention: tOTal ability occupational therapy workshop |
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Dear Colleagues:
Join us for one, two or three days of this amazing series of workshops as we host international speaker, OT Diana Henry. These full day workshops are designed for audiences of all backgrounds and experience to maximize their learning. Hands on labs comprise a significant portion of each day. You receive a certificate of attendance with 6.5 CEUs each day.
Christel Seeberger
tOTal ability CEO, occupational therapist |
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Tools For Tots
Thursday, May 21/09; 9am - 5 pm This workshop is designed to offer practical sensory strategies to improve the ability of toddlers & young children to play and function in their daily environments. Each participant receives a complimentary handbook.
1. Describe how sensations, sensory integration and sensory processing impacts behavior with everyday issues related to waking up, picky eating, getting dressed, teeth brushing, potty time, hair washing, finger nail cutting, bath time, bed time...
2. Explore the question, "Is it behavior or is there a sensory challenge driving the behavior?"
3. Learn how to integrate practical sensory strategies at home, community, daycare, preschool & kindergarten, using hands on participation & viewing videos of typical tots and those with challenges.
4. Design sensory safe spaces for tots in their homes, communities & school environments.
5. Promote interaction and engagement among children, between children, educators & caregivers.
6. Learn about the latest research in sensory integration and sensory processing. |
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Tools for Teens
Friday, May 22/09; 9 am - 5 pm (optional "Core Body Workout" from 8:15 am - 9 am) This workshop focuses on children ages 11 through 19 years. Participants will receive a 4-foot exercise band, 3 juggling balls and a complimentary handbook.
1. Learn about the pre-teen & teen brain and why teens may make irresponsible choices or why some teens seek the "sensory high" obtained from thrill seeking behavior, including drugs.
2. Review the teen survey and discuss how teen sensory preferences challenge their occupational performance in school and at home.
3. Discuss the "Disconnect" and "Digital" kids.
Describe critical aspects of the teen brain and sleep.
4. Discuss how to design sensory safe spaces for teens.
5. Identify alternative healthy and age- appropriate sensory strategies and "tools" to assist teens to participate in age appropriate activities. |
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Sensory Processing Measure
Saturday, May 23/09
9 am - 5 pm
Bring your educational and/or therapy team to this workshop to learn how to use the SPM to assist in identifying the growing number of children who present with sensory processing difficulties. The SPM is a standardized assessment which uses a collaborative team approach to identify sensory processing difficulties in children ages 5-12 twelve years. Participants will receive a home, school & gym sample form to use in the workshop.
1. Review of the research behind the development of this norm referenced standardized tool.
2. Discuss principles of use to support identifying and treating sensory integration/processing difficulties, including praxis/motor planning.
3. Administer and score the SPM.
4. Discuss case studies using the SPM.
5. Use the SPM in multiple environments, encouraging collaboration among parents, schools and clinics/therapists.
6. Answer the question, "Are sensory issues driving the behavior?" | |
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Registration
Complete all information & mail with cheque or money order payable in Canadian Dollars to "tOTal ability"
P.O. Box 412
Saint John, NB E2L 4L9
Name: _________________________________
Address: ________________________________
City/Town:________________________________
Province/State: _______Postal/Zip Code: ______
Country: _________________________________
Home Phone:_____________________________
Work Phone: _____________________________ Cell Phone: ______________________________
Email: __________________________________
□ Attending as a parent of a Sensational Kid
□ Attending as a professional
Profession: _____________________________
I am registering to attend:
□ Tools for Tots™(21 May 2009)
□ Tools for Teens™(22 May 2009)
□ Sensory Processing Measure™(23 May 2009)
Early Bird; Received by March 20/09
One day: $180 + HST (13%) = $203.40
Two days: $340 + HST (13%) = $384.20
Three days: $510 + HST (13%) = $576.30
Received after March 21/09; before April 27/09
One day: $220 + HST (13%) = $248.60
Two days: $380 + HST (13%) = $429.40
Three days: $550 + HST (13%) = $621.50
Registration Deadline: April 27, 2009
Cancellations must be in writing and will incur a $50 processing fee. No refunds after April 17/09
Receipts will be provided at the workshop.
Registration is at 8:30am
8:00am for Tools for Teens if participating in Core body workout |
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