CPD for Occupational Therapists

Upcoming Events

2010 Workshops

 

A guide to using “Clinical Observations”

5th & 6th November 2010 - Brisbane

Lisa Scott & Suzanne Wakefield

This workshop will give participants an overview of using Ayres Clinical Observations. Clinical Observations are a particularly useful tool when standardised testing is not possible, or when additional information about a child’s sensory processing is required.  Observation of structured tasks linked to underlying tactile and vestibular/proprioceptive functioning can assist with planning intervention for children with a wide range of developmental concerns.

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2010 - Expressions of Interest

 

Introduction to the  Autism Diagnostic

Observation Schedule (ADOS):

Using the ADOS in clinical assessments

2 days - Brisbane – Semester 2, 2010

Dr Kylie Gray and Deborah Sweeney - Monash University

The Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS) is a semi-structured, standardised assessment of communication, social interaction, and play.  It provides a series of standardised contexts in which the child’s social, communication and repetitive, stereotyped behaviours can be observed.  It has been designed to assist in the diagnosis of autism and pervasive developmental disorders . 

Workshops are designed for psychologists, paediatricians, and psychiatrists.  Speech pathologists and occupational therapists who have experience in standardised assessment measures are also able to attend. 

 

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Exploring the OT Toolbox

Integrating the evidence into the clinical reasoning process for complex paediatric developmental caseloads

Semester 2, 2010

This workshop will guide clinicians through the clinical reasoning process of translating research knowledge into family-centred practice.  This workshop will consider the evidence with regard to various clinical intervention models and techniques that Occupational therapists utilise as part of their “toolbox”.

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What to do with the Wees and Poos:

Behavioural Management for Encopresis and Nocturnal Enuresis in Children

Semester 2, 2010 - Regional Qld

Rebecca Khan & Leisha Ward

This workshop will provide an overview of the occupational therapist’s role in the management of Nocturnal Enuresis (bedwetting) and Encopresis (chronic constipation/soiling) in children 4-12 years. The workshop is open to OTs, physiotherapists, child health and school health nurses.

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2011 - Expressions of Interest

 

The Perceive: Recall: Plan and Perform System (PRPP) - Assessment Workshop

5 days,  Semester 1, 2011—Melbourne

Judy Ranka & Dr Chris Chapparo

This 5 day workshop will provide participants with skills/knowledge with regard to assessment using the PRPP, as well as a basic introduction to intervention. The Perceive: Recall: Plan and Perform System (PRPP) is a process-oriented, criterion referenced assessment that employs task analysis methods to determine problems with cognitive information processing component function during routine, task or subtask performance. The PRPP System is for use with adults and children who have difficulty per-forming daily tasks. It is suitable for adults and children of either sex and from any cultural background.

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Occupational Therapy and Autism:

The Occupational Therapy role in diagnosis,

intervention and integration/inclusion

3 days -  Semester 1, 2011— Sydney/Melbourne

Dr Chris Chapparo

This three day workshop aims to give occupational therapists an understanding of the breadth of their role in the

multidisciplinary team with regard to  assessment and interventions with children with ASD and their families.

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Management of Upper Limb Hypertonicity

3 day workshop -  Semester 1, 2011– Melbourne

Dr Jodie Copley

 

This practical three day workshop is aimed at occupational therapists working with adults or paediatric clients with upper limb hypertonicity due to stroke, traumatic brain injury or cerebral palsy.

 

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Understanding Visual  Perceptual Skills in Children

3 days -  Semester 1, 2011 - Sydney

Dr Chris Chapparo

 

This workshop for occupational therapists will provide participants with an opportunity to study visual perception and visual perceptual deficits that are commonly found in children.

 

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