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2012 Workshops
Developing Effective Play Skills in Children Thursday 9th - Friday 10th February, 2012 - Brisbane Dr Karen Stagnitti - Brisbane This two day workshop is suitable for occupational therapists and speech pathologists. It will explore the “typical” play deficits seen in a variety of clinical groups including those children diagnosed with DD, PDD, ASD and ADHD. It will also provide participants with a clinical reasoning framework for the inclusion of play in therapy sessions, as well as skills/strategies to implement intervention programs that will help children’s imaginative play skills.
2012 - Expressions of Interest
Teaching Functional Handwriting to Students in the 21st Century Expression of Interest - Saturday, Term 2/3 2012 Dr Dian Jones - Brisbane This practical ˝ day workshop discussed the cognitive and motor theories involved in automated handwriting. It demonstrates that many handwriting difficulties can be prevented by altering the instructional and intervention strategies used to teach handwriting. The workshop will provide an overview of strategies to assist students obtain functional handwriting required for national testing and throughout schooling. The workshop is aimed at educators and learning support teachers, assisting children with handwriting difficulties. It is however suitable for therapy and learning support staff .
Assisting Families Navigate Family Centred Practice (working title) Expression of Interest - 1 day, Term 4, 2012 Dr Fiona Graham—Brisbane A family centred approach is an accepted underpinning of early childhood intervention services both within Australia and overseas. Although the principles underpinning this philosophy are widely recognised ie collaborative partnerships between families and professionals; services that are sensitive and responsive to cultural, ethnic and socioeconomic differences), the implementation of these principles in practice has sometimes been a challenge for both familles and service providers. This workshop aims to provide service provides with strategies to assist themselves and their clients through this process.
Occupational Performance Coaching: Coaching parents to enable children’s participation Expression of Interest - 1 day, Term 4, 2012 Fiona Graham - Brisbane Occupational Performance Coaching (OPC) is proposed as an intervention which is family- and occupation-centred, enablement-focused and research informed. OPC involves working alongside parents to achieve parents’ goals for themselves, their children and/or their families. In OPC therapists utilise performance analysis, problem-solving, occupational and disability knowledge to guide parents’ exploration of changes that facilitate goal achievement. This workshop aims to provide therapist with an understanding of how to effectively use parent coaching within their services |
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