Target Audience: Occupational Therapists, Psychologists, Continence Advisors, Child Health Nurses and School Health Nurses
Individuals with a disability often experience delays in achieving developmental milestones; however, puberty usually occurs at the same age and rate as typically developing peers. Adolescents with an atypical neurodevelopmental disability may need a more individualised plan of support to adjust to the changes that happen in puberty. This workshop will assist health professionals to provide tailored support to client's and their families/carers in planning for and navigating these conversations.
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Angliss Conference Centre, Building A, Level 5, 555, La Trobe St, Melbourne, Vic, 3000, Australia
Target Audience: Allied Health Professionals
The CO-OP Approach can be used with adults and children (over 4 years of age) who struggle with everyday tasks. It has been shown to be successful for clients with a variety of developmental or neurological conditions who experience difficulties with learning or re-learning motor based skills.
Victoria Park Function Centre, Herston Rd, Herston, Qld, 4006, Australia
Target Audience: Occupational Therapists
This two day workshop investigates elements of handwriting, drawing and tool usage for primary school children. Through the extensive use of case studies, this workshop will assist occupational therapists to explore ways they can work more effectively to assist emergent writers and those in later years with handwriting challenges