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COURSES AND EVENTS 16 SEPTEMBER 2019 18 – 21 SEPTEMBER 2019 (4 DAYS) An overview of ways in which therapists can combine Sensory Integration therapy into personalised and everyday life activities for those living with organic brain disorders, such as dementia. This is a CPD accredited course. SIE certificate of attendance. Book two months in advance for gold/silver member early bird offer. Venue: St Alban’s Centre, Leigh Place, Baldwin’s Gardens, London EC1N 7AB. Cost: SI Education gold and silver member fee: £199. www.sensoryintegration.org.uk/page-18197 On M6 therapists observe experts in ASI work with clients in a clinic setting building on M5’s learning about intervention using the fidelity tool to guide clinical reasoning and intervention planning. Participants use case analysis in small group and whole group discussion to interpret assessment findings, identify outcomes, design and refine intervention, considering fidelity and ASI principles. Venue: Pace Centre, Aylesbury, HP19 9JL. Cost: £775. www.asi-wise.org Applying sensory integration therapy principles with older adults Sensory Integration Education Certification Ayres' Sensory Integration (CASI) Module six: Evidence-based ASI intervention hands- on practice and review (Clinic based) ASI WISE | CL-ASI 16 – 20 SEPTEMBER 2019 19 SEPTEMBER 2019 AMPS is an innovative observational assessment that is used to measure the quality of a person’s activities of daily living (ADL). This inspirational subject will be introduced by Lisi Pilgrem, an Assessment of Motor and Process Skills course (AMPS) This is assessed by rating the effort, efficiency, safety, and independence of 16 ADL motor and 20 ADL process skill items, within the context of performing chosen, familiar, and life-relevant ADL tasks. Venue: Royal College of Occupational Therapists, London. Cost: members £900; non-members £1,200. www.rcot.co.uk/ampsep19 17 SEPTEMBER 2019 CYPF Yorkshire – Occupational performance coaching one day workshop RCOTSS – Children, Young People and Families – Yorkshire Region Workshop aims/objectives. OPC workshop run by Dr Fi Graham. Learn the basis of OPC with reference to other interventions which support its use, apply the three domains and therapeutic techniques used, practical sessions to support integration of knowledge and skills. Venue: The Source Skills Academy, 300 Meadowhall Way, Sheffield, S9 1EA. Cost: £130 members; £160 non-members (plus booking fee). www.bit.ly/2F3COw0 17 – 18 SEPTEMBER 2019 Tai Chi for rehabilitation NCORE Trainer: Linda Arksey. Course aims: Learn how to teach this program effectively and safely; discover how Tai Chi improves health and wellness; learn Dr. Lam’s Stepwise Progressive Teaching Method; learn a relaxing safe Tai Chi program that is suitable for a wide range of people; learn about the essential principles of Tai Chi; improve your level of Tai Chi in a positive, enjoyable and interactive environment. CPD certificate of attendance: 14 hrs. Venue: Royal Derby Hospital, Derby. Cost: £210. Contact: [email protected] www.ncore.org.uk Social and therapeutic horticulture RCOTSS – Neurological Practice – North Thames award-winning specialist occupational therapist, and Lucy Heaps, an occupational therapist at Garden House Hospice in Hertfordshire. They will first provide a talk around the evidence base for social and therapeutic horticulture (STH), and then an experiential session to give us an opportunity to discuss the opportunities and challenges of bringing STH to the clinical environment. Venue: Danesbury Rehabilitation Unit, School Lane, Welwyn AL6 9PW. Time: 6 to 7:45pm. Cost: members free; non- members £10. Contact: [email protected] 20 SEPTEMBER 2019 How to do cognitive rehabilitation Brain Tree Training This one-day interactive workshop is suitable for professionals working with adults who have cognitive problems following brain injury. The course focuses on practical activities that can be used in the rehabilitation of attention, visual processing, information processing, memory and executive functions. Aims: to teach therapists how to design, develop and implement a comprehensive programme. Venue: Gatwick Hilton Hotel, Gatwick Airport South Terminal, London, RH6 0LL. Cost: £90. Contact: [email protected] www.braintreetraining.co.uk 21 SEPTEMBER 2019 RCOTSS-CYPF Yorkshire – Occupational performance coaching – One day workshop RCOTSS – Children, Young People and Families – NEC OPC workshop run by Dr Fi Graham, in which participants will learn the basis of OPC with reference to other interventions which support its use, apply the three domains and therapeutic techniques used, practical sessions to support integration of knowledge and skills. Venue: UCL Institute of Education, 20 Bedford Way, London, WC1H 0AL. Cost: £100 CYPF member attending annual conference; £130 stand alone ticket (CYPF OTnews July 2019 63