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COURSES AND EVENTS 13 AND 14 MARCH 2020 ASI Skills for Practice | in mental health and for trauma ASI WISE Using the theory of Ayres’ Sensory Integration to understand and analyse behaviours that can be challenging. An opportunity to develop individualised sensory strategies using personalised Sensory Ladders to support communication and self-regulation. Considering how sensory integration difficulties may contribute to a person’s presentation and difficulties participating in everyday life. Venue: Truro Cornwall. Cost: £375. www.sensoryproject.org/shop 24 – 25 MARCH 2020 Mobilisation of the neuroimmune system NCORE Lecturer: Sally Allbrighton. This course integrates the latest research on neurodynamics and neuroimmune science to provide a clinical reasoning framework to identify those patients who will benefit from neuroimmune mobilisation. The course updates and refines the essential practical skills to examine and manage the physical health of the nervous system – skilled, safe and appropriately timed handling techniques are covered in detail during practical sessions. CPD: 12 hours. Cost: £295. Venue: Royal Derby Hospital, Derby. For more information and other events, email: [email protected] www.ncore.org.uk 28 – 29 MARCH 2020 BBTA’s Introduction to Bobath Concept Royal United Hospital These BBTA modules are designed to introduce course participants to the assessment and treatment of adults with neuromuscular dysfunction. The modules consist of theoretical and practical sessions and patient demonstrations. Other dates: 25 – 26 April 2020; 16 – 17 May 2020. Module one: What is normal movement?; Module two: Assessment and treatment of adults with neurological conditions (Part A): The Acute and Sub- Acute Patient; Module three: Assessment and treatment of adults with neurological conditions (Part B): The Patient with Established Movement Dysfunction. Important: Although module one is a prerequisite for the Basic Bobath Course, the modules do not have to be completed sequentially. Venue: Royal United Hospital, Combe Park, Bath, BA1 3NG. Cost: £250 per Module or £700 for all three Modules. Contact: [email protected] 2 APRIL 2020 An occupational approach to advance communication and advance care planning RCOT Specialist Section – Oncology and Palliative Care therapy role. Venue: RCOT HQ, London Bridge. Cost: £35 for OPC members, £75 non-members. https://bit.ly/2kbx6RA 22 APRIL 2020 MOHO – ExpLOR study day: Using the MOHO exploratory level outcome ratings MOHO-ExpLOR is the latest assessment based on MOHO to be developed in the UK. It highlights the factors that support occupational participation when a person experiences severe impairments, and even when a person’s health is deteriorating. Facilitated by Sue Parkinson, the aims of the workshop are to: Distribute the MOHO-ExpLOR assessment; outline the exploratory level of change; examine the MOHO-ExpLOR items and rating scales; consider associated environmental interventions. Venue: RCOT. Cost: members £160; non- members £300. Contact: [email protected] www.rcot.co.uk/mohoexplor 27 – 29 APRIL 2020 Sensory babies course Sensory Babies UK Lindsay Hardy and Emily Hills present a three day course focusing on the role of sensory processing in early childhood 0–2 yrs. Participants will develop an understanding of sensory systems and early sensory environments and their impact on attachment, behaviour, eating, sleeping and play. Practical strategies for working with babies and families in the NICU and early intervention services are discussed. Venue: St Albans Centre, London EC1N 7AB. Cost: £420. www.eventbrite.com/e/sensory-babies-course-london- tickets or www.sensorybabies.org 8 – 10 JUNE 2020 Assessment and treatment approaches for people of all ages with Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) Dyspraxia UK: Specialist OT Service This is an in-depth course for occupational therapists with an interest in working with people of all ages with Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD). Try out standardised assessments, consider the link with sensory processing and the impact upon mental health. This course aims to enhance your clinical reasoning around treatment provision and best practice guidance. Venue: Dyspraxia UK Training Room, Summerhouse Farm, Melbourn, SG8 6DL. Cost: £475. Contact: enquiries@ dyspraxiauk.com www.dyspraxiauk.com This study day is aimed at occupational therapists working in a range of generalist and specialist palliative care settings with a focus on communication, advance care planning from an occupational perspective and the potential extended occupational OTnews November 2019 67