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Cost: £ 263 to £ 353. Visit: www. ukstrokeforum. org
4 – 6 DECEMBER 2018 Occupational therapy for children with handwriting difficulties NCORE Lecturer: Dr Sidney Chu. The overall aim of this three-day workshop is to help paediatric occupational therapists to acquire up-to-date clinical knowledge and skills in order to fulfil the role of occupational therapy in the evaluation and treatment of children with handwriting difficulties. Emphasis will be placed on the introduction of a framework of evaluation and intervention that is unique in the practice of occupational therapy. Collaborative strategies for improving children ' s handwriting in the educational settings will be discussed throughout the workshop. Cost: £ 330. Venue: Royal Derby Hospital, Derby. Visit: www. ncore. org. uk or email: dhft. ncore @ nhs. net
6 DECEMBER 2018 Adapting for children with challenging behaviour( Introduction) Viva Access Ltd This course introduces delegates to a range of adaptation and equipment issues relating to children with challenging behaviours. It explores the pros and cons of equipment and adaptations aimed at promoting safety; utilising legislation and policy so as to best advocate for adaptations; safeguarding, risk assessment and deprivation of liberty issues; introduction to environmental assessment / profiling tool. Venue: National Union of Teachers, Hamilton House, Mabledon Place, London WC1H 9BD. Cost: £ 185, plus VAT. Attractive discounts where multiple spaces booked. All training materials included in fee. Further information at: www. viva-access. com or tel: 07909 582491 / email: admin @ viva-access. com
14 JANUARY 2019 Sensory Integration Module one: Foundations and neuroscience Sensory Integration Education Ayres Sensory Integration therapy is an evidence-based intervention. Understanding how input from the sensory systems relates to brain growth and brain development is the key to understanding why people with atypical sensory processing respond as they do. This online SI Module one course, accredited by Ulster University, is the first part of the modular pathway which also offers the opportunity to work towards a Postgraduate Diploma or Masters in Sensory Integration. Bookings close 14 December 2018. Venue: Online. Cost: Members £ 899. Visit: www. sensoryintegration. org. uk / admin / website /? pageId = 18208
14 – 16 JANUARY 2019 Occupational therapy for children with Developmental Co-ordination Disorder( DCD) NCORE Lecturer: Dr Sidney Chu. This three-day workshop is specially designed for occupational therapists and other health professionals who work with children with Developmental Co-ordination Disorder( DCD), including Developmental Dyspraxia, within the mainstream school system. The course is suitable for therapists who are new in the field and also for experienced therapists who want to further expand and consolidate their knowledge into a systematic model of practice. Cost: £ 330. Venue: Royal Derby Hospital, Derby. Visit: www. ncore. org. uk or email: dhft. ncore @ nhs. net
15 – 16 JANUARY 2019 The assessment and treatment of clients with perceptual and cognitive dysfunction NCORE This is a basic course and suitable for all occupational therapists working with clients with perceptual and cognitive dysfunction. This course aims to enable occupational therapists to feel confident in assessing and planning appropriate intervention for patients. The course is suitable for occupational therapists working in acute, rehabilitation and community settings. Pre-requisites for the course are a professional qualification in health or social care. Venue: London Road Community Hospital, Derby. Cost: £ 350.
Visit: www. ncore. org. uk or email: dhft. ncore @ nhs. net
18 – 19 JANUARY 2019 Cognitive rehabilitation workshop Brain Tree Training Instructors: Kit Malia and Anne Brannagan. This popular two-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. Venue: Gatwick Hilton Hotel, Gatwick Airport South Terminal, London, RH6 0LL. Cost: £ 185. Email: enquiries @ braintreetraining. co. uk or tel: 01276 472 369. Visit: www. braintreetraining. co. uk / crwp _ spf. php? id = 82
21 JANUARY 2019 Applying sensory integration therapy principles with older adults Sensory Integration Education This one-day course will provide 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. Participants will learn about strategies to support this client group in a range of settings and how to adapt their approach as their client’ s needs change and towards end of life care. Venue: London, UK. Cost: Members £ 899. Visit: www. sensoryintegration. org. uk / page-18197
22 – 24 JANUARY 2019 Sensory Intelligence ® training for practitioners: A CPD-accredited and comprehensive three-day course about adult sensory processing NCORE Lecturer: Dr. Annemarie Lombard. The course will incorporate key theory, research and practice concepts of sensory processing for therapists, psychologists, counsellors and coaches to expand their knowledge, insight and service offering for individual clients. Venue: Hallmark Hotel, Mickleover Court, Derby. Cost: £ 420. Visit: www. ncore. org. uk
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