The development of a school based intervention to improve the school participation and school connectedness of students with autism in mainstream primary schools
Zoom OnlinePresenter Amy Hodges is an Occupational therapist and the primary author of In My Shoes, a school based intervention that she developed as part of her doctoral studies that aims to improve the school participation and connectedness of students with autism in mainstream primary schools. Amy will share with you the journey that led to […]
Community Disability Support Services
Zoom OnlineWAOTA Students are excited to welcome Brittany Shearing from Senses Australia to present about her work so far in her area of expertise! Brittany has been working within the disability sector for the past two and a half years at Senses Australia and previously with Down South Therapy Services. Within these roles she has provided […]
Basic Neurological Assessment
Pagoda Ballroom, Pagoda Resort 112 Melville Parade, Como, Western Australia, AustraliaBASIC NEUROLOGICAL ASSESSMENT –– CARLO DIVITA FRIDAY JULY 17th, 2020 About the Course Although this course is centered on Basic Neurological Assessment and therefore aims to provide it’s attendees with a greater depth of understanding of why and how specific assessment components are undertaken as part of the role of Occupational Therapists working with individuals […]
Managing Change
This course is currently full. If you are interested in being placed on a waitlist for any cancellations, please email our PD Coordinator Carolyn Earle, c.earle@bigpond.com We are delighted to present this innovative workshop on “Managing Change” by A/Professor Margaret Potter. A/Prof Margaret Potter is an education consultant, health professional and internationally certified coach with […]
Dementia Course – HDS-R update
Pagoda Ballroom, Pagoda Resort 112 Melville Parade, Como, Western Australia, AustraliaThis course is now full. Please email our PD Coordinator Carolyn Earle c.earle@bigpond.com if you would like to be added to the waitlist for any cancellations INTRODUCTION TO THE HIERARCHIC DEMENTIA SCALE-REVISED (HDS-R) AND THE POSSIBILITY ORIENTED APPROACH TO CARE PLANNING The workshop is aimed at health professionals who care for people living with […]
AGM & PD: Research, grant writing, accessing evidence based resources – Where to start?
Zoom OnlineDOT(WA) are holding their Annual General Meeting (AGM) and PD event on Tuesday 11th August 2020 via zoom. Presenter Suzi Taylor, Research Coordinator from Perth's Children's Hospital (PCH) will present on the topic "Research, grant writing, accessing evidence based resources - Where to start"? There's no 'one-size' answer to this question. Occupational therapists work across […]
OT in Animal Therapy
Zoom OnlineTalitha (Tilly) is the director of Cornwall House OT Services. She has over 14 years experience working with children and adults with disabilities through her work with Riding for the Disabled Association of Australia. Tilly has worked predominantly in private practice whilst also working on completing her PhD. Currently overseeing 9 Occupational Therapists, Tilly works […]
Wheelchair Seating and Pressure Care
TADWA Bassendean 371 Collier Road, Bassendean, WA, AustraliaBen Cole is an Occupational Therapist who works at Silver Chain. Ben trained in the UK and after graduation worked in acute care on rotation for 4 years including 12 months in community OT. After relocating to Australia Ben spent over 5 years at the Department of Communities (DSC) as part of the adult therapy […]
Memory Strategies following ABI
Pagoda Ballroom, Pagoda Resort 112 Melville Parade, Como, Western Australia, AustraliaMEMORY STRATEGIES FOLLOWING ABI – GILL SMITH MONDAY 31st AUGUST Gill Smith has over twenty five years experience as an Occupational Therapist she has worked in a variety of settings including out-patients and community based rehabilitation both in Perth and England, with adults aged 16+ who have a variety of impairments. In the past she […]
New Graduate Experience
Zoom OnlineWAOTA Students are back with the yearly New Graduate Experience PD! Come join the committee through Zoom to learn about what it's like in the big world outside our uni bubble. Meet your presenters! We are one week away from the New Graduate Experience. We have 4 newly graduated occupational therapists ready to share their […]