Towards functional writing: Fine Motor skills and Handwriting for Children 2-12
Pagoda Ballroom, Pagoda Resort 112 Melville Parade, Como, Western Australia, AustraliaPresented by Lisa Scott We are delighted to have secured Lisa Scott from Melbourne to present this exciting course. Lisa is an experienced Occupational Therapists with over 25 years experience. The areas covered in this workshop are :- Theoretical Models, Assessment, Hand Development,Pre-writing and drawing skills,Intervention Strategies andSpecific Programs. This 2-day workshop investigates elements of […]
Advancing Your SOS Feeding Skills
ECU Mount Lawley Campus 10:308 Access from Central Avenue, Mount LawleyThe first evening meeting will be our PD on Monday 2nd September at 6:30 - 8:30pm. PD commences 6:30pm followed by our AGM. We'll keep the AGM as brief as possible and will be proving snacks. The PD presentation, 'Advancing Your SOS Feeding Skills - Summary of Three Advanced Courses' will be presented by Jenna […]
Home Modification
Curtin University 108: 119-120This September we will be will be joined by Karen Stidwell for an informative PD about home modifications in the context of private practice. Karen's main role at Life Live It! is to conduct home visits and prescribe clients with adaptive equipment around their own home to improve safety and independence. Karen will be describing […]
Hearing Loss
Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital OT DepartmentPresenter: Jordan Bishop Audiologist / Ear Science Institute Australia This presentation will focus on hearing loss The importance of early intervention for hearing loss The latest research on the relationship between hearing loss and cognitive decline Signs of hearing loss Hearing screening questionnaires Ways to maximise communication Information on referral pathways for hearing loss and […]
OT Services in the Home Interest Group – Basic Ramp Access
Osborne Park HospitalOT Services in the Home Interest Group next PD Please note there'll be no meeting held in August. Meetings will be held bi-monthly from 7.30am Date: Thursday 19th September Time: 7.30am - 8.30am Location: Osborne Park Hospital (OPH) F Block Activity Room Topic: Basic ramp access and things to consider when prescribing Presenter: Caila Ihle […]
Introduction to the HDS-R Dementia Course
Pagoda Ballroom, Pagoda Resort 112 Melville Parade, Como, Western Australia, AustraliaThe workshop is aimed at health professionals who care for people living with dementia, and contains a very brief introduction about dementia before centering on the HDS-R, what it is, how to use it and how to turn the outcomes into a meaningful care plan for someone with dementia. It is highly interactive and the […]
Anatomy Wet Lab
University of Western Australia (UWA)The WAOTA Hand Interest Group invites you to participate in an Anatomy Wet Lab facilitated by 2 x Anatomy tutors, focusing on upper limb specimens. PLEASE NOTE: This event is only open to registered Occupational Therapists. This event is NOT OPEN to students. Tickets need to be pre-purchased from https://www.trybooking.com/BFSTR (booking closes on Friday 4 October 2019 at […]
Sensory Processing and Autism in Children from an OT Perspective
Curtin University 108: 119-120Please note this is a student only PD event. Lucy Mancini graduated from Curtin University in 2014 and quickly moved into the field of Autism. In her current role as a senior therapist, Lucy conducts assessments and therapy supports for children aged 2-6 years, who have or are suspected of having an autism diagnosis. PRESENTER: […]
Hand and Brain ( PNI and Guided Plasticity) – Day 1 A Basic Approach.
Pagoda Ballroom, Pagoda Resort 112 Melville Parade, Como, Western Australia, AustraliaPresented by Associate Professor Birgitta Rosèn ( from Sweden ). It is with great excitement that the WA OT Association presents two day workshops by Birgitta Rosen, an international leader in the field of neuroplasticity and rehabilitation for OT Week 2019. Birgitta is an Associate Professor and an experienced occupational therapist. With over 40 years' […]
Hand and Brain ( PNI and Guided Plasticity) – Day 2 An in depth approach.
Pagoda Ballroom, Pagoda Resort 112 Melville Parade, Como, Western Australia, AustraliaPresented by Associate Professor Birgitta Rosèn ( from Sweden ). It is with great excitement that the WA OT Association presents two day workshops by Birgitta Rosen, an international leader in the field of neuroplasticity and rehabilitation for OT Week 2019. Birgitta is an Associate Professor and an experienced occupational therapist. With over 40 years' […]