The Vancouver Acute Services Speech-Language Pathology Practice Group presents:
Differential Diagnosis & Management of Acquired Motor Speech Disorders Workshop
Friday and Saturday , November 2 and 3, 2012
Vancouver General Hospital, Vancouver, BC
Presented by: Joseph R. Duffy, Ph.D., Chair, Speech Pathology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
Is this for you?
Everyone is welcome.
This workshop is for survivors, families and friends who want to learn more about life after a stroke.
Is there a cost?
No, this workshop is free to attend for families and friends.
Cost for staff and student session.
Do I have to register?
Registration is needed, we would like to know how many of your family members and friends will be joining us. Please let us know by calling 604-737-6221 or emailing: sarah.pike@vch.ca
Workshop Description…
This is a chance for survivors, families and friends to learn about how the brain works, stroke and recovery. We also talk about life after a stroke, including strategies to help and available resources.
Workshop Format…
• This 3 hour education session is facilitated by a doctor and educator from the Acquired Brain Injury Program at GF Strong Rehab Centre
• It is open, informal and a chance to learn from others whose lives are changed by a stroke
• Your concerns, questions and experiences guide the session
What will I learn?
You will learn about:
• the brain and how it works
• the many changes that happen after a stroke
• practical rehabilitation strategies to help
• life after stroke and resources to help you through your journey
More questions?
For more information please call the GF Strong Educator at 604-737-6221.
30th Annual Conference for Assistive Technology in Special Education and Rehabilitation
Have you had a concussion?
Wondering what to do?
We have walked in your shoes!
Author of Concussion Recovery: Rebuilding the Injured Brain is offering workshops for those who have had an acquired brain injury, offering practical skills and tools for coping and rebuilding an injured brain.
This workshop will address issues with Sleep, Memory, Exercise Mentally & Physically, Parts of the Brain, Body Structure, Nutrition, Nutritional Supplements, Emotional Aspects, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Boundaries, Music, Spiritual Aspects , Sex and Intimacy, etc
These workshops will change your life!
Navigating you into your new world and a richer life.
Date: October 9-12, 2012
November 13-15, 2012
Place: Bethlehem Retreat, Nanaimo, BC
Costs: Food and room $115/ night
Workshop by Donation
Pre-registration only
Contact: Colleen Butler by phone at 250-716-9340
or
colleen@BrainNavigators.com
Presenters: Jo-Anne Chisholm MSc. and Joanne Yip BSR are occupational therapists who have specialized in wheelchair seating and positioning since 1986. They have worked in a variety of settings, from clinic to community with adults with a range of disabilities. Jo-Anne and Joanne have presented extensively on seating and were co-presented the Mundy award for outstanding contributions to the field by the Canadian Adaptive Seating and Mobility Association in 1999.
Overview: A hands-on, intensive two-day workshop for occupational therapists and physiotherapists working with adults and adolescents in the community. Designed for therapists with beginner to intermediate seating skills, the focus will be on the seating process from assessment to follow up of targeted outcomes. Limited participation.
Objectives: The participant will be able to:
1. understand and articulate principles of seating
2. perform a complete seating assessment
3. understand roles of client, therapist, vendor and service technician
4. collaborate in identification of targeted outcomes for seating
5. determine product parameters for equipment trials
6. provide justification for seating requests
7. initiate the process to achieve optimal seating set-up
8. follow up on targeted outcomes of seating
Course Outline:
• Introduction to the seating process in community
o principles of intervention
o assessment and rationale
• Mat assessment – a practical session with clients
• Matching seating needs with products – practical with clients
o targeting outcomes
o product parameters
o choosing equipment and components
• Wrapping up the process
o justification and funding
o fitting and follow up
