Deadline has extended to 21st November Very young children in kindergarten and in primary school may experience problems in learning mathematics. Some of these problems can be predictors for dyscalculia manifesting later in the development. Early detection of these signals is important but dyscalculia is not only a question of math problems. Within the diagnostic framework, in addition to the math skills, other aspects will also be examined such as memory, language, motivation and problem-solving skills. Children with dyscalculia or…
Find out more »Learning Objective: • This session will review the need for, and value of, measuring the impact of speech and language therapy outcomes of patients with neurogenic communication disorders to review effectiveness and efficiency of services as well as whether we are meeting the needs of our patients. • Whilst the primary focus of speech and language therapy may be on the speech and language disorder it will often be broader than this and influence general communication, social participation, and well-being of the…
Find out more »Date: 9-11 December 2022 (Fri-Sun), 17-18 December 2022 (Sat & Sun) Time: 10:00-18:30Cost: 5,300HKD (5000HKD with early bird discount; early bird deadline: 25 November 2022) Language: English Instructors: Francesco Mecorio, Naomi Eyers, Winnie Tang, Angela Kit-Ching Lee Contact: Francesco Mecorio | essentialvoicehk@gmail.com | Course Location: ONLINE, Hong KongThis course is a 5 days course over 2 weekends. On 9th, 10th, 11th (Fri-Sun), 17th & 18th (Sat & Sun) December 2022.Course materials and lectures will be in English. Chinese (Cantonese/Mandarin) assistance is available. Cantonese Practice Groups available.The Level 1 and 2…
Find out more »K-Taping is a holistic and drug-free therapy method that has an exceptionally wide range of applications. The International K-Taping Academy, founded by Birgit Kumbrink, is the leading pioneer and developer of Taping techniques and continuing education courses in KTaping Therapy. K-Taping is used today in physiotherapy, sports physiotherapy, paediatrics, occupational therapy, neurology, gynaecology, lymphology and also speech therapy. In the K-Taping: Speech and Language Therapy Course, various techniques are used to present all the basic techniques and associated combination techniques…
Find out more »K-Taping is a holistic and drug-free therapy method that has an exceptionally wide range of applications. The International K-Taping Academy, founded by Birgit Kumbrink, is the leading pioneer and developer of Taping techniques and continuing education courses in KTaping Therapy. K-Taping is used today in physiotherapy, sports physiotherapy, paediatrics, occupational therapy, neurology, gynaecology, lymphology and also speech therapy. In the K-Taping: Speech and Language Therapy Course, various techniques are used to present all the basic techniques and associated combination techniques…
Find out more »中大教育學院及醫學院耳鼻咽喉—頭頸外科學系言語治療科將舉辦新一輪【自閉症介入：以社交機械人作替代治療 基本認知課程】，課程包括網上研討會、工作坊和實體訓練。講者包括蘇詠芝教授、李月裳教授和特殊學校團隊，講解自閉症兒童的溝通障礙，並分享社交機械人於治療過程的應用。 完成整個訓練後，參加者可獲頒修畢證書及HKIST證可的CPD-ST 4.5分。活動詳情如下： 日期及地點： 1. 網上研討會(兩小時；只需參加其中一場)： - 2022年12月16日(星期五), 1500-1700, 或 - 2023年1月13(星期五), 1000-1200, 或 - 2023年3月4日(星期六), 1000-1200, 或 - 2023年4月1日(星期六), 1000-1200 2. 工作坊 (三小時；只需參加其中一場)： - 2022年12月17日(星期六), 1000-1300, 或 - 2023年1月28日(星期六), 1000-1300, 或 - 2023年2月15日(星期三), 1000-1300, 或 - 2023年3月25日(星期六), 1000-1300, 或 - 2023年4月21日(星期五), 1000-1300, 或 - 2023年5月10日(星期三), 1000-1300, 或 - 2023年6月9日(星期五), 1000-1300 - 地點：香港中文大學 3. 實體訓練(半天，只需參加其中一場)： - 日期：每月下旬公佈 - 地點：香港中文大學／石門中心 對象：言語治療師 語言：廣東話 費用：免費 (報名按金港幣500元，完成全部課程後全數退還) 報名：https://forms.gle/kpUP8sMikjTTh1zm8
Find out more »【自閉症介入：以社交機械人作替代治療 基本認知課程】 中大教育學院及醫學院耳鼻咽喉—頭頸外科學系言語治療科將舉辦【自閉症介入：以社交機械人作替代治療 基本認知課程】，課程包括網上研討會、工作坊和實體訓練。講者包括蘇詠芝教授、李月裳教授和特殊學校團隊，講解自閉症兒童的溝通障礙，並分享社交機械人於治療過程的應用。 完成整個訓練後，參加者可獲頒修畢證書及HKIST證可的CPD-ST 4.5分。活動詳情如下： 日期及地點： 網上研討會(兩小時；只需參加其中一場)： - 11月12日(星期六), 1000-12:00或12月16日(星期五), 1500-1700 工作坊(半天；只需參加其中一場)： - 11月19日(星期六), 1000-13:00或12月17日(星期六), 1000-1300 - 地點：香港中文大學 實體訓練(半天)： - 日期待定 (十月中公佈) - 地點：香港中文大學／石門中心 對象：言語治療師 語言：廣東話 費用：免費 (報名按金港幣500元，完成全部課程後全數退還) 報名：https://forms.gle/vKGLtW5h21EuaCkE9 如有查詢，請聯絡： 李小姐 (香港中文大學) 電郵：yuenyunglee@cuhk.edu.hk 電話：3943 0851 / 5639 7392
Find out more »Date: 9-11 December 2022 (Fri-Sun), 17-18 December 2022 (Sat & Sun) Time: 10:00-18:30Cost: 5,300HKD (5000HKD with early bird discount; early bird deadline: 25 November 2022) Language: English Instructors: Francesco Mecorio, Naomi Eyers, Winnie Tang, Angela Kit-Ching Lee Contact: Francesco Mecorio | essentialvoicehk@gmail.com | Course Location: ONLINE, Hong Kong This course is a 5 days course over 2 weekends. On 9th, 10th, 11th (Fri-Sun), 17th & 18th (Sat & Sun) December 2022. Course materials and lectures will be in English. Chinese (Cantonese/Mandarin) assistance is available. Cantonese Practice Groups available. The Level…
Find out more »【自閉症介入：以社交機械人作替代治療 基本認知課程】 中大教育學院及醫學院耳鼻咽喉—頭頸外科學系言語治療科將舉辦【自閉症介入：以社交機械人作替代治療 基本認知課程】，課程包括網上研討會、工作坊和實體訓練。講者包括蘇詠芝教授、李月裳教授和特殊學校團隊，講解自閉症兒童的溝通障礙，並分享社交機械人於治療過程的應用。 完成整個訓練後，參加者可獲頒修畢證書及HKIST證可的CPD-ST 4.5分。活動詳情如下： 日期及地點： 網上研討會(兩小時；只需參加其中一場)： - 11月12日(星期六), 1000-12:00或12月16日(星期五), 1500-1700 工作坊(半天；只需參加其中一場)： - 11月19日(星期六), 1000-13:00或12月17日(星期六), 1000-1300 - 地點：香港中文大學 實體訓練(半天)： - 日期待定 (十月中公佈) - 地點：香港中文大學／石門中心 對象：言語治療師 語言：廣東話 費用：免費 (報名按金港幣500元，完成全部課程後全數退還) 報名：https://forms.gle/vKGLtW5h21EuaCkE9 如有查詢，請聯絡： 李小姐 (香港中文大學) 電郵：yuenyunglee@cuhk.edu.hk 電話：3943 0851 / 5639 7392
Find out more »This online webinar will focus on conducting adult clinical swallowing examinations (CSE) via telepractice. An overview of the evidence for this service delivery model will be presented along with the current contexts and drivers for its use. Key elements of the assessment model will be described including equipment required, support personnel, how to conduct the swallow assessment tasks and client support requirements. Key considerations for successful implementation in practice will also be discussed. Practical video demonstrations and training resources will…
Find out more »Young children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD)—with demonstrated weaknesses in social interaction and communication—are often reported to have difficulties engaging in shared reading. These children also have trouble understanding what they read due to impairment in social cognition. Among a range of approaches to shared reading, dialogic reading has been identified as a promising intervention for children with language disorders. It comprises a structured framework of instructional sequence (PEER: prompt, evaluate, expand, and repeat), and specific question prompts (CROWD: completion,…
Find out more »Day 1 | Monday March 27th, 2023 Using the Social Thinking® Dynamic Assessment to Guide Teaching Strategies Most of us can walk, skip, and run, but few of us can explain how we do this. It’s the same when it comes to our social selves. While we participate with others in our community, most of us can’t explain how we do this. In this course, we will demonstrate and explain practical assessment ideas, tools, and tasks to explore some of…
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