Date: 24 Oct 2020 (Sat) Time: 9.00am - 5.00pm (Singapore Standard Time GMT+0800) Venue: Live Online Training Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) focuses on the way in which a child interprets his or her experiences and how these thoughts ultimately influence his or her emotional or behavioural functioning in the situation (Friedberg & McClure, 2002). When teachers use CBT principles in the classroom, they can help their students learn how to modify their thinking, so that they can control the way…
Find out more »The Sequential Oral Sensory (SOS) Approach to Feeding workshop is a trans-disciplinary program for assessing and treating children with feeding difficulties and weight/growth problems from birth to 18 years. It integrates posture, sensory, motor, behavioral/learning, medical, and nutritional factors to comprehensively evaluate and manage children with feeding/growth problems. The 5-day Main Conference is designed for babies, toddlers and small children. Other ages and special populations are covered in the Advanced Workshops. COURSE OBJECTIVES: Participants attending will be able to: List…
Find out more »For many years we have debated terminology for describing the needs of children with communication impairment across the globe. Researchers, specialists, clinicians, parents and individuals with lived experience of the conditions have contributed to these discussions. The IALP Child Speech Committee have organised a series of panel meetings to discuss the overlap and distinctions between the label ‘Speech Sound Disorder’ and other closely related conditions. We invite you to join these meetings which will consist of short presentations by…
Find out more »Title: Certificate Course on Optometric Practice from Infants to the Elderly (Video Lectures) Target Participants: Optometrists, Doctors, Nurses, and Allied Health Workers Course No.: C372 Start Date: 2021-10-13 End Date: 2021-11-17 Application Form: Other information: Online registration: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe7tT_-Fq0S4iO0Z61uCoM_HDM1DFnFpEiNMdz7jrf0D8FadA/viewform Deadline: 6 October 2021 1) 9 CPD points for Optometrists for the whole course and the points will be awarded according to the number of hours attended 2) CME: https://org.icmecpd.hk/event_calendar_view_details.aspx?EventId=61804 3) CNE : 1.5 CNE ponts / per lecture ( total :…
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。活動詳情如下： 日期： ［網上研討會（只需參加其中一次）］11月22日、12月14日、1月20日、2月19日 ［工作坊（只需參加其中一次）］11月27日、12月18日、1月29日、2月26日、3月26日、4月30日 ［實體訓練（只需參加其中一次）］日子待定（2022年6至7月） 地點：（工作坊及實體訓練）香港中文大學 目標參加者： 香港註冊言語治療師 語言： 廣東話 / 英語 參加費用：免費（報名按金港幣500元，將於完成全部課程後全數退回） 報名：https://forms.gle/oVZz4V4j7hDjbwsP7 備註：完成整個訓練後，可獲頒修畢證書及HKIST證可的CPD-ST 4.5分。 如有查詢，請聯絡： 劉小姐（香港中文大學） 電郵：evelynlau@cuhk.edu.hk 電話：3943 0851 / 6825 8138
Find out more »The Asia-Pacific Babylab Constellation (ABC) is a community of researchers, research postgraduate students, and clinical practitioners working in the areas of communicative, social, and cognitive development in infants and young children in the Asia-Pacific region. Our mission is to provide a platform for collaboration among researchers from the Asia-Pacific region and international colleagues interested in research projects involving languages and cultures in the Asia-Pacific region. The second ABC conference will be held at The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong…
Find out more »This workshop will be an overview of the DIR/Floortime® model of the late Dr. Stanley Greenspan. The participant will gain understanding of the theory behind the model, the different research studies behind the model, as well as a thorough understanding of the different developmental levels. The influence of individual differences for each profile will be discussed as well as principles of working with families in this model. DIR/Floortime® is adaptive to any age of development, from early intervention through adolescence.…
Find out more »Dates: 23 and 24 Nov 2021 (Tue & Wed) Time: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Venue: Live OnlineThis workshop will be an overview of the DIR/Floortime® model of the late Dr. Stanley Greenspan. The participant will gain understanding of the theory behind the model, the different research studies behind the model, as well as a thorough understanding of the different developmental levels. The influence of individual differences for each profile will be discussed as well as principles of working with…
Find out more »Perceptual assessment of cleft speech is at the core of speech methodology in the field of Cleft Lip and Palate. It is the gold standard in providing outcome data for clinical assessment and research to support evidence-based practice in the field. Although there is yet no single internationally and standardized approach, there is a range of specified and internationally agreed upon articulation and non-articulation parameters in cleft palate speech and velopharyngeal insufficiency (VPI). Accurate and valid assessment of speech in…
Find out more »The Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) is an initial language-training package that is used to teach communication skills rapidly to those with limited functional speech. PECS is a unique training program that does not require lengthy prerequisite training, and promotes communication in a social context that the user initiates. Rather than building to spontaneity, as promoted by many other systems, PECS begins with spontaneous actions. The sequence of PECS phases incorporates an individual’s lack of sensitivity to socially-based reinforcers. Training…
Find out more »Social Stories™10.3 - A Carol Gray Social Story Workshop presented by Catherine Faherty, of Team Social Stories Date: 01, 08 & 15 Dec 2021 (Wed) Time: 8.00am - 11.00am (Singapore Standard Time GMT+0800) Venue: Live Online Training Social Stories™* (Social Articles for adults) have helped individuals with autism of all ages understand and respond effectively to daily interactions and events. The earliest roots of Social Stories extend to efforts to help secondary students with autism succeed in vocational experiences in the…
Find out more »Date: 01, 08 & 15 Dec 2021 (Wed) Time: 8.00am - 11.00am (Singapore Standard Time GMT+0800) Venue: Live Online Training Social Stories™* (Social Articles for adults) have helped individuals with autism of all ages understand and respond effectively to daily interactions and events. The earliest roots of Social Stories extend to efforts to help secondary students with autism succeed in vocational experiences in the community; giving Social Stories a sound philosophy and timeless practical value. Today, Social Stories are an evidence-based practice…
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