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Venue : 11 Orphan St. Cape Town
- Cocktail party 22nd February 2012 to introduce the team and services offered to therapists, teachers and medical practitioners.
- Advanced supervision groups – paediatric occupational therapists who have completed Sensory Integration training.
- Workshops for parents, therapists and teachers
Advanced Supervision Groups Schedule 2012 – Wednesdays 5 – 6.30 pm
29 Feb 25 April 30 May 25 July 29 August 26 September 31 October
28 November |
MORE oral motor programme / grading whistles Feeding issues-Frequently asked questions: around food Introduction to Therapeutic Listening Introduction to NDT Sleep issues including dummy dependence, night terrors etc Eneuresis /encopresis from SI perspective How do use floortime at home Topic to be decided by group |
Cost : R200
Limited to 12 therapists
Presenter : Kerry Wallace
Polkaspot Workshop Schedule 2012 - Wed evenings 7 – 9 pm |
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Date |
Topic |
Presenter |
22 February |
Polkaspot Cocktail Party |
All |
29 February |
Making meaning through music: an interactive introductory workshop to music therapy |
Carol Williams Music Therapist |
6 March |
How to enhance concentration (Part 1) |
Cornelia de Wet (OT) |
7 March |
How to Enhance Concentration (Part 2) |
Cornelia de Wet (OT) |
14 March |
The importance of communication |
Catherine Barry (ST) |
18 April |
“Deer in the Headlights “ Dealing with childhood anxiety for parents and teachers using Floortime. |
Kerry Wallace (OT) |
2 May |
Parenting: Discipline |
Tanya Vollenhoven (Clin Psych) |
9 May |
Enhancing Fine Motor Skills at Home |
Kirsten Cross (OT) |
16 May |
Why are so many children referred to Therapy these days? Does your child have to be perfect? normalizing therapeutic intervention in the 21st century. |
Catherine Barry (ST) Kerry Wallace (OT) |
23 May |
How to setup a sensory diet at home and at school |
Peggy Shnaps (OT) |
6 June |
Parenting: Television and Violence |
Tanya Vollenhoven (Clin Psych) |
1 August |
Down Syndrome and Communication |
Catherine Barry (ST) |
15&22 August |
How to Enhance Concentration |
Peggy Shnaps (OT) |
5 September |
Parenting: Bullying |
Tanya Vollenhoven (Clin Psych) |
12 September |
Why all the assessments? The importance of an accurate assessment in planning intervention. |
Anna-Marie Markgraaff (Psych) |
17 October |
Parenting |
Tanya Vollenhoven (Clin Psych) |
14 November |
Tool and Tips for the holidays |
OT and SALT |
Interesting Articles
A Tale of Two Schools: ABA vs Floortime
From the moment parents absorb the shock that their child may be autistic, they enter a dizzying world of specialists, therapists and, alas, purveyors of snake oil. Getting the right help quickly is paramount, but it is hard to make good decisions when you are in a panic or fighting despair. Read More
Cape Town Kids
So occupational therapy has been recommended for your child! “Why are so many children being referred for Occupational therapy (OT)?” you wonder.. Read more
The W's of W-Sitting
We have all seen those toddlers who are playing with cars or dolls in the common position of "W-sitting". And since we see it so often in young children Read More
Meaning of Occupation-Based Groups for Low-Income Urban Youths Attending After-School Care
The purpose of this phenomenological study was to describe the meaning of occupational therapy groups
focusing on occupational engagement Read more
Sensory Integration Therapy for Children with Autistic Spectrum Disorders
Experts agree that there is an increase in the prevalence of pervasive developmental disorders (PDD), Read more
K. Wallace M.Sc (O.T.) Wits
Haircutting and combing for children with sensory issues
To make home hair care enjoyable for your child, here are some tips to ensure the experience goes smoothly. Read more
