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August 2019
Supporting First Nation-Centred Research & Meaningful Collaboration – A Webinar
As part of our 2019 Summer Learning Series, CHILD-BRIGHT is hosting free webinars, open to all interested in delving deeper into topics related to Patient-Oriented Research (POR). Join us for this final session. In this session, we will: Introduce some of the key historical, contextual, and ethical considerations when considering research involving First Nation peoples and populations Explore the importance of integrating both Indigenous and Western knowledge in research approaches Discuss the First Nation principles of ownership, control, access, possession…
Find out more »September 2019
MOVE (Mobility Opportunity through Education/Experience)
Basic Provider Training Presenter: Julie Sues-Delaney A two-day comprehensive, certificated program for parents, professional, and support providers teaching individuals with disabilities in schools, adult care facilities and homes. MOVE provides opportunities for individuals to increase mobility skills in sitting, standing, walking, and transitioning while participating in activities of daily living. Participants will learn the: • Purpose, principles, and philosophy behind the MOVE Program • Six steps of MOVE • Importance of using the Top-Down Motor Milestone Test (TDMMT) and data…
Find out more »REE Rehab Equipment Expo Assistive Technology Showcase
EDUCATION SCHEDULE WHAT THE MEPP? 10:00 to 10:30am Jill Longhurst (PT) and Kevin Waldorf (OT) are the Regional Educators for Physio and Occupational Therapy for Vancouver Coastal Health. Part of the Professional Practice team, they provide support to clinicians and students, and are involved with regional education initiatives. In this presentation, they will provide a review of the new provincial Medical Equipment Provision Program (MEPP), including participating vendors (the Canadian Red Cross as primary vendor and seven additional…
Find out more »Vickie Meade Therapy Presents: Partners In Movement Top 10 Top Ten Strategies for Partnering with families across lifespans
Hosted by South Peace Child Development Centre Interest in attending must be expressed by June 12th 2019. Therapists begin a partnership on their first visit with a new family, whatever the age. This partnership is honed through asking the right questions, listening for ‘I can do this’, and creating doable strategies together. Solutions will integrate the relevant kinesiological thinking to select movements that can be part of a families’ typical day. Anticipatory guidance will illustrate these practical strategies. The participants…
Find out more »October 2019
Picture Exchange Communication Systems (PECS) – Level 1
This intensive two-day training is designed to teach participants the theory behind the Picture Exchange Communication Systems (PECS) and the protocols for how to appropriately implement the six phases of PECS. PECS promotes communication within a social context, without lengthy prerequisite training. Participants will leave the workshop with an understanding of how to implement PECS with individuals with autism, related developmental disabilities, and/or limited communication skills. Who should attend? This workshop is appropriate for all members of the educational team…
Find out more »DYNAMIC CORE FOR KIDS Part One: Treating Core Stability in Children with Challenges
Therapists document challenges with core stability in the majority of children who are experiencing motor challenges, regardless of diagnosis: Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Cerebral Palsy (CP), Developmental DCD, hypotonia. Join us for an exciting 2-day course that integrates current theory and practice in pediatric treatment with a systems approach that is anchored in a neuromuscular model of core recruitment. October 18 & 19, 2019. 8:30am-4:30pm Sandman Hotel, 32720 Simon Ave. Abbotsford. See brochure here. For more information contact Nicole Misura…
Find out more »February 2020
PLAGIOCEPHALY AND TORTICOLLIS CINDY MILES
Torticollis & Plagiocephaly: Assessment & Treatment of Infants & Children “Pulling it Together” This dynamic evolving course will concentrate on progressive, effective evaluation and treatment schemes for infants and young children with a diagnosis of torticollis with or without plagiocephaly, including challenging cases. The course is designed to provide therapists with current research and recommendations pertaining to the implications of torticollis, sleep posture and increased use of positional devices on infant postural and motor development. Current evidence-based clinical pathways…
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