Friday 25 January 2013

SCERTS Model Workshop


Key Connections Consulting is very excited to announce the "Introduction and Implementation of the SCERTS Model" presented by Emily Rubin, MS, CCC-SLP on April 25th and 26th, 2013 in Lethbridge. This approach is designed for children and youth with autism and works well for other individuals with developmental disabilities. Emily is a wonderful speaker and does a fantastic job at combining communication, self regulation, and behaviour strategies to help children/youth reach their full potential. In her presentation, she provides hands on strategies that can be implemented immediately across home, school and community environments. For more information or to register please visit:


Thursday 24 January 2013

KwikMed Quality OT Blog Sites

After considering hundreds of sites in dozens of categories, KwikMed has chosen Alberta OT Pediatric Interest Group to be listed for offering excellent editorial content in the occupational therapy category.

KwikMed itself is a unique health provider, regularly recognized in the national press for offering an innovative approach to care. They are one of only two providers fully licensed to prescribe online safely in the US and this sets them apart from the competition. You can see the list of occupational therapy blog sites here:


We are excited to be a part of this list and look forward to continuing to post relevant information for pediatric occupational therapists in Alberta.  Please take a moment to check out the other blogs that have been recognized.  There are some former U of A faculty member blogs on this page as well!

Sunday 20 January 2013

Renfrew Education Job Posting for OT

Job posting found here.


Renfrew Educational Services
Main page: Full-time & part-time OT positions - Renfrew Educational Services - Calgary
Description: Full-time & part time Occupational Therapist positions in our Community Services program – providing Occupational therapy services for children with health related learning needs in community schools

Thursday 17 January 2013

CBC - Make room in the workplace for people with Autism


The Current CBC has an interesting segment on autsim in the workplace.

http://cbc.sh/AIeaKyl

Make room in the workplace for people with Autism

Killing Creativity

Interesting graphic by a team of researcher on creativity in children. They would welcome feedback on their website.
Killing Creativity

Created by: EarlyChildhoodEducation.com

Wednesday 16 January 2013

Private OT needed for boy in Calgary

15 year old boy with a dual diagnosis of Autism and Down's syndrome requires an OT to work with him 1-2x/month after school.  He lives in the NW part of Calgary across from Canada Olympic Park and the day of the week is flexible for OT.  Speech Therapist and Psychologist are also involved and Mom is very motivated to follow through on suggestions - great team to join.  Please contact Rubina at 403 685-0170 orbino786@hotmail.com, if you are interested.

Sunday 13 January 2013

Deep Sea Diving in a Wheel Chair

Click below for an inspirational video!

WINTER DANCE-MOVEMENT SESSION FOR SPECIAL NEEDS

WINTER DANCE/MOVEMENT SESSION
FOR SPECIAL NEEDS


Dance for Physical Needs (Ages 4+)
Austism Movement Program (Ages 4-9)
*NEW* Autism Movement Therapy (Ages 10+)
*NEW* Parent and Tot Movement Program (Ages 2-4 + Parent)

REGISTRATION FILLING QUICKLY! 

For more information or to register contact:

Visit our website: www.dubdw.com