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LEARNING ZONE stability within movement control literature; How does ‘core stability’ fit within the context of postural control within neurological rehabilitation? How do we assess and deliver specific interventions to improve ‘core stability’? Previous attendance on Bobath courses would be an advantage, but is not essential.Venue: Royal United Hospital. Cost: £250 (early bird offer applies). Contact: ros.stanway@ nhs.net or tel: [phone] MAY 2019 MOHO – ExpLOR study day: Using the MOHO Exploratory Level Outcome Ratings MOHO-ExpLOR is the latest assessment based on MOHO to be developed in the UK. It highlights the factors that support occupational participation when a person experiences severe impairments, and even when a person’s health is deteriorating. Facilitated by Sue Parkinson, the aims of the workshop are to: Distribute the MOHO- ExpLOR assessment; Outline the exploratory level of change; Examine the MOHO-ExpLOR items and rating scales; Consider associated environmental interventions. Venue: RCOT. Cost: Members £160; non-members £300. Contact: [email protected]. Visit: https://www.rcot.co.uk/mohoexplor 21 – 23 MAY 2019 Assessment and treatment of sensory modulation disorders in children with different developmental disorders NCORE Lecturer: Dr Sidney Chu. After completion of the course, participants will be able to understand the contemporary theory of sensory registration/modulation (an aspect of the sensory integration theory) and apply it in treatment. It helps practitioners to relate the theory to their daily work with children with different developmental disorders e.g. Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Intellectual / Developmental / Learning Disabilities, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) etc. CPD certificate of attendance awarded: 17.5 hours. Cost: £330. Venue: Royal Derby Hospital, Derby. Visit: www.ncore.org.uk or email: dhft. [email protected] 7 JUNE 2019 – 11 JUNE 2019 SOS Approach to Feeding Sensational Kids Ltd Feeding workshop is a transdisciplinary programme for assessing and treating children with feeding difficulties and weight/ growth problems from birth to 18 years. It integrates posture, sensory, motor, behaviour/learning, medical and nutritional factors to compressively evaluate and manage children with feeding and growth problems. Venue: Victory Services Club, London. Cost: £900. Contact: catalina@ sensationalkids.co.uk 7 – 11 JUNE 2019 Perceive, Recall, Plan, Perform (PRPP) assessment course Oxford Universities Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Perceive, Recall, Plan, Perform (PRPP) Assessment Course. Instructors: Dr Christine Chapparo and Dr Judy Ranka. Five day PRPP Assessment Course, a standardised, person-centred, criterion referenced, occupational therapy assessment of occupational performance. It is used with clients of any age or diagnosis whose task performance is compromised by cognitive difficulties. Venue: Oxford Centre for Enablement (OCE) Windmill Road Oxford OX3 7HE. Cost: £900. Contact: [email protected]. Visit: www.ouh. nhs.uk/oce-courses 17 JUNE 2019 – 19 JUNE 2019 Evidenced based assessment and treatment approached for all ages with Dyspraxia/DCD Dyspraxia UK: Specialist OT Service This is an in-depth course for OTs with an interest in working with people of all ages with Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD). Try out standardised assessments, consider the link with sensory processing and the impact upon mental health. This course aims to enhance your clinical reasoning around treatment provision and best practice guidance. Venue: Dyspraxia UK Training Room, Summerhouse Farm, New Road, Melbourn, Royston, SG8 6DL. Cost: £475. Contact: enquiries@ dyspraxiauk.com. Visit: www.dyspraxiauk. com for details. 24 – 28 JUNE 2019 Essential skills for contemporary occupational therapy practice: Children and Young People Royal College of Occupational Therapists Facilitated by Carolyn Dunford and Benita Powrie, this five-day study event is suitable for any occupational therapist who wishes to update their knowledge and skills in relation to evidence based, occupation centred practice with children and young people. Venue: Leeds Beckett University, City Campus Leeds West Yorkshire LS1 3HE. Cost: Member £650; RCOT Specialist Section CYPF member £600; non-member: £1,050. Visit: www.rcot.co.uk/essentialskills 7 AND 8 SEPTEMBER 2019 BBTA’s Therapy Assistants’ course Royal United Hospital By the end of this course for Therapy Assistants, participants will be able to: demonstrate a knowledge of key movement control components; have gained an understanding of how movement control improves function and independence; and explored and practised intervention skills. Module one: The 24 hour approach to rehabilitation; Module two: The arm and hand in rehabilitation; Module three: Walking and balance in rehabilitation; modules do not have to be completed sequentially. Venue: Royal United Hospital, Combe Park, Bath, BA1 3NG. Cost: £190 per module (early bird offers apply). Contact: [email protected] or tel: [phone]. Other dates: 5 and 6 October 2019; 2 and 3 November 2019. OTnews January 2019 55