Calendar of Events

District V Meeting: AOTA Fieldwork Educators Certificate
Feb 09, 2010 (Tue )

Time: 5:30 p.m.

Presenter(s)
Caryn R. Johnson, MS, OTR/L, FAOTA
Cyndi Haynes, OTD, MEd, OTR/L

Location
Penn Medicine at Rittenhouse
Philadelphia, PA

For more information, please contact:
Sara Schroeder
2156282873
sarajane45@comcast.net

Sponsored by: Genesis Rehab

POTA District IV meeting
Feb 10, 2010 (Wed )

We will be putting together baskets for our Workshop in April. Please bring any baskets and items to fill the baskets with you.

Time: 6:00 P.M.

Location
A&C , Johnstown.

For more information, please contact:
Melanie Mihelic
814-266-3958
melmihelic@aol.com


Sensory Integration in Children
Feb 10, 2010 (Wed )

The goal of this program is to provide the relevancy of understanding sensory systems, regulation and dysfunction and the impact this has for children in potential learning, social interaction, and behavior. Furthermore, the goal of this program is to help participants acquire strategies and resources in order to create and implement a sensory integration diet or plan for children and youth within home, work, school, or a facility.

Time: 8:00 am , 3:30 pm

Presenter(s)
Susan Larson Kidd, EdD, EdS

Location
HOTEL BETHLEHEM
437 Main Street
Bethlehem, PA

For more information, please contact:
Lori Manning
715-552-9523
lmanning@health-ed.com

Link to more details:
www.health-ed.com

Sponsored by: HEALTH EDucation Network, LLC (dba HEALTH ED)

Sensory Integration in Children
Feb 11, 2010 (Thu )

The goal of this program is to provide the relevancy of understanding sensory systems, regulation and dysfunction and the impact this has for children in potential learning, social interaction, and behavior. Furthermore, the goal of this program is to help participants acquire strategies and resources in order to create and implement a sensory integration diet or plan for children and youth within home, work, school, or a facility.

Time: 8:00 am , 3:30 pm

Presenter(s)
Susan Larson Kidd, EdD, EdS

Location
HOLIDAY INN HARRISBURG EAST
4751 Lindle Road
Harrisburg, PA

For more information, please contact:
Lori Manning
715-552-9523
lmanning@health-ed.com

Link to more details:
www.health-ed.com

Sponsored by: HEALTH EDucation Network, LLC (dba HEALTH ED)

Sensory Integration in Children
Feb 12, 2010 (Fri )

The goal of this program is to provide the relevancy of understanding sensory systems, regulation and dysfunction and the impact this has for children in potential learning, social interaction, and behavior. Furthermore, the goal of this program is to help participants acquire strategies and resources in order to create and implement a sensory integration diet or plan for children and youth within home, work, school, or a facility.

Time: 8:00 am , 3:30 pm

Presenter(s)
Susan Larson Kidd, EdD, EdS

Location
HILTON GARDEN INN PHILADELPHIA/ FORT WASHINGTON
530 West Pennsylvania Avenue
Fort Washington, PA

For more information, please contact:
Lori Manning
715-552-9523
lmanning@health-ed.com

Link to more details:
www.health-ed.com

Sponsored by: HEALTH EDucation Network, LLC (dba HEALTH ED)

Project Linus Make a Blanket Day
Feb 20, 2010 (Sat )

Time: 9:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m.

Location
Philadelphia University

For more information, please contact:
Sara Schroeder
sarajane45@comcast.net


Assessment and Treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder: Birth  5 Population
Mar 05, 2010 - Mar 05, 2010 (Fri - Fri)

The goal of this program is to provide a comprehensive model for ASD assessment for the birth to five population that result in increased diagnostic accuracy and appropriate research-based interventions.

Time: 8:00 a.m. , 3:30 p.m.

Presenter(s)
Jessica Emick, PhD

Location
Holiday Inn Monroeville
2750 Mosside Boulevard
Monroeville, PA 15146

For more information, please contact:
Lori Manning
800-839-4584
lmanning@health-ed.com

Link to more details:
www.health-ed.com

Sponsored by: HEALTH EDucation Network, LLC (dba HEALTH ED)

"How Does Your Engine Run?" The Alert Program for Self-Regulation
Mar 12, 2010 - Mar 13, 2010 (Fri - Sat)

What's the Alert Program?

"If your body is like a car engine, sometimes it runs on high, sometimes it runs on low, and sometimes it runs just right."

Join the thousands who use these words and the evidence-backed Alert ProgramĀ® with children to support self-regulation in school, therapy, and home settings. The Alert ProgramĀ® can be adapted easily for all ages and types of learning challenges, including autism.

Find out why so many therapists, parents, and teachers have said, this is the best workshop I've ever attended!

Who?

Mary Sue Williams and Sherry Shellenberger, both dynamic speakers and occupational therapists, will present this practical, hands-on workshop in such an enthusiastic way that you'll feel like it energizes your engine!

Number of CEU's?

AOTA Approved Provider: 12.75 contact hours

Price?

Bring two friends for a group of three and you can attend for only $250 each as an early bird special!

Location
Fort Washington, PA
www.fwholiday.com

Link to more details:
www.alertprogram.com


52 Practical Strategies for Aspergers Syndrome, Nonverbal Learning Disorder, and High-Functioning Autism
Mar 23, 2010 - Mar 23, 2010 (Tue - Tue)

The purpose of this workshop is to review and experience a bevy of strength-based, practical strategies that have proven effective in addressing some of the more typical concerns presented by children, adolescents and adults with Aspergers Syndrome, Nonverbal Learning Disorder, and High-Functioning Autism. The day will begin with a quick, alternative review of High-Functioning Autism, Aspergers and Non-verbal Learning Disability. Afterward, the day will proceed with a combination of quick, short-strike interventions, mixed with more in-depth, interactive activities.

Time: 8:00 a.m. , 3:30 p.m.

Presenter(s)
John Ortiz, PhD

Location
Wyndham Gettysburg
95 Presidential Circle
Gettysburg, PA 17325

For more information, please contact:
Lori Manning
715-552-9523
lmanning@health-ed.com

Link to more details:
www.health-ed.com

Sponsored by: HEALTH EDucation Network, LLC (dba HEALTH ED)

52 Practical Strategies for Aspergers Syndrome, Nonverbal Learning Disorder, and High-Functioning Autism
Mar 24, 2010 - Mar 24, 2010 (Wed - Wed)

The purpose of this workshop is to review and experience a bevy of strength-based, practical strategies that have proven effective in addressing some of the more typical concerns presented by children, adolescents and adults with Aspergers Syndrome, Nonverbal Learning Disorder, and High-Functioning Autism. The day will begin with a quick, alternative review of High-Functioning Autism, Aspergers and Non-verbal Learning Disability. Afterward, the day will proceed with a combination of quick, short-strike interventions, mixed with more in-depth, interactive activities.

Time: 8:00 a.m. , 3:30 p.m.

Presenter(s)
John Ortiz, PhD

Location
The Nittany Lion Inn
** Complimentary parking is provided. Bring your parking ticket to the hotel front desk for validation
215 Innovation Boulevard
State College, PA 16803

For more information, please contact:
Lori Manning
715-552-9523
lmanning@health-ed.com

Link to more details:
www.health-ed.com

Sponsored by: HEALTH EDucation Network, LLC (dba HEALTH ED)

52 Practical Strategies for Aspergers Syndrome, Nonverbal Learning Disorder, and High-Functioning Autism
Mar 25, 2010 - Mar 25, 2010 (Thu - Thu)

The purpose of this workshop is to review and experience a bevy of strength-based, practical strategies that have proven effective in addressing some of the more typical concerns presented by children, adolescents and adults with Aspergers Syndrome, Nonverbal Learning Disorder, and High-Functioning Autism. The day will begin with a quick, alternative review of High-Functioning Autism, Aspergers and Non-verbal Learning Disability. Afterward, the day will proceed with a combination of quick, short-strike interventions, mixed with more in-depth, interactive activities.

Time: 8:00 a.m. , 3:30 p.m.

Presenter(s)
John Ortiz, PhD

Location
The Inn at Reading
1040 Park Road
Wyomissing, PA 19610

For more information, please contact:
Lori Manning
715-552-9523
lmanning@health-ed.com

Link to more details:
www.health-ed.com

Sponsored by: HEALTH EDucation Network, LLC (dba HEALTH ED)

52 Practical Strategies for Aspergers Syndrome, Nonverbal Learning Disorder, and High-Functioning Autism
Mar 26, 2010 - Mar 26, 2010 (Fri - Fri)

The purpose of this workshop is to review and experience a bevy of strength-based, practical strategies that have proven effective in addressing some of the more typical concerns presented by children, adolescents and adults with Aspergers Syndrome, Nonverbal Learning Disorder, and High-Functioning Autism. The day will begin with a quick, alternative review of High-Functioning Autism, Aspergers and Non-verbal Learning Disability. Afterward, the day will proceed with a combination of quick, short-strike interventions, mixed with more in-depth, interactive activities.

Time: 8:00 a.m. , 3:30 p.m.

Presenter(s)
John Ortiz, PhD

Location
Radisson Lackawanna Station Hotel Scranton
700 Lackawanna Avenue
Scranton, PA 18503

For more information, please contact:
Lori Manning
715-552-9523
lmanning@health-ed.com

Link to more details:
www.health-ed.com

Sponsored by: HEALTH EDucation Network, LLC (dba HEALTH ED)