April 24 Back to Back Seminars

AQUATIC THERAPY

9:00-12:00nn

The benefits of treating people with various conditions in the water has long been known. By using a carefully planned aquatic program, children with sensory processing issues also benefit greatly from this type of therapy. Get to know the basics of aquatic therapy, when to use it, how to go about it, and how the proper use of this technique will benefit your child with autism.

Ms. Cristina de Leon– Hinlo is the Program Director of Therapy Works Inc., a pioneer in the appropriate practice of aquatic therapy for children and adults with special needs. A graduate of BS Occupational Therapy from UP College of Allied Medical Professions. She also had her Mas­ters in Business Administration (Health) from the Ateneo de Manila Uni­versity ,School of Business. She is the founding member of Therapy Center Movement Association, proponent of Thera-Free or Libreng Therapy para sa Pilipino

SENSORY INTEGRATION

1:30-4:30pm

Learn the basic sensory processing and principles of Sensory Integration, the common sensory processing problems and the reasons underlying it. Know also the environmental modification techniques or adapting the home or space and the importance of play and self-care tasks in sensory processing/ integration.

Ms. Lady M. Suarez – is an Occupational Therapist by profession. An OT Consultant of Therapy Works, Skill Builders & St. Luke’s Medical Center. A graduate of UP Manila with Masteral units in Dysphagia (feeding). A former Board of Director of the Occupational Therapists Association of the Philippines (OTAP) and also a former Special Lecturer of UP-College of Allied Medical Professions (CAMP) Manila

Venue: Asian Social Institute #1518 Leon Guinto Corner Escoda Sts., Malate, Manila

SEMINAR FEE is inclusive of certificate, handouts and snacks

Pre-registered participants may pay to Autism Society Philippines, Banco de Oro, Savings Account # 3980002955. Please fax the deposit slip with the name/s of participant/s to ASP office and bring it on the day of the seminar. On-site registrants will be accepted depending on the availability of slots. There will only be 60 slots available. No refund will be given to participants who did not show up on the date of the seminar. For more details, please call ASP at 9266941/9298447

The ASP Seminar Series serves as a platform to educate Filipino parents and professionals on the various interventions, modalities and theories surrounding Autism Spectrum Disorder. Their application and implementation are left at your discretion. The views and personal experiences of the speakers are of their own and don’t necessarily reflect that of the views of the organization.

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