Monday 16 October 2017

OT Networking Event following Calgary Meeting this Friday



October is OT Month, and it’s the perfect time to promote the OT profession and network with your associates. It’s also a wonderful opportunity for OTs, students and other practitioners to spend time and share clinical/practicing interests and experience and build networks and relationships. 
Join hosts on the SAOT Board of Directors for some complimentary appetizers and informal conversations at one of the following networking events planned in several locations across Alberta. 

Calgary – Hosted by Robyn Scott, SAOT Director

Date: Friday, October 20, 2017
Time: 7:30 – 9:30 p.m.
Location: The Joyce Pub on 4th, 506 – 24 Avenue SW, Calgary, AB

This is immediately following the Calgary Pediatric Interest Group meeting this Friday.

OT Assessments, Resources, Tools, and Equipment for Sale in Calgary

FOR SALE

I closed my Kids Can… Clinic/Office in July of 2016 and officially retired earlier this year. I still have some assessments, protocol sheets, resources, tools and equipment that I either did not sell or donate previously, or I used until I retired; I also have some home office items for sale. I have listed the items below with a suggested selling price, but am open to offers. What ever is not sold by October 24th, goes to re-cycle! First come, first served!

If you are interested in any of the items below, please phone me at 403-818-8483 and make arrangements to pick them up before October 24, 2017.

Colleen Basaraba,
Occupational Therapy & Educational Consulting Services, Inc.

A.  ASSESSMENTS:

1.  SPM – P: Sensory Processing Measure – Pre-School – Home Form only. Standardized for ages 2.0 – 5.11 years old. 101 Home Forms @ $.50 each; will sell all 101 forms for $45.00 OBO.

2.  SIPT: Sensory Integration & Praxis Test:
·       Manual. Used but in good condition. $30.00.
·       15 Sets of complete Test Protocol Scoring Sheets. $15.00/set OBO.
·       $1.00 each for the following test forms; buy all of them for a total reduced price!
o   50 Motor Accuracy Tests
o   28 Design Copying Test Booklets
o   20 Kinesthesia Tests

3.  BOTMP: Bruininks-Oseretsky Test of Motor Proficiency – in original metal assessment box, but also with fabric carrying case, both good for travelling to various sites. Complete test with manual, 16 Individual Record Forms, and 27 Student Booklets. $30.00 for complete set.

4.  TVPS-R: Test of Visual Perceptual Skills (Non-Motor) – Revised, by Morrison Gardner. Standardized for ages 4.0 – 12.5 years old. Protocol Sheets, Two unopened packages of 25 test protocols for $10.00/package. Nine test protocols from an opened package left: $.50 each.

5.  TVPS – UL: Test of Visual Perceptual Skills (Non-Motor) – Upper Level by Morrison Gardner. Standardized for ages 12-17 years old. Like new condition. Book of Test Plates ($25.00) and Manual ($10.00), or $30.00 for both, including one remaining protocol sheet.

6.  TVMS-UL: Test of Visual-Motor Skills – Upper Level by Morrison Gardner. Standardized for ages 12-39 years old (Yes, 39 years old, so let your colleagues in adult rehab know!). Like new condition. Manual ($30.00). Test Booklets: 12 @ $3.00 each or $30.00 for all 12 test booklets, including score sheets for each test booklet. $50.00 for complete set.

7.  TVMI: Test of Visual Motor Integration by Hammill, Pearson & Votes. Standardized for ages 4.0 – 17.11 years. New, never used; manual and 50 test response booklets still in box. New costs CDN $260.00, but will sell for $100.00 OBO.

B.  RESOURCE BOOKS:

1.  OT Henry / Diana Henry Products:
·       “Tool Chest: For Teachers, Parents & Students” – ‘A Handbook to Facilitate Self-Regulation’ that supports “Tools for Teachers” and “Tools for Students” DVDs. Two copies, new. $10.00 each.
·       “Tools for Students” DVD – ‘Tool Chest Activities for Home and School’. One copy, $12.00.
·       “Tools for Teachers” DVD – ‘Sensory Integration in the Schools’. One copy, $12.00.

2.  “Practical Considerations for School – Based Occupational Therapists” by Pape, Ryba with Jane Case-smith. Includes a DVD. Like new condition. $20.00.

3.  “Handwriting Without Tears” ‘Cursive Teacher’s Guide’ and the accompanying ‘Cursive Handwriting’ student workbook (Grade Three), by Jan Olsen. $15.00 for both books.

4.  “Handwriting Program for Print” by Bertin & Perlman. Like new condition. $15.00. “Handwriting Program for Numerals” by Bertin & Perlman. Like new condition. $5.00. Buy both books for $15.00.

5.  “Let’s Do It – Write!” by Kushnir. Two workbooks in like new condition:
·       “Writing Readiness”. $10.00.
·       “Copying From the board”. $10.00
·       Buy both for $15.00.

6.  Zaner-Bloser’s “Fun with Handwriting – Over 101 Ways to improve students’ handwriting”. Like new condition. $8.00.

7.  “Manuscript Handwriting Practice” workbook for Grades 1-2. Like new condition. $3.00.

8.  “Advanced Manuscript Handwriting” workbook for Grades 1-3. Like new condition. $7.00.

9.  “Basics First Alphabet” teachers’ guide and idea for teaching letter recognition and manuscript handwriting for Pre-school – Grade 1. Like new condition. $3.00.

10.  “Drill It Workbook: Handwriting – Beginning Manuscript” child / student workbook for Pre-school – Grade 1. Like new condition. $7.00.

11.  “Fluent Handwriting” by Barchowsky. Combines teaching guide for manuscript to D’Nealian script with a CD with teaching ideas, fonts, etc. Like new condition. $8.00.

12.  “D’Nealian Home/School Activities – Cursive Practice for Grades 4-6”, by Gregorich. While the title refers to D’Nealian, it is the cursive handwriting style/font that has been and is taught in Alberta schools. A teaching guide full of ideas. Like new condition. $8.00.

13.  Various editions and booklets to explain Sensory Integration to parents. $1.00 each.

14.  “Sourcebook for Children with Attention Deficit Disorder – A Management Guide for Early Childhood Professionals and Parents”, published by Communication Skill Builders. Like new condition. $10.00.

15.  “Sensory Defensiveness in Children Aged 2-12 – An Intervention Guide for Parents and Other Caretakers”, by Patricia and Julia Wilbarger. A great resource for OTs using the Wilbarger Protocol, but also useful to lend out to parents and caregivers who will administer the Wilbarger Protocol. $3.00.

C.  OTHER:

1.  Variety of pens, pencils, mechanical pencils and leads, and other handwriting tools, some more re-hab than the majority. Priced to sell, some free!

2.  A variety of fidgets and ‘squishes’. From free to $2.00 each.

3.  NexXTech Stop Watch. Great for assessing! Has several modes, including ‘split-reset’ and alarm clock. Water resistant. $8.00.

4.  Variety of Office Supplies: Letter size hanging files, legal size on-desk/counter top open file containers, legal size alphabet file dividers for filing drawers/cabinets, Banker’s boxes for storing files, etc. etc. All priced to sell.

5.  ‘Sunar’ File Cabinets: Two very heavy commercial grade letter size five drawer file cabinets; each drawer is fitted with a hanging file frame. Easy glide opening drawers. Each is 15” wide X 28” deep X 58” high. Dark olive green in color. Very good condition. $100.00 each.

6.  Two two-line corded telephones in very good working order; $15.00 each. One four-mail box digital answering machine; $10.00 each.

7.  Variety of briefcases, computer bags and backpacks; some new and others ‘gently used’; various sizes. Various prices from free to $30.00.


Thursday 12 October 2017

Pediatric Interest Group Meeting in Calgary on October 20th


Topic:

When: Friday October 20th, from 5:30-7:00
Where:                 The Ability Hub
                                Green Room
                                #300, 3820 24 ave NW Calgary

Even pediatric OTs can assist families to begin thinking about their future vision. How do childhood goals, ISPs and therapy plans set up for success as an adult? Join us Friday October 20th at The Ability Hub for open discussion regarding the translation of childhood skills into adult skills, and the importance of exploring your future vision early. Sara Baker, OT will be offering tools for planning for life’s transitions, which can start in early childhood, followed by a round table of open practice questions.


Wednesday 4 October 2017

Early bird pricing for Social Thinking conference


Early Bird Pricing extended until October 6, 2017!


Social Thinking conference is coming back!!! October 27 & 28, 2017!!! Kari Palmer-Zweber is returning to Calgary to present a 2-day course.  

Check the following link for the latest info:

Contact Krista Plosz at growingskills@gmail.com or Nicole Dickson at ndickson@shaw.ca 

Pediatric Dysphagia Books For Sale

I am selling three pediatric dysphagia books.  $50 each.  In very good to excellent condition.  Contact Judith at 780-289-3871(phone or text).  Pick up in Edmonton or can be mailed.