OT equipment for sale

 Hi all,

I am closing my private practice and am selling lots of equipment.  You can access the list on Google drive on this link  

I will be updating it as I go.

If you are interested please contact me.

Carol Vickery

kids4ot@gmail.com

403-542-5777

Rent your M-ABC etc please

 Hi OT's, 

I am hoping to collaborate with some of the OT's in Calgary. I would like to get in touch with OTs who own assessment kits that they would be interested in occasionally renting to me. I am currently looking to rent a movement ABC assessment kit for ~2 days to complete an assessment. 

If you own this assessment or another movement assessment (BOT-2) and are interested in sharing it with me - please email me at allison@risepediatrics.com 

Thanks so much!

Allison 

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Allison Miron, M.Sc. OT(c) 

Registered Occupational Therapist

403.466.1315

allison@risepediatrics.com

Assessment needed

 

Fatima Hussain <fatimahussain.ot@gmail.com>	Wed, Aug 19, 11:56 AM

 I've got a family that is looking for a private OT assessment for their 6 year old son (7 in October). Unfortunately, I don't have access to an assessment kit for his age and was wondering if anyone could either do the assessment or would be willing to rent out assessment materials to me. I can be reached via e-mail at fatimahussain.ot@gmail.com.

Thank you!! 

Fatima Hussain

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ADOS-2 Training Workshop

Date: June 13-14, 2019

Location: Maier Centre for Autism Services, 17451 103 Ave. Edmonton, AB

 

 

Training information:

The Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital is collaborating with Children’s Autism Services of Edmonton to offer a clinical training workshop in the ADOS-2 with Dr. Lonnie Zwaigenbaurm, a certified ADOS-2 trainer. 

This is a 2-day clinical ADOS-2 training providing instruction and practice in administration and scoring of Modules 1-4 of the ADOS-2.  This will include large group plus small group breakout sessions for live practice administrations and consensus coding. 

Requirements:

Participants need to have experience working with individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder, a minimum of 5 years of clinical experience to register, and meet Level C qualification guideline degree criteria.  Participants will need to have access to an ADOS-2 Manual for the workshop.  An ADOS-2 kit will be provided for use during the training. A limited number of seats are available. 

Application and Fee:

Cost is $1200 (including GST) and includes workshop, materials, snacks and lunch.  This workshop has four spots available for external registrants.  Payments are made after your application is processed and approved. 

For more information, please contact Children’s Autism Services of Edmonton at (780) 495-9235.   An application form is available on our website at www.childrensautism.ca

Motor-Free Visual Perception Test

I am hoping someone may have a Motor-Free Visual Perception Test I could rent or borrow? I am in Okotoks and travel into Calgary regularly if anyone is able to lend it to me, please let me know!

Thank you,

Melissa Plante

403-630-2423

melissaplanteot@gmail.com

School Function Assessment Question

I have not used the School Function Assessment as part of the application for PUF funding as of late.   Does Alberta Learning accept the School Function Assessment as the key assessment for PUF qualification?   For example weak outcome on this assessment in combination with a mild language delay and ongoing motor and social participation difficulties.

Helen Jones

hjonesot@shaw.ca

Occupational Therapist 

School AMP Training Interest?

I was wondering if some members of the group could be interested in the School AMPS training to be done in Alberta ( https://innovativeotsolutions.com/tools/scamps ) or if anyone trained in the School AMPS would share his/her opinion in the training and use of the assessment.

Thanks!

Patricia

patricia.giguere@francosud.ca

Looking to rent M-FUN and PDMS in Edmonton area

I am wondering if anyone in the Edmonton area rents out assessment tools, specially the PDMS or M-FUN. If so, please contact me.

Thanks!
Laura Raspier
Lraspier@hotmail.com
587 984 1982

Upcoming SAOT workshops!

Seating & Mobility Workshop

Date: September 12, 2015 - IT'S MORE THAN 4 WHEELS - Adult and September 13, 2015 - FUN ON 4 WHEELS -Pediatric (8:30 am to 4:30 pm each day)

Facilitator: Sheila Buck, B.Sc. (OT), Reg. ONT., ATP

Location: Holiday Inn Conference Centre South, 4485 Gateway Boulevard, Edmonton, Alberta

To register, click HERE.

Sensory Integration and Praxis Tests (SIPT) Course 1

Date: November 4 to November 8, 2015 (8:30 am to 4:30 pm each day)

Facilitator: Stefanie Bodison, OTD, OTR/L

Location: Holiday Inn Conference Centre South, 4485 Gateway Boulevard, Edmonton, Alberta

To register, click HERE.

There is Always a Reason for the Behaviour: Is it Sensory or is it Behaviour?

Date: November 20 and 21, 2015 (8:30 am to 4:30 pm each day)

Facilitator: Kim Barthel, BMR, OTR

Location: Maple Leaf Room, Lister Centre – Main Campus, University of Alberta, 11613 – 87 Avenue, Edmonton

To register, click HERE.

Many thanks!

Discussion: Are you told not to assess?

Are you told not to assess? 

There is sometimes pressure from funding agencies to take short cuts. 

We need to discuss, as a profession, how this can and cannot look.

As a licensed health professional, the OT must check 

"... that terms of agreement in a contract with payer are not in contravention of professional obligations to client" (Association of Canadian Occupational Therapy Regulatory Organizations (ACOTRO))

Specifically, we can train a parent to teach their own child but we must assess the child and help the parent choose appropriate goals. For instance, we cannot spend time teaching a parent all about sensory strategies if that child is not affected in daily life by sensory strategies and it would not be appropriate to encourage a parent to teach a 4 year old how to tie shoes. 

Thus, when the funding agency is saying it is unnecessary to assess, we have to be careful to qualify that it may be unnecessary to produce an assessment report, but it is necessary to at least do informal assessment. 

Thoughts? Please post in comments

Charlene Wright

Occupational Therapist

Pediatric OT Garage Sale in Edmonton THIS SATURDAY

Looking for Treasure??

… Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind GARAGE SALE!
Margot Byer and Laura Rogers are cleaning out their Pediatric Occupational Therapy cupboards.
Saturday, October 4, 2014
10:00am - 3:00pm
St. Paul’s Anglican Church Hall
10127 – 145 Street, Edmonton


Toys
Assessment Kits and Protocols
Resource Books
We’re putting on the tea – come by for a visit!
Proceeds will be donated to our favourite charities.

OT feedback wanted about assessments

Hello Occupational Therapy colleagues!

We are seeking information from therapists that are using both the Sensory Processing Measure as well as the Sensory Profile. Are there any preferences or circumstances in which you would use one over the other, and why? Which tool are therapists currently preferring to use?

Secondly, we are seeking feedback on using the Carolina Curriculum to assess children with significant needs as a comprehensive assessment tool. The PEDI is one option, but it does not capture fine motor development.  


Are other therapists using the Carolina, and what are your thoughts about it?
Are there better or more current tools out there that therapists find more beneficial for this population of children?

Any feedback would be much appreciated.  Please COMMENT BELOW or email Anita.Ferri@sturgeon.ab.ca 

BOT-2 Rental

I am looking to rent/borrow a BOT-2 within the next week.  If anyone has one, I would greatly appreciate renting it!

Thanks

Krista Plosz 

growingskills@gmail.com

Eyesight to Insight: Visual/Vestibular Assessment and Treatment Course in Ontario

kidsTHERAPY and The Spiral Foundation are pleased to announce the course

Eyesight to Insight: Visual/Vestibular Assessment and Treatment

Course      ▪    May 9-10, 2014    ▪     Guelph, Ontario

Carl Hillier, OD, FCOVD and Mary Kawar, MS, OT/L 

http://www.scribd.com/doc/198931662/Eyesight-to-Insight-Course-Summary-and-Registration-Form-for-May-9-10-2014-Guelph-Ontario

An excellent opportunity for new graduates and those looking to advance their clinical assessment and treatment skills.

This is an exciting opportunity to be taught by a dynamic, collaborative team and is pertinent to individuals and professionals interested in vision and its impact on learning and motor function.

The information is this course is also relevant to professionals working within adult populations.

Please contact us if you require more information.  Our registration form and course summary can be viewed or downloaded via the above link.

Please feel free to forward this information to others who may be interested.

Elizabeth J. Bell,

Occupational Therapist

Director of Program Services

kidsTHERAPY  

MFUN needed

Hi I am looking for an M-Fun to rent from an OT for this weekend, September 29/13.  I would be able to come and pick it up and drop if off again from your location in Calgary.  Does anyone have one available?  

Thank you,

Dayna

daynajansenot@hotmail.com

PDMS needed

Hello my fellow OTs!

I know it's a busy time for all of us who are doing PUFF kids.

However I am in dire need of a Peabody assessment! Does anyone have one I can rent or borrow for a short period of time??

Thanks!

Rozmin
rjaffer7@gmail.com

SIPT to Borrow or Rent?

I am looking for anyone who may have a SIPT to borrow/rent from for 5 days or consider selling.  Please contact me at 403-990-6578 or growingskills@gmail.com  

THANKS

Krista Plosz

Growing Skills Inc.

growingskills@gmail.com

403-990-6578

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:

http://keyconnectionsconsulting.ca/UP_COMING_EVENTS.html

PDMS-2 Looking to purchase/borrow

I  am looking into purchasing a PDMS-2 and thought I would ask just in case someone has one they may want to sell or rent to me over the next month(s)?
Thanks so much,
Melissa Plante, B.Sc.O.T.(c)
Occupational Therapist
(403)630-2423

Looking to Purchase MAP and M-Fun

I am looking to purchase a used MAP (Miller Assessment for Preschoolers) and M-Fun (Miller Function & Participation Scales). Please contact me with an offer:

 

Catherine Kammann

catherine.kammann@gmail.com 

403-688-4310