ASP Seminars on Vision and Music Therapy

Back to Back ASP Seminars (Vision and Music Therapy) on June 29. --> https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dHJoNDBGQm9yUkF4Y05HbUVPdVplTXc6MQ#gid=0


Vision Therapy 

9:00 AM - 12:00 NN The seminar will provide parents, special education teachers and other service providers’ strategies for their children with autism to have monocular visual focus that will later initiate alignment of the visual axes of the two (2) eyes until eye contact is attained. They will learn simple visual perceptual skills and visual information processing techniques for the autistic child to be more attentive in order to develop the essential cognitive skills that play a very important role in the learning process. 

Dr. Teresita R. Yambot, OD, MAED, MSO, FPAO is an educator, an optometrist in vision development and a civic leader. She was an outstanding student and graduated Magna Cum Laude from Manila Central University. Dr. Yambot served her alma mater as a professor from 1976-2000 and dean of the College of Optometry from 1990-1994. She was a recipient of various scholarships, researches and professional awards. To top it all, Dr. Yambot was awarded one of the 10 Outstanding Professionals in 2007 awarded by the Federation of Philippine Professional Associations of the Professional Regulation Commission and “Ulirang Ina” by the Quezon City government in 2009. She has occupied numerous positions in the academe and in socio-civic organizations. Dr. Yambot has conducted countless researches in her field of expertise and has presented her works in national and international conferences. 

Music Therapy

1:30 PM - 4:30 PM Dr. Estrella R. Agustin, Ph.D., MFLCD, BM is an educator, a musician, a clinician and a civic lider. She obtained her Ph.D. in Educational of Psychology and MA in Family Life and Child Development from the University of the Philippines, Diliman. She has an intensive of 2 years training in Liturgy and music from St. Andrews Seminary. She served as Department Chairperson of Department of Family Life and Child Development of the UP Diliman. She is currently teaching at UP Diliman and serves as Chairman of College of Home Economics at the said university. She is also a Music Intervention Specialist and Music Therapy Section Head at St. Luke’s Medical Center. Dr. Agustin contributes numerous researches and creative writings in her field of expertise.

SPED Seminar

There will be a 3-day SPED Seminar at the Phil. Institute for the Deaf on April 24, 25, 26, 2013; 9AM-3PM.  Those interested may call the numbers below.

 

Outline of the Course

Types of Special Needs Students

Characteristics of Each Type & Recommended Programs

DepEd Policies and Guidelines for Special Education

Psychology of Exceptional Children

Class Management and Instructional Materials

Special Education Teaching Principles

Evaluation & Writing of the Individualized Education Program [IEP]

Methods and Techniques in Teaching

Hands-On: Demonstration & Practice Teaching

Course Fee: P3000 Inclusive of Handouts & Certificate of Completion

[Discounts for Students, Public School Teachers, Parents and Groups of 3 from any NGO] 

Facilitator is Ms. Julie Esguerra, Speech Therapist

Venue: PID, Nagtahan, Pandacan, Manila

Tels: 564-0156*564-0126*703-1819 0927-266-1858

ADVOCATA's 2nd Seminar: Opening Doors to Learning

I have been wishing for an organization for people with special needs to be put up near my place of residence so I can actively participate in its cause. Although Autism Society had very good intentions and they do have resources, it’s located in Kamuning and going there is a little bit of a hassle for me.

When I learned of ADVOCATA, I immediately thought, “Finally!” This organization, headed by Rosario Marie Soriano Villasor was heaven-sent. With its tagline that says “Giving voice to children withspecial needs,” I knew that this is where I wanna be involved, as they not only care for children with autism, but all children with special needs. Although their seminars are more geared towards educating both SPED andgeneral education teachers, I was assured that they will come up with more advocacies in the future, like their free assessments every Saturday at the Makati SPED Center.

Programme

I was able to attend their second seminar today, September 22. The seminar entitled “Opening Doors to Learning: Modifications and Accomodations in an Inclusionary Setting” had Dr. Thelma Mingoa, Dr.Lilia Bautista, and Teresita Filipinia as guest speakers. The Welcome Remarks were given by Cong. Monique Lagdameo of District I, Makati City.

Cong. Lagdameo

Dr. Mingoa is the current chair person of the Department of Educational Leadership and Management Department of College of Education at De La Salle University-Manila. She is also the directress and preschoolteacher at Little Saints School for Multiple Intelligence.

She gave an overview of inclusion. Her main objective was educating us with key concepts about inclusion to see if our school and/or ourselves were ready for an inclusionary setting. Basically,she helped us see how an inclusion classroom looked like, the pros and cons of inclusion, the law requirements that govern inclusion, and she gave us strategies to promote successful inclusion.

Dr. Bautista is currently the vice chair of Department of Educational Leadership and Management Department of College of Education at De La Salle University-Manila; and, a scholar by the Rotary Internationaland a teacher for Handicapped Indian University.

She gave suggestions on accommodations and classroom adaptations for students of different disabilities, like enlarging text in activity papers, having a sign language interpreter, using audio version of books, and removing extraneous details from worksheets. A group activity was given for us participants wherein after a discussion, we have to choose verbs from a list and use them to write an effective classroom accommodations for a specific exceptionality.

Ms. Filipinia, the Vice President of ADVOCATA, gave the liveliest presentation of the day, as she gave away chocolates as prizes for people who participated during the exercises. Her topic was more on the practicalside, since she tackled the idea of modifying tests for children with special needs.

Ms. Filipinia

The seminar ended as we pledged our support for ADVOCATA and its causes. All-in-all, the seminar was a success. It opened our eyes for the need of inclusion and how it should be implemented. The venue wasconducive to learning, the guest speakers were knowledgeable, the snacks (yes, there were snacks!) were deliciously filling, and the facilitators were all ready for whatever was needed. I would surely attend their third seminar,which was said was coming in November.

snack :)

To know more about ADVOCATA, you may like their Facebook page (http://www.facebook.com/advocataforchildrenwithspecialneeds); follow them on Twitter(advocatainc); or send them an email at advocatainc@yahoo.com.

Opening Doors to Learning (seminar)

Instructions:
1. Click the Link
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2. Click the ”download”.
3. Open the downloadable file to your MS Word. Kindly fill up the registration form
4. Send it to advocatainc@yahoo.com

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From: https://www.facebook.com/pages/SpecialEducationPhilippines

PROJECT LOOK AHEAD!: Preparing Special Children for a Future: Career Directions and Transition Programs

This theme focuses on the preparation of special children for their future. Lest we forget, these children need career directions and transition programs so that they, too, can have a purposive, meaningful and productive adult life.

The conference aims to achieve the following objectives:

1. Discuss the concepts of Career Education and Transition in the light of readying special children for their future.

2. Determine post-schooling career/transition placements considering the different child, family, community and other factors.

3. Specify the different career/transition options.

4. Identify the different resources, opportunities and possibilities to make career/transition placements doable.

5. Plan for the special child as early as possible by way of aligning curricular, instructional and psychosocial programs with specific career/transition placement schemes.

Specific topics covered by the Conference are as follows:

1. Career Education and Transition and the Special Child

2. Evaluation Rubric: Determining Post-Schooling Career/Transition Placements for Special Children

3. Career/Transition Options

4. Resources, Opportunities and Possibilities

5. Preparation of the Special Child for a Future in terms of:

● Curricular Programs

● Instructional Programs

● Psychosocial Programs

Through this Conference, we would like to answer these pressing questions, “Where will our special children go beyond schooling?”, and “How can we support-persons ready them for a future?” 

Conference Fee: Php 1,500.00
Fee covers kit, certificate, Career Education and Transition Handbook and a special souvenir designed by Dr. Dizon

Cash Reservation Fee: Php 500.00
(non-refundable)
Deductible from the conference fee

Early registrants
    (Until October 23, 2012)
will receive a free special edition t-shirt with the conference logo!

Please send or bring this reservation form with the payment or reservation fee to:

UP SPECIAL EDUCATION AREA
College of Education
UP Diliman, Quezon City
Tel No. 981-85-00 loc. 2804
Cel # 0916-2545565, Cory Cruz

CHILDFIND LEARNING AND PLAY CENTER
Emerald Square in front of Quirino Hospital
P. Tuazon and J.P. Rizal Sts., Proj 4, Quezon City
Tel Nos. 439-2338 and 911-2015
Cel # 0907-2496917, Sheryl Francisco-Clores

Only CASH PAYMENT will be accepted.

The ADHD National Conference -- Empowering The Young AD/HD Adult Thru Transition

Source: http://www.findphilippineseminars.com/seminars/view/413/empowering-the-young-adhd-adult-thru-transition.html

Organized by:ADHD Society Of The Philippines

From : October 25,2010
To : October 26,2010
Time : 08:00 AM-04:00 PM
Venue : St Luke's Medical Center, Global City, Taguig

“EMPOWERING THE YOUNG AD/HD ADULT THRU TRANSITION”

The ADHD National Conference

 

 

In celebration of its 10^th year, the ADHD Society of the Philippines will host its Biennial National Conference entitled “Empowering the young AD/HD Adult thru Transition” on October 25-26, at the St. Luke’s Medical Center in Global City, Taguig.  The two (2) day conference will discuss, among others, topics such as, Phases of ADHD and accompanying conditions thru the life span; Assessment process and medical management; Finding a career that works for the ADHD; Peer relationships among individuals with ADHD; Coaching; and Skirting trouble. .  Conference speakers include Dr. Leticia Ho (Clinical Psychologist, Guidance Counselor and Educator), Dr. Ma. Monica Cardinez- Tan (Psychiatrist),  Ms. Rose Aligada (SPED Educator and Administrator of the progressive school Lapis, Laro at Libro) and Ms. Maribel Dionisio (Marital and Family Counselor).  Parents of individuals with ADHD, teachers, school administrators,  professionals and medical practitioners will greatly benefit from the talks that will be given by these experts.

 

The AD/HD Society of the Philippines, a non-stock, non-profit organization, was established in year 2000 by a group of parents of children with AD/HD, medical practitioners (developmental pediatricians, psychiatrists and psychologists) and educators (progressive school owners and SPED practitioners). The Society aims to increase public awareness about the disorder, as well as provide the necessary  support for individuals with ADHD, as well as their parents and the teachers ..  Through the years, support groups for parents have been formed , school caravans were conducted, parenting and teachers’ seminars were initiated,  national and regional conferences were held, and advocacy activities were undertaken  to empower individuals concerned.  Volunteer parents, teachers and doctors are the prime movers of this group.

 

For more details on the conference, please call the Secretariat at tel no: 426-8568; fax no: 927-3463; cell no: 0918-9079159; email at: info@adhdsociety.org and at website: www.adhdsociety.org