Increasing Play, Leisure and Communication in Children with Dual Diagnosis

Dina Barnes, O.T.; Ellyn Sleightholm, SLP; Susy Edwards, O.T.

Description:

Engaging children with a Dual Diagnosis (Intellectual disability + behavior or mental health diagnosis) in play and leisure activities may be challenging due to many factors including but not limited to communication, motor and/or sensory deficits. This half day interactive session introduces concepts on what is developmentally appropriate, and provides insight into the challenges and strategies when working with this population. Participants will leave with practical strategies for how to promote play and leisure skills including how to structure “unstructured time” and increase quality and length of activities.

Biographies:

Susy Edwards is a registered Occupational Therapist with 17 years of experience working with children and adolescents with developmental and behavioral concerns who are receiving services through CPRI’s intensive services program. Susy has a Masters of Clinical Science degree in Occupational Therapy and has achieved her Sensory Integration Certification through the University of Southern California/Western Psychological Services.  Susy has been at CPRI for 17 years and has also worked previously in the autism spectrum disorders program and with mental health residential units.  

Dina Barnes is a registered Occupational Therapist with 17 years of experience working with children with physical, developmental and mental health difficulties.  Dina has a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Occupational Therapy.  Dina has achieved her Sensory Integration Certification through the University of Southern California/Western Psychological Services and has completed specialized training in Neurodevelopmental Treatment (NDT).  Dina has been at CPRI for 11 years and currently works with the Dual Diagnosis Program, IDEAS Program and Residential Services.

Ellyn Sleightholm is a Speech Language Pathologist with 12 years of experience working with paediatric clients. Ellyn has a Masters of Clinical Science degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders.  For the last 10 years, Ellyn has worked as part of an interdisciplinary team participating in assessment and consultation for children and adolescents with developmental and behavioral concerns who are receiving services through CPRI’s intensive services program.

The 2016-2017 CPRI Professional Education workshops are expected to fill quickly and many sell out.  Register early to avoid disappointment.  Pre-registration with payment is required to secure a space.  

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Note: This event will also be available through the Ontario Telemedicine Network (OTN) $99 per camera. To book your site, please complete the form above or contact the Education Department's Administrative Assistant, Latisha Anderson at 519-858-2774 ext. 5554 or by email at cpri.educate@ontario.ca 

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