Date: April 5, 2018
Time: 12:00pm-1:00pm Pacific Time
Location: Webinar
Topic: The Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) Advocacy Toolkit – Empowering OTs through Evidence-Informed Practice
Presenters:
Jill G. Zwicker, PhD, OT(C) Assistant Professor, Department of Occupational Science & Occupational Therapy, University of British Columbia; Investigator, BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute, Clinician-Scientist, Sunny Hill Health Centre for Children
Stephanie Glegg, OT, MSc, PhD Candidate, Rehabilitation Sciences, The University of British Columbia; Knowledge Broker Facilitator, Child Development & Rehabilitation Evidence Centre, Sunny Hill Health Centre for Children
Ivonne Montgomery, OT, MRSc OT, Knowledge Broker, Sunny Hill Health Centre for Children; School Therapist, School-Aged Therapy Program
Giovanna Boniface, OT, MRSc Candidate, National Director of Professional Affairs, Managing Director (CAOT-BC), Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists
Learning Objectives:
By the end of the webinar, participants will be able to:
1. name the recommended measures for DCD assessment
2. describe best practices in DCD treatment
3. outline key stakeholders’ roles in DCD advocacy
4. access a new Toolkit to support DCD assessment, treatment, and advocacy
5. use the Toolkit to advocate for DCD diagnosis & OT services