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Let's get a little nerdy

Let's get a little nerdy

About this Category

Explore the deeper, more complex aspects of pediatric therapy. This category offers presentations on advanced topics such as systems science, chaos theory in equine movement, case study research methodologies, and evidence-based practice for specific populations like non-ambulant children with cerebral palsy and intellectual disability. It aims to challenge conventional thinking and introduce cutting-edge concepts that can potentially transform therapeutic approaches.

Meet our Speakers

We've gathered some of the top experts in the field to discuss this topic. With years of experience between them, they're well-equipped to offer invaluable insights and perspectives.

Prof Margaret Mayston AM AM PhD

Prof Margaret Mayston AM AM PhD

University College London, University College London

Karen Adams

Karen Adams

Auckland University of Technology and Specialist Rehab Services

Jane Burrows

Jane Burrows

Dynamic Foundations In Practice

Professor Bernie Carter

Professor Bernie Carter

Professor of Children's Nursing, Edge Hill University

Richard Fleming PhD

Richard Fleming PhD

Professor Emeritus, Department of Exercise and Health Sciences, University of Massachusetts Boston A

Dr Margaret Jones

Dr Margaret Jones

Senior lecturer, Auckland University of Technology

Jean-Pierre Maes

Jean-Pierre Maes

Founder & Director, M.A.E.S. Therapy International

Jennifer Petersen

Jennifer Petersen

Instructor, CLASI

Dr Rachelle Martin

Dr Rachelle Martin

Senior Lecturer, University of Otago

Laura Rensford

Laura Rensford

Advanced Clinician, Paediatric Physiotherapy, Kidz First Hospital

Deidre (Dee) Sperry

Deidre (Dee) Sperry

Owner/Speech Language Pathologist, Private Practice

Cat Watts

Cat Watts

Owner and consultant Physiotherapist, Paediatric Physio New Zealand Ltd

Arul Hamill

Arul Hamill

Occupational Therapist, Paediatric Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy

Fiona Graham

Fiona Graham

Academic, University Of Otago

Mindy Silva PhD

Mindy Silva PhD

WiredOn

Kelly Reynolds

Kelly Reynolds

Physiotherapist, Company Director, Children's Therapy Services

Amy Hogan

Amy Hogan

CP Society

Talks

MANA study of Occupational Performance Coaching with parents of children with neurodisability: A randomised controlled trial & process evaluation

05 September 2024, 09:00 AM
Fiona Graham Mindy Silva

How to train your dragon: using participatory arts-based approaches in qualitative research.

05 September 2024, 10:00 AM
Bernie Carter Mindy Silva

Collaborative RCT on Weight Loss for Youth with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

05 September 2024, 07:00 PM
Vincent Leddy Richard Fleming

Chaos Theory, Oscillations and Equine Movement

06 September 2024, 12:00 AM
Deidre (Dee) Sperry Jane Burrows

Outcome measures what's the point?

06 September 2024, 10:30 PM
Cat Watts Merryn Robertson

Practice developments and innovations: A case for case study

07 September 2024, 08:00 AM
Margaret Jones Mindy Silva

The Clinician Researcher Dilemma: Crossing Blurred Lines when Researching Your Own Patient Population

07 September 2024, 08:00 AM
Merryn Robertson Laura Rensford

How and why Single Case Experimental Designs (SECDs) can support clinical decision-making and build the evidence-base in rehabilitation

07 September 2024, 08:30 AM
Dr Rachelle Martin Mindy Silva

The evidence based practice conundrum for non-ambulant children with cerebral palsy and intellectual disability: An integrative review

07 September 2024, 10:00 AM
Karen Adams Mindy Silva

Can systems science provide an answer to the complexity of childhood-onset neurodisability?

07 September 2024, 10:30 AM
Mindy Silva Margaret Mayston AM

PANEL: Challenging Paradigms in Childhood-Onset Neurodisability: Optimality, Complexity, and Participation

07 September 2024, 11:00 AM
Mindy Silva Jean-Pierre Maes Arul Hamill Margaret Mayston AM Kelly Reynolds

Evidence Based Practice in Action: Ayres Sensory Integration

07 September 2024, 07:00 PM
Jennifer Petersen Vincent Leddy

Optimality not normality

07 September 2024, 07:30 PM
Merryn Robertson Margaret Mayston AM

Evidence as a Tool, Not a Rule: A Therapist's Guide to Clinical Excellence and Evidence Based Practice

07 September 2024, 11:00 PM
Mindy Silva Amy Hogan

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