Tutors: Erna Imperatore Blanche, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA and Gustavo Reinoso, PhD, OTR/L. This course is open to occupational therapists and physiotherapists who have completed an SI theory and intervention course. It will address the identification and intervention of sensory processing deficits in children with developmental disabilities.

Course Dates, June 2-4, 2008 (3 full day course from 9:00 to 4:30)

Fee: €500 (lunch included)

Location: Advance Therapy Systems (ATS): 25A Brookville Business Park, Ardee Road. Dundalk, Co. Louth, Ireland

For additional information please contact ATS at +353-86-348-3090 or by e-mail at advancetherapysystems@gmail.com

Registration will commence on 20th of March, 2008 and places are limited. Registration and more information about this course will be available at: www.advancetherapysystems.com

SAMONAS ADVANCED AUDITORY TRAINING

23-26 September 2008, Corpus Christi College, Cambridge, England

Full training leading to Samonas IV Certification.

First time in UK: the new interactive Samonas SMART auditory training.

Learn to create personalized listening plans in an easy and extremely effective way!

Did you know that learning, language and communication are directly impacted by auditory processing skills? That the auditory system is responsible for hearing, listening and balance/coordination? That training the auditory system helps children and adults to overcome challenges associated with self-regulation, spatial and bilateral organization, learning, attention, speech & language, memory, organization, task management and improves motivation?

SAMONAS: 20 years of development, 60 music selections, 4 levels of intensity, superior sound quality. Customized goal-oriented listening plans, online log-in, 24h support.

Used worldwide by occupational therapists, speech and language therapists, educators, audiologists, psychologists etc.

Presenters: Ingo Steinbach, Developer of Samonas & Suvi Pitkola, Pediatric OT.

Early bird £450 (payment received by 23 July 2008), £520 thereafter.

Accommodation available (£40 B&B at the College)

More info: http://www.samonastraining.com - see 2008 Samonas training dates