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News Release
Leading the way to healthy occupation
July 3, 2007 -- For Immediate Release
Over 400 occupational therapists will gather in St. John's from
July 11-14 to discuss the latest research and trends to promote
health and well-being through occupation. Join the Canadian Association
of Occupational Therapists at their annual conference in Newfoundland,
a forum for health care professionals to exchange innovative ideas
and present leading-edge research.
When: July 11-14, 2007
Where: Delta St. John's Hotel and Conference Centre
120 New Gower Street, St. John's, NL
Why: The 4-day conference will feature insightful speakers
and presentations on health care issues that are meaningful and
relevant to all Canadians. Occupational therapists help people of
all ages and abilities by allowing them to participate in daily
activities.
Highlights
Keynote speaker: Sister Elizabeth Davis - leader in health
care, ethics and education
Presentations:
ø Keeping older drivers driving safely
ˇ Driving and occupational therapy: changing practice
ˇ Older drivers and co-pilots: Determining the impact on
driving safety
ø Early interventions for children with autism
ˇ Helping autistic children participate through touch-pressure
treatment
ˇ Exploring methods to encourage early communication in autistic
children
ˇ Effects of floor time play with autistic preschoolers
ø Working with a disability
ˇ Experiences of persons with disabilities in the workplace
ˇ Returning to work for people experiencing depression, anxiety
or post-traumatic disorder
ø Fear of falling
ˇ Exploring a program that reduces falls in seniors admitted
to hospital
ˇ Helping seniors participate in activities after experiencing
a fall
ˇ Reducing risks of falling for older adults living with
multiple sclerosis.
About CAOT
The Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists (CAOT) was founded
in 1926 and is a national, non-profit professional organization.
It strives to advance excellence in occupational therapy practice
and to promote access to quality occupational therapy services for
all people of Canada. CAOT, along with its provincial and territorial
affiliates, represents over 10,000 occupational therapists and almost
1,100 students.
For more information on CAOT, please visit www.caot.ca.
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Members of the media are welcome to attend any of the sessions.
All events are held at the Delta St. John's Hotel and Conference
Centre. Please visit the Registration Desk to pick up a pass. A
media room is available for interviews.
To book an interview or for more information, media representatives
may contact:
Erica Lyle, Communications Coordinator
Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists
(800) 434-2268, ext. 225
(709) 683-6252 / (613) 867-9339 (cell)
(709) 739-6404 (Delta St. John's Hotel)
communication@caot.ca
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