| May |
Tuesday, May 15 1:00 p.m.– 2:00 p.m. EDT |
Varying degrees of Traumatic Brain Injury and related means of assessment and remediation Presented by: Michael Charron Traumatic Brain Injury affects individuals in many different ways. This webinar will focus on tools developed to address the different ways people are affected by TBI, including the various facets of cognition, pre-morbid functioning, social perception, and independent living. In addition to this, we will introduce an empirically validated intervention program for Working Memory, proven effective with TBI clients. |
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Tuesday, May 15 2:00 p.m.– 3:00 p.m. EDT |
Building your complete language screening toolkit: Solutions for the early identification of language delays, disorders, and other related developmental areas Presented by: Pierre Choquette Early identification of language delays and disorders can be helpful in unlocking what a child needs. Identifying the right screening tool becomes quite critical to this task. During this webinar, we will determine which screener is most appropriate for your needs, whether it be early identification of language delays, school readiness, and/or emerging literacy problems. |
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Tuesday, May 15 4:00 p.m.– 5:00 p.m. EDT |
Cogmed Basic Informational Webinar Presented by: Cogmed This webinar is intended for those interested in learning the basic information about Cogmed. A knowledgeable representative will discuss working memory, the research behind Cogmed, who can benefit, the specific details about how it works, and will give a demonstration of the training. |
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Thursday, May 17 2:00 p.m.– 3:00 p.m. EDT |
OLAI–2: A quick, easy and complete tool to assess and link language, literacy and learning behaviours for students from Pre-K to grade 8 Presented by: Pierre Choquette During this webinar we will take a closer look at the new OLAI–2. We will look at the features of the assessment, goals, content, administration and scoring, interpretation, as well as have a brief discussion on the Oracy Instructional Curriculum. |
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Thursday, May 17 1:00 p.m.– 2:00 p.m. EDT |
Assess behaviour and development in children and adolescents Presented by: Lesley Notari This webinar is focused on tests that may be used by professionals when assessing behaviour and development of children and adolescents. We will discuss rating scales that tap into the functional assessment of non-academic skills, social-emotional development, resiliency in youth, and dimensions of anxiety. The Functional Assessment and Intervention System (FAIS) will also be highlighted as an effective tool for assessing challenging behaviours and designing appropriate interventions |
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Thursday, May 17 2:30 p.m.– 3:30 p.m. EDT |
Cogmed in Schools Webinar Presented by: Cogmed This webinar is for those who are interested in learning more about using Cogmed in a school setting. We will discuss the importance of working memory for learning, and how Cogmed can be implemented in schools to help the many children who struggle academically because of poor working memory. |
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Tuesday, May 22 11:00 a.m.– 12:00 p.m. EDT |
Cogmed in Schools Webinar Presented by: Cogmed This webinar is for those who are interested in learning more about using Cogmed in a school setting. We will discuss the importance of working memory for learning, and how Cogmed can be implemented in schools to help the many children who struggle academically because of poor working memory. |
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Wednesday, May 23 4:00 p.m.– 5:00 p.m. EDT |
Memory Assessment in Older Adults Presented by: Lisa Drozdick, Ph.D. This webinar will provide an introduction to the assessment of memory functioning in older adults. An overview of memory functioning and aging will precede a discussion on the methods utilized to assess memory functions. Case studies will be presented to illustrate the use of memory assessment in various clinical presentations. |
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Wednesday, May 23 1:00 p.m.– 2:00 p.m. EDT |
Cogmed Research webinar- Overview of foundational studies Presented by: Cogmed This webinar focuses on the science and research behind the Cogmed program – and is hosted by a clinical psychologists Charles Shinaver, Ph.D. and Peter Entwistle, Ph.D. along with Cogmed's research coordinator. All are welcome, but we recommend you have a basic understanding of working memory and cognitive training before registering. |
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Thursday, May 24 1:00 p.m.– 2:00 p.m. EDT |
An overview of an evidence based intervention for improving working memory capacity Presented by: Ashima Rastogi This webinar is intended for those interested in learning about Cogmed Working Memory Training in Canada. The focus will be to discuss working memory, the research behind Cogmed, who can benefit, the specific details about how it works, and also include a demonstration of the Cogmed programs. |
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Thursday, May 24 1:00 p.m.– 2:00 p.m. EDT |
Cognitive Processing: An OT Toolkit for improved daily functioning in adults Presented by: Lesley Notari This webinar is focused specifically on tests for occupational therapists (OTs) to use when assessing cognitive function in their adult clients. It will also introduce Cogmed as a new intervention targeting working memory now available to OTs. The focus will include an introduction to a variety of tests that assess cognitive domains, such as attention, executive functioning, memory, and adaptive behaviour. An introduction to Cogmed and its implications in a rehab setting will also be highlighted. |
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Thursday, May 24 11:00 a.m.– 12:00 p.m. EDT |
Cogmed Basic Informational Webinar Presented by: Cogmed This webinar is intended for those interested in learning the basic information about Cogmed. A knowledgeable representative will discuss working memory, the research behind Cogmed, who can benefit, the specific details about how it works, and will give a demonstration of the training. |
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Tuesday, May 29 1:00 p.m.– 2:00 p.m. EDT |
Assessing for children's behavioural strengths to overcome vulnerability and achieve conflict resolution Presented by: Michael Charron With the media attention, law suites, and victims who suffer, Bullying in schools has to be stopped. Each professional in our school system has a responsibility to take part in the fight against bullying. This hour-long webinar will focus on various tools aimed at identifying, and reducing bullying behaviours and those victims who are affected. Solutions for Teachers, Behaviour Specialists, Psychologists, and School Administrators will be discussed. |
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Tuesday, May 29 4:00 p.m.– 5:00 p.m. EDT |
Cogmed Research webinar - Overview of recent research Presented by: Cogmed This webinar focuses on the science and research behind the Cogmed program – and is hosted by a clinical psychologists Charles Shinaver, Ph.D. and Peter Entwistle, Ph.D. along with Cogmed's research coordinator. All are welcome, but we recommend you have a basic understanding of working memory and cognitive training before registering. |
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Tuesday, May 29 2:00 p.m.– 3:00 p.m. EDT |
The new PLS–5: An introduction to the revision of an already renowned and recognized tool for early language assessments Presented by: Pierre Choquette During this webinar, we will cover all the new features of the PLS–5, including age range, norms, scores, various changes in the administration, clinical studies, and tems for the new 7:0 to 7:11 age range. |
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Wednesday, May 30 4:00 p.m.– 5:00 p.m. EDT |
MMPI–2–RF: Forensic Practice Briefing Presented by: Yossef S. Ben-Porath, Ph.D. Composed of 338 items, with the RC (Restructured Clinical) Scales at its core, the MMPI–2–RF builds on the strengths of the MMPI®–2. It features 50 new and revised empirically validated scales and takes only 35-50 minutes to administer. The MMPI–2–RF was released in August 2008 and is available now! |
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Wednesday, May 30 1:00 p.m.– 2:00 p.m. EDT |
Assessing Handwriting Skills in Children & Adolescents Presented by: Lesley Notari This webinar focuses on tools that can be used by professionals when assessing handwriting skills in children and adolescents. It will discuss Loops and Other Groups, an intervention tool used for teaching cursive writing. We will also discuss tests that tap into handwriting speed and analyses of manuscript and D'Nealian styles of print. |
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| June |
Tuesday, June 05 1:00 p.m.– 2:00 p.m. EDT |
Early screening and early identification: Keys to supporting child development Presented by: Michael Charron With more schools providing all-day kindergarten, and the importance of Early Screening and Identification, there is a greater need to support students' academic and social development in the early years. This hour-long webinar will offer various solutions to address these issues, focusing on tools and methods that teachers can use in the classroom. |
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Wednesday, June 06 1:00 p.m.– 2:00 p.m. EDT |
Varying degrees of Traumatic Brain Injury and related means of assessment and remediation Presented by: Michael Charron Traumatic Brain Injury affects individuals in many different ways. This webinar will focus on tools developed to address the different ways people are affected by TBI, including the various facets of cognition, pre-morbid functioning, social perception, and independent living. In addition to this, we will introduce an empirically validated intervention program for Working Memory, proven effective with TBI clients. |
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Wednesday, June 06 4:00 p.m.– 5:00 p.m. EDT |
Cogmed Basic Informational Webinar Presented by: Cogmed This webinar is intended for those interested in learning the basic information about Cogmed. A knowledgeable representative will discuss working memory, the research behind Cogmed, who can benefit, the specific details about how it works, and will give a demonstration of the training. |
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Thursday, June 07 1:00 p.m.– 2:00 p.m. EDT |
An overview of an evidence based intervention for improving working memory capacity Presented by: Ashima Rastogi This webinar is intended for those interested in learning about Cogmed Working Memory Training in Canada. The focus will be to discuss working memory, the research behind Cogmed, who can benefit, the specific details about how it works, and also include a demonstration of the Cogmed programs. |
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Thursday, June 07 1:00 p.m.– 2:00 p.m. EDT |
Assessing for children's behavioural strengths to overcome vulnerability and achieve conflict resolution Presented by: Michael Charron With the media attention, law suites, and victims who suffer, Bullying in schools has to be stopped. Each professional in our school system has a responsibility to take part in the fight against bullying. This hour-long webinar will focus on various tools aimed at identifying, and reducing bullying behaviours and those victims who are affected. Solutions for Teachers, Behaviour Specialists, Psychologists, and School Administrators will be discussed. |
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Tuesday, June 12 1:00 p.m.– 2:00 p.m. EDT |
Solutions for raising numbers in Math Achievement rates Presented by: Michael Charron With math achievement rates at their lowest levels in years, a critical need to find solutions to address this issue is of great importance. This hour-long webinar is intended to present solutions towards improving math rates through screening, in-depth assessment, progress monitoring, and intervention. |
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Wednesday, June 13 12:00 p.m.– 1:00 p.m. EDT |
MMPI–2–RF: Basic Overview Presented by: Yossef S. Ben-Porath, Ph.D. Composed of 338 items, with the RC (Restructured Clinical) Scales at its core, the MMPI–2–RF builds on the strengths of the MMPI®–2. It features 50 new and revised empirically validated scales and takes only 35-50 minutes to administer. The MMPI–2–RF was released in August 2008 and is available now! |
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Wednesday, June 13 1:00 p.m.– 2:00 p.m. EDT |
Assess behaviour and development in children and adolescents Presented by: Lesley Notari This webinar is focused on tests that may be used by professionals when assessing behaviour and development of children and adolescents. We will discuss rating scales that tap into the functional assessment of non-academic skills, social-emotional development, resiliency in youth, and dimensions of anxiety. The Functional Assessment and Intervention System (FAIS) will also be highlighted as an effective tool for assessing challenging behaviours and designing appropriate interventions |
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Thursday, June 14 12:00 p.m.– 1:00 p.m. EDT |
Cogmed Research webinar- Overview of foundational studies Presented by: Cogmed This webinar focuses on the science and research behind the Cogmed program – and is hosted by a clinical psychologists Charles Shinaver, Ph.D. and Peter Entwistle, Ph.D. along with Cogmed's research coordinator. All are welcome, but we recommend you have a basic understanding of working memory and cognitive training before registering. |
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Tuesday, June 19 2:00 p.m.– 3:00 p.m. EDT |
OLAI–2: A quick, easy and complete tool to assess and link language, literacy and learning behaviours for students from Pre-K to grade 9 Presented by: Pierre Choquette During this webinar we will take a closer look at the new OLAI–2. We will look at the features of the assessment, goals, content, administration and scoring, interpretation, as well as have a brief discussion on the Oracy Instructional Curriculum. |
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Thursday, June 21 1:00 p.m.– 2:00 p.m. EDT |
An overview of an evidence based intervention for improving working memory capacity Presented by: Ashima Rastogi This webinar is intended for those interested in learning about Cogmed Working Memory Training in Canada. The focus will be to discuss working memory, the research behind Cogmed, who can benefit, the specific details about how it works, and also include a demonstration of the Cogmed programs. |
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Thursday, June 21 2:00 p.m.– 3:00 p.m. EDT |
Building your complete language screening toolkit: Solutions for the early identification of language delays, disorders, and other related developmental areas Presented by: Pierre Choquette Early identification of language delays and disorders can be helpful in unlocking what a child needs. Identifying the right screening tool becomes quite critical to this task. During this webinar, we will determine which screener is most appropriate for your needs, whether it be early identification of language delays, school readiness, and/or emerging literacy problems. |
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Thursday, June 21 1:00 p.m.– 2:00 p.m. EDT |
Cognitive Processing: An OT Toolkit for improved daily functioning in adults Presented by: Lesley Notari This webinar is focused specifically on tests for occupational therapists (OTs) to use when assessing cognitive function in their adult clients. It will also introduce Cogmed as a new intervention targeting working memory now available to OTs. The focus will include an introduction to a variety of tests that assess cognitive domains, such as attention, executive functioning, memory, and adaptive behaviour. An introduction to Cogmed and its implications in a rehab setting will also be highlighted. |
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Tuesday, June 26 4:00 p.m.– 5:00 p.m. EDT |
MMPI–2–RF: Medical Practice Briefing Presented by: Yossef S. Ben-Porath, Ph.D. Composed of 338 items, with the RC (Restructured Clinical) Scales at its core, the MMPI–2–RF builds on the strengths of the MMPI®–2. It features 50 new and revised empirically validated scales and takes only 35-50 minutes to administer. The MMPI–2–RF was released in August 2008 and is available now! |
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Tuesday, June 26 4:00 p.m.– 5:00 p.m. EDT |
MMPI-2-RF: Medical Practice Briefing Webinar Presented by: Yossef S. Ben-Porath, Ph.D. This Webinar presentation provides a brief overview of the rationale for, and methods used to develop the MMPI-2-RF, and the various materials available to score and interpret the test. |
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Tuesday, June 26 2:00 p.m.– 3:00 p.m. EDT |
The new PLS–5: An introduction to the revision of an already renowned and recognized tool for early language assessments Presented by: Pierre Choquette During this webinar, we will cover all the new features of the PLS–5, including age range, norms, scores, various changes in the administration, clinical studies, and tems for the new 7:0 to 7:11 age range. |
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Thursday, June 28 1:00 p.m.– 2:00 p.m. EDT |
Assessing Handwriting Skills in Children & Adolescents Presented by: Lesley Notari This webinar focuses on tools that can be used by professionals when assessing handwriting skills in children and adolescents. It will discuss Loops and Other Groups, an intervention tool used for teaching cursive writing. We will also discuss tests that tap into handwriting speed and analyses of manuscript and D'Nealian styles of print. |
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| July |
Thursday, July 12 1:00 p.m.– 2:00 p.m. EDT |
Assess behaviour and development in children and adolescents Presented by: Lesley Notari This webinar is focused on tests that may be used by professionals when assessing behaviour and development of children and adolescents. We will discuss rating scales that tap into the functional assessment of non-academic skills, social-emotional development, resiliency in youth, and dimensions of anxiety. The Functional Assessment and Intervention System (FAIS) will also be highlighted as an effective tool for assessing challenging behaviours and designing appropriate interventions |
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Thursday, July 26 1:00 p.m.– 2:00 p.m. EDT |
Assessing Handwriting Skills in Children & Adolescents Presented by: Lesley Notari This webinar focuses on tools that can be used by professionals when assessing handwriting skills in children and adolescents. It will discuss Loops and Other Groups, an intervention tool used for teaching cursive writing. We will also discuss tests that tap into handwriting speed and analyses of manuscript and D'Nealian styles of print. |
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| August |
Wednesday, August 29 12:00 p.m.– 1:00 p.m. EDT |
WPPSI–IV: Understanding Developmental Strengths and Needs Presented by: Amy Gabel, Ph.D. When planning for early intervention, it is imperative that assessment instruments be reliable and valid, developmentally appropriate, and clinically useful in identifying the needs and strengths of young children. This session will provide an orientation to how the Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scales of Intelligence—Fourth Edition (WPPSI–IV) may be used to understand the developmental needs and strengths of young children. Content is intended for those practitioners who routinely assess young children between the ages of 2-6 and 7-6 for the provision of special services. |
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| September |
Wednesday, September 19 3:00 p.m.– 4:00 p.m. EDT |
WPPSI–IV: Understanding Developmental Strengths and Needs Presented by: Amy Gabel, Ph.D. When planning for early intervention, it is imperative that assessment instruments be reliable and valid, developmentally appropriate, and clinically useful in identifying the needs and strengths of young children. This session will provide an orientation to how the Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scales of Intelligence—Fourth Edition (WPPSI–IV) may be used to understand the developmental needs and strengths of young children. Content is intended for those practitioners who routinely assess young children between the ages of 2-6 and 7-6 for the provision of special services. |
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| October |
Wednesday, October 17 12:00 p.m.– 1:00 p.m. EDT |
WPPSI–IV: Understanding Developmental Strengths and Needs Presented by: Amy Gabel, Ph.D. When planning for early intervention, it is imperative that assessment instruments be reliable and valid, developmentally appropriate, and clinically useful in identifying the needs and strengths of young children. This session will provide an orientation to how the Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scales of Intelligence—Fourth Edition (WPPSI–IV) may be used to understand the developmental needs and strengths of young children. Content is intended for those practitioners who routinely assess young children between the ages of 2-6 and 7-6 for the provision of special services. |
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| November |
Wednesday, November 14 3:00 p.m.– 4:00 p.m. EST |
WPPSI–IV: Understanding Developmental Strengths and Needs Presented by: Amy Gabel, Ph.D. When planning for early intervention, it is imperative that assessment instruments be reliable and valid, developmentally appropriate, and clinically useful in identifying the needs and strengths of young children. This session will provide an orientation to how the Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scales of Intelligence—Fourth Edition (WPPSI–IV) may be used to understand the developmental needs and strengths of young children. Content is intended for those practitioners who routinely assess young children between the ages of 2-6 and 7-6 for the provision of special services. |
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| December |
Tuesday, December 11 12:00 p.m.– 1:00 p.m. EST |
WPPSI–IV: Understanding Developmental Strengths and Needs Presented by: Amy Gabel, Ph.D. When planning for early intervention, it is imperative that assessment instruments be reliable and valid, developmentally appropriate, and clinically useful in identifying the needs and strengths of young children. This session will provide an orientation to how the Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scales of Intelligence—Fourth Edition (WPPSI–IV) may be used to understand the developmental needs and strengths of young children. Content is intended for those practitioners who routinely assess young children between the ages of 2-6 and 7-6 for the provision of special services. |
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