Two Paediatric Neuropsychology Courses (UK) - Introduction to Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience & Professional Issues in Paediatric Neuropsychology

Course 1: Introduction to Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience, 29 September – 3 October 2014. Delegates are given an engaging introduction to functional neuroanatomy via four interactive lectures and two half-day practical sessions in the neuroanatomy laboratories; one with human wet brains and one with plastic brains.

Delegates are also introduced to the fundamental principles behind a range of methodologies for studying brain-behaviour development including neuroimaging, electrophysiology and genetic techniques.

Course 2: Professional Issues in Paediatric Neuropsychology, 6 – 10 October 2014

Delegates are introduced to neuropsychological work and disorders in a range of professional contexts including:

Paediatric neuropsychology in community settings.
Paediatric neuropsychology in learning disabilities settings.
Paediatric neuropsychology in CAMHS
Paediatric neuropsychology in medico-legal work
Paediatric neuropsychology in Specialised NHS Neuroscience Centres
Paediatric neuropsychology in forensic settings
Paediatric neuropsychology in the private sector
Paediatric neuropsychology in educational settings
Paediatric neuropsychology in neurometabolic services
Paediatric neuropsychology in specialised residential rehabilitation settings
Using single case designs for rehabilitation in different paediatric settings

Both at UCL Institute of Child Health and Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children, London, UK

Further details and application forms are available at: http://www.ucl.ac.uk/neuropsych/CPD_courses

Or contact Amanda Kosinski

on 020 7905 2119

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13th National Rural Health Conference in Darwin, Australia, in May 2015. Call for papers and posters

darwin2 The call for abstracts is now open and submitting an abstract is the first step to take in order to be on the program. We would encourage you to consider presenting your work around the Conference theme People, Places, Possibilities...

Abstract submission portal closes: 28 November 2014

The Conference provides the opportunity for 20-min or 10-min papers in concurrent sessions and these spots are allocated through submission of abstracts which are reviewed by an expert panel.

Most of the 20-min papers will be classified General papers, with a small number of Peer-reviewed papers. Papers in the latter group are subject to a process which can provide their authors with academic points.

Presenters who do not want to give a formal paper are encouraged to submit a poster which will be displayed on-site at the Conference over three days

More information: http://ruralhealth.org.au/13nrhc/program/about

Park-based afterschool program improves cardiovascular health and physical fitness in children with disabilities

Report by Sarah Messiah: Children with disabilities are more likely to be overweight or obese and less likely to engage in physical activities versus their peers without disabilities.

Historically, children with disabilities have not been fully represented in afterschool programs that specifically promote physical and mental health yet would likely benefit from such programs. Few studies in the literature specifically focus on outcomes of afterschool health and wellness programs designed for children with disabilities.

Read the Report: http://healthmattersprogram.org/trending/files/40c04c6efca7670155caf5be4aadda01-88.html

With thanks for this news item to Jasmina Sisirak of the Health Matters Program

The World Conference on Indigenous Peoples, New York, September, 2014

indigenous-banner3 To share perspectives and best practices on the realization of the rights of indigenous peoples, including pursuing the objectives of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.

The World Conference will be composed of two plenary meetings in the form of an opening and a closing session, three interactive round-table discussions and one interactive panel discussion, with the opening meeting beginning at 9 a.m. on 22 September 2014, followed, in the afternoon,

The World Conference will result in a concise, action-oriented outcome document prepared on the basis of inclusive and open informal consultations with Member States and indigenous peoples.

Full information: http://www.un.org/en/ga/69/meetings/indigenous/background.shtml