This workshop will be taught live in English. Places are limited.
DESCRIPTION
In this course, we will integrate and apply the constructs of play and playfulness with the science and neural underpinnings. We will briefly address assessment tools and principles of intervention. Video examples and learning labs will accompany the theory shared.
After taking this course, participants will be able to:
- Define play and playfulness and their relationship
- Describe the science and neural correlates underlying play and playfulness
- Be familiar with tools for assessing play and the context of play
- Understand neural, behavioural, and contextual attributes that support successful play and how to promote those in intervention with special emphasis on children with ADHD and autistic children.
What will you gain from this workshop? (3 minutes, 17 seconds)
How much neurology will be covered? (2 minutes, 28 seconds):
How much will assessment and intervention be covered, and for what population? (3 minutes, 28 seconds):
SPEAKERS
Anita C Bundy, ScD, OT/L, FAOTA, FOTARA
Anita Bundy is Professor and Department Head in Occupational Therapy at Colorado State University; she has an honorary appointment at the University of Sydney in Australia where she worked full time for 13 years. Anita has been a practitioner, educator and researcher in the area of sensory integration. Together with colleague, Dr. Shelly Lane, she edited two editions of the textbook, Sensory Integration: Theory & Practice published by F. A. Davis..
Shelly J Lane, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA
Shelly Lane is the Academic Program Director at Colorado State University (CSU) and a Conjoint Professor of Occupational Therapy at the University of Newcastle, Australia. She holds a BS in Occupational Therapy and a PhD in Anatomy and Neuroscience (1984). Her research has focused broadly on neuroscience applications in occupational therapy, aspects of childhood occupations, and sensory integration/processing in children. Dr. Lane presents nationally and internationally on topics related to childhood occupations and neuroscience. She has published extensively, edited chapters and texts, and authored/co-authored book chapters addressing issues related to sensory integration and processing, neuroscience applications to practice, and pediatric occupational therapy practice.
DATES
The Play and Playfulness conference scheduled for October 1-2, 2026, has been postponed. If you are interested in this conference, please let us know by completing the expression of interest.
13 hours of direct instruction
LOCATION
Centre St-Pierre
1212 Panet Street, Montreal, QC H2L 2Y7
RATES
CANCELLATION POLICY
INFORMATION
Caroline Hui, Occupational Therapist,
Choose to Learn +1 (450) 521-6363
info@choosetolearn.ca
choosetolearn.ca
Play and Playfulness: Science, Neuroscience, Clinical Applications – Expression of interest
As soon as this workshop is available we will contact you by email.
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