DYSPRAXIA KIDS AUSTRALIA INC.

National Conference 2018

Friday 3rd & Saturday 4th August

Uni Hill Conference Centre—Melbourne Australia

Invitation: Dyspraxia Kids Australia Inc.

would like to invite you to attend our National Conference in Melbourne.

Initiating Change and Understanding the Challenges

In attending the conference, it is our hope that you will gather information, network with others and leave with an increased

knowledge of Dyspraxia/DCD and with some helpful strategies that can help those living with Dyspraxia/DCD around you.

Over time we will be able to bring you many different facets but for now let’s start at the beginning together and initiate the

change. We look forward to receiving your registration and to have you join us at the conference.

Samantha Elbers

Director/co-founder

General Information:

Venue:

Uni Hill Conference Centre

30 Graduate Road, Bundoora

T: 1300 014 412

Registration:

All registration will be acknowledged with an email in accordance to the registration form. If you have any

enquires about your registration or your payment, please don’t hesitate to contact us at

conference@dyspraxiakidsaustralia.org.au

Car Parking:

Car parking is available on site and in the surrounding area. An early arrival will ensure that you will have ample

time to secure a car park and make your way to the conference centre.

Airport Transfers:

Transfers are the responsibility of the delegate. Taxi to the conference centre is approximately $60.

Accommodation:

Accommodation is available near the conference centre with corporate packages available. A shuttle bus is

available to the venue. Please email Narelle Grindley at narelle@unihillconference.com.au and in the subject

line place Dyspraxia Kids Australia Conference Accommodation.

Cancellation and Refund Policy:

All Cancellations must be made in writing to the Conference organiser and sent to

conference@dyspraxiakidsaustralia.org.au

as soon as possible for refund however a $95 fee will occur on cancellation. Cancellations after the 20 th July

2018 will be refunded at the discretion of the organising coordinator. If approved a refund will be issued after

the conference. Registration for delegates are transferable only if delegates have emailed the conference

organiser with the details of the transfer as soon as possible.

Insurance:

All Insurance is the responsibility of the Delegates. Dyspraxia Kids Australia Inc. Committee and the Uni Hill

Conference Centre accept no liability for death, illness or injury/accident to/or financial loss by any person

attending the conference, whatever the cause.

Privacy:

The details you provide will only be accessed by Dyspraxia Kids Australia Inc. for the purpose of organising the

conference. No details will be provided to any third parties. If you consent on the registration form, you email

will be added to our database to forward details of future conferences and any other relevant information.

Photography:

Photography and video recording will occur throughout the conference to be used for future media and

advertising purposes. And/or the Uni Hill Conference Centre. Registration to the conference will indicate an

acceptance of the conditions by each delegate.

AGENDA—Friday 3rd August 2018

8.00am Conference Registration Opens - Tea and Coffee available

9.00am OFFICIAL OPENING

9.30am How brain imaging can inform our understanding, care and support of children with DCD

Speaker Dr Jill Zwicker

10.15am MORNING TEA

10.45am The Neuropsychological Profile of Developmental Co-ordination Disorder

Speakers Dr Renee Testa and Dr Jessica Trevena-Peters

11.30am Advocating for DCD diagnosis

Speaker Dr Jill Zwicker

12.15pm LUNCH

1.30pm Elective Workshop 1

1A-State of the evidence identification of and assessment of DCD

With Dr Jill Zwicker

1B-Educating Dyspraxia: How education can support and hinder those with Dyspraxia and how we can insure we are inclusive

With David Roy

1C-Beyond handwriting: solving written expression challenges

With Anna Williamson

1D-Disentangling Attention and Organisation in DCD

With Dr Julia Shekleton

3.00pm AFTERNOON TEA

3.30pm ELECTIVES Workshop 2

2A-Motor interventions and classroom strategies to support children with DCD

With Dr Jill Zwicker

2B-Creative Arts an Dyspraxia/DCD: Using the wider curriculum to support children with Dyspraxia/DCD

With David Roy

2C-Fine Motor Skills—Practical workshop with opportunities to get your questions answered

With Robyn Bartram

2D-Move it, Movie it. Exercise Prescription with Neurodevelopment Disorders.—this workshop is 2 hours

With Dr Melissa Licari, Dr Siobhan Reid, Dr Ashleigh Thornton and Dr Claire Willis

5.00pm CLOSE DAY 1

19:00 Optional Dinner function @ the Uni Hill Conference Centre (limited tickets @ $75 must be pre purchased)

AGENDA—Saturday 4th August 2018

8.30am Conference Registration

9.00am Welcome

9.15am DCD is more than a motor impairment: How DCD affects psychosocial well-being and quality of life

Speaker Dr Jill Zwicker

10.15am MORNING TEA

10:30am Early identification and early intervention: Can we change the developmental trajectory of children with DCD?

Speaker Dr Jill Zwicker

11.30am Stretch and toilet break

11.40am impACT for DCD

Speaker Dr Melissa Licari

12.10pm Open topic speaker - to be advised

12.40pm LUNCH

1.30pm Linking DCD together

Speaker Dr Jill Zwicker

2.00pm Stretch and toilet break

2.10pm Question and Answer session with selected speakers

3.20pm Partnering for change

Samantha Elbers Director at Dyspraxia Kids Australia INC.

3.30pm CLOSE

Disclaimer: The conference program and agenda was accurate at the time of print however Dyspraxia Kids Australia Inc. reserves the right to amend any

component as necessary. Every effort will be made to communicate any significant changes. In the event any disruptions or event leading to losses or added

expenses being incurred by delegates, there shall be no liability to the Dyspraxia Kids Australia Incorporated

Speakers Biographies

Dr Jill Zwicker

Jill obtained her Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy (Honours) and Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) from Queen’s

University in 1990. She began her career in adult brain injury rehabilitation and then transitioned to pediatric school-based

practice. As an inquiring clinician, Jill pursued a Master of Arts degree in Educational Psychology (Learning & Development) at

the University of Victoria. After completing her degree in 2006, Jill continued on to complete a PhD in Rehabilitation Sciences at

the University of British Columbia in 2010. Dr. Zwicker then completed a 3-year postdoctoral fellowship in Developmental

Neuroscience in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of British Columbia. Jill was appointed as an Assistant Professor

in the Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy and an Associate Member in the Department of

Pediatrics in 2013. She is also a Scientist (Level 1) at the Child and Family Research Institute, a Clinician Scientist at Sunny Hill

Health Centre for Children, an Affiliate Investigator with NeuroDevNet, and a Research Associate with CanChild Centre for

Childhood Disability Research. Jill has received two prestigious new investigator awards – a Michael Smith Foundation for

Health Research Scholar Award (2014-2019) and a Career Enhancement Award from the Canadian Child Health Clinician

Scientist Program (CCHCSP: 2014-2019).

Dr Renee Testa

Dr Testa’s qualifications include a Bachelor of Behavioural Science, Postgraduate Diploma in Psychology and a Doctorate in

Clinical Neuropsychology. She is registered with the Psychologist Board of Australia, and is a full member of the Australian

Psychological Association and the Clinical College of Neuropsychologists. Renee has co-ordinated the multidisciplinary Learning

Difficulties Clinic and Neurodevelopmental Clinic for the Western Health Network for 8 years and has a long history working

collaboratively with allied health professionals (social work, speech pathology, occupational therapy, physiotherapy), and with

professionals within the school and education system. She has also run information and education sessions for teachers and

schools on learning difficulties and intervention strategies and techniques. She is also a lecturer at Monash University within

the Doctoral Clinical Neuropsychology Program teaching the paediatric neuropsychology course curriculum, and also conducts

a program of research investigating paediatric disorders including Autism and Learning Difficulties. Renee is also a

Post-Doctoral Research Fellow at the Melbourne Neuropsychiatry Centre, Melbourne University. She has provided expert

consultation to government departments such as Specialist Children's Services and the Department of Education.

Dr Jessica Trevena-Peters

Jessica originally trained and worked as an Occupational Therapist delivering assessment and rehabilitation in inpatient and

community settings for individuals following acquired brain injury within a multi-disciplinary team. She was the senior

occupational therapist of a private rehabilitation group. Jessica then went on to complete her Doctorate in Clinical

Neuropsychology at Monash University. Her doctoral research focused on early intervention following brain injury. Jessica is a

board member of the not-for-profit organisation, Heads Together for ABI (acquired brain injury). Within this she coordinates a

recreational camp for families with a child with a brain injury. Jessica has a passion for working in a collaborative and holistic

manner. It was these things, in addition to her strong interest in neurodevelopmental conditions that drew her to work within

the paediatric setting of neuropsychology.

Dr Julia Shekleton

Julia completed her Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Neuropsychology at Monash University. She has previously been employed

as a Clinical Neuropsychologist in the Children’s Allied Health Department at Sunshine Hospital, and at the Murdoch Children’s

Research Institute on a research project investigating the longer-term effects of prematurity on cognition. Julia currently also

works as a Clinical Neuropsychologist with an adult population. Her doctoral research was focused upon better understanding

the relationship between traumatic brain injury sleep disorders and cognition, and she has several peer-reviewed publications

in this field.

Anna Williamson

Anna Williamson has 20 years’ experience working as an Occupational Therapist with children. Her areas of clinical expertise

include the areas of Learning Difficulties, Developmental Co-ordination Disorder, ADHD and Autism. She currently runs a

private school based occupational therapy practise called Developing Kids and consults with schools regarding supporting

children with DCD participate in the curriculum. She is passionate about working in partnership with families and teachers to

support children to reach their potential in life and learning.

Robyn Bartram

After studying Occupational Therapy in Melbourne, Robyn worked at Preston and Northcote Community Hospital where she first

encountered children with Developmental Coordination Disorder and began to develop techniques to improve their handwriting

skills. Later Robyn worked at the Queen Victoria Hospital, with babies and new mothers. Following a period working at Western

General Hospital with adults, Robyn worked at Lincoln Institute teaching in the physical therapy team. Robyn moved to the

United Kingdom in 1981 and established the Occupational Therapy service as part of the first Early Childhood Intervention

Centre in South East Kent. After a break when she had her own 4 children, Robyn commenced her own private practice,

specialising in handwriting and fine motor skills in 1995 and which she still operates as a solo practice. From 2003 until 2013

Robyn worked in a part-time capacity with the Hand Therapy team at the Royal Children’s Hospital.

David Roy

Educated in Scotland and currently based in Australia, David has extensive experience in education as a department head with

the University of Newcastle, advisor, author and speaker. David was a practising teacher for 17 years working in the Primary and

Secondary sector as a Creative Arts and Drama specialist and currently leads post graduate teacher education at the University

of Newcastle. He has and continues to lead Professional Development on Quality Teaching, pedagogy and diverse learning needs

including inclusion for children with a disability in schools.

He has been part of examination teams in Scotland, Australia, and for the International Baccalaureate. He is the author of nine

books, and was nominated for the 2006 Saltire/TES Scottish Education Publication of the Year, 2015 Hunter Writers Centre

Inclusion Competition and received the 2013 Best New Publication for VCE Drama and/or VCE Theatre Studies. His most recent

text is 'Teaching the Arts: Early Childhood and Primary 2e (2015) published by Cambridge University Press.

Dr Jacqueline Williams

Jackie is a Senior Lecturer in the College of Sport and Exercise Science at Victoria University in Melbourne, and holds Honorary

positions with both the Murdoch Children's Research Institute in Melbourne and the Institute for Performance Research at

Manchester Metropolitan University in the UK. She has an undergraduate degree in Exercise Science and a PhD in Psychology

and has been involved in DCD research for over 15 years. Her work has aimed to understand some of the underlying motor

control deficits that are often present in DCD and their origins. More recently, her work with DKA has inspired her to drive re-

search that focuses on earlier identification and diagnosis of DCD and this will be the aim of her work in coming years.

Dr Melissa Licari

Melissa is a Research Fellow in the Autism and Related Disorders Research Group at Telethon Kids Institute and also holds an

adjunct position at the School of Human Sciences at the University of Western Australia. She has spent over 10 years conducting

research in developmental neuroscience, investigating motor impairment in children with neurodevelopmental disorders and

also coordinating two community-based remedial movement programs for children with movement difficulties; UniGym and

MiniGym at UWA. She is passionate about advocacy and conducting research that informs change to policy and practice and is

currently leading a national project with Dyspraxia Kids Australia evaluating issues surrounding diagnosis, access to therapy,

education, mental health, and the financial impact of raising a child with developmental coordination disorder in Australia.

Dr Siobhan Reid

Siobhan is a Senior Lecturer and BrightSpark Fellow in the School of Human Sciences and UWA. She has over 15years experience

in clinical biomechanics and exercise rehabilitation for children with neurodevelopmental disorders, including cerebral palsy and

has over 35 publications in the area. She is a Senior Lecturer in Paediatric Exercise Rehabilitation and is a Director of the

Paediatric Exercise Programs, coordinating the iFit program at UWA. Siobhan is a member of the Paediatric Exercise Health

Research Group at UWA. Nationally, she serves on the Board of the Australasian Academy of Cerebral Palsy and Developmental

Medicine, and the ARACY Group Reporting on the Wellbeing of Young Australians with a Disability.

Dr Claire Willis

Claire has unique clinical experience gained from working in a variety of cultures and rehabilitation settings internationally.

Passionate about exercise rehabilitation in paediatrics, Claire has extended her practice as an Accredited Exercise Physiologist to

Canada, Nepal, Uganda and Norway, eager to learn, develop and implement diverse approaches to clinical work with children

globally. Subsequently, Claire has developed a passion to contribute to this field of research. She recently completed her

doctoral studies at the University of Western Australia, with her research focused on the participation outcomes of children with

disabilities and is currently completing a Postdoctoral Research Fellowship within the Department of Physiotherapy at La Trobe

University.

Dr Ashleigh Thornton

Ashleigh is a Senior Research Fellow, with a Bachelor of Science (Health & Exercise Science and Human Biology) with first class

honours, and a PhD in motor learning and development. She currently manages the research program within the Department of

Paediatric Rehabilitation at Perth Children’s Hospital. Her research focuses on factors that influence motor development and

physical activity in children, with a keen interest in children with movement disorders. Ashleigh is an advocate for knowledge

translation and involving consumers in research, and has contributed to the development of evidence based physical activity

programs for children, as well as providing professional development to physical educators, early childcare educators, and allied

health professionals.

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1 ticket $395.00 (ticket must be purchased and paid prior to 17th June)

1 ticket $495.00 (full price tickets from 18th of June to 2nd of August)

Conference registration includes

Friday - Morning and Afternoon tea with tea and coffee, Lunch

Saturday – Morning tea with tea and coffee and Lunch

Pre Purchase only – No tickets will be available at the door

Optional conference dinner: 1 ticket $75 per person $________

Total for this registration $________

Limited spaces for the Network dinner, based on first 100 registrations. The Dinner includes finger food with dessert and beer/wine and soft drinks

(2 glass maximum included per ticket, drinks thereafter will be charged at bar prices)

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