Play Skills in Children with Autism: Assessment and Intervention
Saturday, 11th of May 2019
Dr. Namita Shenai Vadhavkar, Paediatric Occupational Therapist
You can view the webinar recording below
Key Topics You Will Learn About
Play: Broadening horizons about the concept of play
Play as a medium of expression
Elements of play based behaviours
Assessment tools used
Intervention strategies for therapists and parents
Who is Dr. Namita Shenai Vadhavkar?
Dr. Namita Shenai Vadhavkar is a pediatric occupational therapist with 13 years of experience. She holds a Bachelor's & a Masters Degree in Occupational Therapy from the prestigious Seth G.S.Medical College & Kem Hospital, in India. She is a specialist in developmental disabilities and holds a Fellowship Degree in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities. She is an avid researcher in the field of pediatric occupational therapy will numerous research papers. She regularly conducts workshops on improving quality of care in the profession. Her special interests include transdisciplinary and interdisciplinary care interventions with special focus on early intervention.
