Thursday, October 15, 2009

MISHACON 2009

From the desk of the Organizing Secretary


Dear Colleagues & Friends,



The Organizing Committee of MISHACON 2009 had to postpone the proposed event of 12th and 13th Sept

in view of Swine Flu epidemic in Pune. Now situation seems to be improved. We have also learnt that our own body resistance is more important and makes us win over any situation. We the organizing committee members strongly feel that whether swine flu, or rains, or recession the show must go on.



The dates are finalized to 24th and 25th of October2009.



MISHACON is committed to open new avenues for continuing education to our members. This year the organizing committee has selected futuristic issues. Stem Cell therapy, applied behaviour Analysis (ABA) and Genetics are the areas of interest to our members.



Applied behavior analysis (ABA) is the science of applying experimentally derived principles of behavior to improve socially significant behavior. ABA takes what we know about behavior and uses it to bring about positive change in the behaviour (Applied). Behaviors are defined in observable and measurable terms in order to assess change over time (Behavior). The behavior is analyzed within the environment to determine what factors are influencing the behavior (Analysis). Applied behavior analysis contributes to a full range of areas and autism is one among them. Though it is not a new method, a lot of work is going on ABA in improving lives of individuals with autism. Smita Awasthi will be highlighting

the applications of ABA for children with autism.



Study of Voice culture will be another new horizon for our members. The process of bringing the voice under control is known as voice culture, which involves traditional and scientific methods to improve the quality of voice. Effective control of breath, flexible speech organs, adjustments of resonators, wider range, mental perception, and so on, are the features by which the voice can be trained or control. Every individual is unique, so is every voice. Though there are individual limitations differing from person to person, it is very important to note that this is the only instrument, which can be cultivated, improved and cultured, by variation of pitch, intensity and timbre (tonal quality). The Speech - language Pathologists will have new avenue to develop the knowledge and skills to expand their practice scope. The veteran Dr. Ashok Ranade will be enlightening us.



MISHACON is giving an opportunity to learn these new skills.

The most important of all RCI has given us CRE credit for

MISHACON 2009.



Hurry, rush for the registration. The revised registration schedule is enclosed herewith. In case you require accommodation details please contact reachmedvents@hotmail.com or Brian Gear on 9822311519 or Sanjay on 9890966629

The Registration form is enclosed as an attachment for your perusal.



Wishing you & your Family a very Happy Diwali!!!

Looking forward to meeting you all soon



Mrs Aruna Sangekar

Organising Secretary



Program Schedule
24th October 2009

Time

Topic

Speakers

10.00 am -10.45 am

Inauguration



11.00 am -12.30 pm

Applied Behaviour Analysis in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Ms. Smita Awasthi

12.30 pm -1.30 pm

Lunch



1.30 pm -3.00 pm

Applied Behaviour Analysis in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Ms. Smita Awasthi

3.00 pm - 3.30 pm

From Our Sponsor



3.30 pm- 4.00 pm

Tea Break



4.00 pm- 5.30 pm

Stem Cell Therapy

Dr. Ramesh Bhonde

25th October 2009

Time

Topic

Speakers

9.30 am- 10.15 am

Genetics of hearing loss

Dr.Kaumudi Godbole

10.15 am - 11.00 am

Role of Audiologist in identification and management of genetic hearing loss

Prof. R. Rangasayee

11.00 am -11.30 am

Tea Break



11.30 am - 1.00 pm

Voice Culture

Dr.Ashok Ranade

1.00pm -2.00pm

Lunch



2.00pm - 3.30 pm

Voice Culture

Dr.Ashok Ranade

3.30pm -4.00pm

Tea Break



4.00pm - 4.30pm

Open discussion





Conference Secretariat

Mrs. Aruna Sangekar - Organising Secretary

SANGEKAR SPEECH AND HEARING CLINIC

Dhanvantari, Office #6, 2014 Sadashiv Peth Tilak Road,

Pune - 411030. Ph.: 020-24486071. Email: nam3@vsnl.com

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