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The day I decided I wouldn't come early was the day I learned that not all Starbucks branches are stingy with their internet. True, most of them require you to pay to use their net via airborneaccess or globe biz, but not all of them (although some don't have it often too). Some actually allow you to use it for free.

The branch across Alabang Town Center (within Madrigal) lets you access the net for free. It also allows you to use their electric sockets as well. Internet speed is not too bad. Around 300+ kb/s. Not as fast as the one in Lifestyle Cafe but definitely better than something you pay for at around Php100 an hour. Unfortunately, I wasn't able to try out the electric outlet. I'll probably charge it when I go to school later.

Honestly, I thought it was a fluke that I was able to surf here using my DS. Turns out, the fluke was when I couldn't access it using my phone. Gotta try that again next time. Hopefully I'll insert the picture of this browsing soon. Laziness got to me... *again*

When and Where
25 May 2008
9 AM to 4 PM
Function Hall, 2nd Floor, EGI Tower, Taft Avenue, Manila (near Dela Salle University), Philippines

The lectures aim to:

• Discuss basic characteristics and differences of the four main types of cerebral palsy based on the Bobath Concept: spasticity, athetosis, hypotonia, ataxia.
• Discuss the content of the Bobath Short Guide to Assessment.
• Discuss the principles and methods of assessment of the child with cerebral palsy based on the Bobath Concept.
• Discuss and show sample assessment results.

Workshop Objectives

• Analyze component of postural control in terms of postural tone and postural patterns within a group.
• Differentiate and identify clinical classification of the child with cerebral palsy.
• Identify main and associated problems and discuss their relationship to each other.
• Discuss aims of treatment and activities that will promote improvements in the child’s function in daily life.

Schedule of Activities
8:30- 9:00 REGISTRATION
9:00-11:00 Bobath Clinical Classification of Cerebral Palsy (with working break)
11:00-11:50 Bobath Short Guide to Assessment
11:50-12:00 BAG-Philippines Announcements
12:00- 13:00 LUNCH BREAK
13:15 -14:30 Workshop: Assessment Exercise (Group Work)
14:30-14:45 B R E A K
14:45-15:45 Discussion of Workshop Output
15:45-16:00 Integration

Seminar Fee
Pre-registration (until May 19, 2008): 1, 000 PhP
On-site registration: 1, 200 PhP

Registration fee includes 2 snacks and handouts.

For reservations and inquiries, please text or call BAG-Philippines at (63) 917 733 6409 or email them at bobath_philippines@yahoo.com.