Seminars
Seminar Calendar
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Seminar Calendar -
We are working hard to put together some seminars in the near future.
Stay tuned for further details.
Seminars
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Seminars -
Executive Function Intervention in children: Top tips for neuropsychologists
This webinar outlines practical approaches to executive function intervention in children, covering environmental, task-based, and skills-focused strategies. Essential elements of effective interventions will be highlighted, with practical examples and tips provided to support children in neuropsychological practice.
Transition in Epilepsy
Professor Annie Bye & Ms Fleur Le Marne
Transition is a challenging time for an adolescent with epilepsy requiring care into adult years. A summary of the key medical literature will be given emphasizing the enormous challenges faced. The experience of Transition in Epilepsy at Sydney Children’s Hospital will be presented with a summary of resources available. Ms Fleur Le Marne, Epilepsy Educator, Researcher and Coordinator will describe the Adolescent Educational Day held biannually at Sydney Children’s Hospital alternating face to face and online.
Professor Bye has managed children and adolescents with Epilepsy for over 40 years. She has supervised a number of higher degrees and has over 100 publications. She has a particular interest in education and with Fleur Le Marne has created a number of resources for clinicians related to epilepsy and other areas. She has recently (November 2025) been awarded the Peter Bladin Award for services to Epilepsy in Australia. In 2016 she received an AM for services to paediatric neurology.
Ms Fleur Le Marne is a conjoint lecturer with the University of New South Wales Faculty of Medicine and Health currently employed by the Sydney Children’s Hospital in a research and education role. Her interdisciplinary research includes a focus on epilepsy, neurogenetics, comorbidities, health improvement and the provision of high quality educational resources for patients with epilepsy and the caregivers of children with severe neurodevelopmental conditions, along with the clinicians involved in their care.
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Proton Beam Therapy for Paediatric and AYA Patients with Brain Tumours
You are invited to attend an APNRN Neuro-Oncology Interest Group seminar on "Proton Beam Therapy for Paediatric and AYA Patients with Brain Tumours" on Friday 13th June 2025, 3:00-4:00 PM AEST.
Dr Michelle Li will explain what proton beam therapy is and how it differs from the more widely available photon radiation therapy. Learn what the current evidence is for proton beam therapy for paediatric & AYA patients with brain tumours.
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Evidence-Based Neuropsychological Practice in a Remote Aboriginal Community
You are invited to attend an APNRN Neurodevelopment Interest Group seminar on "Evidence Based Neuropsychological Practice in a Remote Aboriginal Community" on Thursday 29 May 2025, 3:00-4:00 PM AEST.
Hannah Blaine and Amelia Peterson from the Central Australian Aboriginal Congress will share their experiences working with the Child and Youth Assessment and Therapeutic Service, which provides culturally safe neuropsychological services for Aboriginal children in Mparntwe (Alice Springs).
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Cognitive Semiology as a Biomarker in Epilepsy
You are invited to attend an APNRN Epilepsy Interest Group seminar featuring Professor Sallie Baxendale on Wednesday 21st of May 2025, 4:00-5:00 PM AEST.
Professor Baxendale will present on cognitive semiology as a potential biomarker in epilepsy, challenging traditional seizure localization approaches and exploring how neurodevelopmental context influences cognitive outcomes. This presentation offers valuable insights into evolving perspectives in epilepsy assessment and treatment.
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Individualised and goal-oriented rehabilitation after paediatric acquired brain injury: the Child in Context Intervention (CICI)
You are invited to attend an APNRN Brain Injury and Rehabilitation Interest Group seminar featuring Drs Nina Rohrer-Baumgartner & Ingvil Laberg Holthe on Thursday 8th of May 2025, 5:00-6:00 PM AEST.
The webinar will focus on Child in Context Intervention (CICI), an individualized, goal-oriented intervention for children and adolescents (6-16 years) in the chronic phase of acquired brain injury (ABI). The intervention focuses on the everyday challenges of the children and families. Therapists work closely with the children and adolescents, their families, and schools.
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Navigating Careers in Paediatric Neuropsychology: A Panel Discussion
You are invited to attend the following APNRN Seminar run by the Student and ECR Interest Group to be presented on Thursday 15th August 12 pm AEST.
Our panel members, Dr Antoinette Hodge, Associate Professor Helen Heussler, Dr Michael Takagi and Dr Peta Wakulicz will be discussing careers in paediatric neuropsychology in the context of their different experiences and career stages. Questions can be submitted prior to the panel discussion here. You will also have the opportunity to ask questions live during the event.
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