What's New in Pediatrics? Best Practices in Treatment of the Child with Cerebral Palsy and other Neurologic Disorders

Description

Therapists are bombarded with new information on brain function and new techniques to improve functional mobility. This course will help therapists select and prioritize the most appropriate treatment strategies for infants, toddlers and with neurologic challenges and other special needs. They will become familiar with and select from new approaches including: MOVE, Conductive Education, Compression Garments, MEDEK and TAMO. Focus will be on children with cerebral palsy and children with severe motor impairments as well as others with positioning and mobility challenges. Evidence based interventions will be emphasized to achieve measurable functional goals.

Location Rockford Memorial Hospital
Rockford, IL
Date 3/27/2015 8:00 AM - 3/28/2015 4:00 PM
Sponsor Education Resources, Inc.
Trainer Ginny Paleg, MS, PT
Contact Barbara Goldfarb (508) 359-6533 ddebello@educationresourcesinc.com
Principles 1. Support families
2. Active participation
3. Collaborative relationships
4. Specific IFSP goals
5. Comprehensive plans
6. Periodic monitoring
8. Quality services
Credit Hours 3.0 - Atypical Development
10.0 - Intervention
Cost $425.00
Status Closed