Pediatric Hemiplegia Symposium

Description

This symposium will feature events targeted for families, researchers, and clinicians, as well as opportunities for interaction between all attendees.

*The following sessions only have been approved for IL EI credit:

8:30 Behavior and Attention Issues-0.75 ATY
8:30 Motor Control in Pediatric Hemiplegia-0.75 ATY
9:15 Orthotic Management-0.75 INT
9:15 Biological and Mechanical Changes in Muscle Contracture -0.75 ATY
10:00 Management of Spasticity-0.75 INT
10:00 Language Development-0.25 TYP, 0.5 ATY
11:00 Parent-to-Parent Panel: Discuss issues including advocacy, navigating the school system, insurance issues, adaptive sports, and more!-0.5 WWF
11:00 Focus Groups on Best Practices for: CIMT/Bimanual Intensive Therapy- 1 INT
11:00 Language/Behavior Issues-1 ATY
2:00 Hot Topics: Learn about the latest in botulinum toxin, CIMT and bimanual therapies, AFOs and WalkAide, and more-1 INT
3:00 Early Identification and Intervention-0.75 INT
3:45 Pediatric Constraint Induced Movement Therapy: Beyond Upper Extremity Benefits-0.75 INT

Location Northwestern University
645 N Michigan Ave
7th floor
Chicago, IL 60611
Date 4/25/2015 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM (Check in 8:00 AM)
Sponsor NU Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago
Contact Rachel Hawe (312) 503-1653 rachel.hawe@gmail.com
Principles 1. Support families
2. Active participation
3. Collaborative relationships
Credit Hours 0
Cost $30
Status Closed