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Technology for individuals with Cerebral Palsy (CP) is a powerful ally, transforming challenges into opportunities and fostering newfound independence. This course will focus on the use of technology and the innovative ways in which it can enhance rehabilitation for individuals with CP. There is a large movement in childhood disability resulting in groundbreaking research, applications and devices to improve detection, access and independence for the individual with CP. This two-day course will discuss the use of technology in research and clinical practice to help with early detection, improvement in mobility, upper extremity function and access to community and functional participation in daily life. Leaders in the field will discuss the benefits and challenges when using technology and how input from patients and families can increase the success of its use. We will seek to empower rehabilitation professionals to utilize technology within their current practice and encourage the understanding of when technology might not be the appropriate fit for the outcomes and goals of their patients.
These sessions have been approved for the following IL EI credits:
Day One - May 16, 2024
*9:15-Technology Movement: Why is it so Important and What Does it Mean?-0.5 INT
*9:45: Technology & Social Justice-0.5 INT, 0.5 WWF
*10:45- 12:00 Early Detection-
*10:45-Use of Sensors in Research-0.25 WWF
*11:00-Mat Study-0.25 WWF
*11:15-Movement Application-0.25 WWF
*11:30-Discussion on Improvement of Early Detection for Kids with CP-0.5 WWF
*1:00-1:30-Functional Electrical Stimulation to Facilitate Improved Function-0.5 INT
*1:30-Spinal Neuromodulation-0.5 INT
*2:00-Clinical Implications for Use of Electrical Stimulation for Functional Outcomes-0.5 INT
Choose One Track
*2:45-4:30
*Track One: Technology for Gait & Mobility-1.75 INT ; includes:
-Open Access Gait Analysis
-Novel Use of Heart Rate Monitors
-Robotics vs Above Ground Gait Training
*Track Two: Technology for Upper Extremity Rehabilitation-1.75 INT ; includes:
-Virtual Reality
-Upper Extremity Robotics vs. Traditional Therapy
*Track Three: Technology for Participation-1.75 INT ; includes:
-Hearing Impairments & the Effect on Participation
-Euphonia: Can We Use Tech to Improve Speech Intelligibility?
-Smart Home Access
Day Two – May 17, 2024
*8:45am AAC: Why Every Rehabilitation Professional Should Make It a Priority-0.75 INT
*9:30-Brain Computer Interface-0.75 INT
*10:30 Early Power Mobility: Why We Should Be Prescribing Sooner?-0.75 INT
*11:15-On Time Power Mobility-0.75 INT
*1:00-Parent/ Patient Panel- The Highs and Lows of Technology-0.5 WWF, 0.5 INT
*2:15-Motion Analysis Center & the Future with AI-0.75 WWF
*3:00-Future of Adaptive Gaming-0.5 WWF
*3:30-Improved Access to Technology: What is Our Role to Keep Kids Safe?-0.5 WWF
*4:00-Course Debrief & Wrap Up-0.5 WWF
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