2020 Reddihough Symposium

Neurodevelopment and Disability are proud to present the 3rd Annual Reddihough Symposium for paediatricians, medical and nursing staff, allied health and education professionals on  Wednesday 29th July 2020.

Date:  Wednesday 29th July 2020

Time:  1230 – 1530 hrs

Venue:  via Zoom webinar (free)

The symposium will commence with a Grand Round presented by Prof Christine Imms.

Professor Christine Imms is the newly appointed Apex Australia Foundation Chair of Neurodevelopment and Disability. The Apex Chair is a joint initiative of the Department of Paediatrics at the University of Melbourne, The Royal Children’s Hospital Foundation and Apex Australia Foundation. Christine is an occupational therapist with 17 years of clinical plus 20 years of academic experience. Her research foci are (i) effectiveness of occupational therapy and allied interventions particularly in the field of child-onset disability; (ii) development and testing of valid, reliable outcome measures pertinent to childhood disability; (iii) longitudinal follow-up of participation, health and well-being outcomes for children and families; and (iv) conceptual work about ‘participation’ that resulted in the publication of the family of Participation Related Constructs.

Crafting a preferred future:  How participation research is challenging our child-onset disability foci.

Creating a preferred future implies vision, thoughtfulness and actions. It requires knowledge and skills that are developed over time. To craft a future for ourselves or to contribute to the crafting of another’s future, means we need to think and act creatively and thoughtfully.  In the context of our work, it means we need to ask ourselves: What is my role as a health professional, in the crafting or creating of a preferred future for those living with disability?  In this presentation, I will consider how participation-focused research provides a lens for considering how our work contributes to supporting young people and their families live a good life: that is, one that contains happiness, good health and longevity and positive development towards a preferred future.

Date: 29 July - 29 July

Location: Live Webinar

eHealth Paediatric Summit: 28th-31st May, 2020

The eHealth Paediatric Summit: A virtual event delivering evidence-based knowledge and practical strategies in one easy-to-access location for therapists working in paediatric rehabilitation.

The eHealth Paediatric Summit was live from 28-31st May 2020 (NZ time zone). It is now available online for 1 year at a cost of $50.

This summit was coordinated by a group of clinicians and academics as a way of showcasing the clinical innovation and research happening in the current Telehealth/Digital Health space. The summit aims to curate content specific to paediatrics in one easy-to-access location. Speakers that are on the front line of online therapy delivery or research will showcase their evidence based practice and clinical strategies to share with clinicians working directly in the Telehealth/Digital Health space.

Topics cover a wide range of categories relevant to paediatric rehabilitation a digital space, including early intervention, developmental disabilities, therapy in schools, providing distance learning to postgraduate and undergraduate therapists, tools, ethics, as well as running an online business as a therapist.

Speakers are from the USA, Australia, New Zealand, UK, Europe, Canada and Israel.

The Summit is free to attend over the 4 day duration as it runs live, with a premium access option for attendees wishing to access extended content and networking opportunities.

For more information, visit https://the-ehealth-summit-for-therapists.heysummit.com/

Date: 28 May - 31 May

Location: Online

Stem Cells for the Brain: Are We Letting Australians Down?

Cerebral Palsy Alliance is pleased to announce a free Public Forum. Research into the potential of stem cells for treating a number of brain conditions is progressing at a rapid pace. This FREE public forum will be an engaging and informative event which will cover stem cells basics, current research and exciting breakthroughs. Attendees will hear from leading experts in the field as well as from members of the community.

A highlight of this event will be a panel discussion and interactive Q&A lead by Dr Karl, where we encourage the public to weigh-in on the conversation.

(more…)

Date: 4 March - 4 March

Location: York Theatre, Seymour Centre, Chippendale NSW

2019 Prechtl’s Method of the Qualitative Assessment of General Movements- Basic Course

This three and a half day course provides an introduction into Prechtl’s Method on the Qualitative Assessment of General Movements in young infants. This new assessment method has shown its merit for the prenatal and postnatal evaluation of the integrity of the nervous system. Compelling evidence is now available that qualitative assessment of General Movements (GMs) at a very early age is the best predictor for cerebral palsy. This method has become a potent supplement to the traditional kind of neurological examination.

Who should attend? Medical specialists, neonatologists, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, registered nurses, and other professionals in the field of infant neurology

Date: 4 December - 7 December

Location: Marion Davis Lecture Hall, Auckland City Hospital, New Zealand

Pathways and Resources for Engagement and Participation (PREP), 2019

The PREP approach is a new evidence-based intervention that aims to improve participation in any type of chosen activity. The intervention focuses on changing aspects of the child or youth’s environment and by coaching parents and other individuals involved in the young person’s everyday activities. PREP is applicable for children, youth and adults across various conditions and abilities. In this half-day workshop core elements of the 5 steps of the PREP will be introduced, as well as effective intervention strategies for improving participation will be demonstrated through ‘real life’ scenarios. A range of resources and tools to support the implementation of the PREP in practice will also be shared. Finally, evidence supporting the effectiveness of the PREP in improving participation will be outlined and its applicability to children and youth with various conditions (physical disabilities, acquired brain injury, younger children with a history of pre-term birth) will be discussed.

The workshop will be lead by Associate Professor Dana Anaby from the School of Physical and Occupational Therapy at McGill University with substantial research experience in childhood-onset disability. Dana is the primary co-developer of the PREP approach and has led the examination of this intervention among children and youth with disabilities in Canada.

Download the Flyer

Date: 12 October - 12 October

Location: The Australian Catholic University, Melbourne Campus, Room 403.7.02