Overview
This practical, face-to-face course is designed for therapy technicians and assistants and offers a comprehensive overview of important aspects of therapy for the child with cerebral palsy. The course is designed to apply the latest evidence to practice and uses a combination of lectures, video analysis, case presentations and practical sessions.
Objectives
Following completion delegates will have an improved understanding of:
- Some of the presenting motor disorders of cerebral palsy and how they can be recognised.
- How the motor disorders can be linked to treatment modalities.
- An overview of typical motor development and learning and how it can be applied to guide clinical practice.
- The importance of targeted activity in the treatment of children with cerebral palsy.