Early Cerebral Palsy Upper Limb Intervention Course 

(Multi-Sensory, Constraint Induced Movement & Bimanual Therapy for Children with Cerebral Palsy 3 months to 3 years)

Monday & Tuesday, September 23-24, 8am-5pm
Registration fee: $450
Location: BBOP Lab - 1123 Zonolite Rd NE, Suite 22, Atlanta, GA 30306
Educational credits will be provided

Description:

This set of two complementary workshops will allow participants to learn to apply and practice best evidence protocols for bimanual and multimodal interventions that have been demonstrated to improve arm and hand function specifically for children with CP.

Participants will be trained in the science of the disorder and the mechanisms of the interventions, assessments to evaluate which protocol to use, delivery models, intervention exercises, the use of parent lesson plans and fidelity checks and self-monitoring. Workshops include video and live demonstrations, skills checks, practice and self-assessments. Included in the course are manuals, a set of intervention materials and handouts.

Objectives:

  • Learn and compare best-evidence upper extremity protocols for children 0-3 with and at high risk of cerebral palsy

  • Learn or refresh learning about the science of cerebral palsy and the mechanisms of the interventions used in selected protocols

  • Identify and discuss assessments used to help determine appropriate protocols

  • Learn to use a parent-led intervention plan, including applying therapist as a coach models, parent lesson plans, fidelity checks and self-monitoring

  • Practice applying protocols and discuss plan to implement protocols into practice

Early Cerebral Palsy Gross Motor Intervention Course 

Caregiver as Coach Model 

Monday - Wednesday, September 23-25 (Monday & Tuesday - 8am-5pm, Wednesday - 8am-12noon)
Registration fee: $550
Location: BBOP Lab - 1123 Zonolite Rd NE, Suite 22, Atlanta, GA 30306
Educational credits will be provided

Objectives:

  • Demonstrate competency of the gross motor training protocols for children with or at high risk for CP 0-3 years of age using best evidence practices. 

  • Demonstrate competency about the science of cerebral palsy and the underlying mechanisms of the protocols to make the interventions successful.  

  • Demonstrate competency using the information provided by the appropriate developmental assessments of young children with or at high risk for CP. 

  • Learn to apply the Caregiver as Coach model to the protocol, including providing caregivers with knowledge and setting them up for success by correctly implementing caregiver lesson plans and fidelity checks.  

  • Practice applying protocols through live demonstrations and discussions with community partners.  

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