VIRTUAL ACCESS for 3 MONTHS - ($195)*

The Basic Early Detection E-Course is workshop series that will provide attendees with a structured outline on the implementation of best evidence for the early detection of infants at high risk of cerebral palsy. This course will offer basic implementation strategies, core knowledge of early detection principles and assessments, practical case examples and support to translate knowledge into practice for early detection of cerebral palsy at your own local sites. 

This course is highly recommended for those who have not attended a past Early Cerebral Palsy Health Summits. It is complete VIRTUAL and open to all, but targeted to pediatric providers who want to improve outcomes for high risk infants through early cerebral palsy diagnosis and intervention in a multidisciplinary setting including: Pediatricians, Family Practitioners, Neonatologists, Neurologists, OTs, PTs. Business Managers, Nurse Practitioners, Researchers and Trainees.

Wednesday - Friday, July 15-17, 2026 ($750.00)*
LOCATION: Kennedy Krieger and Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
Schedule: 7:30am-5pm

Research conducted in the last 20 years has shown the qualitative assessment of spontaneous movement in the fetus, newborn, and young infant is an early and reliable indicator for diagnosis and prognosis of neurological disorders. The Baby Observational Selective Control AppRaisal (BabyOSCAR) tool has been shown to both predict a diagnosis of cerebral palsy as well as prognosis for motor involvement. This inaugural course will cover the background, scoring, interpretation and implementation of BabyOSCAR. The course will consist of lessons, demonstration, and discussion of video-recordings. Lectures will alternate with exercises in small groups with videos prepared by the tutors. At the end of the course participants be required to take a final test in order to receive a certificate of reliability in this method of assessment. Participants should have experience and certification in the Prechtl’s Method of General Movement Assessment. Register soon to take advantage of the special pricing for the first offering of this course.

Objectives:

At the completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Define selective motor control in older children and describe how it may appear in an infant.

• Demonstrate reliability in score videos of infants at less than 5 months of corrected age using the Baby OSCAR

• Describe how scores on Baby OSCAR at 3 months are related to spastic CP prognosis, GMFCS level and distribution of CP at ≥ 2 years of age.

Friday, July 17, 2026 (FREE if registered for the Early Cerebral Palsy Health Summit)
LOCATION: Kennedy Krieger and Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
Turner Building, 720 Rutland Avenue. Baltimore, MD 21205
Schedule: Morning session 8am-12noon
Afternoon session 1pm-5pm

Hammersmith Infant Neurological Examination. Only available for those attending the conference.

The HINE is an easily performed and relatively brief standardized and scorable clinical neurological examination for infants between 2 and 24 months of age, accessible to all clinicians, with good inter-observer reliability even in less experienced staff. It has no associated costs such as lengthy certifications or proprietary forms. The use of the HINE optimality score and cut-off scores provides prognostic information on the severity of motor outcome. The HINE can further help to identify those infants needing specific rehabilitation programs. 

Friday, July 17, 2026 (FREE if registered for the Early Cerebral Palsy Health Summit)
LOCATION: Kennedy Krieger and Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
Turner Building, 720 Rutland Avenue. Baltimore, MD 21205
Schedule: Morning session 8am-12noon
Afternoon session 1pm-5pm

Hammersmith Neonatal Neurological Examination. Only available for those attending the conference. Previous completion of HINE training recommended.

The HNNE is a widely used standardized instrument to evaluate and follow neurological status, in both clinical and in research work. It consists of 34 items organized into six categories: tone, tone patterns, reflexes, movements, abnormal signs, and behaviors, and thus comprises various aspects of neonatal neurological function (Dubowitz et al., 1999). HNNE is easy to perform, does not need a formal certification, and takes only 10 to 15 minutes (Dubowitz et al., 1999; Dubowitz et al., 2005).

Sunday, July 19, 2026 ($100.00)*
LOCATION: Kennedy Krieger and Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
Schedule: 1pm-5pm

This course is designed for nurses and interdisciplinary care providers who work with infants in the NICU and during the critical transition to home. With a focus on early detection and intervention, participants will gain knowledge and tools to enhance the quality of care and outcomes for infants and families at risk for cerebral palsy (CP).

Who Should Attend:

• NICU, step-down, and pediatric nurses

• Nurse practitioners and advanced practice providers

• Developmental specialists

• Care coordinators and discharge planners

• Early intervention professionals

• Anyone involved in the care of high-risk infants and their families

Objectives:

• Explain the definition, causes, outcomes, and common myths about cerebral palsy.

• Identify early risk factors and clinical signs of CP in the NICU and post-discharge.

• Describe and apply evidence-based screening and intervention tools for early detection.

• Communicate findings and concerns effectively with families and care teams.

• Integrate evidence-based practices to support infants at risk both in the NICU and after discharge.

The course fulfills the standards specified by the GM-Trust.

Monday - Wednesday, July 20-22, 2026 ($950.00)*
LOCATION: Kennedy Krieger and Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
Monday and Tuesday Schedule: 8am - 4:30pm 
Wednesday Schedule: 8am - 4pm

This assessment method has shown its merit for the prenatal and postnatal evaluation of the integrity of the nervous system. Compelling evidence is available that the 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.

The course fulfills the standards specified by the GM-Trust.

Monday - Wednesday, July 20-22, 2026 ($950.00)*
LOCATION: Kennedy Krieger and Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
Monday and Tuesday Schedule: 8am - 4:30pm 
Wednesday Schedule: 8am - 4pm

Participation is possible ONLY for individuals who successfully passed a Basic Training Course held under the auspices of the GM-Trust.

The Advanced Course will provide an additional intensive training in correct judgement. This training will deal with the details of the assessment, the proper terminology and technique as well as with the application of individual developmental trajectories.

Monday July 20, 2026 ($450.00)*
LOCATION: Kennedy Krieger and Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
Turner Building, 720 Rutland Avenue. Baltimore, MD 21205
Schedule: 8am - 4:30pm 

This workshop 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