This 2-day introductory course has been developed for newly qualified therapists, therapy assistants, SENCO’s and other professionals who directly assist children with cerebral palsy and related motor disorders.
Tutors: Lindsay Hardy, Lead Occupational
Therapist & Helen Brind, Lead Physiotherapist
Lectures, workshops & video footage will be used to support & develop skills to
• Understand the developing brain & the causes of cerebral palsy
• Define Cerebral Palsy and understand how it is classified
• Understand the motor challenges for children with cerebral palsy
• Look beyond the movement disorder
• Understand the learning, communication and functional, social & emotional challenges for those with cerebral palsy
• Identify areas for skill development in the child with cerebral palsy
• Develop solution focused therapeutic & educational activities to promote skill development
Price £250
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