Prechtl's General Movements Assessment - Basic Course

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This 3.5 day course for professionals in the field of infant neurology gives a basic introduction to Prechtl's General Movements Assessment.

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Prechtl&#x27;s Method has shown its merits for the postnatal evaluation of the integrity of the nervous system. Prechtl&#x27;s General Movements (GMs) predict how the young central nervous system is developing. They can identify neurological issues predictive of cerebral palsy and other developmental disabilities. Who should attend?<ul><li>Medical Specialists</li><li>Neonatologists</li><li>Physiotherapists</li><li>Occupational Therapists</li><li>Registered Nurses</li><li>Other professionals in the field of infant neurology</li></ul>Course informationMonday 14 November, 9am - 4.30pmTuesday 15 November, 9am - 4.30pmWednesday 16 November, 9am - 4.30pmThursday 17 November, 9am - 12pmThis 3.5 day course fulfils the standards specified by the GM-Trust.Through lectures, demonstrations &amp; exercises, attendees will learn:<ul><li>The ontogeny of spontaneous motor activity;</li><li>Normal and abnormal General Movements (GMs) from birth to 20 weeks post - term;</li><li>Practical instructions for recording and assessing GMs;</li><li>GMs and follow-up: individual developmental trajectories and their predictive power for later neurological impairments.</li></ul>This is an in-person event. Cost includes morning and afternoon tea, and lunch (morning tea only on the Thursday). Please inform us of any dietary requirements upon registration.Course InstructorsProf Alicia Spittle, University of MelbourneProf Arie Bos, University Medical Center of GroningenContact Sian Williams sian.williams@auckland.ac.nz for more information

Prechtl's General Movements Assessment - Basic Course

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