Webinar: Description and classification of movement disorder and function in children with cerebral palsy
Presenters:
- Dr Melinda Randall, PhD, Research Occupational Therapist
- Dr Adrienne Harvey, PhD, Research Physiotherapist
Reliable description and classification of movement disorders and functional abilities in children with cerebral palsy aids effective communication between clinicians and researchers and provides valuable prognostic information for educating parents.
This webinar will provide an overview, and use cases to demonstrate the application of commonly used tools including:
- Gross Motor Function Classification System
- Manual Ability Classification System
- Communication Function Classification System
- Functional Mobility Scale
- Australian Spasticity Assessment Scale
The Hypertonia Assessment Tool will also be briefly reviewed.
Date: Wednesday 13 November
Time: 1-2pm
Duration: 1 hour webinar
Outcomes: Participants will gain a greater understanding of how to describe and classify movement disorders and function in children with cerebral palsy.
Cost: $25
Register at The Learning Hub.