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Treating pediatric movement disabilities for the Non-Physical Therapist

Treating pediatric movement disabilities for the Non-Physical Therapist

Blog Treating pediatric movement disabilities for the Non-Physical Therapist
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Jan 17, 2022

This session is intended to help non-therapists or medical professionals provide therapeutic intervention for children with common motor disabilities. Mobility and play are important aspects in the development of young children. Autism, Down syndrome and Cerebral Palsy are common pediatric developmental disabilities that can have an negative impact on movement. In this practical session we will learn common motor and developmental impairments in children with these diagnoses and how to provide and teach parents low tech exercises and activities to address these impairments.

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