Early Diagnosis and Interventions for CP

Cerebral palsy (CP) can be detected as young as three months corrected age. Evidence shows that early diagnosis and early interventions are imperative to optimize development for young children with cerebral palsy. This ECHO will address informal and formal assessment tools that can be used for early detection of CP and evidence-based treatments for young children with CP. Participants will be able to connect with one another to discuss how to improve developmental outcomes for young children with CP and their families. 

Session Topics

  • International guidelines that lead to early diagnosis and parent perspective regarding importance of early detection  

  • Screening for neonatal and infant detectable risk factors for CP as well as formal assessments used for diagnosis of CP  

  • Collaboration with interdisciplinary diagnostic team involving the Infant Motor Evaluation Clinic  

  • Evidence-Based, cerebral palsy specific, early motor interventions   

  • Evidence-Based, cerebral palsy specific, early speech and language interventions (including feeding, play and cognition) 

  • Caring for a child: A lifespan approach to CP (including a parent perspective)

Dates

Tuesday’s, bi-weekly | 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM (EST) | Dates: TBD for 2025

Expert Panel:

  • Jilda Vargus-Adams MD MSc

  • Marissa Vawter-Lee MD

  • Gretchen Mueller

  • Cari Oakes OTR/L

  • Lindsay Stutz M.A. CCC-SLP

  • Hillary Prather

  • Jennifer Wilson

  • Liz Rick OTR/L

Accreditation

In support of improving patient care, Cincinnati Children’s is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. 

FREE CEUs for OTs, PTs & SLPs*

*Certificate of attendance that meets Ohio & ASHA Guidelines