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We are pleased to announce that these Masterclasses are CME accredited
Continuing Medical Education (CME) are designed to help medical professionals stay up-to-date with the latest advances and trends in medicine and healthcare.
Psychomotor Therapy For Autism Spectrum Disorder (45 CME Hours)
Saturday 21st – Wednesday 25th September, 2024
8:30 – 17:30
Capital Suite 5
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Instructor:
Pia El Kossaifi
Psychomotor Therapist
ISRP
Pia El Kossaifi
Psychomotor Therapist
ISRP
Pia El Kossaifi is a dedicated psychomotor therapist. Born and educated in Lebanon, Pia graduated from the Lebanese University in 2016 with a degree in psychomotor therapy. She honed her skills and expertise over five years of professional practice in Lebanon, where she worked with a diverse range of patients and conditions.
In 2021, Pia moved to France to further her education and career. She attended the renowned Sorbonne University – Institut de Formation en Psychomotricité in Paris, where she completed a one-year program to obtain her diploma equivalence. This qualification enabled her to practice as a psychomotor therapist in France.
Currently, Pia is employed at the University Hospital of Pitié-Salpêtrière in Paris. She works in the USIDATU, an urgent care unit dedicated to treating children, adolescents, and adults with complex cases of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Her role involves addressing severe behavioral issues, including major auto and heteroaggressivity, which are prevalent among her patients.
In addition to her clinical work, Pia contributes to the professional community through training and education. She provides specialized training sessions on autism and psychomotor therapy for professionals in various organizations across France. Moreover, she serves as a temporary tutor at Sorbonne University, sharing her knowledge and experience with students pursuing careers in psychomotor therapy.
Pia is also committed to advancing her academic qualifications. She is currently pursuing a master’s degree in Science and Technology, with a focus on Health, at Sorbonne University. Her ongoing studies reflect her desire to enhance her skills and knowledge in the ever-evolving field of psychomotor therapy, where she seeks to do research.
Psychomotor Therapy For Autism Spectrum Disorder (45 CME Hours)
Saturday 21st – Wednesday 25th September, 2024
8:30 – 17:30
Capital Suite 4
Details:
This module covers psychomotor semiology, specific tools for detecting early signs and diagnosis, as well as evaluation and therapeutic projects adapted to psychomotor disorders on the autism spectrum.
Contents:
- Review of symptomatology and current state of knowledge.
- Reminder of behavioural particularities and social skills.
- Semiology and identification of disturbed psychomotor and neuromotor system functions: presentation of the EPSA.
- The psychomotor therapist use of specific screening tools M-CHAT-R/F; CARS; DUNN 2 sensory profile.
- Clinical cases and PMT sample sessions.
- School and parental support.
Objectives:
The steps involved in caring for children with autism spectrum disorders must be mastered in relation to psychomotor functions using the following methodology:
- Semiology of the main psychomotor disorders.
- Psychomotor evaluations.
- Implementation and adaptation of appropriate treatment.
- Mastery of the techniques used.
- An evaluation of acquired skills is offered at the end of the course.
Course Content:
- Day 1: Autism spectrum disorder and psychomotor symptomatology in children.
- Day 2: Evaluation of a child with autism spectrum disorder: tools for screening, diagnosis and evaluation of psychomotor functions.
- Day 3: Evaluation of a child with autism spectrum disorder: the DUNN 1 Sensory Profile.
- Day 4: Psychomotor intervention with children with ASD.
- Day 5: Psychomotor intervention with children with ASD / School organization and parental guidance.
Course Outline:
Day 1: Autism spectrum disorder and psychomotor symptomatology in children
MORNING (8:30 – 12:00)
8:30 – 9:00
Opening Ceremony
9:00 – 10:30
ASD symptomatology and current state of knowledge
10:30 – 10:45
Break
10:45 – 12:00
Observation of behavioral, social and communication skills of an ASD subject
AFTERNOON (13:30 – 17:30)
13:30 – 15:00
Psychomotor semiology of ASD
15:00 – 15:15
Break
15:15 – 16:45
Practice: the impact of psychomotor symptomatology on daily life
16:45 – 17:15
Summary of concepts covered
17:15 – 17:30
Answers to participants' questions
Course Outline:
Day 2: Evaluation of a child with autism spectrum disorder: tools for screening, diagnosis and evaluation of psychomotor functions
MORNING (9:00 – 12:00)
09:00 – 09:15
Debriefing and presentation of the day's program
09:15 – 10:00
Presentation of specific screening tools
10:00 – 10:45
Presentation of diagnostic tools: CARS
10:45 – 11:00
Break
11:00 – 12:00
Evaluation of psychomotor functions
AFTERNOON (13:30 – 17:30)
13:30 – 14:15
Evaluation of psychomotor functions: BLR
14:15 – 15:30
Evaluation of psychomotor functions: BLR Practice
15:30 – 15:45
Break
15:45 – 17:00
Identifying the clinical signs of ASD Analysis of videos
17:15 – 17:30
Answers to participants' questions
Course Outline:
Day 3: Evaluation of a child with autism spectrum disorder: the DUNN 1 Sensory Profile
MORNING (9:00 – 12:00)
09:00 – 09:15
Debriefing and presentation of the day's program
09:15 – 10:15
Sensory information processing in children with ASD Video analysis
10:15 – 10:30
Break
10:30 – 11:00
Presentation of sensory evaluation: DUNN® Sensory Profile long version
11:00 – 12:00
Clinical observation Video analysis
AFTERNOON (13:30 – 17:30)
13:30 – 15:30
EPSA presentation
15:30 – 15:45
Break
15:45 – 16:45
Clinical observation Video analysis
16:45 – 17:30
Creation of a sensory kit to meet the needs/difficulties of different children with ASD
Synthesis of concepts covered and answers to participants' questions
Course Outline:
Day 4: Psychomotor intervention with children with ASD
MORNING (9:00 – 12:00)
09:00 – 09:15
Debriefing and presentation of the day's program
09:15 – 10:15
Psychomotor care of ASD children
10:15 – 10:30
Break
10:30 – 12:00
Clinical case of a child aged 12 to 36 months with suspected ASD or neurodevelopmental disorder: screening tools, diagnostic aids, psychomotor evaluation, therapeutic project Video analysis
AFTERNOON (13:30 – 17:30)
13:30 – 15:15
Clinical case of a child aged 36 to 48 months with suspected ASD or neurodevelopmental disorder: screening tools, diagnostic aids, evaluation of psychomotor functions, therapeutic project. Video analysis
15:15 – 15:30
Break
15:30 – 16:45
Clinical case of a child aged 4 to 6 with suspected ASD or neurodevelopmental disorder: screening tools, diagnostic aids, psychomotor evaluation, therapeutic project Video analysis
16:45 – 17:30
Summary of concepts covered and answers to participants' questions
Course Outline:
Day 5: Psychomotor intervention with children with ASD / School organization and parental guidance
MORNING (9:00 – 12:00)
09:00 – 09:15
Debriefing and presentation of the day's program
09:15 – 10:15
Clinical case of a child with suspected ASD or neurodevelopmental disorder: screening tools, diagnostic aids, psychomotor evaluation, therapeutic project Video analysis
10:15 – 10:30
Break
AFTERNOON (13:30 – 17:30)
13:30 – 15:00
Parental guidance
15:00 – 15:15
Break
15:15 – 16:30
School accommodation Tools to help with school adjustments
16:30 – 17:30
Evaluation of acquired skills Certification Closing ceremony
This is a paid masterclass with limited seating. Kindly register using the link:
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Psychomotor Therapy and Cerebral Palsy (8 CME Hours)
Wednesday 25th September, 2024
09:00 – 17:00
Capital Suite 6
Instructor:
Selina Moray
Expert Psychomotor Therapist ISRP
Selina Moray
Expert Psychomotor Therapist ISRP
Selina Moray is a French-British psychomotor therapist with extensive experience in supporting children with cerebral palsy. Since 2023, she has worked at a prevention and rehabilitation center for children up to 6 years old and the specialized unit in early disorders of communication and social interactions, in Grasse, France, where she specializes in the prevention, detection, and rehabilitation of developmental delays and various pathologies including cerebral palsy. Her role includes evaluations aimed at diagnosing Autism Spectrum Disorders and Neurodevelopmental Disorders, alongside early support.
From 2016 to 2023, Selina was instrumental at the Pediatric Pole of Raymond Poincaré Hospital, Garches, France, where she pioneered psychomotor therapy positions. She worked in pediatric intensive care, supporting psychomotor development, developmental care, oral disorders, and parental guidance.
Selina also educates medical and paramedical professionals internationally about the benefits of psychomotor therapy for children with cerebral palsy. Additionally, since 2022, she has taught students about managing psychomotor care for children affected by a stroke.
Her practice extends to a private clinic in Vaucresson, providing individual assessments and care in various settings, including homes and schools. Her expertise covers a wide range of needs from neurodevelopmental and neurological disorders to emotional and anxiety management.
Selina holds a State Diploma in Psychomotricity from the Pitié-Salpêtrière PMT school, Paris, with advanced training in sensorimotor approaches, multi-disability care, and psychomotor relaxation. She has also completed several specialized training courses enhancing her skills in newborn psychomotor functions, emotion regulation in children, and therapeutic touch techniques.
Psychomotor Therapy and Cerebral Palsy (8 CME Hours)
Wednesday 25th September, 2024
09:00 – 17:00
Capital Suite 6
Details:
The aim of this workshop is to uncover the importance of psychomotor therapy when supporting children with cerebral palsy.
Goals:
- Learn about psychomotor therapy and the job.
- Understand how psychomotor therapy is used in cerebral palsy with cases experienced by the psychomotor therapist, concerning different children with cerebral palsy.
- Discover various psychomotor therapy techniques.
Content:
- Presentation of psychomotor therapy
- My experience and my professional career
- Psychomotor therapy specifically adapted to children with cerebral palsy
- Several clinical cases
- Practical work
- Q&A
Part 1
Presentation of psychomotor therapy and the job:
- What is psychomotricity or psychomotor therapy?
- Who is the psychomotor therapist?
- Who can be concerned?
- Treatment locations
- Indications
- Practically what does the psychomotor therapist do?
- Differences with other rehabilitation therapies
Part 2
Let me introduce myself: my career and my experiences
Part 3
Psychomotor therapy more specifically adapted to children with cerebral palsy:
- Impact of cerebral palsy on the body and psychomotor domains
- Steps in a psychomotor therapy treatment?
- Psychomotor therapy rehabilitation aims
- Psychomotor therapy techniques
Part 4
Clinical cases / examples with photos (maybe videos)
- Anamnesis (medical background; history of the illness for this child)
- Psychomotor evaluation and tests
- Psychomotor diagnosis
- Therapeutic project
- Techniques used during sessions
- What happened with this child
Part 5
Practical workshops:
- Let's put ourselves in the body of a child with cerebral palsy;
Different techniques:
- Sensory stimulation and integration
- Psychomotor relaxation techniques
- Body consciousness
- Global and fine motor skills stimulation
- Communications stimulation
- Body expression: the example of a drama / mime workshop
Part 6
Q&A session: discuss with the participants about their experiences, clinical/medical and/or personal with cerebral palsy
This class is free to attend for those who have registered at the WCR 2024. In case you have not, kindly register using the link:
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Emergency Preparedness for Caregivers and Families of People of Determination (2 CME Hours)
Wednesday 25th September, 2024
10:00 – 12:00
Capital Suite 7
Instructor:
Eitan Charnoff
Secretariat
Secure Communities Forum
Eitan Charnoff
Secretariat
Secure Communities Forum
Emergency Preparedness for Caregivers and Families of People of Determination (2 CME Hours)
Wednesday 25th September, 2024
10:00 – 12:00
Capital Suite 7
Objective:
To equip caregivers and family members of people of determination with essential skills and knowledge to effectively prepare for and respond to disasters and emergencies with their loved ones with determination until emergency services arrive and how best to coordinate with public safety officials on scene.
Detailed Course Overview:
- Understanding Emergency Scenarios
- Overview of Potential Disasters and Emergencies:
- Types of emergencies (natural disasters, technological incidents, human-caused events).
- Characteristics and impacts of different types of emergencies.
- Specific Risks and Challenges Faced by People of Determination:
- Identifying vulnerabilities specific to various types of disabilities.
- Understanding how different emergencies affect people of determination uniquely.
- Overview of Potential Disasters and Emergencies:
- Preparedness Planning
- Developing Personalized Emergency Plans:
- Steps to create an emergency plan tailored to individual needs.
- Importance of involving the person of determination in planning.
- Essential Supplies and Emergency Kits Tailored to Specific Needs:
- List of essential items for emergency kits (medications, medical equipment, personal items).
- Customizing emergency kits to address specific needs and disabilities.
- Developing Personalized Emergency Plans:
- Communication Strategies
- Establishing Effective Communication Plans:
- Methods for maintaining communication during emergencies.
- Creating a communication plan with family, caregivers, and emergency services.
- Utilizing Technology and Support Networks:
- Leveraging assistive technologies and applications.
- Importance of social networks and community resources.
- Coordinating with Public Safety Officials:
- Understanding the role of emergency services.
- Best practices for effective coordination and communication with first responders
- Establishing Effective Communication Plans:
- Response Techniques
- Immediate Actions to Take During Different Types of Emergencies:
- Step-by-step actions for different emergency scenarios.
- Techniques to ensure quick and effective responses.
- Ensuring Safety and Calm for the Person of Determination:
- Methods to maintain calm and provide reassurance.
- Techniques to ensure the physical and emotional safety of the person of determination.
- Immediate Actions to Take During Different Types of Emergencies:
- Q&A and Discussion
- Open floor for attendees to ask questions and discuss specific concerns.
- Sharing of experiences and best practices among participants.
- Group and Individual Work on Response and Preparedness Plans
- Group Activity:
- Participants work in groups to discuss and brainstorm potential emergency scenarios.
- Development of group response strategies and sharing of ideas.
- Individual Work:
- Attendees create personalized emergency response plans.
- Guidance and feedback provided by facilitators.
- Interactive Support:
- Facilitators offer assistance and suggestions.
- Participants share their plans and receive constructive feedback from peers.
- Group Activity:
This class is free to attend for those who have registered at the WCR 2024. In case you have not, kindly register using the link:
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Accessibility
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