BABTT
British Association of Bobath Trained Therapists
Introduction
Founded in 1988 by Mrs Jennifer Bryce MBE FCSP, the British Association of Bobath Trained Therapists (BABTT) is a study group open to individuals who have completed an 8-week basic paediatric Bobath course. This training is uniquely interdisciplinary bringing together speech, occupational and physiotherapists, as well as doctors who have a special interest in cerebral palsy.
BABTT actively provides and supports research, education and inter & transdisciplinary teamwork.
Bobath (Neurodevelopmental Therapy) is a post graduate training (provided by the Bobath Centre) in the treatment of children with cerebral palsy and other allied neurological conditions.
The Bobath Concept is an evolving approach to the management and treatment of children and adults with cerebral palsy. It is based on clinical experience and is constantly being developed. New information is integrated from clinical practice, as client's responses to treatment are evaluated and from theoretical knowledge arising from areas such as motor control, neurophysiology and infant development.
The benefits of BABTT membership include:
Support at regional & national level
Regional workshops
Support for research initiatives
Ongoing clinical education & research
Share ideas within professional groups
Regular regional meetings
Interdisciplinary training and liaison
Representation to professional bodies
Regular study days
Devise interdisciplinary standards of practice
Forum for debate, progression of ideas, and presentation
Increased understanding of allied professionals
BABTT Constitution Objectives
To create regionally and nationally a forum for discussion
and of ideas and research for all Bobath trained paediatric
post-graduate therapists working in the United Kingdom and
Eire.
To promote a better understanding of the Bobath concept amongst other professionals and parents.
To set, improve and maintain standards amongst British Bobath trained post-graduate therapists.
Under the auspices of the Bobath Centre, to train clinical demonstrators to assist with workshops aimed at improving and maintaining standards of Bobath trained post-graduate therapists.
To support and safeguard the interests of the members.
To inform members of new developments in the Bobath approach to treatment.
To support the Bobath Centre in maintaining the standard of training.
To maintain direct contact with associations abroad concerned with the Bobath concept of treatment and create links with professional bodies in the British Isles.
To encourage research in the Bobath approach to treatment and to contribute funding towards the same.
Membership
Membership of The British Association of Bobath Trained Therapists (BABTT) is open to individuals who have completed an 8-week basic paediatric Bobath course. The cost of membership is £20 per year.
The application form for
BABTT membership can be downloaded from here:
membappl.pdf *
* You will need Acrobat Reader to view ' membappl.pdf '
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Newsletter
Click here to view the Index/Contents of past newsletters. The views expressed in the newsletters are those of the writers and do not necessarily represent those of
BABTT or The Bobath Centre.
An application form for reprints of newsletter articles published within the last two years can be downloaded from here:
reprints.pdf
* You will need Acrobat Reader to view ' reprints.pdf '
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Research
RESEARCH & EDUCATION FUND
BABTT welcomes applications from its members for funding for the purpose of contributing towards the cost of a research project into clinical practice relevant to Bobath (NDT) therapy.
This is a yearly sum of up to £4000. This award if made, will be announced at the AGM each year and therefore applications must be submitted to the committee by 1st July so that they may be considered. Successful applicants will be required to prepare a written report for the BABTT newsletter within 3 months of completing the research project, or within one months of attending the course for which funding was received.
** Should more than one applicant be successful, the amount will be divided. This fund does not accumulate if not rewarded within a given financial year.
Want to go on a course . . . but can't get the funding?
Then the SHORT COURSES FUND may be able to help you
BABTT welcomes applications from its members for funding to attend / participate in a course or conference with direct relevance to Bobath (NDT) therapy (NB - this does not include courses/workshops run by the Bobath centres or BABTT).
All applications will be taken to the following BABTT committee meeting for consideration and applicants notified in writing.
Successful applicants will be required to prepare a written report for the BABTT newsletter within one month of attending the course for which funding was received.
Application forms for either fund may be obtained from this website (see below), or from:
Lesley Gillon (Research Officer) or BABTT Education Officer
e-mail:
Lesley2.Gillon@uwe.ac.uk
Postal Address:
The British Association of Bobath Trained Therapists,
c/o The Bobath Centre,
Bradbury House,
250 East End Road,
East Finchley,
London N2 8AU
The application form for the BABTT research & education or short courses fund can be downloaded from here:
fundappl.pdf *
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* You will need Acrobat Reader to view ' fundappl.pdf '
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Education
BABTT Study Day and AGM/Education Day - 16 and 17 November
2007
Venue - The Bobath Centre, London
Topics - Research and outcome measures
Contact Us
You can contact the BABTT by sending an e-mail to
mary@bobathlondon.co.uk . All correspondence should be in English.
You can use this method for all correspondence (e.g. enquiries, membership etc.) and also for sending your comments or suggestions about the
BABTT organisation or the content of this website.
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