Introduction to Early Assessment and Intervention
of Babies and Young Children

This course is designed for therapists who would like to expand their knowledge of assessment and early intervention. This is a theoretical and practical course which will include topics such as: normal & atypical development of the term and pre-term infant, assessment tools, criteria for intervention based on the Bobath Concept

Clinical workshops and video case studies will form an integral part of the course.

*Please note: the 8 week Bobath Course is not a prerequisite. The course is open to all therapists (PT,OT,SLT) working with babies.

Course Aims and Objectives

Course participants will be provided with:

. Understanding of the Bobath principles of treatment related to babies and young children
.Information on normal and atypical development for pre-term (from 28 weeks gestation
  onwards) and term babies in the first year of life
.Information on assessment tools / methods to include:
    ◊  Neurological (Prechtl), behavioural (Brazelton and NIDCAP) and developmental
        (Bayley, and others)
    ◊  Traditional neurological examination of the new born
.Criteria for therapeutic intervention
.Current views on early treatment and management
.Handling, facilitation and positioning for sleep, feeding, changing nappies
.Observation of normal baby development
.Demonstration of treatment
.Video case studies
.Practical sessions with workshops
.Information on patterns of early brain damage

Course Leaders:
Jean-Pierre Maes, Bobath-NDT Tutor
Betty Hutchon, Head Occupational Therapist Royal Free Hospital

Registration:
We have an 18-24 month waiting list for places on this course and are not accepting new applications until we have more availability. If you would like to join the waiting list please give details as outlined below. When we have more availability, you will be sent a registration pack to give you the opportunity to apply.

Please email abby@bobathlondon.co.uk with: title of this course / your name / home and work address/ home, work, mobile phone numbers / email address / your discipline / details of any other Bobath courses attended.

Please remember to update us should your contact details change.