Working with children with cerebral palsy in
under resourced areas - the Bobath perspective

This is a 5 day on-site course which demonstrates through lectures, workshops, discussion and treatment demonstrations how the Bobath approach can support good intervention for children with cerebral palsy in even the most severely under-resourced areas.

Who is the course for?
The course is suitable for physiotherapists, occupational therapists and speech and language therapists who have either worked in under-resourced areas or who are planning to do so. The course is open to both Bobath and non-Bobath trained therapists.

Aim:

To prepare therapists to work with children with cerebral palsy in disadvantaged and under resourced areas / developing countries using a problem solving approach to treatment and management based on the Bobath concept.

Objectives:

1. To demonstrate practically how the Bobath approach can be used to analyse functional
    problems experienced by children with cerebral palsy and to develop treatment and
    management strategies that lead to better function.

2. To present a framework for assessment and management of children with cerebral palsy
    living in disadvantaged and under-resourced areas.

3.  To give participants opportunities to reflect on how their knowledge and skills can be
     applied to the management of children in their caseload.

4. To explore strategies which can be used when working with large numbers of children.

5. To give participants insight into working with families of children with cerebral palsy
    within a cross cultural setting.

6. To explore ways in which therapists transfer knowledge and skills to other health
    workers, volunteers, caregivers and families.

7. To raise participants awareness of culturally sensitive practice and how it can be
    achieved.
 

To register your interest in the next course, please email: abby@bobathlondon.co.uk