AUCD: Poster Symposium 3: Early Intervention & Evaluation: Early Detection of Infants at High Risk of Cerebral Palsy
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Presenter
Sandy Heimerl, DPT, NM LEND DirectorCenter for Development & Disability, UCEDD/LEND
Other Presenter(s)
Sarah Winter , MD, Salt Lake , UT, United States, UT - Center for Persons with Disabilities, UCEDD/LEND;Description
While cerebral palsy diagnoses have traditionally been made at age 2 or older, recent studies have shown that a trained provider can identify infants at high risk by 6 months of age. Early recognition of physical indicators is essential in order to target intervention during the period of greatest brain plasticity. The rationale for early identification, the standardized tools used and intervention guidelines will be presented.Back to Session: Poster Symposium 3: Early Intervention & Evaluation