The BC Centre for Ability is proud to host this 1 Day seminar to train physiotherapist working in early intervention settings in the use of this ground breaking assessment. The Hammersmith Infant Neurological Examination (HINE) is a feasible and validated assessment useful for early identification of cerebral palsy (CP). The... read more →

Presenter: Dr. Louis Rossetti Risk Assessment and Developmental Expectations for High Risk Infants and Toddlers This session will explore risk factors including prematurity, low birth weight, maternal factors, social and psychological factors, issues related to labor and delivery, and factors in the neonatal and post-natal period that contribute to developmental... read more →

Basic Provider Training Presenter: Julie Sues-Delaney A two-day comprehensive, certificated program for parents, professional, and support providers teaching individuals with disabilities in schools, adult care facilities and homes. MOVE provides opportunities for individuals to increase mobility skills in sitting, standing, walking, and transitioning while participating in activities of daily living.... read more →

The BCACDI is organizing a conference May 10th and 11th, the 2019 Paediatric Update Symposium at the BC Children's Hospital, Vancouver, BC. Here is the link to information and registration: https://www.bcacdi.org/paediatric-update-symposium

This presentation was delivered at Sunny Hill Health Centre on January 22, 2019 by Lana Sullivan, MA BC Women’s Hospital + Health Centre Vancouver, BC . The power point slides can be found on the Child and Development Website. Here is the link. More resources about this subject can be found... read more →

Therapists document challenges with core stability in the majority of children who are experiencing motor challenges, regardless of diagnosis: Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Cerebral Palsy (CP), Developmental DCD, hypotonia. Join us for an exciting 2-day course that integrates current theory and practice in pediatric treatment with a systems approach that... read more →

Mary Massery, PT, DPT, DSc. Integrating cardiopulmonary and postural control strategies in the pediatric and adult populations. This course will challenge the practitioner to make a paradigm shift: connecting breathing mechanics and postural control with the management of trunk pressures. Using Dr. Massery's model of postural control (soda pop can... read more →

Torticollis & Plagiocephaly: Assessment & Treatment of Infants & Children “Pulling it Together”       This dynamic evolving course will concentrate on progressive, effective evaluation and treatment schemes for infants and young children with a diagnosis of torticollis with or without plagiocephaly, including challenging cases. The course is designed to provide... read more →

This 3-day course utilizes a hands-on problem solving model. Typical motor development is presented within a systems perspective with the focus of study highlighting how musculoskeletal alignment contributes to the development of upper extremity function, oral motor function, phonation and functional mobility. The systems framework also assists when examining atypical... read more →

Feeding and Swallowing Disorders in Infancy: Implications for breast and bottle feeding.ROBIN GLASS & LYNN WOLF Vancouver, BC Course FormatThis 2 day course features a core day looking at foundational infant feeding skills, including suck-swallow-breathe co-ordination, information regarding bottle and breast feeding for the premature infant, the implications of reflux... read more →