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#EACD2022 is starting today with the pre-conference symposia and the welcome cocktail! Will we see you there?
Great news!! You can still register to view all of the content from the @AusACPDM @IAACDtweets #BetterTogether2022 conference (available for 3 months).
Getting FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) from the combined @AusACPDM @IAACDtweets #BetterTogether2022 Conference? Good news..you can still register! We still have 2 more days of high-quality content to get through (+ all content is available for 3 months after) http://bettertogether2022.org/registration.php
Getting FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) from the combined @AusACPDM @IAACDtweets #BetterTogether2022 Conference? Good news..you can still register! We still have 2 more days of high-quality content to get through (+ all content is available for 3 months after) http://bettertogether2022.org/registration.php
Day 1 of the #BetterTogether2022 Conference kicks off TODAY 8am AEDT with Focused Symposia on Research & Interventions in #LMICs, Accelerating Innovations, Interventions, & Inequities in service provision for #Indigenous & #FirstNations woman & children with #CerebralPalsy
Abstracts for the 2022 @AusACPDM and @IAACDtweets Conference are freely available here:
Australasian Academy of Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine and the International Alliance of Academies of Childhood Disability, Abstracts for the Conference, 1–5 March 2022, Melbourne, Australia: Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology: Vol 64, No S2
Click on the title to browse this issue
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@AusACPDM @IAACDtweets Conference #BetterTogether2022 off to a flying start! Looking forward to seeing you on the airwaves this week
And just like that, we are live! If you have registered for the #BetterTogether2022 conference, you will have received an email TODAY with all the information on how to enter the conference platform. Log in, set up your timezone & start exploring. @AusACPDM @IAACDtweets
What a day of amazing Pre-Conference sessions for the #BetterTogether2022 Conference! Join us 2mrw for Day 1. Keynote highlights include: First Nations "Birthing on Country", Middle-Income Countries, Dinah Reddihough Oration, & Innovation in Intervention/Technology @IAACDtweets
#BetterTogether2022 features a number of short and long Pre-Conference Workshops happening on Tuesday 1 March 2022. You can register for one of the Workshops without attending the whole Conference. Find out more about each workshop here: https://bettertogether2022.org/pre-conference-workshops.php
Virtual Networking at the #BetterTogether2022 conference! Outside of the fantastic social events, all registered delegates are invited to join our Networking Sessions for Young Disability, Families with Lived Experience & for Early Career Researchers https://bettertogether2022.org/social-sideshows.php
#BetterTogether2022 features Ask Me Anything sessions with a number of the Keynotes & Experts. These sessions give you the chance to chat with them in a casual setting to ask them..anything! Register today to take part: https://bettertogether2022.org/registration.php
@AusACPDM @EACDtweet @aacpdm
Less than two weeks remain until #BetterTogether2022 view this full thread to get all the Program details you need for the Conference! If you still haven’t registered, don’t miss your chance and register today; https://icmsaust.eventsair.com/ausacpdmiaacd-2022---childhood-disabilities/registration-form-virtual
@AusACPDM @EACDtweet @aacpdm
#BetterTogether2022 Free Paper & Poster presentations will be available to view prior to the Live Conference to give everyone a chance to preview them before the live sessions!
Then, ALL content will be available on-demand for 3months too
Register today https://bettertogether2022.org/registration.php
We are excited to be able to share the full #BetterTogether2022 Program with you, with carefully crafted timing to allow live viewing of sessions from wherever you are in the world.
Download the program here: https://bettertogether2022.org/downloads/Full-Program.pdf
Have a burning question for our #BetterTogether2022 Keynotes about their career, hobbies or pets that you wouldn't be able to ask during their Keynote presentation? Join them at the 'Ask me Anything' sessions to finally get your chance! Find out more https://bettertogether2022.org/social-sideshows.php
Meet two of our national Keynote Speakers Prof Sue Kildea & A/Prof Yvette Roe presenting at #BetterTogether2022 on birthing on country services and the differences it has made to First Nations mothers & babies! Kindly sponsored by @CPAllianceAU
https://vimeo.com/667479092
Have a burning question for one of our #BetterTogether2022 Keynotes about their career, hobbies or pets that you wouldn't be able to ask during their Keynote presentation? Join them at the 'Ask me Anything' sessions and finally get your chance! https://bettertogether2022.org/social-sideshows.php
Take a sneak peek at our incredible #BetterTogether2022 conference platform. We can't wait to see you all in our very own little virtual world! Register today and join the platform from wherever you are in the world: https://bettertogether2022.org/registration.php @IAACDtweets @EACDtweet @aacpdm
Keynote Speaker Prof Petra Huppi will be joining us at #BetterTogether2022 to share her research on new treatments for cerebral palsy and developmental disorders. https://vimeo.com/543003928 Find out more about Prof Huppi and our other amazing Keynote Speakers https://bettertogether2022.org/keynote-speakers.php
We're delighted that #Emotion21, run by the Inclusion Foundation, will be lighting up the #BetterTogether2022 stage. Their Feel Good Session will be followed by an interview with choreographer Jamie Haliday. Join us today to have a boogie with Emotion 21
https://vimeo.com/656416938
Keynote Speaker Prof Petra Huppi will be joining us at #BetterTogether2022 to share her research on new treatments for cerebral palsy and developmental disorders. https://vimeo.com/543003928 Find out more about Prof Huppi and our other amazing Keynote Speakers https://bettertogether2022.org/keynote-speakers.php
Take a sneak peek at our incredible #BetterTogether2022 conference platform. We can't wait to see you all in our very own little virtual world! Register today and join the platform from wherever you are in the world: https://bettertogether2022.org/registration.php
#BetterTogether2022 Scholarship applications are closing this coming Monday 10 January 2022.
If you have already applied for an in-person scholarship, it will automatically be converted to a virtual. Visit the website and apply before it's too late!
https://bettertogether2022.org/scholarships.php
Orthopaedic Surgeon, Dr. Sean Tabaie, created a hip surveillance manual to help #primarycare providers, who care for patients with #cerebralpalsy, identify hip dislocation early.
Hip surveillance helps identify dislocations in children with Cerebral Palsy
Children with cerebral palsy (CP) have an increased risk for hip displacement. Hip displacement in children with CP ...
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Nominations for the MacKeith Press International Awards! Please check it out!
You may be eligible for a #BetterTogether2022 Scholarship! Virtual Scholarships are available for individuals from low resource communities or workplaces, and can support you in attending the Conference. View the criteria and full details at: https://bettertogether2022.org/scholarships.php
Join Brihony Dawson for Names, Games and Rock & Roll, just one of the exciting Social Sideshows happening at the IAACD/AusACPDM #BetterTogether2022 Conference.
See what other fun awaits you at the Conference and register today! https://bettertogether2022.org/social-sideshows.php https://vimeo.com/648378904
Voici le replay de la table ronde "Le livre blanc de la paralysie cérébrale, et après?". 💚http://urlr.me/g5bLq N'hésitez pas à le diffuser autour de vous. Une série de posts suivra pour répondre à quelques questions posées en live.Bon visionnage! #livreblancparalysiecerebrale
@EACDtweet blog collection is growing thanks to @a_hidalgorobles What does Early Intervention look like in the 21st century? It's a great read - and very informative with live links to archived lectures and presentations http://edu.eacd.org
One week left to submit your abstracts for Oral Communications and/or Poster Presentations at #EACD2022!
⏳Extended Abstract submission deadline: November 30th, 23:59h CET
Please visit: https://bit.ly/3oNjsBw to learn more about the guidelines for Abstract Submission
EACD kindly invites you to our upcoming Webinar Event:
'The Power of New Technologies in Childhood Rehabilitation'
7 Dec 2021, 19:30-21:30h CET (Brussels time)
Find out more and register here: https://bit.ly/3nr0lh1
The International Alliance of Academies of Childhood Disabilities (IAACD) is joining with @mackeithpress to recognize outstanding contributions to advancing the health & wellbeing of individuals with child-onset disabilities through 2 awards. See https://iaacd.net/upcoming-events/ for info
Hear from Keynote Speaker Prof Susan Michie, who will be speaking at #BetterTogether2022 about Behaviour and Principles on Enabling Behaviour Change. Register today to see her wonderful presentation at the Conference! https://vimeo.com/537515376 https://bettertogether2022.org/registration.php @IAACDtweets
Early bird registrations for #bettertogether2022 close at midnight tonight! Register today and save! Find out more: https://bettertogether2022.org/registration.php #AusACPDM @IAACDtweets @EACDtweet @aacpdm
Early bird registration for #bettertogether2022 close in 48 hours, register today and save $100! Opportunities are available for a range of registration types , find out more at https://bettertogether2022.org/registration.php #AusACPDM #IAACD
Get ready for a free orthopaedic webinar 8 November at 2 pm CET. Register here: https://www.termedia.pl/Konferencja-TENDON-ACHILLES-LENGTTHENING-TAL-IN-Intro,1584,16003.html#registerWebinar
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Is Osteoporosis important in CP? Learn more by clicking this link: https://www.aacpdm.org/publications/care-pathways/osteoporosis-in-cerebral-palsy
#AACPDM #CarePathways, #SystematicReview, #CerebralPalsy
The new edition of the GMFM Manual includes information on the use of GMFM in populations other than #CerebralPalsy and #DownSyndrome, updated Gross Motor Ability Estimator (GMAE-3) algorithm, and GMFM App+ scoring software. Check it out: https://www.mackeith.co.uk/blog/book/gross-motor-function-measure-gmfm-66-gmfm-88-users-manual-3rd-edition/
Check out our EACD October 2021 Newsletter:
👉Message from the EACD Chair
👉EACD Barcelona 2022
👉National Academy updates from Ireland, Ukraine and Poland
👉Upcoming transatlantic surgery webinar event endorsed by EACD
👉Mac Keith Press update
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Users and families from across Europe setting up a Forum with @EACDtweet. A great evening working out the future #collaboration for #childrenwithdisabilities. @ArnabKSeal @ERodbyBousquet
Don’t forget!! Submit your abstracts for Oral communications & Poster presentations AT #EACD2022 by 15 November. Click here for full details: https://www.eacd2022.org/index.php/abstracts
The Youth Engagement in Research project aims to enhance partnerships between researchers and youth with neurodevelopmental disabilities. The team will share their findings at the CP-NET Science and Family Day!
Join us on Oct 23 to learn more: https://cpnetfamily2021.eventbrite.ca/?aff=Twitter
Want to know more about
Living Conditions and Social Outcomes in Adults With #CerebralPalsy?
@KatinaPetterss1 @adultcphub @FondationPC @EACDtweet @aacpdm
Living Conditions and Social Outcomes in Adults With Cerebral Palsy
Objectives: To analyse the living conditions and social outcomes (housing, engagement in employment or higher education,...
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Yesterday, we published @suzijsapiets' report from her @EmergingMindsUK placement with us highlighting priorities, barriers and opportunities for neurodevelopmental research.
Read it at http://bit.ly/3p2Ss2Q, or read on for a summary...
#ResearchComplexity 🧵 (1/15)
The researchers proposed the “F.A.I.R.” approach and tool comprising terminology that can help facilitate conversations and reframe expectations toward focusing on the plurality of optimal therapy processes. https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/09638288.2021.1984591
Looking forward to the CP-NET Family and Science Day today, with a fantastic programme, incl. our session on youth wellness. We have 4 young adults with #cerebralpalsy on the panel who will discuss themes such as #health, #participation and #identity. https://twitter.com/canchild_ca/status/1450577244850573316
This youth-focused session at the CP-NET Science & Family Day will present data from the MyVoice/MyStory project and create an open and safe space for dialogue between youth and young adults with cerebral palsy. Register now: https://cpnetfamily2021.eventbrite.ca/?aff=Twitter
Early bird registrations for #bettertogether2022 close in 2 weeks! Don't miss your chance to register now to save $$$ and have your place locked in to witness all the amazing content. A range of registration types are available, find out more at; https://bettertogether2022.org/registration.php
5 days left to submit your abstracts for mini-symposia and/or instructional courses at #EACD2022!
⏳Submission deadline: October 18th, 23:59h CET.
Click here for the full details: https://eacd2022.com/index.php/abstracts
A reminder that #BetterTogether2022 are now calling for Late Breaking free paper submissions for a wide range of conditions and themes. Visit https://bettertogether2022.org/late-breaking-abstracts.php to find out more on how to submit for the Conference #AusACPDM #IAACD
Today marks #WorldCerebralPalsyDay. We at #BetterTogether2022 want to help celebrate & support those living with CP. As cerebral palsy affects more than 17 million people worldwide, there are #MillionsOfReasons to make your voice heard today to show your support too! @WorldCPDay
