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Torticollis and Plagiocephaly: Assessment and Treatment of Infants and Children is organized by Texas Children's Hospital and will be held during Mar 16 - 18, 2018, Houston, Texas, USA. The target audience for this medical event is Physical, Occupational & Speech Therapists; Nurses, including NICU, Nurse Practitioners, Orthotists, Physician Assistants, and Physicians. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 13.5 contact hours or 1.35 CEU's Credits. Course Description: This dynamic evolving course will concentrate on progressive, effective 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 therapists with current research and recommendations pertaining to the implications of torticollis, sleep posture and increased use of positional devices on infant postural and motor development. Current evidence-based clinical pathways and guidelines for management of torticollis and infant head shape, including Clinical Practice Guidelines from APTA - Section on Pediatrics, will be discussed and incorporated. Red flags for related early infancy and preschool diagnoses will be appraised. Current functional, clinically oriented evaluation and evidence based treatment strategies for infants and young children that can be integrated into routines and play will be provided. Diagnostic procedures and surgical intervention will be reviewed. Recommendations for follow-up and secondary specialist consultations will be presented. Emphasis on home exercise programs and effective strategies to team with parents will be explored.

The Assisting Hand Assessment Certification is organized by Texas Children's Hospital and would be held during Nov 17 - 19, 2017 at Texas Children's Hospital - Feigin Center, Houston, Texas, United States of America. This cme conference has been approved with a maximum of 16.75 contact hours. The Assisting Hand Assessment (AHA) is now a well-established and frequently used evaluative tool to measure how effectively children with unilateral hand dysfunction actually use their involved hand collaboratively with their well-functioning hand to perform bimanual tasks. Objectives Demonstrate the set up, conduct and video record an Assisting Hand Assessment session and produce reliable scores according to the criteria in the manual Verbalize the concept and construct of the test and its psychometric properties Interpret and communicate the outcome of the test.