2024 Sykes Symposium in Pediatric Rehabilitation: Evidence Based Therapeutic Intervention for Birth to Three-year olds
Sunday, April 14th - 8am-5pm
Registration Fee: $300
Location: Hyatt House La - University Medical Center, 2200 Trojan Wy, Los Angeles, CA 90033 (on site parking available for $20 per day)
CEUs from CA PT association will be provided
The Sykes Symposium is a biannual conference to support the translation of new evidence into practice. This years focus on evidence based intervention for children under 3-years of age will include interventions that can be implemented in the home, clinic, or preschool and will all be based on current evidence.
Objectives:
- Compare and contrast interventions for children with and at high risk of having Cerebral Palsy, Down Syndrome and developmental delay.
- Discuss the impact of evidence based, diagnosis specific interventions on early identification policy and early intervention service utilization
- Critically consider your current practices and plan for implementing earlier intervention.
Speakers:
- Stacey Dusing, PT, PhD
- Kari Kretch, PT, PhD
- Alicia Spittle, PT, PhD
ADDITIONAL WORKSHOPS AND TRAINING COURSES
Upper Limb Intervention Therapy in Practice Workshop
(Multi-Sensory, Constraint Induced Movement & Bimanual Therapy for Children with Cerebral Palsy 3 months to 3 years)
TWO DAY COURSE - Monday & Tuesday, April 15-16th, 8am-5pm
Registration fee: $550
Location: Hyatt House La - University Medical Center, 2200 Trojan Wy, Los Angeles, CA 90033 (on site parking available for $20 per day)
CEUs from CA PT association will be provided
Objectives:
This set of two complementary workshops will allow participants to learn to apply and practice best evidence protocols for bimanual and multimodal interventions that have been demonstrated to improve arm and hand function specifically for children with CP.
Participants will be trained in the science of the disorder and the mechanisms of the interventions, assessments to evaluate which protocol to use, delivery models, intervention exercises, the use of parent lesson plans and fidelity checks and self-monitoring. Workshops include video and live demonstrations, skills checks, practice and self-assessments. Included in the course are manuals, a set of intervention materials and handouts.
Hammersmith Infant Neurological Exam (HINE)
Wednesday, April 17th, 8am-12noon
Registration fee: FREE if registered for the Sykes Symposium
Location: Hyatt House La - University Medical Center, 2200 Trojan Wy, Los Angeles, CA 90033 (on site parking available for $20 per day)
BASIC and ADVANCED General Movement Assessment Training
Monday - Wednesday, April 15th-17th - 8am-4:30pm
Registration fee: Basic $950, Advanced $1050
Location: Hyatt House La - University Medical Center, 2200 Trojan Wy, Los Angeles, CA 90033 (on site parking available for $20 per day)
Trainers:
- BASIC: Colleen Peyton, PT, DPT
- ADVANCED: Alicia Spittle, PT, PhD
Who should attend:
Physical therapists and occupational therapists who want to increase their knowledge in early treatment evidence. Early childhood educators and pediatricians are encouraged to attend the Sykes Symposium to increase their awareness of evidence based interventions, the implications for dose, intensity, and referral location on outcomes.
DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE For the Sykes Symposium
- Sunday, April 14th ONLY:
- Residents/Fellows/USC CI/USC Alums - $250
- Students (OT/PT/Early Childhood/ Psych / Neuroscience Students) - $150
- Team Registrations (3 or more) - $250
- Motor Development Lab Collaborators - $250
To qualify, attendee must provide the following documentation. Please contact [email protected] to request the discount code. **Discount does not apply for Additional Workshops and Training Courses.
