Motor
Motor
The AACPDM website has links to various TED talks about aspects of motor disabilities, current state of research, e-courses that are more extensive.
Resource Type: TED Talk, Website
Topics: Cerebral palsy
Age Ranges: No particular age range
Time/Length: Many TED talks, e-course takes 3-4 weeks to complete
Fees: There are 3-4 week e-courses that cost $100-$150, but the website also has free content.
Appropriate Audience: Healthcare trainees, Psychology trainees, Neuropsychology trainees, Practicing providers (e..g pediatricians, nurse practitioners), Families; Beginner (e.g. medical student), Mid level (e.g. PGY1), Upper level (e.g. PGY2, PGY3)
Nice video library of signs/symptoms of muscle weakness and hypotonia. Also includes algorithm for management of motor delay/weakness and red flag signs/symptoms.
Resource Type: Website
Topics: Motor milestones
Age Ranges: Infant (0-1 year), Toddler (1-3 years), Preschool (3-5 years)
Time/Length: 30 minutes
Appropriate Audience: Medical students (beginner), PGY1 medical trainees (mid level), PGY2/3 medical trainees (upper level), Fellow medical trainees (advanced), Practicing providers (e..g pediatricians, nurse practitioners)
This video describes the Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS) which may be used to classify the gross motor ability of children with a diagnosis of cerebral palsy. It uses a video format that includes narration and pictures. The video has excellent sound, excellent pictures and variety of examples.
Resource Type: Video
Topics: Cerebral palsy
Age Ranges: Infant (0-1 year), Toddler (1-3 years), Preschool (3-5 years), School aged (6-12 years), Teen (13-18 years), Young adult/transition (18+ years)
Time/Length: 7 minutes
Appropriate Audience: Practicing providers (e..g pediatricians, nurse practitioners); Mid level (e.g. PGY1), Upper level (e.g. PGY2, PGY3), Advanced (e.g. fellow)
All kids want to play. Kids with disabilities are no different. “Ian” is a short, animated film inspired by the real-life Ian, a boy with a disability determined to get to the playground despite his playmates bullying him. This film sets out to show that children with disabilities can and should be included.
Resource Type: Videos, YouTube
Topics: Cerebral palsy, Diversity/Equity/Inclusion
Age Ranges: No particular age range
Time/Length: 10 minutes
Appropriate Audience: Medical students (beginner), PGY1 medical trainees (mid level), PGY2/3 medical trainees (upper level), Fellow medical trainees (advanced), Psychology trainees, Neuropsychology trainees, Practicing providers (e..g pediatricians, nurse practitioners), Families, Patients
Wonderful video about assistive technology and AAC, using a few different patient stories and drawing on experience of professionals as well. Links and explains how AT/AAC increasing inclusion and self-concept for children with disabilities through explaining and integrating concepts including WHO ICF, the 'F words" in disability, IDEA, and IEP.
Resource Type: Video, YouTube
Topics: Child development, Cerebral palsy, Speech/language, Diversity/Equity/Inclusion, Education Law (IEP/504)
Age Ranges: Preschool (3-5 years), School aged (6-12 years), Teen (13-18 years), Young adult/transition (18+ years)
Time/Length: 15 minutes
Appropriate Audience: PGY2/3 medical trainees (upper level), Fellow medical trainees (advanced), Practicing providers (e..g pediatricians, nurse practitioners), Families
Documentary about Samuel, a young boy with cerebral palsy, created by Daniel Habib, photojournalist and father of Samuel. Explores inclusion for children with disabilities in all areas of life, including school.
Available on: Amazon Prime video
Topics: Motor, Diversity/Equity/Inclusion
Age Ranges: Preschool (3-5 years), School aged (6-12 years)
Time/Length: 58 minutes
Appropriate Audience: PGY2/3 medical trainees (upper level), Fellow medical trainees (advanced), Psychology trainees, Practicing providers (e..g pediatricians, nurse practitioners)
Review of Cerebral Palsy, etiology, presentations/classifications, treatments, behavioral concerns.
Resource Type: Lecture, PowerPoint presentation
Topics: Cerebral palsy
Age Ranges: Infant (0-1 year), Toddler (1-3 years), Preschool (3-5 years), School aged (6-12 years)
Time/Length: 40 minutes
Appropriate Audience: Healthcare trainees, Practicing providers (e..g pediatricians, nurse practitioners); Mid level (e.g. PGY1), Upper level (e.g. PGY2, PGY3)
Comparison of motor development at 2 months, 4 months and 6 months, the videos compare typical and atypical motor development, each video is narrated, pictures are used to demonstrate motor skills.
Resource Type: Videos
Topics: Child development, motor skills development with links to other milestones
Age Ranges: Infant (0-1 year)
Time/Length: 3 videos, each video about 7 minutes in length
Appropriate Audience: Healthcare trainees, Practicing providers (e..g pediatricians, nurse practitioners); Mid level (e.g. PGY1), Upper level (e.g. PGY2, PGY3)
Comparison of motor development at 2 months, 4 months and 6 months, the videos compare typical and atypical motor development, each video is narrated, pictures are used to demonstrate motor skills.
Resource Type: Videos
Topics: Child development, motor skills development with links to other milestones
Age Ranges: Infant (0-1 year)
Time/Length: 3 videos, each video about 7 minutes in length
Appropriate Audience: Healthcare trainees, Practicing providers (e..g pediatricians, nurse practitioners); Mid level (e.g. PGY1), Upper level (e.g. PGY2, PGY3)