A short little summary episode on autism spectrum disorder and a bonus fact sheet summary.  Autism is not covered in-depth so make sure you are seeking out other resources.

References:

https://pediatricapta.org/includes/fact-sheets/pdfs/FactSheet_EvaluationofChildrenwithASD-PracticeRecommendationsforSchool-BasedPTs_2014.pdf

Palisano, R. J., Orlin, M. N., & Schreiber, J. (2017). Campbell’s Physical Therapy for Children Expert Consult (5th ed.). Elsevier Gezondheidszorg.

https://pediatricapta.org/fact-sheets/

https://rehabknowledge.com/products/pcs-advantage/

https://nationalautismcenter.org/national-standards-project/

Join Sara and Sheila for four more vital fact sheets to keep building your test preparation. 

Resources:

https://pediatricapta.org/includes/fact-sheets/pdfs/FactSheet_Teaming-UsingPSPApproach.pdf?v=1

https://pediatricapta.org/includes/fact-sheets/pdfs/FactSheet_ManagementofEquipmentinSchool-BasedPractice_2021.pdf

https://pediatricapta.org/includes/fact-sheets/pdfs/FactSheet_DevelopingCollaborativeIEPGoals_2021.pdf

https://pediatricapta.org/includes/fact-sheets/pdfs/Fact%20Sheet_ProvidingPTunderIDEAPartB-AnOverview_2021.pdf

Join Sheila and Sara as we walk you through these two separate, but similar pediatric diagnoses. Spinal Cord Injury and Myelodysplasia

Resources:

Palisano, R. J., Orlin, M. N., & Schreiber, J. (2017). Campbell’s Physical Therapy for Children Expert Consult (5th ed.). Elsevier Gezondheidszorg.

https://pediatricapta.org/fact-sheets/

https://rehabknowledge.com/products/pcs-advantage/

Sara and Sheila walk you through brachial plexus injury (specifically related to obstetrics) and acquired brain injuries.  We discuss the Active Movement Scale and the Modified Mallet Scale for BPI and we walk you through the differences in the pediatric and adult versions of the Rancho Levels of Cognitive Functioning. 

Resources:

Palisano, R. J., Orlin, M. N., & Schreiber, J. (2017). Campbell’s Physical Therapy for Children Expert Consult (5th ed.). Elsevier Gezondheidszorg.

Pelletier, E. S., & Jobst, E. E. (2015). Case Files in Physical Therapy Pediatrics. McGraw-Hill Education.

https://rehabknowledge.com/products/pcs-advantage/

https://www.medbridgeeducation.com/

Sara and Sheila step back for a week to answer some common questions and to talk a little more about their test experience.  

Another Friday, another 4 fact sheets with Sheila and Sara. 

Resources:

https://pediatricapta.org/includes/fact-sheets/pdfs/FactSheet_ProvidingTranslationalServicesfromNICUtoEI.pdf?v=1

https://pediatricapta.org/includes/fact-sheets/pdfs/FactsSheet_WeavingRelationshipBasedPracticesIntoIntervention.pdf

https://pediatricapta.org/includes/fact-sheets/pdfs/FactSheet_EarlyInterventionPhysicalTherapy-IDEAPartC.pdf

https://pediatricapta.org/includes/fact-sheets/pdfs/FactSheet_NaturalEnvironmentsEI.pdf?pdf=7788790

Join Sara and Sheila as we walk you through the diagnosis of cerebral palsy. 

References:

Novak I, McIntyre S, Morgan C, Campbell L, Dark L, Morton N, Stumbles E, Wilson SA, Goldsmith S. A systematic review of interventions for children with cerebral palsy: state of the evidence. Dev Med Child Neurol. 2013 Oct;55(10):885-910. doi: 10.1111/dmcn.12246. Epub 2013 Aug 21. PMID: 23962350.

Novak, I., Morgan, C., Fahey, M. et al. State of the Evidence Traffic Lights 2019: Systematic Review of Interventions for Preventing and Treating Children with Cerebral Palsy. Curr Neurol Neurosci Rep 20, 3 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11910-020-1022-z

https://www.aacpdm.org/UserFiles/file/hip-surveillance-care-pathway.pdf

Palisano, R. J., Orlin, M. N., & Schreiber, J. (2017). Campbell’s Physical Therapy for Children Expert Consult (5th ed.). Elsevier Gezondheidszorg.

Pelletier, E. S., & Jobst, E. E. (2015). Case Files in Physical Therapy Pediatrics. McGraw-Hill Education.

https://rehabknowledge.com/products/pcs-advantage/

https://www.medbridgeeducation.com/

Join Sara and Sheila for another Fact Sheet Friday. 

References: 

https://pediatricapta.org/includes/fact-sheets/pdfs/FactSheet_InterventionsforPositionalFootDeformitiesintheNeonate_2021.pdf

https://pediatricapta.org/includes/fact-sheets/pdfs/FactSheet_DevelopmentalPositioningMedicallyFragileInfants_2021.pdf

https://pediatricapta.org/includes/fact-sheets/pdfs/13%20Neonatal%20Fact%20Sheet.pdf?v=1

GM considerations for a successful transition from part C to part B

https://pediatricapta.org/includes/fact-sheets/pdfs/Gross%20Motor%20Considerations%20for%20Part%20C%20to%20B%20Transition.pdf

Comparison of EI and hospital/clinic based PT

https://pediatricapta.org/includes/fact-sheets/pdfs/FactSheet_ComparisonEIandHospitalClinicBasedPT.pdf

Join Sheila and Sara as we walk you through two more topics related to pediatric physical therapy. 

Resources:

Palisano, R. J., Orlin, M. N., & Schreiber, J. (2017). Campbell’s Physical Therapy for Children Expert Consult (5th ed.). Elsevier Gezondheidszorg.

https://www.apta.org/patient-care/evidence-based-practice-resources/clinical-summaries

https://rehabknowledge.com/products/pcs-advantage/

https://www.medbridgeeducation.com/

Resources:

https://pediatricapta.org/includes/fact-sheets/pdfs/FactSheet_ListofPediatricAssessmentToolsCategorizedbyICFModel_2013.pdf

https://pediatricapta.org/includes/fact-sheets/pdfs/FactSheet_StrengthTestinginPediatricPhysicalTherapy_2012.pdf

https://pediatricapta.org/includes/fact-sheets/pdfs/FactSheet_FitnessResourcesforYoungChildren_2019.pdf

https://pediatricapta.org/includes/fact-sheets/pdfs/FactSheet_FitnessWellnessHealthPromotionandPrevention_2012.pdf?v=2