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In this newsletter you will find information about the VET for EI project meeting, 21st - 23rd November in Birmingham
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The third meeting of the VET for EI project was held in Birmingham on 21st – 23rd November at the City Centre and City South campuses of Birmingham City University.
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The first day was introduced by Burak, followed by a welcome to Birmingham from Abdul from Praxis and a welcome to Birmingham City University from Carolyn.
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The project group were joined by Physiotherapists from the Portugal, Spain, Turkey and the UK to review the draft online modules:
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Review of Modules FOR Play Based and Family Centered Early Intervention Approach
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3. Screening and assessment of the Development of Infants and Children (0-3 Years)
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4. Working with children and families in natural contexts
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5. Transdisciplinary Model in Early Intervention
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6. The Role of Physiotherapists in Early Intervention
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We had some very interesting and heated debates about the content of the modules!
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On Thursday 22nd November, the Physiotherapists had the opportunity to visit the Centre for Movement Disorders (NICE) at Cannon Hill Park in Birmingham.
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Reflecting on their visit after their return to BCU, they felt that there were some similarities between Conductive Education (the philosophy/pedagogy used at NICE) and some differences. Their visit covered the following topics:
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² Overview of CE for early years and importance of early intervention for children with cerebral palsy
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² Changing face of cerebral palsy through the life span
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² Observation of groups – nursery, school age and adult cerebral palsy
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They enjoyed their visit.
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On Friday 23rd November both the Physiotherapists and the project group attended a lecture on Physiotherapy in the UK from Jodie Bryant, Senior Lecturer in Physiotherapy at Birmingham City University.
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She covered topics such as:
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² Tour of Physiotherapy facilities
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² Description of BCU Physiotherapy course
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² Introduction to the British National Health Service
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² Current challenges within the British healthcare climate / environment
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² Review of drivers within Physiotherapy in current British healthcare climate
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² Reflection on my Jodie’s practice and career
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Both groups enjoyed the lecture.
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On the afternoon of the 23rd, the groups enjoyed a visit to Birmingham Botanical Gardens to experience the local cultural context.
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And of course there was time for enjoying nice food together.
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