Neurosensory motor development in children
This two day Neuro Sensory Motor Development Assessment (NSMDA) practical course includes lectures about the NSMDA, demonstrations of testing infants and children and participation in testing of children in small groups. There will be group feedback and discussion of scoring and grading of each child, discussion on interpretation of results and planning for intervention as needed.
At conclusion, participants should have an understanding of the background of the NSMDA and be familiar with testing procedures for infants and children up to 4 or 6 yrs of age. They will also understand the scoring and grading systems of the NSMDA, be able to interpret the results and use the information in clinical settings to advise, refer and plan interventions. Participants will understand classification of motor developmental performance of children and the use of the test in research.
Learning outcomes
- Have an understanding of the background of the Neuro Sensory Motor Developmental Assessment (NSMDA) for infants and young children
- Be familiar with testing procedures for infants & children up to 4 or 6 yrs of age
- Understand the scoring and grading systems of the NSMDA
- Be able to use the information in clinical settings to advise, refer & plan interventions
- Understand classification of motor developmental performance of children
- Understand the use of the test in research
Prerequisites
- This course is only available to qualified and AHPRA registered physiotherapists.