the main objective of teaching is to provide reflection and knowledge on the rehabilitation approach to the child with neuromuscular pathology, with special focus on Duchenne muscular dystrophy and spinal amyotrophy. The expected learning outcomes are as follows: -knowledge of neuromuscular pathologies. -learning clinical assessment modalities -knowledge and application of pathology-specific standardized tests.
One of the two teaching modules will be devoted to addressing the main aspects of neurodevelopmental disorders and their neuromotor correlates, according to the following programme: - Introduction to neurodevelopmental disorders and developmental delays, with particular attention to early neuromotor signs. - Analysis of major genetic syndromes and their specific neuromotor profiles. - Hyperactivity and behavioural disorders, with an in-depth examination of the neuromotor expression of these conditions. - Collaborative practice, with emphasis on the importance of interdisciplinary meetings, teamwork, peer consultation, and supervision. The expected learning outcomes are as follows: - Recognise the main neurodevelopmental disorders and understand their neuromotor manifestations. - Identify the specific neuromotor signs associated with different genetic syndromes. - Understand the role of neuromotor correlates in hyperactivity and behavioural disorders. - Evaluate the importance of integrated professional practice and of peer consultation and supervision within clinical and rehabilitative settings. - Apply theoretical concepts to illustrative cases and real professional situations.
Course Prerequisites
understanding of the topics of the following module requires that the student possess the notions and criteria of neuropsychomotor observation, neurology, and anatomy of the musculoskeletal system experienced during the first year of Cds
Teaching Methods
the teaching uses frontal lessons through slides and videos of clinical cases
Assessment Methods
the exam is oral and the knowledge acquired, the student's ability to clearly explain the topics and the appropriateness of the scientific vocabulary are verified.
The results of the oral examination are integrated with the grades obtained in the written test related to the teaching module on neuromotor signs in neurodevelopmental disorders.
Texts
Mercuri E, Finkel RS, Muntoni F, Wirth B, Montes J, Main M, Mazzone ES, Vitale M, Snyder B, Quijano-Roy S, Bertini E, Davis RH, Meyer OH, Simonds AK, Schroth MK, Graham RJ, Kirschner J, Iannaccone ST, Crawford TO, Woods S, Qian Y, Sejersen T; SMA Care Group. Diagnosis and management of spinal muscular atrophy: Part 1: Recommendations for diagnosis, rehabilitation, orthopedic and nutritional care. Neuromuscul Disord. 2018 Feb;28(2):103-115. doi: 10.1016/j.nmd.2017.11.005. Epub 2017 Nov 23. PMID: 29290580. Bushby K, Finkel R, Birnkrant DJ, Case LE, Clemens PR, Cripe L, Kaul A, Kinnett K, McDonald C, Pandya S, Poysky J, Shapiro F, Tomezsko J, Constantin C; DMD Care Considerations Working Group. Diagnosis and management of Duchenne muscular dystrophy, part 1: diagnosis, and pharmacological and psychosocial management. Lancet Neurol. 2010 Jan;9(1):77-93. doi: 10.1016/S1474-4422(09)70271-6. Epub 2009 Nov 27. PMID: 19945913. -materiale fornito dalla docente
Contents
the program and contents cover knowledge and updates in scientific literature in addition to the latest practices in the evaluation of neuromuscular disorders in children
