Clinical Chats: MDT approach to understanding CP

About this episode

The episode features a multidisciplinary panel discussing the understanding and support of children with Cerebral Palsy.

In this episode, host Bec Sampson is joined by a multidisciplinary panel, Sarah Hallams (Physiotherapist), Isabella Krak (Speech Pathologist), and Amanda Lidis (Occupational Therapist) for a rich discussion on supporting children with Cerebral Palsy (CP). Together, they unpack what CP is, the different types, and how it can affect a child’s development across the lifespan. The conversation explores common goals across allied health disciplines, practical strategies for family education, and t...

People in this episode

Host: Bec Sampson

Guests: Sarah Hallams, Isabella Krak, Amanda Lidis

Topics covered

• Cerebral Palsy
• multidisciplinary approach
• child development
• allied health
• family education

Keywords

• Cerebral Palsy
• physiotherapy
• speech pathology
• occupational therapy
• child development
• family support

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Cerebral Palsy

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