Early Detection of Cerebral Palsy: Using GMA, HINE, and Developmental Follow-up

DESCRIPTION

Early and accurate identification of infants at risk of cerebral palsy (CP) is essential to enable timely referral and optimise clinical decision-making. Advances in neuroscience and clinical research have established tools such as the General Movements Assessment (GMA), the Hammersmith Infant Neurological Examination (HINE), and structured developmental follow-up as reliable and predictive methods for early detection.

This webinar provides an evidence-based overview of early detection strategies for infants at high risk of CP. Led by A/Prof Cathy Morgan, an internationally recognised leader in early CP detection, the session focuses on the appropriate use, interpretation, and integration of GMA, HINE, and developmental follow-up tools to support early identification and referral pathways, in line with international recommendations.

WHO SHOULD JOIN

Doctors, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech and language therapists/speech pathologists, researchers, and primary caregivers.

OBJECTIVE

This training is designed to equip health care professionals with the knowledge and skills required to apply early detection tools, including the General Movements Assessment (GMA), the Hammersmith Infant Neurological Examination (HINE), and developmental follow-up assessments, to identify infants at risk of developing cerebral palsy and to support timely and appropriate referral.

CONTENTS

• Evidence supporting early detection of cerebral palsy

• Fundamentals of the General Movements Assessment (GMA) and the Hammersmith Infant Neurological Examination (HINE)

• Practical considerations for recording and interpreting GMA videos

• Developmental follow-up tools, including MOS, DAYC, AIMS, and PDMS

• Alignment of early detection practices with international clinical recommendations

LEARNING OUTCOMES

By the end of the session, participants will be able to:

·  Understand the evidence supporting early detection of cerebral palsy using GMA, HINE, and developmental follow-up tools

·  Describe the strengths, limitations, and predictive value of early detection assessments

·  Recognise the clinical and public health implications of early detection for infants at risk of CP

·  Appreciate how early identification informs referral pathways and planning for early intervention

·  Discuss international recommendations and guidelines for early detection of cerebral palsy

FACILITATOR

A/Prof Cathy Morgan, PhD

Principal Research Fellow

Program Lead, Early Detection & Early Intervention

Cerebral Palsy Alliance Research Institute, Australia

PRE-WEBINAR READING MATERIALS

• Early, Accurate Diagnosis and Early Intervention in Cerebral Palsy: Advances in Diagnosis and Treatment – PubMed

• Hammersmith Infant Neurological Examination (HINE) Description – Mac Keith Press

• Mastos M et al. (2007). Goal-directed training: linking theories of treatment to clinical practice – SAGE

• GAME (Goals–Activity–Motor Enrichment) Trial Protocol – NIH

• Efficacy of Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy for Children with Cerebral Palsy – Pediatrics

• Effects of Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy in Young Children with Hemiplegic CP – Wiley

• Occupational Therapy Home Programmes for Cerebral Palsy – Pediatrics

• State of the Evidence Traffic Lights 2019 – Springer

• International Clinical Practice Guideline: Interventions to Improve Physical Function for Children and Young People with Cerebral Palsy – AusACPDM