Venue : The Grand Hotel, Bristol

Two Guest speakers :
1) Elizabeth Atter : Bobath trained Paediatric Chartered Physiotherapist with particular interest in neuro-developmental disorders and child development.

Presentation : 'Touch to Teach'

The aims of this talk are to consider massage and positioning of infants in order to facilitate development for sensori-motor learning and to assist those babies born with different needs to reach their potential. A variety of different conditions will be considered from prematurity to developmental delay, genetic and neurological conditions and moulded baby syndrome. There will be time given to discuss particular issues and concerns.

Biography:
I originally qualified as a Remedial Gymnast and Recreational Therapist 28 years ago until our profession amalgamated with the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy in 1985. 25 of these years have been spent working with babies, children and young people with a variety of special needs in the NHS, Education and private sectors.

I began working as a consultant Physiotherapist at The Dyscovery Centre from its inception in 1997 until 2001 and then came back to work full time as the Clinical Manager in January 2009 sadly being made redundant in December 2009 and now work independently as a clinician, consultant, lecturer and trainer.

I have a special interest in neuro-developmental disorders (e.g. Developmental Co-ordination Disorder - Dyspraxia) and special educational needs and the implications for children and young people accessing physical activity for educational, physical, emotional and social wellbeing.

I have lectured extensively around the UK and also taught in Europe through my role at the Dyscovery Centre. I have worked as a consultant for Bridgend LEA and The National Children's Bureau and led on a project listening to the voices of pupils with additional learning needs.
I am currently completing a Masters Degree in Paediatrics and Child Healthcare Studies at Cardiff University.

To date I have co-written 2 books with my colleague Sharon Drew (OT); 'Can't Play, Won't Play: Simply sizzling ideas to get the ball rolling for children with Dyspraxia' (Jessica Kingsley Publishers) and 'Fidget Busters' a classroom resource to help children maintain concentration during lessons. (LDA Publishing).

I am happily married with two almost grown up children.

2) Cressida Pryor

Presentation : ‘The Psychology of Birth Trauma in the Baby Massage Class’ :

This presentation will explore the nature of birth trauma and whether it is different to other post traumatic stress disorders.

Cressida will explain what the predisposing factors are, what might precipitate it and how the effects are often maintained. This talk
will explore the effects of birth trauma on the attachment relationship and consider how our role as infant massage instructors might help.

Biography :

Cressida Pryor first worked as a Speech and Language Therapist with the under 5’s before gaining a Psychology degree and Msc while her two children were young. In the last twenty years she has developed a special interest in treating adult trauma with a peri-natal focus, which more recently has led her to infant mental health work. Cressida is also a freelance CIMI in Cheltenham where she also sings and plays the ukulele!

Plus : Stroke Review & networking opportunity

Lunch will be included in the price of the day delegate rate - £ TBC

To book a place or discuss please contact :

(email ) events@iaim.org.uk

(tel) 020 8989 9597

Location: Guoman Hotel, London

For more information or to reserve your place please email: ga2010@iaim.org.uk