Early Detection Of Cerebral Palsy: Best Practices And The Role Of Therapy Providers
Course: #6917Level: Introductory 1 Hour 450 Reviews
This course will introduce the current best practices in the early detection, diagnosis, and intervention of cerebral palsy. Participants will explore therapists' critical role in identifying early signs, supporting clinical pathways, and guiding families through the process.
On Demand
Course Type: Video
CEUs/Hours Offered: AOTA/0.1 Introductory, OT Service Delivery, 14272; CE Broker/1.0 CE Broker #20-1339837; IACET/0.1; IL EITP/1.0; NBCOT PDUs/1.25 Beginner, Rehabilitation
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Learning Outcomes
- After this course, participants will be able to identify evidence-based assessments and tools to support early detection and diagnosis of cerebral palsy.
- After this course, participants will be able to describe best practices for occupational therapy and physical therapy within the early detection, diagnosis, and intervention clinical pathways.
- After this course, participants will be able to list 2 strategies for providing family-centered care during the early detection, diagnostic, and intervention process.
Course created on November 5, 2025
Agenda
| 0-10 Minutes | Introduction & History of CP Diagnostic Practices |
| 10-20 Minutes | Current Evidence – Why “Wait and See” Is Not the Best Approach |
| 20-30 Minutes | Early Detection Assessments and Tools |
| 30-55 Minutes | Best Practices for OT and PT Intervention & Supporting Families |
| 55-60 Minutes | Summary; Q&A |
Reviews
450 ReviewsPresented By
Maria Baldino
OTD, MS, OTR/L, BCP
Maria Baldino is an assistant professor in the occupational therapy department at the University of Minnesota and a Board Certified Pediatric Occupational Therapist with over a decade of experience across various pediatric settings. Her practice has focused on outpatient care, NICU follow-up clinics and other specialty clinics, and acute and critical care settings. She is certified in the Prechtl General Movement Assessment and the Hammersmith Infant Neurological Examination, and her current research explores the experiences of parents and caregivers navigating early detection and diagnosis of cerebral palsy. She continues to practice in pediatric acute care.
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Lindsay Moore
PT, DPT, PCS
Lindsay Moore is a Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Pediatric Physical Therapy with over a decade of experience in medical outpatient care. She practices at Phoenix Children’s and is a pediatric lecturer at Creighton University’s Phoenix campus. Lindsay has led the development of a high-risk infant follow-up program that integrates evidence-based practice into clinical systems to improve early identification and care coordination. She also leads the Arizona Cerebral Palsy Early Surveillance Task Force, advancing statewide collaboration in early detection and intervention. Her professional interests include early detection and diagnosis of neurodevelopmental conditions, timely seating and mobility interventions, and best practices in equipment prescription. She is passionate about building community partnerships and translating research into sustainable, equitable models of care for children and families.
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Financial: Maria Baldino received an honorarium for presenting these course materials. Non-financial: Maria Baldino has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.
Financial: Lindsay Moore received an honorarium for presenting this course. Non-financial: Lindsay Moore has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.
Sponsor Disclosure: This Course is presented by OccupationalTherapy.com, a Continued site.
Content Disclosure: This learning event does not focus exclusively on any specific product or service.
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American Occupational Therapy Association
OccupationalTherapy.com is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development, #7659. Course approval ID# 14272. This distance learning - independent course is offered at 0.10 CEUs/contact hours (Introductory level, OT Service Delivery Area). The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.
CE Broker
OccupationalTherapy.com is an approved provider for CE Broker, provider #50-14558. This course is offered for 1.00 hours. If you are an OT/OTA in Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, New Hampshire, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Carolina or Tennessee, CE Broker may be of interest to you.
International Association for Continuing Education and Training
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Illinois Early Intervention Training Program
The Illinois Early Intervention Training Program has approved this event for 1.00 hours of EI credential credit. See http://www.illinoiseitraining.org/page.aspx? for information about credit areas.
National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy
OccupationalTherapy.com is a NBCOT® Professional Development Provider. This course is offered for 1.25 NBCOT PDUs (Beginner level, Rehabilitation Area). NBCOT® is a registered trademark of The National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, Inc.