Project ECHO: Pediatric Cerebral Palsy Series

ECHO Cerebral Palsy is an in-depth exploration of pediatric cerebral palsy (CP) care. This series covers the diagnostic criteria of CP, diverse phenotypes and critical risk factors that can lead to CP. Gain insights into the importance of early therapeutic intervention to promote optimal developmental outcomes.

Participants will delve into tone management strategies, common co-morbidities and complications, and the mental health issues affecting children with CP and their families.

Join us to deepen your understanding and support for pediatric patients with cerebral palsy. Together, let's advance care and knowledge within our community.

Participant Benefits

• Mentoring and collaboration with interdisciplinary specialists
• Case-based learning
• Many of our ECHO series offer CME/CE credits at no cost to you. For series specific CME/CE information, contact NCHProjectECHO@NationwideChildrens.org.

Participant Expectations

To make the most of your ECHO experience, we encourage participants to:

• Regularly attend sessions
• Keep your camera on for the duration of the session
• Submit a case to present to the group
• Actively participate in discussions by sharing knowledge, experiences, resources and recommendations
• Complete online pre- and post- surveys

Who Can Participate

Any health care professional who wants to engage around a topic, share their experience and learn from their peers can attend ECHO sessions.

This series specifically targets:

• Pediatric Primary Care Providers (MD, DO, PA, NP)
• Medical Specialists (Gastroenterology, Neurology, Psychiatry, etc.)
• Psychologists
• Integrated Behavioral Health Clinicians
• Speech Language Pathologists
• Occupational Therapists
• Physical Therapists
• Recreational Therapists
• Social Workers
• Other professionals who work with patients in this population

Sample Topics

• Diagnostic criteria
• Keys to early diagnosis
• Tone assessment and management
• Common orthopedic concerns
• Respiratory health
• Nutritional concerns
• Acute pain identification
• Chronic pain management
• Mental health issues for children with CP and their families

Future Series

If you would like to be contacted when the next series is scheduled, please join our contact list.