The Sykes Family Chair in Pediatric Physical Therapy, Health and Development in the Division of Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy strives to advance health and development of children with and without disabilities.
This position is held by Stacey Dusing, PT, PT, FAPTA
Sykes Pediatric Rehabilitation, Health and Development Symposium 2022: Early Detection and Treatment for Infant and Children With or At-High-Risk of Cerebral Palsy
The publication of Accurate and Early Detection of Cerebral Palsy (CP) sparked the interest of interdisciplinary teams worldwide. This symposium will bring together presenters in the field of medicine, developmental assessment, and therapeutic intervention for infants with early signs of CP. Together we review the guidelines, hear from team who have fully or partially implemented them, will brainstorm ways to enhance implementation, and discusses challenges, and opportunities in California and across the country.
Sykes Pediatric Rehabilitation, Health and Development Quarterly Seminar Series: The seminar series is designed to provide opportunities to make connections between disciplines, clinicians, researchers, and advance interdisciplinary research.
Coming Soon: Seminar schedule for 2022-2023
Previous Speakers
Feb 12 2021 – USC Pediatric Faculty mini presentations
May 7 2021 – Beth McManus, PT, MPH, ScD
Improving Early Intervention Access and Outcomes
July 30 2021 – Laura Prosser, PT, PhD
“Motor Learning Opportunities in Children with Impaired Motor Development”
October 22 2021 – Kathleen Friel, PhD
“Optimizing Motor Recovery in People with Cerebral Palsy”
January 28 2022 – Grace Baranek, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA
“Infants at Elevated Likelihood of ASD in the general population: Screening and Intervention Focused on Sensory-Regulation and Social-Communication Domains”
Please email motordevelopmentlab@pt.usc.edu for access to previous presentations.