Ponseti Clinic’s first seminar: Multidisciplinary care for children with additional needs
1. April 2025
On March 26, 2025, the first professional seminar organized by the Ponseti Clinic in cooperation with the ZRAK Primary and Kindergarten and the Anežka Foundation took place. This educational event was focused on multidisciplinary cooperation in the care of children with specific needs. The seminar attracted experts from various fields, as well as parents who are interested in modern approaches in therapy and rehabilitation.
Main topics of the seminar
1. Modern approaches to vision rehabilitation
PhDr. Martina Malotová, MBA, focused on the importance of clinical vision therapy for children's school success. She explained the importance of vision diagnostics such as fixation, localization and accommodation. She emphasized that timely and accurate diagnosis can significantly contribute to the effective improvement of children's visual functions.
2. The influence of the locomotor apparatus on visual functions
Bc. Pavlína Malá presented the role of child physiotherapist in the assessment of motor skills in relation to visual functions. She explained how the locomotor system affects vision and what educators and parents should pay attention to when monitoring children's development, especially in relation to movement and visual abilities.
3. Support for fine motor skills and coordination in relation to visual functions
Mgr. Natálie Hrušková focused on children's occupational therapy, especially working with children with autism spectrum disorders and sensory integration. She explained how important it is to take into account the individual needs of children during rehabilitation after serious illnesses and how to correctly choose compensatory aids to improve motor and visual functions.
4. Clinical speech therapy in practice
Mgr. Veronika Havlíčková offered an overview of the most common diagnoses in [speech therapy](/specialization/clinical-speech therapy). She explained the importance of interdisciplinary cooperation and the role of a speech therapist in the development of children's communication. She also emphasized how important it is to start with help and speech development as early as possible.
Interesting thoughts from the discussions
- Interdisciplinary approach: The seminar participants emphasized the need for close cooperation between experts of different specializations for effective support of children with specific needs. Experts from different fields shared their experiences and expressed the need for mutual support.
- Early diagnosis: The importance of early detection of problems in visual, motor or communication functions was underlined. Participants agreed that early recognition is key to successful therapy and subsequent support for children.
- Role of parents and teachers: Discussions focused on the key role of parents and teachers in the therapy and rehabilitation process. Parents and educators should be actively involved in therapy, educating themselves about children's needs and working with professionals to create the best possible supportive environment.
This educational event laid the foundations for future meetings of experts and parents who strive for effective support of children with specific needs through multidisciplinary cooperation.
Thanks to the generous support of the Anežka Foundation, which has long been focused on improving the availability of care for children with specific needs, the first twenty registered participants had the opportunity to attend the seminar for free.
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