Topics

The motto of the joint congress EACD & IAACD „Developing Networks – Networks for Development“ is complemented by the following topics.

01.1. Genetics
01.2. Cell Biology, nutrition and Metabolism
01.3. Neuroscience and Neuroprotection
01.4. Biomechanics of motor functions (gait, posture, upper extremities)
01.5. Artificial Intelligence
01.6. Epidemiology, Registers and Big Data
01.7. Ethical Aspects

02.1. New Methodologies, Novel Interventions
02.2. Early Motor, epileptic and other somatic assessment/ treatment
02.3. Early management of Nutrition, Feeding, Eating, Dysphagia
02.4. Early management of Speech and Communication
02.5. Early management of Learning, Cognitive and Executive Function
02.6. Early management of Vision and Cerebral Visual impairment
02.7. Early management of Social Engagement and Behaviour
02.8. Digital Health and other emerging technologies (Early Recognition / Intervention)
02.9. Initial Counselling, Coaching & Parenting intervention
02.10. Health promotion and prevention
02.11. Prognosis and course

03.1. Novel Identification strategies
03.2. Motor and mobility assessment
03.3. Cognitive and executive function assessment
03.4. Behavioural assessment
03.5. Activities of Daily Living, Self-care, Mobility assessment
03.6. Participation (Work, School, involvement in life situations) assessments
03.7. Environmental Factors (Physical, Attitudinal, Social)
03.8. Personal Factors (Sex, Age, Health Behaviour)
03.9. Digital Health and technology (Assessment)

04.1. Novel intervention strategies
04.2. Nutrition and dietary interventions
04.3. Pharmacological and other medical interventions and pain management
04.4. Novel therapeutic interventions
04.5. Orthopaedic interventions including muscle bone health
04.6. Neurosurgery
04.7. Robotics and Assistive Devices
04.8. Psychosocial interventions
04.9. Educational interventions
04.10. Digital Health and technology (Intervention, Monitoring, Education)
04.11. Participation and Leisure focused interventions
04.12. Other Novel Therapeutics

05.1. Natural History
05.2. Transition phases Childhood: Infancy, Kindergarden, School, Vocational / professional training, Employment, retirement, palliative care
05.3. Transition phases Adolescence and Adulthood: Vocational / professional training, Employment, retirement, palliative care
05.4. Transition across Medical Care Services
05.5. Sexuality
05.6. Planning and Implementation of Interventions and Assistive Devices

06.1. Caregiver Empowerment
06.2. School Education and Culture Skills
06.3. Building Capacity for Employment
06.4. Professional Integration and Leadership
06.5. Barrier Freedom and Accessibility
06.6. Occupation, Employment, Economic Independence
06.7. Encouragement in Individual Decision Making

07.1. Consumer led research
07.2. Building Networks: Caregivers, consumers, stakeholders
07.3. Building Networks: researchers, professionals (health, care, education), policy makers, financial partners, employers
07.4. Advocacy, Creating Awareness
07.5. Promoting Accessibility

08.1. Early Detection and Early Intervention in Low Resource Settings
08.2. First Nations Research and support
08.3. Basic standards for nutrition and pharmacological supply
08.4. Basic standards of aids, tools and technology
08.5. Care, Education, Counselling and Support for children with Physical Needs
08.6. Care, Education, Counselling and Support for children with Intellectual / Learning Needs
08.7. Basic care, Education, Counselling and Support for children with challenging Behaviours

09.1. Hot Topics
09.2. Other