| COURSE BASICS | |
| Location: | Kingston Country Courtyard, DORSET |
| Duration: | 3 days including half day in Dove Clinic |
| Leader: | Hilary Percival & Mark Wilson |
| Frequency: | Every 2 years |
| Eligibility: | Completion of Module 9 |
| CPD: | 24 hours |
It is expected that you are already treating children in your own practice. A current Enhanced DBS certificate and Safeguarding of Children level 2 or above (or equivalent from the country in which you reside and practice) is required; a copy of which should be supplied to our office.
Neurology and Neurodevelopment and Behaviours
An Osteopathic Approach to the Developing Nervous System and Neuro – behaviours
This course focuses on the neuroanatomy that is growing and changing during childhood. Every child’s journey of development is different. To deliver targeted treatment, discuss expected outcomes, and determine treatment frequency during a child’s developmental years, paediatric osteopaths must understand gross anatomy, physiology, and the factors influencing sequential development and outcomes. This includes genetic programming, aetiology, pathologies, embryological changes, and the child’s applied use of their body.
This course explores a range of differences in development, from children with neural tube defects and cerebral palsy to those with different genetic makeups.
Key Areas of Exploration
- Neural Tube Defects & Cerebral Palsy: Investigating how neural tube defects affect the developing brain and child outcomes, alongside the aetiologies of cerebral palsy, how it manifests in motor skills, and its impact on cognitive function.
- The Scope of Osteopathy: Evaluating the role of osteopathy, what it can and cannot achieve on its own, and its place within the scope of other healthcare professionals.
- Premature Birth & Critical Windows: Exploring altered projection of neural development in premature babies, examining how patterns of gross anatomy, neural tissue gain, and motor development occur, alongside other complications associated with prematurity.
- Epilepsy & Neurological Maturity: Looking at why and how epilepsy affects development from both a physiological perspective and through the effect of medication on emerging anatomy.
- Behavioural, Learning & Sleep Issues: Understanding the deep-seated neuroanatomical and physiological differences in children navigating these problems. This includes appreciating how sleep differs in childhood, its links to neurological maturity, realistic expectations, good sleep practice, and when osteopathy can help influence how a child sleeps.
- Genetic Disorders: A mini-course within the module to learn how to apply osteopathic principles to a child’s emerging form, influencing their journey toward better health within their specific genetic programming.
Learning Focus & Practicals
Anyone approaching a child needs an added dimension to their practice. Like all osteopaths, they must understand anatomy, physiology, and pathological processes; in addition, they must understand the effect of what they are dealing with on the development gained to date for that individual, and the development that is yet to come.
The practical sessions and learning focus are split between:
- Gaining clinical skills for ultra-sensitive developing systems.
- Using specific neuro-developmental techniques where they are appropriate.
- Applying your hands to a moving, wriggling child.
SCCO Course Providers: All SCCO courses are run by a resident Course Director, who is an Osteopath and a member of the SCCO Faculty. Pathway courses are delivered by SCCO Faculty and may be supported by guest speakers. Short courses are usually delivered by a visiting guest lecturer. SCCO Faculty members all hold recognised osteopathic qualifications but may not be GOSC registered osteopaths.
Neurology, Neurodevelopment and Behaviours
£1,1005 - 7 February 2028 Dorset, UK This course...more→
“Anatomy and physiology of the lambic system followed by practical. It was excellent to explore CNS from this point of view. Anxiety and depression lecture. Thank you for great weekend.”
“Completely focussed and helpful and enthusiastic tutors.”
“I have been able to implement the practical techniques straight into practice. I felt all the tutors were supportive and motivated by our own passion to learn.”