24/09/2025
During the June holidays, CPAS Senior Occupational Therapist, Ms Quah Yew Kin Mavis and CPAS Senior Physiotherapist Ms Ni Ni Swe had the opportunity to attend an international conference in Heidelberg, Germany.
Jointly organised by the European Academy of Childhood Disability (EACD) and the International Alliance of Academies of Childhood Disability (IAACD), the pre-conference workshops and main conference took place from 24 - 28 June 2025 and drew over 2000 participants from 82 countries including clinicians, researchers, caregivers, and individuals with lived experiences.
As part of the pre-conference, Ms Ni Ni attended a two-day gait course that provided extensive learning on clinical examination testing and gait analysis.
The main conference itself featured a broad spectrum of topics related to cerebral palsy and childhood disabilities, spanning areas such as orthopedics, telehealth, robotics, feeding, cognition and policy making. For our therapists, it was eye-opening to learn from international research on cerebral palsy across the lifespan, and to deepen their understanding of evolving evidence and intervention approaches.
The conference also provided the opportunity to connect with professionals, persons with disabilities, and caregivers from around the world, making this an enriching experience. The trip was indeed a fruitful journey of learning and exchange, and we look forward to applying the insights gained to further enhance our services for our students.
Learn more about CPAS Allied Health here: https://cpas.org.sg/allied-health/
