wondering and wondering... Peadiatric PT

[estherderu]

dear Justyna,

Every country has its own rules and regulations to becoming a paediatric physiotherapist ( from nothing at all to 4 yr parttime postgraduate education). On the wcpt forum I have listed the names of the paediatric physiotherapy societies I know of, you could possible ask them what kind of courses they have in their countries.
(inter)national pediatric PT groups

In many countries foreigners are allowed to follow the courses... I suggest you go to my site and have a look around. I have done a few in Switzerland. You will find a lot of information which you might might find informative and which can help you along.
good luck with your study

Esther de Ru

www.estherderu.com

[justyna]

Thanks Esther, the link you posted is very helpful but I meant exactly how do the students/graduates estimate their skills in physiotherapy in infant's neurodevelopmental disabilities. There are some options like:
-they are quite good educated in that matter and ready to run the first practise;
- they have seen some tricks but never practised on infant's by themselves;
and etc.

[estherderu]

dear Justyna,

As I said, it differs per country.
One of the best suggestions I can give you is.....
OBSERVE normal children ( babies and all age groups), play with them. Get to know what normal development is about FIRST.....

Try to volunteer somewhere where you have to look after children, change their nappies, walk, talk, play with them etc etc..... you will learn a lot doing that....
The more normal ( with all its variations ) movement you see, the more you will learn. ´

When you have the chance to do a course, do it

When you have the chance to follow a paediatric physio doing his/her work, do it.

Good luck,
Do not stop studying.

AND please do not make the big mistake of trying to "exercise for the sake of the exercises" OBSERVE and THINK first. The child has often found the best solution him/herself. OBSERVE and LEARN from it.

Esther