Zayed Higher Organization for People of Determination (ZHO) has launched a masterclass training programme in partnership with the Higher Institute for Psychomotor Therapy (ISRP) from France, which focuses on applying Psychomotor Therapy (PMT) for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
The training programme will take place during the World Congress Rehabilitation 2024 at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi, which is held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Khalid bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of ZHO’s board. Marking the first time the congress is being held in the Middle East, the event will take place from 23-25 September under the theme of Work and Employment. The event is being organised by the ZHO, in partnership with Rehabilitation International (RI), the International Social Security Association (ISSA), and the Abu Dhabi Convention and Exhibition Office within the Department of Culture and Tourism (DCT).
The training showcases methods of rehabilitating autistic people. PMT is a rehabilitation therapy developed by a French physical therapist, Giselle Soubiran, at the beginning to the 1950s in the Henri Roussel Sainte-Anne Children Psychiatry Hospital in Paris.
The training will be the first of two comprehensive sessions aimed at equipping participants with an in-depth understanding of PMT and its specific application to ASD. Participants will delve into the intricacies of the psychomotor system, exploring the neurological and bodily functions that constitute it, as well as the features that underpin the effectiveness of the rehabilitation therapy.
Notable aspects of the training include an evaluation of the PMT system that will provide attendees with insights into the impact of ASD on psychomotricity, setting a foundation for the subsequent session, which will concentrate on the evaluation of psychomotor rehabilitation strategies for children affected by ASD.
His Excellency Abdullah Al Humaidan, Secretary General of ZHO said: "We are pleased to offer this unique opportunity for specialist training, enabling participants to learn and integrate new skills into their care for people of determination and ASD. Working with our partners at ISRP, we are committed to supporting the rights of People of Determination here in the UAE and around the world, in line with the ambitions of the World Congress on Rehabilitation in Abu Dhabi this September."
The initiative underscores the commitment of ZHO and ISRP to explore innovative rehabilitation methods, enhancing the quality of care for People of Determination. It represents a step forward in the field of rehabilitation, promising to impart knowledge and skills to healthcare professionals to improve the future care of People of Determination.
The course fee is set at AED3,500 per participant for five-day sessions, with an early bird offer of AED3,000 available for registrations completed before 1 August 2024. Attendance at the masterclass will be limited to 30 participants.
To register, please visit Psychomotor Therapy for Autism Spectrum Disorder MasterClass registration form (early-bird) (office.com)
