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Percy Hedley Training

A study day in the use of GMFM and GMFCS

The Gross Motor Function Measure (GMFM) and the Gross Motor Classification System (GMFCS) are well recognised standardised tools used to evaluate change over time for children with Cerebral Palsy.

Percy Hedley Training are hosting a study day in using this standardised test and classification system, which is validated for use for children (aged 5 months to 18 years) with cerebral palsy.

 
 

Date: Wednesday, 18th June 2008

Time: 9.00am - 3.45pm

Venue: Percy Hedley Primary School, Station Road, Forest Hall, Newcastle upon Tyne NE12 8YY

Presenter: Anne Coates, Head Physiotherapist, Percy Hedley School

Cost: £120 (inclusive of VAT)

Booking: E-Mail Hazel Marshall or call her on 0191 2665491. Alternatively, download a booking form and programme (PDF 94kb)

 
 
 

The Gross Motor Function Measure (GMFM) and the Gross Motor Classification System (GMFCS) are well recognised standardised tools used to evaluate change over time for children with Cerebral Palsy. Physiotherapists at Percy Hedley have been using the tool for over ten years and would like to share with others their knowledge and experience.

Who is the course for? The course is suitable for paediatric physiotherapists, occupational therapists and clinicians who work with children with cerebral palsy and who will be able to use the measure as an assessment tool.

Aims and Objectives - Through practical activities, discussion and the use of DVD evidence, the course aims to:

  • To introduce participants to the GMFM and to the administration and scoring of the test through practical activities.
  • To introduce the GMFCS and how it can be used.
  • To give participants confidence to use the GMFCS and GMFM at the end of the course.
  • To introduce the way in which the data can be used to measure outcomes for children as individuals and in groups.

This course will be practically based and participants will need to come suitably dressed for activities.

 
 
 

Programme for the day

9:00
Registration and Coffee
9:30
Introduction to the GMFCS and GMFM
9:35
The GMFM - What is it?
For whom is it appropriate?
How is it administered?
How is it scored?
Equipment needed.
10:00
Practical demo with a child
10:45
Coffee
11:00
Practical activities using each other as models
12:00
Discussion
12:15
Lunch (will be provided)
1:00
Practical activity with video
1:45
Discussion
2:15
The GMFCS - Use of video to make judgement
3:15
Plenery
3:45
Finish
 

Percy Hedley Training Programme: Percy Hedley School is a non-maintained special school for 170 pupils who have either cerebral palsy or speech, language and communication difficulties. It is a registered charity. Children are referred by LEAs from across the northern authorities. The school employs a large multi-professional team, consisting of teachers, psychologist, conductors, SSAs, speech and language therapists, occupational therapists and physiotherapists who, together with parents, provide an integrated approach to addressing the special educational needs of the pupils. The Percy Hedley Training Programme is a series of high quality courses which are delivered in the region by a combination of Percy Hedley staff and specialist outside speakers. Our aim is to support inclusion within mainstream schools through the dissemination of effective teaching and therapy strategies which can be successfully applied in the classroom. If you would like to know more about our work then please contact the school.