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Zayed Higher Organisation (ZHO) has launched an exclusive masterclass training programme with the Higher Institute for Psychomotor Therapy (ISRP) from France, which focuses on applying psychomotor therapy (PMT) for Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD).
The training programme will take place during the World Congress on Rehabilitation 2024, which is being held under the patronage of H.H. 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 23rd to 25th September under the theme of ‘Work and Employment’. The event is organised by the Zayed Higher Organisation for People of Determination 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.
This training is tailored to healthcare professionals working within the rehabilitation sector and specifically for those working with ASD patients.
Psychomotor Therapy (PMT) is a rehabilitation therapy that originated from a French physical therapist, Giselle Soubiran, at the beginning of the 1950s in the Henri Roussel Sainte-Anne Children’s Psychiatry Hospital in Paris.
The training will be the first of two comprehensive sessions to equip healthcare professionals 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 parts 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 solid foundation for the subsequent future session, which will concentrate on the evaluation of psychomotor rehabilitation strategies for children affected by ASD.
Commenting on the partnership, Abdullah Al Humaidan, Secretary-General of ZHO, said, “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.”
This initiative underscores ZHO and ISRP’s commitment to pioneering innovative rehabilitation methods and enhancing the quality of care for People of Determination.Attendance at the masterclass will be limited to 30 participants to ensure a focused and interactive environment.