Congenital and Acquired Neuromuscular and Genetic Disorders

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Introduction

The realisation that your child has a congenital or acquired disability can be a daunting and fearful situation. There are many support networks and resources available however which aim to help and assist parents and carers in the development of that child. Giving birth to a child with such disorders can happen to any mother regardless of age, racial or cultural heritage, socioeconomic status, health or lifestyle. According to the WHO, congenital anomalies or birth defects affect one in every 33 infants every year worldwide and result in approximately 3.2 million birth defect related disabilities every year.

Learning Outcomes

• Discuss the management strategies for children with congenital and acquired neurological disorders
• Describe and evaluate the current physical activity guidelines for those with congenital and acquired neurological disorders and the evidence underpinning them
• Identify support networks and relevant resources for severe and/or long term neurological conditions

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