19th European Conference of Neuro-Developmental Delay (NDD), 2007

Information regarding the European Conference of Neuro-Developmental Delay 2007

Pisa (Tuscany) Italy - 22 – 23 September 2007

This is the 19th European Conference hosted by INPP.

For more information and registration, please e-mail conferencepisa2007@inpp.it.

Speakers:

Sally GODDARD BLYTHE, Director of INPP International, will introduce the Conference, review the use of reflex integration programmes in schools, and discuss the implications of changes in modern living on children's physical development.

Professor Alain BERTHOZ, author of the The Brain’s Sense of Movement and a world expert on vestibular functioning, will present the ‘development and function of the balance system in the early years’.

Professor Colwyn TREVARTHEN, a world renowned scientist in the field of human development, will present his findings on the interpersonal foundations of language and meaning.

Professor KROPOTOV and Dr Curtis CRIPE, specialists in EEG Neurofeedback, will discuss ‘advanced tools for EEG assessments and their application for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes’ (Kropotov), and the clinical application of EEG Neurofeedback for the treatment of specific disorders (Cripe). Together, they will discuss the use of Neurofeedback from the neuro-scientific and clinical perspectives.

There will be a ‘Listening Panel’ comprising Win de ZWART and Jac BELEEN, presenting results from the application of Johansen Sound Therapy in a school setting.

Prof. SCHIFTAN will give a demonstration of the Musica Medica Method, research and applications.

Jordi GALCERAN will present a new auditory stimulation program called ‘Auditiva’.

The official language of the Conference will be English with translation into Italian. If necessary, other translations may be available. If you require additional translation, please make your request well in advance.

For delegates coming from abroad, if you need any help to organise your stay in Italy, please let us know.

We are preparing an exciting ‘tourist side programme’ for the families of the attendees. Please let us know if you are interested.