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The Hand Assessment for Infants (HAI) is an assessment of hand function for infants at risk of developing cerebral palsy (CP) in the age range 3-12 months old. The HAI aims to measure the degree and quality of goal-directed actions performed with each hand separately as well as with both hands together. The HAI is scored on 17 items (12 unimanual and 5 bimanual) each scored on a 3-point criterion-referenced rating scale.

A short online course for clinicians who already hold AHA 18-18 certification. Review the latest AHA 18-18 updates (Version 5.0, online score forms, automated reports and the CPTeaching Learning Hub) and recalibrate your scoring against criterion-referenced standards. Strictly limited to currently certified AHA 18-18 raters.

The Both Hands Assessment (BoHA) evaluates how effectively children with bilateral cerebral palsy aged 18 months to 18 years (MACS levels I-III) use both hands together in bimanual activity, and quantifies any asymmetry between the hands. Scored from a 15-20 minute video-recorded play session, the BoHA extends the Assisting Hand Assessment to children with bilateral involvement. This certification course teaches reliable administration and scoring of BoHA Version 1.2.

This two-session online training course is designed for clinicians working with children with neurological impairment, focusing on the rationale for using Botulinum toxin-A (BoNT-A) as an adjunct to upper limb therapy. Drawing on the latest scientific evidence alongside 25+ years of clinical experience in upper limb BoNT-A use, this theoretical and practical course will help clinicians determine who, when, and why to consider BoNT-A as part of evidence-based upper limb intervention.

The Both Hands Assessment (BoHA) evaluates how effectively children with bilateral cerebral palsy aged 18 months to 18 years (MACS levels I-III) use both hands together in bimanual activity, and quantifies any asymmetry between the hands. Scored from a 15-20 minute video-recorded play session, the BoHA extends the Assisting Hand Assessment to children with bilateral involvement. This certification course teaches reliable administration and scoring of BoHA Version 1.2.

This comprehensive, practical and interactive online training course across 4 sessions focuses on the implementation of bimanual therapy for children with cerebral palsy (CP). Guided by theory and evidence, participants will gain insight into the mechanisms and essential ingredients for learning motor skills and how to drive neuroplasticity for long-term outcomes. A mix of formal presentations and small group work will provide participants with the confidence and practical skills to immediately apply evidence-based bimanual therapy in their clinical practice.

The Mini-Assisting Hand Assessment (Mini-AHA) measures and describes how effectively infants aged 8-18 months with unilateral cerebral palsy use their affected hand during bimanual play. Like the AHA 18-18, it is scored from a video-recorded play session with toys that encourage two-handed use, with 20 object-related actions of the affected hand rated on a 4-point scale. This certification course teaches reliable administration and scoring of the Mini-AHA.

The Both Hands Assessment (BoHA) evaluates how effectively children with bilateral cerebral palsy aged 18 months to 18 years (MACS levels I-III) use both hands together in bimanual activity, and quantifies any asymmetry between the hands. Scored from a 15-20 minute video-recorded play session, the BoHA extends the Assisting Hand Assessment to children with bilateral involvement. This certification course teaches reliable administration and scoring of BoHA Version 1.2.

The Hand Assessment for Infants (HAI) is an assessment of hand function for infants at risk of developing cerebral palsy (CP) in the age range 3-12 months old. The HAI aims to measure the degree and quality of goal-directed actions performed with each hand separately as well as with both hands together. The HAI is scored on 17 items (12 unimanual and 5 bimanual) each scored on a 3-point criterion-referenced rating scale.

This comprehensive, practical and interactive online training course across 4 sessions focuses on the implementation of evidence-based interventions for children with unilateral cerebral palsy (CP). Using the latest evidence and knowledge from scientific literature, the course will assist clinicians in making sense of who, how, why and when to use a particular upper limb intervention. The course will provide clinicians with the confidence and practical skills to implement interventions such as modified constraint-induced movement therapy, bimanual therapy and goal-directed training. It will focus on practical considerations, such as the individual characteristics of the child (age, cognition, motivation), the importance of environment, supporting parents and optimising positive behaviours and mastery motivation to achieve the most effective outcomes. Participants will also learn how to objectively evaluate treatment outcomes. A comprehensive course manual and reference materials will be provided.

The Hand Assessment for Infants (HAI) is an assessment of hand function for infants at risk of developing cerebral palsy (CP) in the age range 3-12 months old. The HAI aims to measure the degree and quality of goal-directed actions performed with each hand separately as well as with both hands together. The HAI is scored on 17 items (12 unimanual and 5 bimanual) each scored on a 3-point criterion-referenced rating scale.

The Assisting Hand Assessment (AHA) 18-18 is a Rasch-based instrument that measures and describes the effectiveness with which a child/adolescent who has unilateral disability makes use of their affected hand (assisting hand) during bimanual activities. The AHA 18-18 is a standardised criterion-referenced test that is valid, reliable and sensitive to change. The test is intended for children with unilateral cerebral palsy and brachial plexus injuries aged between 18 months and 18 years.

This comprehensive, practical and interactive online training course across 4 sessions focuses on the implementation of bimanual therapy for children with cerebral palsy (CP). Guided by theory and evidence, participants will gain insight into the mechanisms and essential ingredients for learning motor skills and how to drive neuroplasticity for long-term outcomes. A mix of formal presentations and small group work will provide participants with the confidence and practical skills to immediately apply evidence-based bimanual therapy in their clinical practice.

The Mini-Assisting Hand Assessment (Mini-AHA) measures and describes how effectively infants aged 8-18 months with unilateral cerebral palsy use their affected hand during bimanual play. Like the AHA 18-18, it is scored from a video-recorded play session with toys that encourage two-handed use, with 20 object-related actions of the affected hand rated on a 4-point scale. This certification course teaches reliable administration and scoring of the Mini-AHA.

The Assisting Hand Assessment (AHA) 18-18 is a Rasch-based instrument that measures and describes the effectiveness with which a child/adolescent who has unilateral disability makes use of their affected hand (assisting hand) during bimanual activities. The AHA 18-18 is a standardised criterion-referenced test that is valid, reliable and sensitive to change. The test is intended for children with unilateral cerebral palsy and brachial plexus injuries aged between 18 months and 18 years.

Das Assisting Hand Assessment (AHA) 18-18 ist ein Rasch-basiertes Instrument, das die Effektivität misst und beschreibt, mit der ein Kind/Jugendlicher mit einseitiger Behinderung seine betroffene Hand (Assistenzhand) bei beidhändigen Aktivitäten einsetzt. Das AHA 18-18 ist ein standardisierter, kriteriumsorientierter Test, der valide, reliabel und veränderungssensitiv ist. Der Test ist für Kinder mit unilateraler Zerebralparese und Plexus-brachialis-Verletzungen im Alter zwischen 18 Monaten und 18 Jahren vorgesehen.

Le Assisting Hand Assessment (AHA) est un instrument développé avec la méthode Rasch, qui mesure et décrit l’efficacité avec laquelle un enfant qui présente une atteinte unilatérale utilise sa main atteinte (main assistante) lors des activités bimanuelles. Le AHA est un test standardisé, basé sur des critères, qui est valide, fiable et sensible au changement. Il est destiné aux enfants atteints de paralysie cérébrale unilatérale et de lésions du plexus brachial âgés de 18 mois à 18 ans.

The Assisting Hand Assessment (AHA) 18-18 is a Rasch-based instrument that measures and describes the effectiveness with which a child/adolescent who has unilateral disability makes use of their affected hand (assisting hand) during bimanual activities. The AHA 18-18 is a standardised criterion-referenced test that is valid, reliable and sensitive to change. The test is intended for children with unilateral cerebral palsy and brachial plexus injuries aged between 18 months and 18 years.