An Event for World Cerebral Palsy Awareness Day (October 6) Was Organized by the Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation
World Cerebral Palsy Awareness Day Observed at SDU
A panel was organized by the Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation at the Süleyman Demirel University (SDU) Faculty of Health Sciences to mark "October 6, World Cerebral Palsy Awareness Day."
The panel, held in Hall B of the Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences, featured the following speakers: Dr. Cahide Bulut Arslan, a pediatric neurologist at Isparta City Hospital; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hatice Yakut, a faculty member in the Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation at the SDÜ Faculty of Health Sciences; and pediatric physiotherapist Mine Top Özden.
The first speaker of the panel, Specialist Dr. Cahide Bulut Arslan, provided information on the definition of cerebral palsy, key considerations during the treatment process, and the various therapeutic approaches that can be applied. Noting that each child’s treatment and developmental journey can differ, Arslan stated, “Even when the symptoms are the same, the process unfolds differently for every child.”
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hatice Yakut provided insights into physiotherapy and rehabilitation practices for cerebral palsy. Emphasizing the importance of rehabilitation programs tailored to the individual needs of children, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Yakut briefed the participants on the approaches and intervention methods employed during the physiotherapy process.
Pediatric physiotherapist Mine Top Özden addressed the family-centered care approach in the context of cerebral palsy. Emphasizing the importance of the family’s active participation throughout the rehabilitation process, Özden noted that communication and collaboration between the family and healthcare professionals contribute significantly to the process. She stated that taking into account the family’s needs, expectations, and daily living conditions enhances the effectiveness of rehabilitation.
The panel, which aimed to raise awareness about cerebral palsy, concluded following a group photograph.
