Masterclass Videos

5 Videos, 1 Bonus online article
18 Ceu's Package, Dr. Michele van Niekerk, MBChB Paediatrician

Neurodiversity refers to the diversity of human minds' (Judith Singer, 1990). Neurodivergence refers to an individual whose neurodevelopment takes place along a different trajectory.

Neurodevelopmental conditions such as Autism and ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) as well as Specific Learning Challenges and Developmental Co-ordination Disorder, are often manifest as behavioural problems at home or in the classroom. However, conventional medical curriculums don't devote much attention to the mental health of children & adolescents.

These conditions present at an early age and can have a significant impact on an individual throughout their lifetime. Early recognition, education and appropriate intervention may prevent psychopathology later in life and ensure affected individuals achieve their unique potential. Fortunately, there is a rapidly evolving awareness globally of the scale at which psychoeducation is required not only for medical professionals and educators, but also for parents and individuals themselves.

These courses are for everyone and anyone who may have to deal with children and adolescents who have or may have one of Neurodevelopmental conditions.  The courses are particularly suitable for General Practitioners, Paediatricians, Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Physiotherapists and other healthcare providers.

1 Video
3 Ceu's Package, Dr. Michele van Niekerk, MBChB Paediatrician

An update on ADHD in 2023, with an overview of its history, presentation and diagnosis, as well as recommended interventions. Medical options are mentioned briefly in this video. A broader overview of the current recommendations for the medical management of ADHD is provided in the second presentation.

1 Video
3 Ceu's Package, Dr. Michele van Niekerk, MBChB Paediatrician

This course provides an overview of the recommended first line medical options for the management of ADHD in children and adolescents. The new formulations which were added in 2022 are included.

1 Video
3 Ceu's Package, Dr. Michele van Niekerk, MBChB Paediatrician

In this course, the evolution of Autism as a diagnosis is explored. Criteria for diagnosis are discussed, with examples of how the condition may present. An approach to interventions is provided.

1 Video
3 Ceu's Package, Dr. Michele van Niekerk, MBChB Paediatrician

Early recognition of a neurodevelopmental condition like Autism may result in a better prognosis and help to prevent the escalation of anxiety, with which Autism is so often associated. It is imperative for healthcare providers to be familiar with normal developmental milestones in infancy and childhood, in order to recognize differences and refer appropriately when they suspect that a child is following a different trajectory.

This course provides diagnostic clues as well as some tools and resources which may assist therapists and parents.

1 Video
3 Ceu's Package, Dr. Michele van Niekerk, MBChB Paediatrician

A recorded presentation which explores the unique neurobiology of the evolving brain during adolescence, adding ‘ADHD’ into the mix as a neurodevelopmental condition. Risks, disadvantages and benefits specific to the adolescent period are discussed. Management strategies are explored from a strength based perspective.

1 Video
3 Ceu's Package, Dr Barbara O'Neill - PhD, RN

FULL COURSE - 5 Videos, + 1 Ethics course
18 Ceu's Package, Dr Heidi Haavik - PhD, PG Dip (Science), BSc (Chiro), BSc (Science)

1 Video
3 Ceu's Package, Dr Heidi Haavik - PhD, PG Dip (Science), BSc (Chiro), BSc (Science)

1 hr 30 min.

New understanding is congruent with the latest research showing how important the spine health is for proper brain function. One particular part of the brain that we now know we impact when we mobilise/manipulate the spine is the prefrontal cortex.  This literally is the Manual Therapist Dream, because the prefrontal cortex is vital for one's intelligence, movement control, pain processing, mental health, immune system, endocrine system and inflammation (thus most chronic diseases)!

Dr. Haavik will explain all of this to you in an easy-to-understand language.  She will share with you a summary of where we are at today with the neurophysiological understanding of the impact of spinal function on brain function and will discuss what future implications this has for us as a profession.

4 Videos
3 Ceu's Package, Dr Heidi Haavik - PhD, PG Dip (Science), BSc (Chiro), BSc (Science)

1 hr.

These 4 videos covers the latest basic science research evidence that been done over the past two decades that has looked at what a vertebral dysfunction is. It also looks at what evidence we have for one of the old theories about the manual therapy joint lesion or the squashed nerve theory.  And it covers how the latest science can easily be communicated with the public.