Theoretical Frameworks for Neurodevelopmental and
Neurobehavioral Interventions in the NICU
Presented by Roberta Gatlin
Non-Financial: Roberta Gatlin has no competing non-financial interests or relationships with regard to the content presented in this course.
Meet your instructor
Roberta Gatlin
Roberta “Bertie” Gatlin, PT, DScPT, PCS, graduated from University of Memphis in 1986 with a BS in Special Education and from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center Department of Physical Therapy in 1989 with a BS in Physical Therapy. She completed her Doctorate of Science with an emphasis in Neurological and…
Chapters & learning objectives
1. Practice Frameworks and Evidence Based Practice in the NICU
This chapter is designed to provide the learner with the practice frameworks that help to identify the Dynamic system and Synactive theory of development.
2. Hierarchy of Systems Development in the NICU Neonate
This chapter is designed to provide the hierarchy of systems that a neonate functions in during both medical stability and instability.
3. Interactive Capabilities of the NICU Neonate
This chapter is designed to provide the learner with the skills to identify the communication behaviors of the neonate.
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