On-Demand Webinar: Maintaining Independence with Assistive Technology for boys with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

Live Webinar Date: 12/18/2024

Duchenne muscular dystrophy(DMD) is one of the most severe forms of inherited muscular dystrophies. As the disease progresses boys lose the ability to ambulate and are unable to perform activities of daily living. Throughout the lifespan not only does their body change but also the need for different types of assistive technology. The challenge is that many families and their medical providers are unaware of the assistive technology available and how to access it. This presentation will present the assistive technology that can be used, when to initiate use, and how to help patients gain access to the tools available to maintain quality of life throughout the lifespan.  

Learning Outcomes:
At the end of session, attendees will be able to:

1. Participants will be able to identity the stages of DMD and when Assistive Technology would be beneficial
2. Participants will identify at least 3 examples of low tech and 3 examples of high tech solutions to assist a person with DMD and their family
3. Participants will be able to verbalize the process by which they can obtain the needed assistive technology.

Primary topic area: Seating and Mobility (including CRT) 

Complete all webinar components to earn 0.1 IACET CEUs.