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November 17
12.00 - 16:00
Registration
07:30 - 16:15
Pre-conference workshops
16:30 - 18:30
Welcome Reception at the Curaçao Sea Aquarium
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November 18
08.00 - 08.30
Opening remarks: Advancements & Collaboration
Welcome Speeches Keynote Address: "Unleashing Potential Through Inclusive Rehabilitation" Cultural Performance: Local Curaçao Ensemble Recognition of Sponsors & Partners
08:30 - 12:30
Morning Plenary Sessions: Mobility
Principles, Practices, and Rationale of a Family-Centered Approach to Services Prof Dr. Peter Rosenbaum, MacMaster University, Canada "CoMoveIT Smart: How Can AI Empower Independent Mobility in People with Severe CP?" Prof. Dr. Elegast Monbaliu, KU Leuven, Campus Bruges, Belgium Exoskeletons in cerebral palsy: Why do we need to use them? Dr. Ignacio Martinez Caballero, Hospital de Niňo Jesus Madrid, Spain Spastic Hip Guidelines: Why We Must Be Aware of the Hip in Children with Cerebral Palsy? Prof. Dr. Marek P. Jozwiak, University of Medical Science Poznan, Poland The rehabilitation concept „Auf die Beine“ : 18 years experience Prof. Dr. med. Eckhard Schönau, University Hospital of Cologne, Germany Integration of Myofascial Release and Custom Orthotics to Enhance Mobility in Patients with Tetraplegia Mr. Lothar Jahrling, Footpower Gießen, Germany Selective Dorsal Rhizotomy Univ.- Prof. Dr. med. Hannes Haberl, Schön Clinic Vogtareurth, Germany
14:00 - 16:00
Afternoon Plenary Sessions: Oncology
New integrative and salutogenetic treatment approaches for cancer Prof. Dr. Joachim Drevs, Unifontis and University of Freiburg, Germany Panel: Dolphin Assisted Therapy during Cancer Recovery Prof. Dr. Joachim Drevs, Mrs. Stefanie von Fallois, Dr. Kathrin Theile, Mrs. Kirsten Kuhnert Functional Outcomes in Cancer Rehabilitation Dr. Vanessa Uclés, Costa Rican Social Security Fund (CCSS), University of Costa Rica (UCR), and Hispano-American University
16:00 - 18:00
Afternoon Oral Presentations
November 19
08.00 - 11.00
Morning Plenary Sessions – Animal Assisted Therapy
Dolphin Assisted Therapy - Past, Present and Future Mr. Marco Kürschner, Former head therapist CDTC, Physical therapist and Mrs. Kirsten Kuhnert, Co-founder CDTC DAT at CDTC - Facts and Stories Team of the Curaçao Dolphin Therapy & Research Center, Curaçao The “How it Works” of AAI: Theoretical Foundations for Understanding Animal-Assisted Interventions Prof. Sarah G. Nadler, Eckerd College, St. Peterburg, Florida, USA What is DAT? Improving understanding of this important field of therapies Dr. C. Scott Taylor, Cetacean Studies Institute, Australia
11.00 - 12:00
Morning Plenary Sessions – Healthcare and Education in Curaçao
Medical Education in Curacao: Where, Why, Who, and How? M.D. Ryan Jackson, Caribbean Medical University, Prof. Sateesh Arja, Avalon University and M.D. Danna Soria, St.Martinus University, Faculty of Medicine Development and Implementation of Integrative Medicine at UNICAL & UMLAC University Prof. Carl Camelia, Founder UNICAL & UMLAC Beyond the Bite: How Malocclusion Affects Pediatric and Adult Sleep and Its Effects on Overall Health Dr. Sonia Chacko, Island Dental Care Center Curaçao Pediatric Cardiac Rehabilitation in a Caribbean setting Dr. Shirley Lo-A-Njoe, Center Curaçao Medical Center
13:00 - 16:00
Afternoon Plenary Sessions – Patient Voices
From Barriers to Breakthroughs: Reimagining Mobility and Participation After Spinal Cord Injury Mr. Alton Paas, Founder & CEO: Fundashon Alton Paas PTSD in Veterans - Patient Perspective Mr. Olaf Hesse and Mrs. Fabienne Hesse My journey to the dolphins and to myself Ms. Emma Plakinger and Mr. Joe Plakinger From Sibling to Team Member Ms. Iris Toren-Donker, Curaçao Dolphin Therapy & Research Center, Curaçao Engaging youth with disabilities, parents and families in health research Mrs. Kinga Pozniak, CanChild Centre for Childhood Disability Research, McMaster University, Canada
16:00 - 18:30
Afternoon Plenary Sessions – Artificial Intelligence
AI in Medicine and Health Care Dr. Tarig F.A. Ahmed, Avalon University School of Medicine, Curaçao AI in healthcare and medical education Prof. Dr. K. Ramani, University of Michigan, USA Is there life after CPR? Processed EEG and prognosis after cardiac arrest Chris Connor, Harvard University, USA Role of artificial intelligence and machine learning in outcome measures for pediatric rehabilitation: A scoping review Dr. Neda Naghdi, McGill University, Canada Artificial Intelligence in Cybersecurity for Learning Management Systems: A Future-Proof Approach to Secure Medical Education Dr. Amin S. Fateh, Avalon University School of Medicine, Curaçao
November 20
08.00 - 11.00
Morning Plenary Sessions – Past & Future
Navigating Adulthood: Letting Go and Empowering Young Adults with Disabilities to Thrive Prof. Dr. Jan Willem Gorter, Utrecht Medical University, The Netherlands Paradigm changes in sensorimotor therapy: Lessons learnt over the last 25 years Dr. med. Kristina Müller, XR4 Rehab Rethinking Repetitive Behaviors in Autistic Children: Adaptive or Maladaptive, and Pathways for Intervention Prof. Dr. Judah Koller, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel Building Capacity in Teachers and Support Workers for Inclusion of Neurodiverse Students Prof. Dr. Taiza Stumpp, Universidad Federal de São Paulo, Brazil Exploring the development, implementation, and scalability of the Family Engagement in Research Course Dr. Andrea Cross, McMaster University, Canada
11.00 - 13:00
Morning Plenary Sessions – Mobility
Outcome Oriented physical therapy for children in the Neuropediatric Department Mrs. Barbara Schweitzer, Neuropediatric Rehabilitation Center, Mauritius Clinic Epilepsy and prognosis for seizures in children with cerebral palsy and white matter injuries Prof. Dr. Steffen Berweck, Schön Klinik Vogtareuth, Germany Modern and compassionate management of pediatric orthopedic issues in children with movement disorders Dr. Peter Bernius, Kinder-und Neuro orthopedics Munich, Germany Patient Reported Outcome Measures (PROMs) in Cerebral Palsy: What's in it for them? Prof. Dr. Unni Narayanan, The Hospital for Sick Children / University of Toronto, Canada
14:00 - 17:00
Afternoon Plenary Sessions – Mental Health & Wellbeing
Neurodivergence as a Resource – On the Societal Relevance of Individuals with Asperger’s Autism in a Complex World Dr. med. Jasmin Mayer-Rosa, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Private Practice, Germany Trauma and Moral Conflicts in the German Armed Forces Colonel Prof. Dr. Peter Zimmermann, Psychotraumazentrum am Bundeswehrkrankenhaus Berlin, Germany Unleashing Potential for Joy and Wholeness in the Service Others Dr. Lanny Wilson, Avalon Medical University Curaçao How Health Professionals Can Prevent Burnout Dr. Olaf Kraus de Camargo, Mac Master University, Canada
17:00 - 18:00
Afternoon Plenary Sessions – Trauma
Treating trauma in migration and crisis, approach of the iNGO, Médecins du Monde Dr. med. Peter Schwick, Doctors of the World Ev, Kindermedizin LEO9 Hope in Times of Crisis M.D. Ryan Jackson, Caribbean Medical University
18:00 - 18:30
Closing Session
Panel Discussion: Future Directions for Inclusive Rehabilitation Thank You Address
19:30 - 22:00
Gala Dinner on the beach & Awards Ceremony
Recognition of contributions to inclusive rehabilitation Live entertainment and fundraising auction