- Docente: Angela Lanzoni
- Credits: 2
- SSD: MEDS-19/B
- Language: Italian
- Teaching Mode: In-person learning (entirely or partially)
- Campus: Bologna
- Corso: First cycle degree programme (L) in Physiotherapy (cod. 8476)
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from Oct 13, 2026 to Nov 23, 2026
Learning outcomes
At the end of the course the student has the knowledge and ability to understand the patterns of abnormal movements, the budget neurological, motor, and sensory function in the main developmental disorders.
Course contents
1. MOTOR DEVELOPMENT The development of the global motor skills: the evolution of the posture, the spontaneous motility of patterns pre-locomotives and the path. The evolution of the understanding and manipulation. The evolution of visual functions. Motor development and cognitive development. Motor development and environmental interaction.
2. SYNACTIVE DEVELOPMENT OF THE VARIOUS SUBSYSTEMS
-Neurovegetative/autonomic system
-Motor system
-Behavioral states systems
-Attention/interaction system
-Self-regulation system
3. PREMATURE AND INFANT AT RISK
Valuation approach of premature and newborn at risk.
Neurological examination.
The "care" of the preterm in Neonatal Intensive Care.
The respiratory problems.
4. CEREBRAL PALSY
Definition of Cerebral Palsy child (PCI).
Classification of P.C.I. According to various authors (Hagberg, Milani Comparetti, Bobath; Bottos, Ferrari), early diagnosis and prediction
5. MIDWIVES PARALYSIS
Clinical diagnosis.
Physical examination and treatment.
6. NEUROMUSCULAR DISEASES
Clinical diagnosis.
Physical examination and treatment
7. PLUG BIFIDA
Clinical diagnosis.
Physical examination and treatment
Readings/Bibliography
Bertozzi L., L. Montanari, Morra I. "Architecture of functions - The neuromotor development of the child between normality and pathology" Ed. Springer
G.B.Cavazzuti, E.DellaGiustina, F.Ferrari "Manual of Neuropediatrics"-EDITEAM s.a.s Menarini
Brazelton "Rating scale behavior of the newborn" Ed. Masson
Prechtl- Beitema "Neurological examination of the infant to term" Ed. Ambrosiana
Egan, Illingworth, Mac Keith "Examination of developmental screening from 0 to 5 years" Ed.Ambrosiana
Bobath "The development in the different types of cerebral palsy Infantile" Ed. Ghedini
M. Bottos "Cerebral palsy child: early detection and timely treatment" Ed. Ghedini
F. De Franco "Introduction to child neurology" Ed. Piccin
Teaching methods
lectures and observations using movies
"Given the types of activities and teaching methods adopted, attendance at this training activity requires all students to complete general and specific training on health and safety in the study/internship settings."
Assessment methods
The assessment of the learning takes place through an oral exam carried out in pairs of students, lasting about 30 minutes per student. The exam includes a question on the first part of the program (healthy child) and one on the second part of the program (child with pathology). The interview aims to evaluate the critical skills acquired by the student. The achievement by the student of an organic vision of the topics dealt with in class will be positively evaluated.
• "The test will be considered recordable if the student achieves a passing grade (18/30) in each course included in the C.I.. The final grade will be the arithmetic mean of the grades obtained in the individual courses of the C.I..", "The use of AI is prohibited. Any use constitutes a violation of academic integrity" and "Students with DSA or temporary or permanent disabilities: it is recommended to contact the responsible University office in good time (https://site.unibo.it/studenti-con-disabilita-e-dsa/it ); it will be the office's responsibility to propose any adaptations to the students concerned, which must in any case be submitted, 15 days in advance, to the approval of the professor, who will evaluate the appropriateness also in relation to the educational objectives of the course."
Teaching tools
PC, video projector and TV
Office hours
See the website of Angela Lanzoni