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17 November 2026
World Prematurity DayThis event begins 11/17/2015 and repeats every year forever
The 17th of November each year is the World Prematurity Day. Originally started by parent organisations in Europe in 2008, the World Prematurity Day is an international event aiming at high-lighting the ~15 million infants born preterm each year.
Read more about this day on the March of Dimes web site, and on Facebook.
12AM
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15 November 2024 02:30 AM 17 November 2024 12:33 AM
6th Annual National Conference of Neonatal TherapyCALL For ABSTRACT
6TH ANNUAL NATIONAL CONFERENCE
MUMBAI
THEME: Neonatal Therapy to Strengthen the Maternal-Neonatal Bond
15-17TH NOVEMBER, 2024
Venue: HOTEL TIP TOP PLAZA
Workshops
Assessments in the NICU - Sanika Gawade
Assessment, Intervention, and Transition Home for Feeding in the NICU - Shailaja Jaywant
Relationship Based Intervention in the NICU - Hemant Nandgaonkar
Newer Trends in the Positioning in the NICU - Geetha M. Arora, Delhi
Post Discharge Monitoring the of NICU Graduates - Usha Kasar
FOR ALL - EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION TILL 1ST APRIL, 2024 Rs. 5775/-
AFTER 1ST APRIL, 2024
MEMBERS - Rs. 5775/-
NON MEMEBERS Rs. 7500/-
https://www.neonataltherapy.org/
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15 November 2024 02:30 AM 17 November 2024 01:09 PM
6th Annual National Conference of Neonatal TherapyBegin early to prevent Autism
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15 November 2024 02:30 AM 17 November 2024 12:42 PM
6th Annural National Conference of Neonatal Therapy, Mumbai, INDIA6th Annural National Conference of Neonatal TherapyMumbai, INDIA
THEME: Neonatal Therapy to Strengthen the Maternal-Neonatal Bond
15-17TH NOVEMBER, 2024
Venue: YMACA, MUMBAI CENTRAL
SCIENTIFIC CHAIRPERSON:
Shailaja Jaywant,
Assistant Professor, Occupational Therapy, Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College, Sion, Mumbai
ORGANIZING SECRETARY:
Usha Kasar,
Assistant Professor, Occupational Therapy, Seth GS Medical College, KEM Hospital, Mumbai
CONFERENCE COORDINATOR:
Sanika Gawade,
Senior Occupational Therapist, Lokmanya Tilak Municipal General Hospital, Sion, Mumbai
Promotion
Dr Sheetal Vivek Dhande
Occupational Therapist, Vidya Vikas Hospital, Nashik.
Jyoti Saini,
Director, ShamsYos Rehabilitation
Clinic, Ambernath
Sponsorship
Sonal Sharma, Mumbai
Registration and Reception
Prachi Gangurde,
Consultant Peadiatric Occupational Therapist, Dr Vasantrao Pawar Medical College & Research Centre, Nashik
Helping Hands Peadiatric Rehabilitation Centre, Nashik.
Workshops
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Neonatal Therapist's Assessments
Speaker: Sanika Gawade is an occupational therapy professional residing in Mumbai, India. She has pioneered in implementing the concepts of neonatal therapy in the institute where she works full time as an clinical occupational therapist. Sanika works in LTMG hospital, Sion Mumbai & has keen interest & vast clinical experience in treating neonates. She has done Masters in Occupational therapy from Mumbai University & OTRL (USA). Sanika has presented papers & splint in national conference of All India Occupational therapy Association & has received Best splint award. Apart from her liking for patient care & communication, she is interested in travelling distances & reading.
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Empowering Mother-infant dyad in feeding technuque
At the end of workshop participant will be able to
1.Objectively assess the oral motor skills in Neonates.
2. plan & provide intervention for improving feeding skills in mother-infant dyad
Speaker: Shailaja Jaywant is working as Assistant Professor in Occupational Therapy at LTM Medical College at Mumbai for more than 35 years. She is registered International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC®), with expertise in the field of Feeding Assessment & Intervention in Preterm Neonates & Infants’ Developmental Care in the first 1000 days of life. She is a Recipient of the P. N. Berry Scholarship by the Govt. of India to study in the United Kingdom (UK) and honoured with the Professional Excellence Award by the All-India Occupational Therapists’ Association in 2024.
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Relationship Based Intervention in the NICU
At the end of workshop
The shift to parenting and the early stages of the formation of parent-infant relationships will be recognizable to participants.
In the framework of developing relationships, participants will learn how to relate to parents as an act of support.
Speaker: Hemant Nandgaonkar is an occupational therapist in Mumbai, India. He has advanced training in Developmentally Supportive Care, Newborn Behavioral Observation, Infant Driven Feeding, as well as Hand Therapy, Ayres Sensory Integration® Therapy, Kinesiotaping, Thera-Band®, Research, and Ethics. He is currently employed as an Assistant Professor at the Occupational Therapy School and Centre, Seth G. S. Medical College, and K.E.M. Hospital. He now serves as President of the Association for Neonatal Therapists in India and on the editorial board of the Indian Journal of Occupational Therapy.
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Sensory Intervention and strategies in NICU
Speaker: Geetha M. Arora is a Neonatal & Paediatric Occupational Therapist, Clinical Director of MOVE N GROW - Neonatal & Pediatric Occupational Therapy Clinic, Noida. She is trained in NBO (Neonatal Behavioral Observatiion), NBAS ( Neonatal Behavioral Assessment Scale), Brazelton Institute Boston, SENSE program, Certified in IGNITE (Core Training & Mentoring program for Neonatal Therapist), Neonatal Touch & Massage ( NTMTC), Advances in NICU Feeding Management (BWH, Harvard Medical School Teaching Hospital, Boston),SOFFI Method (Supporting Oral Feeding Fragile Infants), Beckmann oral motor assessment & intervetion, SOS feeding program, Advanced level in prechtl’s General Movement Assessment, Sensory Integration Therapy (USC), Advanced mentorship in SPD (STAR Institute).She is a visiting Neonatal Occupational Therapist in renowed hospitals in delhi NCR. National and international speaker, researcher and author. She is passionate about supporting premature infants and families in the NICU and in follow-up programs and is keenly interested in creating awareness about Neonatal Therapy.
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Post Discharge Monitoring the of NICU Graduates
Speaker: Usha Bhojane-Kasar is a Mumbai based Occupational Therapist and has been working in the field of Pediatric Rehabilitation & Neonatalology. She is presently working as Assistant Professor at Occupational Therapy School and Centre, Seth G. S. medical College and K.E.M. Hospital, post graduate teacher for developmental disabilities at Maharashtra University of Health Sciences. She is Certified in Ayres Sensory Integration, Kinesiotaping and trained in Handwriting Without Tears, Myofascial Release Technique and has attended numerous workshops and trainings in NDT. She has presented various research papers in national conferences and received Youth Talent Award, Best Scientific paper at the National level conferences of All India Occupational Therapists Association. In her career as an Occupational Therapist, Usha has also been involved in community awareness and education of teachers and parents.
WHO CAN ATTEND
Neonatal Therapist, Neonatologist,
Neonatal Nurse, Lactation Consultant,
Palliative Therapist, Pediatrician
Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapist, Speech Therapist,
Feeding And Swallowing Therapist,
Psychologist, Ophthalmologist,
FOR ALL
REGISTRATION GROUP OFFER
TILL 25TH OCTOBER, 2024
GROUP OF SEVEN - Rs. 26,775/-
(SAVE MORE THAN RS. 13,000/-)
INDIVIDUAL
MEMBERS - Rs. 5775/-
NON MEMEBERS Rs. 7500/-
Payment details Payment will be accepted by NEFT
Bank Name :Canara Bank
Branch :Mumbai, Parel
Name of the Account holder :Association of Neonatal Therapists Account number :0110201004920 IFSC CODE :CNRB0000110
Simple Registration Process
Pay by NEFT - Send Your details along with transaction details to neonataltherapistindia@gmail.com
TENTATIVE AGENDA OF THE CONFERENCE - NOVEMBER 2024
November 15, 2024
Workshop
Neonatal Therapists Assessments
Dr. Sanika Gawade
Panel Discussion
Strategies to follow developmental supportive care in NICU in Indian set up
Skill Lab
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Topic Presentation
Skill Lab
- Handling of neonate in the NICU
Strategies of splints & positioning in NICU
Dr. Nimisha
TENTATIVE AGENDA OF THE CONFERENCE - NOVEMBER 2024
November 16, 2024
Scientific Presentation
1. Effect of multisensory stimulation on Neuro behavioral Regulation in preterm infants – A scoping review
2.Adherer to developmentally supportive care – A memory – Based approach v/s a mobile app Based approach – Shubhangi Bankar
Poster Discussion
TBA
Workshop
Empowering mother infant dyad during feeding
Dr. Shailaja Jaywant
Relation Based intervention in NICU
Dr. Hemant Nandgaonkar
TENTATIVE AGENDA OF THE CONFERENCE - NOVEMBER 2024
November 17, 2024
Original Paper Presentation
1. “Analysis of sensory processing abilities in moderate to late preterm & term infants-a comparative study
Dr. Komal Mengaji
2. Effect of kangaroo mother care (KMC) on anxiety level of mother having late
preterm infants – Dr. Shraddha Patil
3. prevalence of sensory processions disorder in 0 – 6th month infants receiving early intervention services – an observational descriptive study
Dr. Shubhangi Bankar
Workshop
Sensory Intervention & strategies in NICU
Dr. Geetha Arora
Post discharge monitoring of NICU graduates
Dr. Usha Bhojane - Kasar
Valedictory Function
For Accomodation at the Venue
18, YMCA Road, Mumbai Central, Mumbai - 400 008
Please contact on the link below directly for your accomodation needs.
12PM
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17 November 2026 12:00 PM 01:00 PM
Individualized Newborn Developmental Intervention Application – Evidence-based (INDIA EBUS) for Preterm Babies (World Prematurity Day 2022)This event begins 11/17/2022 and repeats every year forever
World Prematurity Day 2022
Individualized Newborn Developmental Intervention Application – Evidence-based (INDIA EBUS) for Preterm Babies
Introduction
Because advances in preterm neonatal survival have overtaken advances in preterm birth prevention, the impact of long-term problems on these survivors is becoming more well recognised. Extreme prematurity's neurologic implications range from moderate behavioural and cognitive abnormalities to severe impairment. The goal of perinatal neuroprotection is to reduce these effects. Let's discuss about how we can make a difference with new and revolutionary INDIA EBUS (Individual Newborn Developmental Intervention Application – Evidence-based & Ultra SMART).
Objectives
At the end of presentation, the participants will be able to
• Enumerate five different aspects of Developmental care of the preterm babies.
• Justify the need of Individualized Developmental Intervention in the NICU
• Explain at least three environmental modifications and stimulation as per the age of the premature baby.
Duration – 45 minutes
Date – 17th November, 2022 @1730 hours.
Venue –
Ace children’s Hospital, Dombivli
Star Colony, Nandivali Panchanand, Dombivli East, Dombivli, Maharashtra 421201
Speaker –
Hemant Nandgaonkar, Occupational Therapist, Mumbai.
Hemant is Mumbai based Occupational Therapist. He is currently the President of the Association of Neonatal Therapists in India and the Faculty for Development and Supportive Care for Newborns and Children.
Audience
Neonatal nurses, neonatologists, paediatricians, Gynaecologists, Neonatal therapists and all other stakeholders involved in NICU care
To register
https://forms.gle/a1brhKpR7XAqeyna7
World Prematurity Day Ace.pdf
Upcoming Events
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Perinatal Care of the Preterm Baby Epidemiology and Ethics
Perinatal Care of the Preterm Baby-Epidemiology and Ethics
This is an online module being organised by the MPROvE Academy starting from the 12th of February till the end of April 2021. The content covered includes limits of viability, prenatal counselling, communication, prognostication, decision making, and a lot more as outlined below. The course has been broken up into content that can be imbibed weekly with a webinar covering that topic. The course has online content, and videos for review by the participants. Participants can access this from anywhere in the world. For more details a video of the course is attached.
For registration please contact Dr Alok Sharma Consultant Neonatologist on draloksharma74@gmail.com
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AAA in Action: Age-Appropriate Attributes of Developmental Care for the Preterm Newborn
AAA in Action: Age-Appropriate Attributes of Developmental Care for the Preterm Newborn is a World Prematurity Day workshop that explores the critical role of developmental care during the period of rapid brain growth in preterm infants. Participants will gain practical insights into recognising age-appropriate developmental attributes, delivering individualised neuroprotective interventions, engaging families as partners in care, and implementing evidence-based developmental care practices within the NICU through the Assess, Adapt, and Advance (AAA) framework. The workshop is designed for neonatal healthcare professionals committed to improving developmental outcomes for vulnerable newborns.
Workshop Objectives
Participants will be able to:
✅ Differentiate developmental and sensory characteristics of preterm infants across key postmenstrual age groups and relate them to developmental care needs.
✅ Demonstrate selection of age-appropriate multisensory and neuroprotective developmental care interventions based on infant maturity, stability, and behavioural organisation.
✅ Design strategies to engage parents as active partners in delivering positive sensory experiences and developmental care within the NICU.
✅ Develop an individualised, age-appropriate developmental care plan that integrates infant assessment, sensory experiences, family participation, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
This workshop is ideal for:
Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, and Speech‑Language Pathologists working in neonatal settings
Neonatal Nurses, Developmental Specialists, and NICU Care Teams
Medical and Allied Health Students interested in neonatal therapy and developmental care
Hospital Administrators and Educators seeking to implement evidence‑based NICU practices
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World Prematurity Day
The 17th of November each year is the World Prematurity Day. Originally started by parent organisations in Europe in 2008, the World Prematurity Day is an international event aiming at high-lighting the ~15 million infants born preterm each year.
Read more about this day on the March of Dimes web site, and on Facebook.
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Individualized Newborn Developmental Intervention Application – Evidence-based (INDIA EBUS) for Preterm Babies (World Prematurity Day 2022)
World Prematurity Day 2022
Individualized Newborn Developmental Intervention Application – Evidence-based (INDIA EBUS) for Preterm Babies
Introduction
Because advances in preterm neonatal survival have overtaken advances in preterm birth prevention, the impact of long-term problems on these survivors is becoming more well recognised. Extreme prematurity's neurologic implications range from moderate behavioural and cognitive abnormalities to severe impairment. The goal of perinatal neuroprotection is to reduce these effects. Let's discuss about how we can make a difference with new and revolutionary INDIA EBUS (Individual Newborn Developmental Intervention Application – Evidence-based & Ultra SMART).
Objectives
At the end of presentation, the participants will be able to
• Enumerate five different aspects of Developmental care of the preterm babies.
• Justify the need of Individualized Developmental Intervention in the NICU
• Explain at least three environmental modifications and stimulation as per the age of the premature baby.
Duration – 45 minutes
Date – 17th November, 2022 @1730 hours.
Venue –
Ace children’s Hospital, Dombivli
Star Colony, Nandivali Panchanand, Dombivli East, Dombivli, Maharashtra 421201
Speaker –
Hemant Nandgaonkar, Occupational Therapist, Mumbai.
Hemant is Mumbai based Occupational Therapist. He is currently the President of the Association of Neonatal Therapists in India and the Faculty for Development and Supportive Care for Newborns and Children.
Audience
Neonatal nurses, neonatologists, paediatricians, Gynaecologists, Neonatal therapists and all other stakeholders involved in NICU care
To register
https://forms.gle/a1brhKpR7XAqeyna7
World Prematurity Day Ace.pdf
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