Melanie Hessenauer supports Early Intervention
We are delighted to introduce Melanie Hessenauer as a supporter. The experienced occupational therapist is committed to ensuring that children with cerebral palsy receive early support based on the latest research.
Who is Melanie Hessenauer?
- Freelance occupational therapist
- former lead occupational therapist at the Centre for Paediatric Neurology, Neurorehabilitation and Epileptology, Schön Klinik Vogtareuth, Germany
- Senior instructor for the AHA (Assisting Hand Assessment), www.cpteaching.com
- Speaker on evidence-based interventions for children with cerebral palsy
- Member of the expert committee “Interdisciplinary Developmental Support and Rehabilitation for Children” of the German Association for Rehabilitation (DVfR)
Why she supports us
“Doesn’t it make you think, too, that knowledge from research often only becomes widely established in clinical routine 15–17 years later? What does it mean for a child if we do not use this knowledge and do not give them the chance early in life to develop their potential?
Together with Early Intervention, we want to implement the core elements of these international recommendations, reflect on our own practice and actively shape change in the early therapy of affected children.
Use knowledge. Open up opportunities.”
You can find more voices from medicine, therapy and research under Supporters.