IC 35: An Overview of Childhood Onset Dystonia: evaluation, diagnosis and treatment

Learning Objectives:
1) Discuss some common conservative strategies for treating dystonia including positioning strategies, oral and injectable medications
2) Review the process for evaluating patients for primary dystonias and describe some that are most amenable to intervention
3) Explain the surgical options for the treatment of dystonia including the work currently being accomplished using deep brain stimulation
4) Learn how to apply an algorithm for the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of childhood onset dystonia.

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* 1. Please indicate your opinion about each of the following statements.

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The course followed description in the program.
The course began on time and was well paced.
The faculty communicated clearly and effectively.
The course used practical examples to teach points.
The faculty involved participants in the course.
The faculty allowed enough time for questions.
The course met its objectives as stated in the program.
The information presented will help me accomplish my professional responsibilities.
The course has given me a basis for making changes in my practice.

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* 2. Did this course have a commercial bias?

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* 3. Should the Academy repeat this course next year?

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* 4. Please suggest any topics of interest for a future course.

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* 5. General comments:

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