Seminar ON

EARLY DETECTION, DIAGNOSIS & EARY INTERVENTION.

VENUE: NATIONAL SPECIAL EDUCATION CENTER FOR PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED CHILDREN. DATE: THIRD / FOURTH WEEK OF JANUARY 2013.

SPONSORS: DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF SPECIAL EDUCATION. PARENT TEACHERS ASSOCIATION, ALFARABI.

Introduction: ystem of early detection and early diagnosis leads to early intervention if anything goes wrong, this is already being practiced in the developed and developing world. In United states, Canada & Europe early detection is done at various stages ie 1. Prenatal. 2. During Pregnancy. 3. Immediately after Birth.

There are several distinct forms of disability that need to be addressed, and they may be either inherited or acquired. Each form of disability needs a somewhat different prevention strategy. For example, pre-conception rubella immunization can prevent a range of neurological and other problems in the child; some forms of genetically determined physical, mental or developmental disabilities may be prevented through preconception counseling, while in utero diagnosis may present opportunities for early post- partum intervention or the option for termination of pregnancy; spina bifida may be prevented through maternal nutritional supplementation; cerebral palsy may be prevented through high quality care prenatally and during birth; and fetal alcohol spectrum disorder may be prevented by avoiding alcohol consumption during pregnancy. Other forms of developmental disability may be prevented through programs for healthy infant and child development, including the detection and treatment of iron deficiency anemia in infancy and the prevention or early detection of hearing problems or speech-language pathology that, uncorrected, can result in developmental and mental health problems in later years.; and some forms of mental disability may be prevented through mental health promotion in homes, schools and workplaces. A wide range of physical disabilities may be prevented through injury prevention, while neuro-sensory disability such as loss of sight or hearing can be prevented through a range of protective interventions in homes, schools, workplaces, recreational settings and the community, there is a wide protocols followed by developed world at puberty , before marriages, during or before pregnancy and immediate post birth. The Directorate General of Special Education is primary custodian for Rights and management of Disabilities since its establishment, which is successfully running since early Eighties. Through the series of Seminars and a campaign of awareness to masses at different fora, regarding Preventive aspects of Disability which is become a sole representative in our society on the rights , rehabilitation and Education of Disabled Person

II. Significance /importance of Early Detection:

USA / European Union and Most of the western and developed world has as programme in Primary health , diagnosis and early detection and early intervention system, Pakistan has some bits of that Programme.We start with serial examination, Vaccination with MMR,Tetanus and serial ultrasounds and post birth vaccination & Pediatricians examination of Newborn, that is insufficient , world starts at pre-birth, than monitoring of fetus, fetal genetic profiling, diagnosis of any abnormality through amniotic fluid examination and after Birth within one month Child is screened for 7 to 30 conditions minimum, ratio differs country to country . that process if applied meticulously in addition to already at practice measures can cuts the ratio of Disability to the 50 % or more.

III. Objectives:
1. Latest trends in the field of Early detection & Early intervention to disseminate Knowledge. 2. Awareness to Media, Professionals, Teachers and people working with Special Persons. 3. Preventable conditions through early Detection which can lead to disabilities. 4. Recommendations to Policy makers regarding system of Early detection, Early Diagnosis and Early Intervention in prevention of Disabilities.

IV:
Audience is selected from

Parents. (2each from national centers & NTCSP) 10 Teachers of Our system & Normal Schools. (2each from each center) 20-30. Doctors (from PIMS, our system, DHQ, Holy family & B.Bhutto Hospital RWP. 25. Social Case workers. (from our system & Social welfare) 10 NGO workers working in this field. (By VREDP) Directors, Deputy Directors. Media personnel. (PTV, & Other Local Media, Enbglish & URDU)