In Focus
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A valuable donation from the Nikola Spasić Endowment intended to assist in the transfer of immobile patients
On November 7, 2024,in the premises of the Day Hospital and pre-professional guidance and training of adults with cerebral palsy, Braće Jerković no. 5, President of the Board of Directors of the Nikola Spasić Foundation, Dr. Nada Todorović presented new medical equipment, two electric hoists…
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Application of Botulinum Toxin Type A
For more than two decades, the Special Hospital for Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Neurology has been providing targeted therapy with Botulinum Toxin Type A to reduce spasticity in specific muscle regions and improve the patients’ functional mobility.
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Center for Fragile X Syndrome
The Hospital is internationally recognized as a central institution in Southeastern Europe for the early detection, diagnosis and treatment of persons with Fragile X associated disorders (primarily Fragile X syndrome). A Fragile X Center has been established within the institution and has been…
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Cerebral Palsy — Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
The article Cerebral Palsy — Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment, authored by Danijela Baščarević, MMSc, for the N1 portal, was published on December 26, 2022. n1info.rs/magazin/zdravlje/cerebralna-paraliza/
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Cooperation Agreement with the Clinic for Neurology and Psychiatry for Children and Youth
The Special Hospital for Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Neurology has signed a business–technical cooperation agreement with the Clinic for Pediatric Neurology and Psychiatry for Children and Youth, ensuring better access to healthcare protection for our patients, especially in regards to…
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Seminar on Fragile X Syndrome
On September 29, 2023, at the Special Hospital for Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Neurology, a seminar on Early Recognition, Treatment, and Monitoring of Children with Fragile X syndrome was organized as part of the continuing education program. This seminar, labeled A–1–873/23, was accredited…
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Clinical Research
A multidisciplinary team of experts was formed at the Special Hospital for Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Neurology, whose task is to conduct clinical studies with the aim of successfully carrying out the planned studies. The team includes various roles and experts ensuring that all aspects…
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Development Assessment of Premature Infants with Risk Factors using the Bayley Scale
Since early 2023, the Psychology Department of the Special Hospital for Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Neurology has been using the third edition of Bayley Scales of Infant and Toddler Development to assess prematurely born children with multiple risk factors. The Bayley scale is the most…
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Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule
The Psychology Department of the Special Hospital for Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Neurology has completed training in the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule 2 (ADOS 2). ADOS 2 is the most complex and comprehensive test for diagnosing disorders on the autism spectrum across all ages,…
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Scoliosis team
The team specializing in the treatment of scoliosis at the Special Hospital for Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Neurology was formed in February 2022. The team is comprised of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Specialists, an Orthopedic Specialist, Physiotherapist, and an Orthotic Specialist.…
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Pediatric Orthopedic and Radiology Specialist
The Special Hospital for Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Neurology has signed contracts with Pediatric Orthopedic Specialist Zoran Paunović, DMSc, Pediatric Radiologist Slobodan Gazikalović, M.D., Senior Consultant, and other experts employed at the Institute for Mother and Child Health Care…
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Publishing Activities
Institute for Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Neurology, 35 years of work, Belgrade 1994. Childhood, Habilitation, Integration, Belgrade 1997. Cerebral Palsy — The Scope of the Problem and Associated Disorders, Belgrade 1998. Hemiplegia Unilateral Body Weakness during the…
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General Movements Assessment in Infants
The General Movements Assessment is a non–invasive, sensitive and highly predictive method for early detection of neurological disorders that can lead to cerebral palsy and other developmental disorders. This assessment is performed on babies born prematurely and those with multiple risk factors…
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Patient and Staff Satisfaction Survey
In November 2022, the Special Hospital for Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Neurology conducted a satisfaction survey following the methodology of the Institute of Public Health of Serbia Dr Milan Jovanović Batut, which was filled out by inpatient and outpatient users. Based on a sample of…
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Introduction of the NIH Toolbox Instrument
Our institution is preparing a pioneering pilot project to implement NIH Toolbox cognitive tests, developed by the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH) on children and youth up to the age of 18. It represents a multidimensional digital toolset, consisting of subtests designed for researchers…