201 Implementation of the neurodevelopment and early intervention unit at the association for people with cerebral palsy (APAC)

General Objective To implement the Neurodevelopment and Early Intervention Unit at the Association for People with Cerebral Palsy (APAC).Specific Objectives Identify risk factors in children from birthAssess neurodevelopment through standardized screening and diagnostic tests in childrenProvide intervention for neurodevelopmental disorders in the APAC populationEstablish a referral team to external institutionsMethods A multidisciplinary care model was designed with the following steps: 1) Initial evaluation, 2) Neurodevelopmental assessment, 3) Application of specific scales, 4) Conducting complementary studies (EEG, MRI, BAEP, VEP), 5) Evaluation and management by medical specialists (rehabilitation medicine, general medicine, orthopedics, genetics, cardiology, as needed) and intervention (PT, ST, OT, CEMS, neuropsychology), 6) Referral to necessary external units, 7) Multidisciplinary follow-up of progress and objectives.Results Since its implementation, the Unit has enabled the detection and follow-up of the following neurodevelopmental conditions in our beneficiaries: attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, autism spectrum disorder, learning disorders, specific language disorder, global developmental delay, and intellectual disability, through the use of neurodevelopmental tests with consequent detections and timely referrals, improving the quality of life and overall functioning of our beneficiaries.Conclusions The Neurodevelopment Unit has allowed for integration and proper multidisciplinary care of neurodevelopmental disorders that frequently occur in the APAC beneficiary population within the Early Intervention program.