The World Health Organisation's 2001 framework for health in it International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (known by its nickname "ICF") provides a broader and more inclusionary way of thinking that applied in all areas of health care.

In the field of childhood disability the ICF ideas have been animated by a whimsical set of 'F-words' (Family, Functioning, Fun, Friends, Fitness, and Future) - ideas that have acquired considerable update (see www.canchild.ca/f-words).

The afternoon will cover:

What are the F-words, and why are they important?; and
How can we apply them practically?

Prof Peter Rosenbaum and parent champion Lynda Moore will explain the expanded view of childhood disability and ways that people are using these ideas in families, in clinical programmes, in communities, and in research.

Speakers: Prof Peter Rosenbaum, Professor of Paediatrics, McMaster University Canada and Co-Founder, CanChild Centre for Childhood Disability Research; and Lynda Moore, parent champion and parent of Owen, Vancouver, Canada.

Facilitators: Dr Caroline Bodey, Jenny Carroll, Therese Millar, and Dr Arnab Seal.

Free for BACD members

Summary

In this online BACD South West Regional Meeting, Prof Peter Rosenbaum and parent champion Lynda Moore will discuss the application of the World Health Organisation's 2001 ICF framework's 'F-words' (Family, Functioning, Fun, Friends, Fitness, and Future) in childhood disability. The session will focus on the importance of these 'F-words' and their practical application across families, clinical programmes, communities, and research. This event is a great opportunity to gain insight into a more inclusive way of thinking related to child development and disability.

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Learning objectives

Understand and articulate the F-words (Family, Functioning, Fun, Friends, Fitness, and Future) concept in child development and their importance in the field of childhood disability.
Gain knowledge of the World Health Organization's 2001 International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health framework and how it informs modern perspectives on health and disability.
Explore practical application of the F-words in various settings including within families, clinical programmes, communities and research in child development.
Learn from experts like Professor Peter Rosenbaum and parent champion Lynda Moore, through their experiences and knowledge about the F-words and the expanded view of childhood disability.
Discuss and evaluate the effect of incorporating F-words in managing and improving health outcomes for children with disabilities.

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