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International Congress of Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders ®

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Parallel Session 3410

Addressing Disability in Movement Disorders

Tuesday, October 7, 2025
16:30 - 18:00 | Room TBD

In this session, the faculty will discuss the emerging topics of disability studies in Movement Disorders. Challenges in disability in Parkinson’s disease including addressing common psychosocial issues will be discussed.


Chairs:

Anthony Lang, Canada
Laura Silveira-Moriyama, Brazil

Presenters:

Disability Studies: Shifting the Focus in Movement Disorders
Christos Ganos, Canada

Lessons from Pediatric Movement Disorders
Lucinda Carr, United Kingdom

Challenges in Disability in Parkinson’s Disease
James Morley, USA

CSPC Liaisons:

Laura Silveira Moriyama, Brazil

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this session, participants should be better able to:

  1. Describe basic concepts from the field of disability and present opportunities in resource-oriented models in contrast to deficit-focused approach to movement disorders
  2. Discuss the approach to disability in pediatric movement disorders and explore ways of translating this knowledge to adult patients
  3. Describe the impact of cultural narratives on perception of disability and discuss psychosocial issues including, intimacy, social support, stigma, and caregiver stress

Recommended Audience

Clinician / General Neurology
Fellow / Resident / Student
Health Professional (non-physician)
Industry
Researcher / Basic Science

Education Level

Advanced / Expert
Beginner / Foundational
Intermediate / Experienced

Focus

Clinical