Teaching Course 2302

Autoimmune Movement Disorders

Monday, October 5, 2026
14:00 - 15:30 | Conference Room E6, Level 3

In this session, faculty will explore the various presentations and appropriate workups for autoimmune movement disorders and present the options for both symptomatic and immunological treatments.

Chairs:

Steven Frucht, USA
Harini Sarva, USA

Presenters:

Phenomenology
Takayoshi Shimohata, Japan

Diagnostic Approach
Charulata Sankhla Savant, India

Treatment

CSPC Liaison(s):

Francesca Morgante, United Kingdom

Learning Objectives

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

1. Recognize characteristic phenotypes associated with different autoimmune etiologies
2. Identify the pathogenetic mechanisms of autoimmune movement disorders and select the appropriate use of laboratory and imaging studies to make a diagnosis
3. Describe treatment strategies for autoimmune movement disorders

Recommended Audience

Clinician / General Neurology
Fellow / Resident / Student

Education Level

Beginner / Foundational
Intermediate / Experienced