SUBMISSIONS
SUBMISSIONS
CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS OPEN
Submission of papers, posters, and/or book chapters: until August 1, 2026 (inclusive).
Below are the requirements and guidelines governing the submission of papers and posters to the Congress.
The following sections specify the conditions of participation, text format, and the procedures for submission and publication. Proposals must be submitted exclusively through the channels enabled by the organization, comply with the established conditions, and align with the thematic tracks of the Congress.
All submissions will be evaluated by the Scientific Committee, which may request changes, clarifications, or modifications to ensure the scientific and formal quality of the works. Failure to comply with the guidelines, to implement the requested modifications, or to respond within the established deadlines may result in rejection of the submission and, where applicable, exclusion from publication as a book chapter.
Publication of texts as book chapters is voluntary. Once a paper or poster has been accepted by the Scientific Committee, authors who wish to do so may submit the full text for publication as a book chapter, following the editorial guidelines and deadlines established by the organization. Book chapters must be submitted exclusively through the designated platform, using the corresponding option, and will be subject to the review and editing process foreseen for publications derived from the Congress. It is recommended that the title of the paper and the title of the book chapter be different.
Participation Modalities
Proposals may be submitted in one of the following formats:
- Oral communication, to be evaluated by the Scientific Committee. Its acceptance will allow, on a voluntary basis and provided that the corresponding registration fee has been paid, the subsequent publication of the full text as a book chapter.
- Poster presentation, intended for the concise presentation of research projects, professional experiences, or intervention proposals related to cerebral palsy.
Oral Presentation Awards
Prizes will be awarded to the three best oral presentations given at the conference:
- 1st prize š: €500
- 2nd prizeš„: €250
- 3rd prize š„: €100
General Requirements
Texts must be written entirely in Spanish or English, using only one language throughout the document. All authors of a paper or poster must be registered for the Congress and have paid the corresponding fee, both for participation in the event and for any eventual publication.
Each person may participate as an author in a maximum of three submissions, and may be listed as first author in only one of them. Each submission may include a maximum of six authors. With regard to publications derived from the Congress, each author may participate in a maximum of two book chapters, in accordance with the limits established by the organization and collaborating publishers.
The author who registers the submission will be responsible for managing the upload of the final text through the designated platform. Submission of full texts for possible publication is voluntary; however, once the final text has been submitted, it may not be withdrawn under any circumstances.
Length and Structure of Submissions
Written Papers
Written papers must be between 400 and 500 words in length. Whenever the nature of the work allows, the text should be structured into the following sections: Introduction, Objectives, Methodology, Results, Discussion, and Conclusions. In cases where the design of the study justifies it, some sections may be omitted or replaced by more appropriate ones.
It is mandatory to include three to five keywords. The body of the text must not include references, acknowledgements, sponsors, or personal data or affiliations of the authors, as this information will be collected exclusively through the submission platform.
Papers must be prepared using the official template provided by the organization, available at the corresponding link.
Poster Format
Poster proposals must be submitted exclusively using the official template provided by the organization, respecting the established structure and design. Posters must be uploaded through the designated platform, following the instructions and deadlines established for this modality.
Book Chapters (Dykinson Publishing House)
Participation in the publication of book chapters with Dykinson is voluntary and is contingent upon the prior acceptance of a oral communication by the Congress Scientific Committee.
Each author may submit one book chapter for a Dykinson publication within the framework of the Congress. All chapters will undergo a peer-review process coordinated by the organization. Accepted contributions include empirical research, implemented professional or educational experiences, systematic reviews, and theoretical or reflective works.
The length, structure, format, and citation style of the chapters must strictly comply with the editorial guidelines and the template provided for this publication modality. Texts must be submitted exclusively through the designated platform within the established deadlines, which are non-extendable.
The coordination, review, and editorial teams may request modifications or improvements to ensure the scientific and editorial quality of the publication. Compliance with these requests is mandatory. Refusal or failure to respond within the established deadlines will result in automatic exclusion from the publication process and loss of any associated rights.
Book chapters will be published in Open Access format and are included in the registration fee for those participants who selected this option during the Congress registration process.
Congress Thematic Tracks
All submissions must explicitly align with the thematic tracks of the Congress. The Scientific Committee will evaluate the coherence and relevance of each proposal in relation to these tracks, which is an essential criterion for acceptance. Submissions that do not fit the thematic focus of the Congress will not be accepted and will be excluded from the evaluation, presentation, and, where applicable, publication process, with the consequent loss of rights acquired through registration.
1. Cerebral Palsy: Clinical Foundations, Diagnosis, and Functional Profile
This track includes contributions focused on the concept, classification, and neurological basis of cerebral palsy, as well as its clinical and functional manifestations. It covers studies on etiology and risk factors, early diagnosis and lifelong follow-up, movement disorders, tone alterations, postural control and gait, as well as associated conditions (cognitive, sensory, communication disorders, epilepsy, pain, or mental health). Works on functional classification systems and functional assessment are also included.
2. Assessment and Therapeutic Intervention in Cerebral Palsy
This track encompasses submissions related to interdisciplinary assessment and evidence-based therapeutic interventions, including neurological physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech and language therapy, augmentative and alternative communication, early intervention, new therapeutic approaches, neuroplasticity, and programs aimed at functionality, autonomy, and participation throughout the life span.
3. Technology, Assistive Products, and Accessibility
This track addresses the role of technology in cerebral palsy, including assistive technologies, support products, augmentative communication systems, mobility devices, robotics, virtual reality, and technological innovations aimed at accessibility and participation. It also includes studies on accessible environment design and technological adaptations in different life contexts.
4. Education, Participation, and Quality of Life
Includes contributions on inclusive education, Universal Design for Learning, schooling, reasonable accommodations, and transition to adulthood. It also covers social participation, leisure, sports, adapted physical activity, sexuality, affectivity, and quality of life, with special emphasis on personal autonomy, independent living, and community inclusion.
5. Family, Support, and Psychosocial Accompaniment
This track focuses on the impact of cerebral palsy on families and environments, emotional support for caregivers, family-centered interventions, family empowerment, and shared decision-making. It also includes experiences related to support networks, associations, and psychosocial support models across the life span.
6. Rights, Society, and the Perspective of People with Cerebral Palsy
Encompasses submissions from a human rights approach, universal accessibility, and the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. It includes works on social barriers, stigma, public policies, labor inclusion and supported employment, as well as experiences, testimonies, and best practices that incorporate the voice and self-determination of people with cerebral palsy as protagonists.
Important Notice
Failure to comply with any of the rules and requirements established by the Congress may result in the loss of rights acquired through registration in relation to the presentation and publication of papers, posters, and book chapters, without entitlement to any claim or refund.