AACPDM 69th Annual Meeting

Description

he 2015 Scientific Program Committee is pleased to announce that the 69th Annual Meeting of the American Academy for Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine (AACPDM) will take place October 21-24, 2015 in Austin, Texas. The AACPDM Annual Meeting provides high-quality dissemination of information in the basic sciences, prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and technical advances as applied to persons with cerebral palsy and other childhood-onset disabilities. New Frontiers is the theme for the meeting.

AACPDM Annual Meeting Objectives:
=>To disseminate information on new developments in applied and translational sciences, prevention, diagnosis, technology and utilizing recommendations from current clinical guidelines for treatment for individuals with cerebral palsy and other childhood-onset disabilities.
=>To create an interdisciplinary forum to facilitate communication and team-building between professional who are providing services and care for individuals with childhood onset disabilities.
=> To facilitate the integration between research and practice to improve the well being of people with childhood onset disabilities.

Target Audience
Developmental and other Pediatricians, Neurologists, Psychologists, Physiatrists, Orthopedic and Neuro-Surgeons, Physical and Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language Pathologists, Orthotists, Rehab Engineers, Kinesiologists, Nurses, Nutritionists, Special Educators, Administrators, Researchers, and all others concerned with the care of people with cerebral palsy and other childhood-onset disabilities. All skill levels will be addressed.

*The following link contains the sessions that were approved for IL EI Credit only:
https://illinois.edu/blog/files/6039/140057/74878.pdf

Location JW Marriott Hotel
110 E 2nd St
Austin, TX 78701
Date 10/21/2015 8:00 AM - 10/24/2015 3:30 PM (Check in 8:00 AM)
Sponsor American Academy for Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine
Trainer Tracy Burr
Contact Jesse Cunningham (414) 918-3014 info@aacpdm.org
Principles 1. Support families
2. Active participation
3. Collaborative relationships
4. Specific IFSP goals
5. Comprehensive plans
6. Periodic monitoring
8. Quality services
Credit Hours 0
Cost $605
Status Closed