Developing new skills in the clinical assessment and management of developmental disorders.

Welcome

This 2-half-day conference will enhance the clinicians understanding of the link between current developmental paediatric research and its translation into clinical paediatric practice; new skills in clinical assessment and management of developmental disorders, and up-to-date developments in the basic science and clinical research relevant to child development and diagnosis and treatments.

Learning Objectives

At the end of this conference participants will:

  • Understand the link between current developmental paediatric research and its translation into clinical paediatric practice
  • Update and acquire new skills in clinical assessment and management of developmental disorders
  • Acquire the most recent developments in the basic science and clinical research relevant to child development clinicians

Who should attend?

  • Developmental Paediatricians
  • Paediatricians
  • Family Practitioners
  • Psychologists
  • Health Professionals
  • Audiologists
  • Social Workers
  • Speech & Language Specialists
  • Educators/Teachers
  • Other professionals with an interest in child development

Hawke Family Lecturer
Brian Boyd

Brian Boyd

Brian Boyd is the William C. Friday Distinguished Professor in Education and Interim Director of the Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Dr. Boyd is quite engaged in research that involves the most vulnerable, and often marginalized, populations. As a special educator by training, much of his research has involved the development and evaluation of evidence-based practices that could be implemented within school and home contexts. His more recent work has focused on how issues of implicit bias and race affect the outcomes of children with and without disabilities. Dr. Boyd’s research has been continuously funded by federal agencies such as the Institute of Education Sciences and National Institutes of Health. Currently, he serves as Vice President of the International Society for Autism Research and Co-Editor of the Journal of Early Intervention. He also serves on multiple national boards that are dedicated to improving the outcomes of autistic persons and those from historically underserved communities.

Accreditation

College of Family Physicians of Canada – Mainpro+® (Group Learning):
This 1 credit(s)-per-hour Group Learning program meets the certification criteria of the College of Family Physicians of Canada and has been certified by Continuing Professional Development, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto for up to 7 Mainpro+® credits.

Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada – Section 1
This event is an Accredited Group Learning Activity (Section 1) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, approved by Continuing Professional Development, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto. You may claim a maximum of 7 hours (credits are automatically calculated).

American Medical Association – AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ Designation
Through an agreement between the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and the American Medical Association, physicians may convert Royal College MOC credits to AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Information on the process to convert Royal College MOC credit to AMA credit can be found at: https://www.ama-assn.org/education/ama-pra-credit-system/agreement-royal-college-physicians-surgeons-canada

European Union for Medical Specialists (UEMS)
Live educational activities recognized by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada as Accredited Group Learning Activities (Section 1) are deemed by the European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) eligible for ECMEC®.


Accrediation Letters: Attendess must attend the live delivery of the education program, in-person and/or synchronously online, in order to receive their letter of accreditation or claim hours.