8:30

Michael G. Fehlings MD

Learning Objectives:

• Describe different types of stem cells and their properties
• Identify current trials with stem cells in neurodevelopmental conditions
• Understand the rationale for considering the use of neural stem cells to remyelinate injured white matter tracts

Daniel Gorman MD

Learning Objectives:

• Describe the challenges and controversies with respect to the diagnosis of ADHD, particularly in light of DSM-5
• List and summarize recent findings regarding non-pharmacological interventions for ADHD
• Describe the  approach to the pharmacological management of ADHD based on current evidence regarding stimulant and non-stimulant medications

Peter Szatmari MD

Learning Objectives:

• Describe and update the changes proposed for the diagnostic criteria for autism spectrum disorder
• Summarize the rationale for those changes
• Identify the implications for clinical practice and research

Miriam Kaufman BSN, MD

Learning Objectives:

• Describe sexuality issues for teens with cognitive and or physical disabilities
• Elicit a sexual history from an individual with a disability
• Understand the importance of sexuality in the development of all adolescents

1:30

F1) Little fish in a big pond: Advocacy in developmental paediatrics

Tara Kennedy MD, PhD

Learning Objectives:

• Discuss the role of the pediatrician in advocating for patients with developmental disorders
• Consider a human rights-based framework for patient advocacy
• Explore practical strategies for maximizing efficacy of advocacy efforts

F2) Emergent transition profiles among youth with chronic health conditions: Lessons learned from the Transition to Adulthood with Cyber Guide Evaluation (TRACE) study

Jan Willem Gorter MD

Jan Willem Gorter MD

Learning Objectives:

• Describe the transition resources that are part of the TRACE study
• Explain the current transition guidelines and practices
• Identify the lived experiences of youth and caregivers

F3) School problems for the community paediatrician: A practical, hands-on problem-based workshop

Michelle Gordon MD

• Describe an approach to school and learning problems in the community
• List various assessment tools that are possible in a non-tertiary centre
• Outline the approach to management in a resource limited environment
• Enhance the practitioner’s confidence in assessing complex children, using case-based examples and discussion

F4) Obesity in childhood disabilities

Amy McPherson PhD and Lorry Chen RD

Learning Objectives:

• Outline the implications of obesity for children with physical disabilities
• Explain disability-specific issues in obesity and weight management
• Highlight  areas of obesity-related clinical practice and research where inclusion of children with disabilities can be improved

5:00

F1) Little fish in a big pond: Advocacy in developmental paediatrics

F2) Emergent transition profiles among youth with chronic health conditions: Lessons learned from the Transition to Adulthood with Cyber Guide Evaluation (TRACE) study

F3) School problems for the community paediatrician: A practical, hands-on problem-based workshop

F4) Obesity in childhood disabilities

8:00-

8:30

Cortical visual impairment: The leading cause of paediatric visual impairment

Christine Roman Lantzy PhD

Learning Objectives:

• Identify the diagnostic criteria for cortical visual impairment
• Describe the characteristic behaviors associated with cortical visual impairment
• To identify a method to evaluate the degree of affect of cortical visual impairment

Darcy Fehlings MD

Learning Objectives:

• Identify the common therapeutic goals for Interactive Computer Play (ICP) as therapy for kids with disabilities
• Describe the current level of evidence supporting ICP for children with disabilities
• Present an overview of NeuroDevNet/GRAND research project using ICP and cycling to improve fitness

Julian Raiman MD

Learning Objectives:

• Identify the spectrum and presentation of select metabolic disorders causing regression
• List the investigations that will lead to a prompt diagnosis
• Describe the principles of some of the specific therapies available for these conditions

Roberto Sassi MD

Learning Objectives:

• Define the unique aspects of mood disorders such as depression and bipolar disorders among patients with developmental disabilities
• Describe the most common treatments for mood disorders in this population
• Identify the challenging aspects of such treatments

1:30

S1) ASD vs. DD

Nicola Jones-Stokreef MD and Jennifer Saltzman-Benaiah PhD

S2) Paediatric concussion and return to school

Michelle Keightley PhD and Nick Reed PhD

Learning Objectives:

• Describe the current state of paediatric concussion research and clinical care
• Identify the impact of concussion on school-based activities
• List recommendations for the clinical management of paediatric concussion, with a focus on returning to school

S3) Targeting developmental concerns in inner city and immigrant families

Sloane Freeman MD and Joelene Huber PhD, MD

Learning Objectives:

• Describe the barriers immigrant families face to accessing developmental health care
• Understand the common developmental problems presenting in children at an inner city school based health clinic
• Discuss the common barriers immigrant families face to accessing developmental health care and strategies to help overcome these barriers
• Learn strategies for providing culturally relevant developmental assessments
• Explain the physician’s role in the context of developmental and school programs and interactions with the school board

S4) Cortical visual impairment; Assessment & intervention

Christine Roman Lantzy PhD

Learning Objectives:

• Identify  through case based examples the diagnostic criteria for cortical visual impairment
• Describe through case based examples the characteristic behaviors associated with cortical visual impairment
• Identify a method to evaluate the degree of affect of cortical visual impairment through case based examples
• List and then select  the methods used for intervention for cortical visual impairment

S5) Challenging psychopharmacology cases in neurodevelopmental disorders

Sharon Smile MD

Learning Objectives

• Discuss common reasons for prescribing psychotropic medications in children with ASD
• Review guidelines for choice of medications
• Consensus on monitoring

5:00

S1) ASD vs. DD

S2) Paediatric concussion and return to school

S3) Targeting developmental concerns in inner city and immigrant families

S4) Cortical visual impairment; Assessment & intervention

S5) Challenging psychopharmacology cases in neurodevelopmental disorders