Education Sessions
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A listing of live AAP CME activities.
The Council on Children with Disabilities (COCWD) will be sponsoring or co-sponsoring a number of exciting sessions at the 2011 NCE on October 15-18 in Boston, MA.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2011
8:30 to 10am
- S1065 Making it work: Being a Medical Home for Children with Common Chronic Conditions
The medical home provides an opportunity to provide continuous, coordinated and comprehensive care to children and families. Although previously focused on children with special health care needs, the reality is that the medical home model applies to a significant number of children in a pediatric practice with what are considered common pediatric issues. This session will discuss the components of a medical home and use of a medical home model in common case scenarios (e.g., asthma, ADHD, foster care, obesity, chronic OM, behavioral issues) to demonstrate the implementation and improved outcomes that can be achieved
Christopher Stille, MD, MPH, FAAP; Moira Szilagyi, MD, PhD, FAAP
- S1067 Screening for Autism Spectrum Disorders in Your Office: What, Why and How
This session will review AAP recommendations on ASD-specific surveillance and screening with a specific focus on how to implement screening successfully in a range of practice settings. It will include a discussion of available screening tools and of the key elements in establishing a practice-level system for screening tool administration, scoring, referral, post-screening follow up and billing. Case-based discussions will further illustrate all stages of an ASD-specific screening program.
Kathryn Ellerbeck, MD, FAAP
12 to 4pm
- H1088 Council on Children With Disabilities Program
You are what you eat! Nutritional Issues in the Care of Children with Disabilities
Nutrition is becoming increasingly important in pediatric interventions to optimize health for all children, but especially for those who have special health needs. This program will review nutritional issues in the care of children with disabilities. Topics covered include an overview of nutrition and feeding designed for the primary care pediatrician, taste, smell and eating behaviors in children on the autism spectrum, and new information on the gluten-free casein-free diet, and other dietary interventions in the care of children with autism. In addition, the Arnold J. Capute Award will be presented and a Council Business Meeting will be held.
12pm
- Welcome
Gregory Liptak, MD, FAAP; Council and Program Chairperson
12:10pm
- Nutrition and Feeding in Children with Developmental Disabilities
Nancy Murphy, MD, FAAP
1pm
- Taste, Smell and Feeding Behaviors in Children with Autism
Loisa Bennetto, PhD
2:05pm
- Arnold J. Capute Award Presentation
Recipient: Paul H. Lipkin, MD, FAAP
2:40pm
- Diet and Nutrition in Children with Autism: Diet, Diets, and THE Diet
Susan L. Hyman, MD, FAAP
3:30pm
- Council Business Meeting
Gregory Liptak, MD, FAAP
2 to 3:30pm
- S1103 Coordinating Care for the Medically Complex Child- Easy Steps to Success
Session will present the concept of the medical home, and how that relates to the pediatric subspecialist/surgical specialist. Then models of medical home projects involving subspecialists will be compared, and also models for sharing care coordination payments in children with complicated chronic health conditions.
Lakshmanan Krishnamurti, MD, MB, BS; Renee Turchi, MD, MPH, FAAP
- S1105 Down Syndrome Update
Down syndrome remains the most common cause of intellectual disability. Are you prepared to manage a child with Down syndrome? Come hear the latest research advances, and understand the developmental, medical, and neurological issues central to managing a child with Down syndrome.
Mary Pipan, MD, FAAP
- S1106 Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders: How to know if that's what the Problem is?
Prenatal alcohol exposure contributes to long-term medical, developmental and behavioral challenges for children. After reviewing the epidemiology and definition of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASDs), the range of alcohol’s impact on developing brains; the importance of diagnosis; and protective factors, frequent co-existing challenges and intervention strategies will be discussed.
Lisa Albers Prock, MD, MPH, FAAP
4 to 5:30pm
- S1133 Doctor, Is It Autism? Diagnostic Dilemmas in the School-Aged Child
(Repeats as S2041)
A didactic session beginning with description of symptoms seen in a variety of disorders that are part of the differential diagnosis for ASD in the school aged child, including: Intellectual Disability, ADHD, Nonverbal Learning Disability, Tic Disorders, and Mood Disorders. Cases and short video vignettes will illustrate an approach to differential diagnosis. Tools that may be helpful to the pediatrician will be reviewed and potential referral resources for both etiologic and DSM categorical diagnosis will be covered. Finally, several model projects that may improve the coordination between the medical home, necessary subspecialists, and the educational system will be presented.
Kathryn Ellerbeck, MD, FAAP; Catherine Smith, PhD
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2011
7 to 8am
- X2001 The ABCs of IEPs: Helping students access services in school settings.
This session will present an overview of three laws that govern or affect the education of students with disabilities. Faculty will also address which types of students qualify for services, which kinds of services are available, and the role of parents and the pediatric health care provider. Discussion will occur regarding collaborative models that work successfully with schools.
Ludwig von Hahn, MD, FAAP
8:30am to 3pm
- H2025 Section on Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics Program
Behavioral and Educational Approaches to the Treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder
This program will focus on behavioral and educational approaches to the treatment of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Topics to be discussed include established treatments such as discrete trial training and naturalistic treatment along with the evidence for each intervention and issues related to dose of intervention. In addition, the management of disruptive and maladaptive behaviors in children with ASD and other developmental disabilities will be highlighted to focus on the understanding of the function of a behavior and how interventions are designed to match this function.
Robin Hansen, MD, FAAP; Nancy Sullivan
8:30 to 9:15am
- S2041 Doctor, Is It Autism? Diagnostic Dilemmas in the School-Aged Child
(Repeats from S1133)
A didactic session beginning with description of symptoms seen in a variety of disorders that are part of the differential diagnosis for ASD in the school aged child, including: Intellectual Disability, ADHD, Nonverbal Learning Disability, Tic Disorders, and Mood Disorders. Cases and short video vignettes will illustrate an approach to differential diagnosis. Tools that may be helpful to the pediatrician will be reviewed and potential referral resources for both etiologic and DSM categorical diagnosis will be covered. Finally, several model projects that may improve the coordination between the medical home, necessary subspecialists, and the educational system will be presented.
Kathryn Ellerbeck, MD, FAAP; Catherine Smith, PhD
- S2042 Making Complex Disorders Simplier: A Functional Approach to Developmental Disorders
This session will begin with a discussion of what a functional approach to developmental disorders entails. It will then summarize existing classification systems and tools. Finally, case presentations will be utilized to demonstrate the utility of this approach for the pediatrician.
Nancy Murphy, MD, FAAP
- I2051 Hand-off or hand-shake - transitioning youth to adult providers with the new health care transitions algorithm
With reasonable biologic and psychological certainty, most adolescents eventually transition to adulthood. There is much less certainty about the manner in which pediatricians support this transition, particularly for children and youth with special health care needs (CYSHCN). This interactive session will review the new clinical report that provides explicit, implementable guidance to the medical home using an algorithmic format addressing activities during office visits between 12 and 18 years of age. The clinical report addresses transition planning for all adolescents, but also provides a generic, but detailed pathway for CYSHCN.
William (Carl) Cooley, MD, FAAP; Jimmy Stewart, MD, FAAP
SUNDAY PLENARY SESSIONS (Starts at 10:30am)
(A number of sessions are offered, including this one)
- P2074 Hand-off or hand-shake - transitioning youth to adult providers with the new health care transitions algorithm
With reasonable biologic and psychological certainty, most adolescents eventually transition to adulthood. There is much less certainty about the manner in which pediatricians support this transition, particularly for children with special health care needs (SCHCN). This session will review the new clinical report that provides explicit, implementable guidance to the medical home using an algorithmic format addressing activities during office visits between 12 and 18 years of age. The clinical report addresses transition planning for all adolescents, but also provides a generic, but detailed pathway for CSHCN. (See also session #I2015 for expanded topic coverage).
Jimmy Stewart, MD, FAAP
2 to 3:30pm
- S2100 Treat Autism Now
(Repeats as S3037)
This session will include a review of underlying principles and studies of efficacy related to autism. Participants' level of understanding about these methods will be enhanced using video footage of each method as it is used in practice. A didactic session on the pediatrician’s role in the development of the IFSP ( 3 years old) for the child with an ASD utilizing principles outlined in AAP Policy Statements Tools will be highlighted for advocating for the children with ASD including sample letters of medical necessity for EIBT.
Roula Choueiri, MD, FAAP
4 to 5:30pm
- S2135 Language Delays: Will he or she just grow out of it?
(Repeats as S3082)
This session will describe the differential diagnosis and outcomes for children with language delays. Screening instuments that can be used in primary care will be reviewed. The clinical approach to the evaluation of the child with language delay will be discussed using case presentations. Appropriate management and recommendation that primary care physicians can give families will be included
Michelle Macias, MD, FAAP
MONDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2011
7 to 8am
- X3013 Successful Care Coordination with Your Early Intervention Program-A National Perspective
This session will provide a brief overview of the federally-mandated Early Intervention (EI) system. The presenter will summarize work with the Illinois EI program and provide case-based examples of how successful care-coordination can be done. Participants should bring examples of their successes and/or failures in collaborating with their local EI agency and suggestions can be offered from the presenter or from members of the audience.
Larry Desch, MD, FAAP
8:30 to 10am
- S3034 Learning Disabilities: Making sense of the Quagmire
(Repeats as S3116)
Agreement on the definition of learning disability (LD) exists, but identification of LD varies significantly by evaluator, school district, and state. Special education law and local practice shape identification and service delivery decisions. Participants will learn to use a collaborative model when working with schools and when advocating for services.
Ludwig von Hahn, MD, FAAP
- S3037 Treat Autism Now
(Repeats from S2100)
This session will include a review of underlying principles and studies of efficacy related to autism. Participants' level of understanding about these methods will be enhanced using video footage of each method as it is used in practice. A didactic session on the pediatrician’s role in the development of the IFSP ( 3 years old) for the child with an ASD utilizing principles outlined in AAP Policy Statements Tools will be highlighted for advocating for the children with ASD including sample letters of medical necessity for EIBT.
Roula Choueiri, MD, FAAP
- S3038 What to Do for My New Patient with Cerebral Palsy?
Cerebral palsy remains a significant motor disability for many children, despite advances in obstetrics and neonatology. Come understand the current known risk factors for cerebral palsy and learn to identify, diagnose, and manage the child with cerebral palsy. Know when to refer, what therapies are appropriate, and how to advocate.
Gregory Liptak, MD, MPH, FAAP; Nancy Murphy, MD, FAAP
2 to 2:45pm
- F3074 Developmental Screening in Your Office: What, Why and How
(Repeats as F3107)
This session will review AAP policy guidelines on developmental surveillance and screening in practice with a specific focus on how to implement screening successfully in a range of practice settings. It will include a discussion of available screening tools and discussion of establishing an effective in-office system for screening tool administration, scoring, billing and post-screening follow up.
Alison Schonwald, MD
2 to 3:30pm
- S3082 Language Delays: Will he or she just grow out of it?
(Repeats from S2135)
This session will describe the differential diagnosis and outcomes for children with language delays. Screening instuments that can be used in primary care will be reviewed. The clinical approach to the evaluation of the child with language delay will be discussed using case presentations. Appropriate management and recommendation that primary care physicians can give families will be included
Michelle Macias, MD, FAAP
- W3098 Wheelchairs, Walkers and Whatever-- Positioning is Important for Children with Physical Disabilities
The session will briefly provide the extent of use of durable medical equipment (DME) and define the population that has DME needs. The typical progression of DME for those from 0-3 yrs. and 5-12 yrs. old will be emphasized. Following this, a case that involves combined medical/therapy management will be discussed that highlights how DME assists medical management and improves the interaction of parent and child, followed with typical issues related to wheelchair use.
Larry Desch, MD, FAAP; Deborah Gaebler-Spira, MD, FAAP
4 to 4:45pm
- F3107 Developmental Screening in Your Office: What, Why and How
(Repeats from F3074)
This session will review AAP policy guidelines on developmental surveillance and screening in practice with a specific focus on how to implement screening successfully in a range of practice settings. It will include a discussion of available screening tools and discussion of establishing an effective in-office system for screening tool administration, scoring, billing and post-screening follow up.
Alison Schonwald, MD
4 to 5:30pm
- S3116 Learning Disabilities: Making sense of the Quagmire
<Repeats from S3034
Agreement on the definition of learning disability (LD) exists, but identification of LD varies significantly by evaluator, school district, and state. Special education law and local practice shape identification and service delivery decisions. Participants will learn to use a collaborative model when working with schools and when advocating for services.
Ludwig von Hahn, MD, FAAP
- S3119 Professional partnerships with Families at all Levels of Pediatric Practice and Advocacy
Central to the practice of family-centered care, at the core of the medical home, are highly valued relationships between pediatric professionals and children's families. Seminar participants will learn strategies for nurturing these partnerships in their own practices, hospitals and communities and at organizational levels in ways that lead to improved care.
Betsy Anderson; Xavier Sevilla, MD, FAAP
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2011
2 to 3:30pm
- S4078 What? My Baby Can’t Hear? What Every Pediatrician Must Know About the Care of the Hearing Impaired Child
This session is a practical primer for those who wish to provide a medical home and comprehensive care to hearing impaired children. Faculty will clarify the diagnosis, discuss obtaining proper amplification and instituting therapy. Hearing aids, cochlear implants, who needs which and why, and the rationale for rapid intervention will be discussed.
Catherine Bartlett, MD, FAAP
4 to 5:30pm
- S4100 When Therapy is Not Enough: Psychopharmacology of Autism Spectrum Disorders
This session will review behavioral problems associated with ASD, and medications frequently used in management of these difficulties. The current evidence regarding use of the medications in this patient population will be reviewed. Practical guidelines for medication management for ASD in primary care will be presented, as well as when to consider referral to a sub-specialist.
Roma Vasa, MD
For a complete list of NCE session, visit the 2011 NCE Web site
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The AAP hosted a free CME series to provide child health professionals with practical strategies for implementing medical home in practice. These 5 informative calls/webinars were led by nationally recognized experts with the goal of educating participants about the value of the family-centered primary care medical home for all children and youth, the availability of practical tools and recoures, and strategies for improving care and increasing patient/family satisfaction. Presentations and podcasts are available online.
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