"A Trauma Informed, Inter-professional Approach to Caring For Children and Adolescents With Special Needs"

Description

The 2nd Annual (Downstate) Autism, Behavior, and Complex Medical Needs (ABC) Conference, “A Trauma-Informed, Interprofessional Approach to Caring for Children with Special Needs” is provided by the Illinois Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (ICAAP) and co-sponsored by the Promoting Resiliency of Trauma-Exposed Communities (PROTECT) Initiative.

* The following sessions only have been awarded IL EI credit:
*MORNING KEYNOTE ADDRESS:
8:15–9:15am When Their Stress Becomes Yours: The Price We Pay for Caring-1 WWF

*AFTERNOON KEYNOTE ADDRESS:
3:00–4:00pm Applying Lessons from Healing Hurt People for All At-Risk Children-1 WWF

*A (AUTISM) TRACK SESSIONS
9:30–10:30am A1: Advances in Genetics and Autism Spectrum Disorders-1 ATY

*10:45–11:45am A2: Brain Mapping and Connectivity Guided Neurofeedback for Autism-1 ATY

*10:45–11:45am C2: Mission Transition: Bridging Complex Care from Hospital to Home-1 WWF

*1:45–2:45pm C3: Special Needs Trauma: When Assessment is Anything but Routine-0.5 ATY, 0.5 WWF

Location Regency Conference Center
400 Regency Park
O'Fallon, IL 62269
Date 5/20/2016 7:45 AM - 4:15 PM (Check in 7:15 AM)
Sponsor Illinois Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (ICAAP)
Trainer Illinois Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (ICAAP)
Contact Elise Groenewegen (312) 733-1026 egroenewegen@illinoisaap.com
Principles 1. Support families
2. Active participation
3. Collaborative relationships
4. Specific IFSP goals
5. Comprehensive plans
Credit Hours 0
Cost Varies by provider type
Status Closed