The Young Child With Special Needs

THE YOUNG CHILD WITH SPECIAL NEEDS

Highlights and Benefits

Changes within the healthcare and educational systems, as well as medical and technological advances, continue to influence the care of young children with special needs. The complexity of developmental disorders requires a combination of family-focused interventions, multidisciplinary approaches and expertise in current best practices. As professionals working with young children with developmental disabilities, we are constantly challenged to enhance our knowledge of medical and behavioral conditions, refine our assessment abilities and expand our treatment approaches.

To address these challenges, we invite you to the 17th Annual Conference on The Young Child with Special Needs. Improve your professional skills, network with colleagues and national experts, and learn how to create a more supportive learning environment for children and their families. Take home practical strategies for delivering the most effective care in the growing field of early intervention. There is no better way to complement your skills and increase your awareness of current research as you strive to provide the best possible care for these young children and their families.

Highlights of the 2008 conference…

Two dynamic Preconferences: Managing Challenging Behaviors and Pediatric Feeding Problems with new speakers and revised topics.
24 Concurrent Sessions covering a wide variety of topics, allowing you to build an educational program to meet your professional needs and interests.
Assessment tips and intervention strategies to use in your work setting.
New perspectives and potential solutions to your daily challenges.
Opportunities for interactive, dynamic exchanges with expert faculty members.
Time to problem-solve and build professional relationships with colleagues from across the country.
A chance to relax and renew your enthusiasm so you can return to work feeling recharged, informed and ready to meet the next challenge!
Las Vegas – the sun-filled city of fun and excitement, fabulous food and headliner entertainment!

This conference will extend the scope of your professional practice as you interact with colleagues that can provide new resources for professional support. Re-energize yourself to do the work you know and love, and make a significant difference in the lives of these young children and their families. Don’t miss out on this one-of-a-kind educational opportunity! See you in Las Vegas!

Planning Committee

James A. Blackman, MD, MPH Kluge Children’s Rehabilitation Center Charlottesville, Virginia	W. Douglas Tynan, PhD, ABPP Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children Wilmington, Delaware
E. Amanda Boutot, PhD, BCBA Texas State University San Marcos, Texas	Pamela K. Lemons, MSN, RN, CNNP Riley Hospital for Children Indianapolis, Indiana
Erin Sundseth Ross, PhD, CCC-SLP University of Colorado Health Sciences Center Denver, Colorado	Margaret Blair, BSN, RN Vice President HealthCare Programs Contemporary Forums

Rave Reviews

“The conference offers a clearer understanding of the underlying causes of developmental delay that we treat. It allows us, as providers, to understand and recognize the larger picture to better serve our patient population in a more integrated and complete way.”
Marie DiCosola, DPT
Hinsdale, IL
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“Contemporary Forums continues to offer the most up-to-date research and information on a variety of topics relating to children with special needs.”
Erma McMillan, BA
Cherokee, NC
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“I have never been to a conference where the speaker was as professional and knowledgeable as at this conference. I am amazed that there could be a gathering of such excellent speakers from a variety of facilities all coming together for one conference.”
Allison Jackson-Alvesteffer, BA, OTR
Midland, MI
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“This conference was the best and most in-depth dealing with young children with special needs!”
Sybil Keesbury, MS, NBCT
Winston-Salem, NC
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“Excellent, well planned and organized conference! Useful information that was research based and relevant to clinical practice.”
Beth Eaton, MA, CCC-SLP
Little Rock, AR
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“The conference really helped me to appreciate the different patients I see in my clinics and their specific Issues.”
Wendy Votroubek, RN, MPH
Portland, OR
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