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ForwardDevelopmental and Behavioral Symposium 2026
Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics Symposium for both clinicians and caregivers to increase knowledge regarding common developmental and behavioral concerns and management in the home and clinical settings.
This conference is being held in person.
NOTE: Please note this activity will be presented 7:00am - 3:15pm CST / 8:00am - 4:15pm EST
Target Audience
This course is intended for parents, caregivers, physicians, nurses, occupational therapists, physical therapists, speech therapists, and other healthcare professionals.
Learning Objectives
At the end of this session, learners should be able to:
- Identify and apply evidence-based strategies for early identification and multidisciplinary care.
- Enhance their ability to collaborate across care teams and engage families in treatment planning
- Implement evidence-based interventions that are individualized to the patient's unique needs.
2026 DBP Symposium Agenda- Friday September 18, 2026
7:30 AM | Registration and Breakfast |
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8:00 AM | Introduction | Importance of Behavioral Health in Pediatrics Rachel Goodson, DO Pediatric Developmental & Behavioral Care Advocate Health - Southeast |
8:15 AM | Keynote Address | TBD Credentials, Title, Location (Organization and physical Location) |
9:15 AM | Breakout Session 1 | 1A: Screening Tools Ryan Davies, MD Children’s Care, Advocate Health - Southeast |
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| 1B: Tantrums Bridget Knowles, LMFT EAP Services, Advocate Health - Southeast |
10:15 AM | Breakout Session 2 | 2A: ADHD April Colley, RN, CPNP, PMHS Pediatric Developmental & Behavioral Care Advocate Health - Southeast |
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| 2B: Parent Panel Discussion Moderator: Bridget Knowles, LMFT EAP Services, Advocate Health - Southeast |
11:15 AM | Breakout Session 3 | 3A: Motor Development- Right on Track team Miranda Gibson, OTR Pediatric Developmental & Behavioral Care Advocate Health - Southeast
Jennell McIntosh, DPT Pediatrics Developmental & Behavioral Care Advocate Health - Southeast |
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| 3B: Care of the Adult with Intellectual Disabilities Jonathan Smith, MD Mercer University School of Medicine Center for IDD Care Macon, GA |
12:15 PM | Lunch |
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1:00 PM | Breakout Session 4 | 4A: Aggression Rachel Goodson, DO Pediatric Developmental & Behavioral Care Advocate Health - Southeast |
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| 4B: Toileting/Sleep Emily Edwards, NP Pediatric Developmental & Behavioral Care Advocate Health - Southeast |
2:00 PM | Breakout Session 5 | 5A: Sensory Needs- Right on Track Team Miranda Gibson, OTR Pediatric Developmental & Behavioral Care Advocate Health - Southeast |
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| 5B: Social Skills- Michael Johns, PsyD Pediatric Developmental & Behavioral Care Advocate Health - Southeast |
3:00 PM | Breakout Session 6 | 6A: Care of Premature Infant/Nutrition Carla Morton, CNS, FNP Perinatal Coordinator for High-Risk Infant Follow Clinic Pediatric Developmental & Behavioral Care Advocate Health - Southeast Taylor Burgmon, RD Beverly Knight Olsen Children’s Hospital Atrium Health Navicent
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| 6B: IEP/504/ High School Transition Brooke Weidner, PsyD Bibb County Board of Education Macon, GA |
4:00-4:15 PM | Closing | Lalitha Sivaswamy, MD Director of Pediatric Pediatric Neurology Care Pediatrics Developmental & Behavioral Care Advocate Health - Southeast |
Faculty
- Rachel Goodson, DO, Pediatric Developmental & Behavioral Care, Advocate Health - Southeast
- Ryan Davies, MD, Children’s Care, Advocate Health - Southeast
- Bridget Knowles, LMFT, EAP Services, Advocate Health - Southeast
- April Colley, RN, CPNP, PMHS, Pediatric Developmental & Behavioral Care - Advocate Health - Southeast
- Miranda Gibson, OTR, Pediatric Developmental & Behavioral Care - Advocate Health - Southeast
- Jennell McIntosh, DPT, Pediatrics Developmental & Behavioral Care, Advocate Health - Southeast
- Jonathan Smith, MD, Mercer University School of Medicine Center for IDD Care, Macon, GA
- Michael Johns, PsyD, Pediatric Developmental & Behavioral Care, Advocate Health - Southeast
- Carla Morton, CNS, FNP, Perinatal Coordinator for High-Risk Infant Follow Clinic, Pediatric Developmental & Behavioral Care, Advocate Health - Southeast
- Taylor Burgmon, RD, Beverly Knight Olsen Children’s Hospital, Atrium Health Navicent
- Brooke Weidner, PsyD, Bibb County Board of Education, Macon, GA
- Lalitha Sivaswamy, MD, Director of Pediatric, Pediatric Neurology Care, Pediatrics Developmental & Behavioral Care, Advocate Health - Southeast
Disclosure
Faculty disclosures are being reviewed and will be presented to the audience in advance of the program.
Accreditation Statement
In support of improving patient care, Advocate Health is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Credit Statement(s)
American Medical Association (AMA)
Advocate Health designates this live activity for a maximum of 6.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
Advocate Health designates this live activity for a maximum of 6.00 ANCC contact hours. Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA)
Advocate Health has been authorized by the American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 6.00 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
Available Credit
- 6.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™Aurora Health Care is accredited by the Wisconsin Medical Society to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Aurora Health Care designates this activity for a maximum of 6.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
- 6.00 AttendanceAttendance Credit
- 6.00 Approved AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 6.00 Continuing Nursing Education (CE)Aurora Health Care is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Wisconsin Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. 6.00 contact hours have been awarded to this activity by the Wisconsin Nursing Association. To receive contact hours, participants must attend the entire activity.
- 6.00 Physician Associates CreditAdvocate Health has been authorized by the American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 6.00 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
Price
How to Register
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For Further Information
If you have any questions regarding the conference, please contact April Colley at [email protected]
If you have any questions regarding registration, please contact the IPCE Office at [email protected]
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