Developmental and Behavioral Symposium 2026

Macon, GA US
September 18, 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:

  1. Identify and apply evidence-based strategies for early identification and multidisciplinary care.
  2. Enhance their ability to collaborate across care teams and engage families in treatment planning
  3. Implement evidence-based interventions that are individualized to the patient's unique needs.

Course summary

Available credit: 
  • 4.25 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 4.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
  • 4.25 Attendance
    Attendance Credit
    • 4.25 Approved AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 4.25 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. 4.25 contact hours have been awarded to this activity by the Wisconsin Nursing Association. To receive contact hours, participants must attend the entire activity.
  • 4.25 Physician Associates Credit
    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 4.25 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
Course opens: 
08/01/2026
Course expires: 
12/31/2026
Event starts: 
09/18/2026 - 7:00am CDT
Event ends: 
09/18/2026 - 3:15pm CDT
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2026 Symposium Agenda- Friday September 18, 2026

08:15     Registration/breakfast

09:00     Introduction/Rachel Goodson, DO, Pediatric Developmental & Behavioral Care, Advocate Health - Southeast

09:30     1A. Screening tools/ Ryan Davies, MD, Children’s Care, Advocate Health - Southeast

               1B.  Social Skills/ Michael Johns, PsyD, Pediatric Developmental & Behavioral Care, Advocate Health - Southeast

10:30     2A. ADHD/ April Colley, RN, CPNP, PMHS, Pediatric Developmental & Behavioral Care - Advocate Health - Southeast

              2B. Sleep/Emily Edwards, FNP, Pediatric Developmental & Behavioral Care - Advocate Health - Southeast

11:30     3A. Aggression/ Rachel Goodson, DO, Pediatric Developmental & Behavioral Care, Advocate Health - Southeast

              3B. Transitions Services/ Jonathan Smith, MD, Mercer University School of Medicine Center for IDD Care - Macon, GA

12:30     Lunch and Provider/Parent Panel for Q&A

01:30     Closing remarks/ Lalitha Sivaswamy, MD, Director of Pediatric, Pediatric Neurology Care, Pediatrics Developmental & Behavioral Care, Advocate Health - Southeast

Atrium Navicent Health
777 Hemlock Street
Eversole Auditorium
Macon, GA 31201
United States

Faculty
 

  • Rachel Goodson, DO, Pediatric Developmental & Behavioral Care, Advocate Health - Southeast
  • Ryan Davies, MD, Children’s Care, Advocate Health - Southeast
  • April Colley, RN, CPNP, PMHS, Pediatric 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
  • Emily Edwards, FNP, Pediatric Developmental & Behavioral Care - Advocate Health - Southeast
  • Lalitha Sivaswamy, MD, Director of Pediatric, Pediatric Neurology Care, Pediatrics Developmental & Behavioral Care, Advocate Health - Southeast

Disclosure

The planner(s) and speaker(s) have indicated that there are no relevant financial relationships with any ineligible companies to disclose.

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 4.25 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 4.25 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 4.25 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.

 

 

Available Credit

  • 4.25 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 4.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
  • 4.25 Attendance
    Attendance Credit
    • 4.25 Approved AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 4.25 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. 4.25 contact hours have been awarded to this activity by the Wisconsin Nursing Association. To receive contact hours, participants must attend the entire activity.
  • 4.25 Physician Associates Credit
    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 4.25 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.

Price

Cost:
$0.00
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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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