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General Meeting InformationPURPOSEThe educational program of the American Academy for CerebralPalsy and Developmental Medicine (AACPDM) is designed toprovide targeted opportunities for dissemination of informationin the basic sciences, prevention, diagnosis, treatment, andtechnical advances as applied to persons with childhood onsetdisabilities. The program provides a forum for discussion of scientificdevelopments and clinical advances in the care of people withthese conditions. By presenting forums which foster interdisciplinarycommunication and interchange among all allied health careprofessionals concerned with individuals with cerebral palsy andneurodevelopmental disorders, this program’s purpose is to ensurethat the qualified personnel have the skills and knowledge derivedfrom practices that have been determined through research andexperience to be successful in serving children with disabilities. Thepurpose is also to encourage teambuilding within organizations andinstitutions, encourage multicenter studies, develop informationfor parents, and find a consensus on the optimal care of variousconditions.OBJECTIVES• To disseminate information on new developments in appliedand translational sciences, prevention, diagnosis, treatmentand technology for individuals with cerebral palsy and otherchildhood onset disabilities.• To create an interdisciplinary forum to facilitate communicationand team-building between professionals who are providingservices and care for individuals with childhood onset disabilities.• To facilitate the integration between research and practiceto improve the well being of people with childhood onsetdisabilities.TARGET AUDIENCEAll health care professionals, clinicians, researchers and healthadministrators who are concerned with the care of patients withcerebral palsy and other childhood-onset disabilities, including:Developmental and other pediatricians, neurologists, physiatrists,orthopedic and neuro-surgeons, physical and occupationaltherapists, speech and language pathologists, orthotists, dieticians,rehabilitation engineers, kinesthiologists, nurses, psychologists,special education teachers and educators.NOTE: All levels of skill will be addressed.AACPDM VISIONA global leader in the multidisciplinary scientific education forhealth professionals and researchers dedicated to the well-being ofthe people with childhood-onset disabilities.AACPDM MISSIONProvide multidisciplinary scientific education for health professionalsand promote excellence in research and services for the benefit ofpeople with cerebral palsy and childhood-onset disabilities.ABSTRACT SUPPLEMENTFree Paper and Scientific Poster abstracts accepted for presentationat the AACPDM 67th Annual Meeting have been published in asupplement of Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology. Eachattendee will receive one copy of the supplement along with theirregistration materials.CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATIONONLINE SELF-REPORTING SYSTEM FOR CME / CEU / CECREDITSAfter the AACPDM 67th Annual Meeting, all registrants will receivean instructional email about reporting and printing out their owncontinuing education certificates. The online self-reporting will beopen by no later than November 2013. To verify your correct emailaddress, please visit the registration desk before you leave themeeting.Please note: In self-reporting, if you miss more than 15 minutes of asession/course, it is not considered full attendance, and cannot beclaimed.CERTIFICATE OF ATTENDANCEAll attendees may claim a Certificate of Attendance. Access this format the Registration Desk.ACCME Accreditation StatementThe American Academy for Cerebral Palsy and DevelopmentalMedicine (AACPDM) is accredited by the Accreditation Councilfor Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medicaleducation for physicians.AMA Credit Designation StatementThe American Academy for Cerebral Palsy and DevelopmentalMedicine (AACPDM) designates this live activity for a maximum of32.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. Physicians should claim only thecredit commensurate with the extent of their participation in theactivity.Physical Therapists / Physical Therapy AssistantsThe American Academy for Cerebral Palsy andDevelopmental Medicine is recognized as anApproval Agency by the Physical TherapyBoard of California.http://ptbc.ca.gov/licensees/cc_agency.shtmlThe American Academy for Cerebral Palsy andDevelopmental Medicine has been approved bythe Wisconsin Physical Therapy Association, WPTA Course #15257 forup to 32.5 Contact Hours.Occupational Therapists / Occupational Therapy AssistantsThe American Academy for Cerebral Palsy and DevelopmentalMedicine is an Approved Provider of Continuing Education bythe American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) #6379.Occupational Therapists and Occupational Therapy Assistants will beable to claim a maximum of 3.25 AOTA CEU’s. All sessions during the67th Annual Meeting are available for credit:Note: The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement ofspecific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.NURSING CREDITSThe American Academy for Cerebral Palsy and DevelopmentalMedicine (AACPDM) is a Provider approved by the California Boardof Registered Nursing, Provider # CEP 14720, for 32.5 Contact Hours.10American Academy for Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine • FINAL PROGRAM