1. science
2. medicine
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Sajani Raman, MD, MPH
Fellow, Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics
Akron Children’s Hospital
Sheri Ravenscroft, MD
Fellow, Developmental, Behavioral Pediatrics
Akron Children’s Hospital
Sarah-Maria Riffle, MSW, LSW
Social Worker
Akron Children’s Hospital
Lisa Stanford, PhD
Director, Division of Neurobehavioral Health
Akron Children’s Hospital
Chelsea Weyand, PsyD
Pediatric Psychologist
NeuroDevelopmental Science Center
Akron Children’s Hospital
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics and
Psychology, NEOMED
Erica Wiebe, MD
Fellow, Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics
Akron Children’s Hospital
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PAID
Akron, Ohio
U.S. POSTAGE
Permit No. 202
Children’s Hospital Medical Center of Akron is accredited
by the Ohio State Medical Association to provide continuing
medical education for physicians.
Development, Behavior and
Emotions Update:
Improving Mental Health in
Pediatric Primary Care
The Children’s Hospital Medical Center of Akron designates
this live activity for a maximum of 6.0 AMA PRA Category 1
CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit
commensurate with the extent of their participation in
this activity.
OPA-MCE provider #340714357 - Maximum of 6.0 credit
hours. Psychologists should only claim credit commensurate
with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Disclosure
As a provider of the Ohio State Medical Association, it is
the policy to require the disclosure of the existence of
any financial interest a planning committee member or
presenter has with either the commercial supporter(s)
of this activity or the manufacturer of any commercial
products discussed, and when necessary, resolve any
potential conflict. All committee members and the
following presenters have no financial conflict or disclosure
to resolve: John Duby, MD, Pamela High, MD, Sheri
Ravenscroft, MD, Sajani Raman, MD, Sarah-Maria Riffle,
MSW, LSW, Chelsea Weyand, PsyD, Erica Wiebe, MD
The following presenter has the following conflict to
disclose: Lisa Stanford, PhD, Consultant – Pediatric
Neuropsychological Consultants, LLC, Other financial
or material support – Neurobehavioral Associates, P.C.
(Illinois).
Refreshments
Continental breakfast, lunch, refreshments and conference
materials are included in your registration. If you have
special dietary needs, please call 330-543-6037.
Friday, May 15, 2015
Parking and Directions
The Considine Professional Building is located directly
across from Akron Children’s Hospital on Bowery Street.
Parking is available in the Bowery deck. For driving
directions and a complete map of the campus, visit
akronchildrens.org.
Special Accommodations
If you need special accommodations due to a disability
or if you require additional information, please notify the
NeuroDevelopmental Science Center at
330-543-6037 or dbeconf@gmail.com.
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Akron Children’s Hospital
Considine Professional Building
Auditorium
215 W. Bowery St.
Akron, OH 44308
One Perkins Square
Akron, Ohio 44308-1062
Pamela High, MD, FAAP
Director, Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics
Rhode Island Hospital
Professor of Pediatrics
The Warren Alpert Medical School
of Brown University
Continuing Education Units
Nonprofit
John Duby, MD
Director, Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics
Akron Children’s Hospital
Professor of Pediatrics, NEOMED
This conference is designed for pediatricians, family
practitioners, nurse practitioners, social workers, nurses,
psychologists and psychiatrists.
Organization
Who Should Attend
Faculty
back cover
front
Sajani Raman, MD, MPH
Fellow, Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics
Akron Children’s Hospital
Sheri Ravenscroft, MD
Fellow, Developmental, Behavioral Pediatrics
Akron Children’s Hospital
Sarah-Maria Riffle, MSW, LSW
Social Worker
Akron Children’s Hospital
Lisa Stanford, PhD
Director, Division of Neurobehavioral Health
Akron Children’s Hospital
Chelsea Weyand, PsyD
Pediatric Psychologist
NeuroDevelopmental Science Center
Akron Children’s Hospital
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics and
Psychology, NEOMED
Erica Wiebe, MD
Fellow, Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics
Akron Children’s Hospital
outside flap
PAID
Akron, Ohio
U.S. POSTAGE
Permit No. 202
Children’s Hospital Medical Center of Akron is accredited
by the Ohio State Medical Association to provide continuing
medical education for physicians.
Development, Behavior and
Emotions Update:
Improving Mental Health in
Pediatric Primary Care
The Children’s Hospital Medical Center of Akron designates
this live activity for a maximum of 6.0 AMA PRA Category 1
CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit
commensurate with the extent of their participation in
this activity.
OPA-MCE provider #340714357 - Maximum of 6.0 credit
hours. Psychologists should only claim credit commensurate
with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Disclosure
As a provider of the Ohio State Medical Association, it is
the policy to require the disclosure of the existence of
any financial interest a planning committee member or
presenter has with either the commercial supporter(s)
of this activity or the manufacturer of any commercial
products discussed, and when necessary, resolve any
potential conflict. All committee members and the
following presenters have no financial conflict or disclosure
to resolve: John Duby, MD, Pamela High, MD, Sheri
Ravenscroft, MD, Sajani Raman, MD, Sarah-Maria Riffle,
MSW, LSW, Chelsea Weyand, PsyD, Erica Wiebe, MD
The following presenter has the following conflict to
disclose: Lisa Stanford, PhD, Consultant – Pediatric
Neuropsychological Consultants, LLC, Other financial
or material support – Neurobehavioral Associates, P.C.
(Illinois).
Refreshments
Continental breakfast, lunch, refreshments and conference
materials are included in your registration. If you have
special dietary needs, please call 330-543-6037.
Friday, May 15, 2015
Parking and Directions
The Considine Professional Building is located directly
across from Akron Children’s Hospital on Bowery Street.
Parking is available in the Bowery deck. For driving
directions and a complete map of the campus, visit
akronchildrens.org.
Special Accommodations
If you need special accommodations due to a disability
or if you require additional information, please notify the
NeuroDevelopmental Science Center at
330-543-6037 or dbeconf@gmail.com.
flap panel
Akron Children’s Hospital
Considine Professional Building
Auditorium
215 W. Bowery St.
Akron, OH 44308
One Perkins Square
Akron, Ohio 44308-1062
Pamela High, MD, FAAP
Director, Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics
Rhode Island Hospital
Professor of Pediatrics
The Warren Alpert Medical School
of Brown University
Continuing Education Units
Nonprofit
John Duby, MD
Director, Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics
Akron Children’s Hospital
Professor of Pediatrics, NEOMED
This conference is designed for pediatricians, family
practitioners, nurse practitioners, social workers, nurses,
psychologists and psychiatrists.
Organization
Who Should Attend
Faculty
back cover
front
Sajani Raman, MD, MPH
Fellow, Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics
Akron Children’s Hospital
Sheri Ravenscroft, MD
Fellow, Developmental, Behavioral Pediatrics
Akron Children’s Hospital
Sarah-Maria Riffle, MSW, LSW
Social Worker
Akron Children’s Hospital
Lisa Stanford, PhD
Director, Division of Neurobehavioral Health
Akron Children’s Hospital
Chelsea Weyand, PsyD
Pediatric Psychologist
NeuroDevelopmental Science Center
Akron Children’s Hospital
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics and
Psychology, NEOMED
Erica Wiebe, MD
Fellow, Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics
Akron Children’s Hospital
outside flap
PAID
Akron, Ohio
U.S. POSTAGE
Permit No. 202
Children’s Hospital Medical Center of Akron is accredited
by the Ohio State Medical Association to provide continuing
medical education for physicians.
Development, Behavior and
Emotions Update:
Improving Mental Health in
Pediatric Primary Care
The Children’s Hospital Medical Center of Akron designates
this live activity for a maximum of 6.0 AMA PRA Category 1
CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit
commensurate with the extent of their participation in
this activity.
OPA-MCE provider #340714357 - Maximum of 6.0 credit
hours. Psychologists should only claim credit commensurate
with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Disclosure
As a provider of the Ohio State Medical Association, it is
the policy to require the disclosure of the existence of
any financial interest a planning committee member or
presenter has with either the commercial supporter(s)
of this activity or the manufacturer of any commercial
products discussed, and when necessary, resolve any
potential conflict. All committee members and the
following presenters have no financial conflict or disclosure
to resolve: John Duby, MD, Pamela High, MD, Sheri
Ravenscroft, MD, Sajani Raman, MD, Sarah-Maria Riffle,
MSW, LSW, Chelsea Weyand, PsyD, Erica Wiebe, MD
The following presenter has the following conflict to
disclose: Lisa Stanford, PhD, Consultant – Pediatric
Neuropsychological Consultants, LLC, Other financial
or material support – Neurobehavioral Associates, P.C.
(Illinois).
Refreshments
Continental breakfast, lunch, refreshments and conference
materials are included in your registration. If you have
special dietary needs, please call 330-543-6037.
Friday, May 15, 2015
Parking and Directions
The Considine Professional Building is located directly
across from Akron Children’s Hospital on Bowery Street.
Parking is available in the Bowery deck. For driving
directions and a complete map of the campus, visit
akronchildrens.org.
Special Accommodations
If you need special accommodations due to a disability
or if you require additional information, please notify the
NeuroDevelopmental Science Center at
330-543-6037 or dbeconf@gmail.com.
flap panel
Akron Children’s Hospital
Considine Professional Building
Auditorium
215 W. Bowery St.
Akron, OH 44308
One Perkins Square
Akron, Ohio 44308-1062
Pamela High, MD, FAAP
Director, Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics
Rhode Island Hospital
Professor of Pediatrics
The Warren Alpert Medical School
of Brown University
Continuing Education Units
Nonprofit
John Duby, MD
Director, Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics
Akron Children’s Hospital
Professor of Pediatrics, NEOMED
This conference is designed for pediatricians, family
practitioners, nurse practitioners, social workers, nurses,
psychologists and psychiatrists.
Organization
Who Should Attend
Faculty
back cover
front
Course Objectives
Program Agenda
7:30 - 8 a.m.
Early Brain and Child Development:
What do we know? Why does it matter?
Pamela High, MD, FAAP
• Describe the importance of both genetic and
early childhood environmental influences on life
course trajectories
• Define a life course perspective and its
implications for maternal and child health
Transitioning the Special Needs Patient Out
of Pediatrics
Erica Wiebe, MD, Sheri Ravenscroft, MD
• Identify opportunities to support youth with
developmental disabilities in their transition
to the adult community
• Recognize many of the resources available in
Northeast Ohio to aid in transition
Building Healthy Young Brains by Supporting
Early Relationships
Pamela High, MD, FAAP
• Identify evidence-based strategies that can
improve a child’s life course as opportunities
for pediatric advocacy
• Define the “5 Fs” essential to early childhood
education
• Promote consultation regarding integration of
Reach Out and Read interventions in pediatric
medical homes
Preventing and Managing Side Effects of
Psychotropic Medications
Sajani Raman, MD, MPH
• Manage and prevent side effects of psychotropic
medications, including medications for ADHD,
as well as SSRIs and second generation
antipsychotics
Compassionate & Competent Ethical Practice:
Implications for Mental Health Professionals in
an Integrated Medical Setting (Part– I and II)
Sarah-Maria Riffle, LSW, Lisa Stanford, PhD,
Chelsea Weyand, PsyD
• Identify components of ethical and
compassionate care to children and families
affected by developmental, behavioral, and
emotional issues
What’s New in Developmental-Behavioral
Pediatrics? A Part 2 MOC Activity
John Duby, MD
• Discuss recent advances in developmentalbehavioral pediatrics and complete a Part 2
MOC self-assessment for 10 points
Planning Committee
John Duby, MD
Anna Dusseau Douglas Moses, MD
Lisa Stanford, PhD
Chelsea Weyand, PsyD
Sarah-Maria Riffle, MSW, LSW
Katrina Wolford
Registration and Breakfast
8 - 9 a.m. Keynote Presentation
Early Brain and Child Development: What do we know? Why does
it matter?
Pamela High, MD, FAAP
9 - 9:15 a.m.
Break
9:15 - 10:15 a.m. Transitioning the Special Needs
Patient Out of Pediatrics
Erica Wiebe, MD
Sheri Ravenscroft, MD
10:15 - 10:45 a.m. Meet with Exhibitors from the
Community
10:45 - 11:45 a.m. Building Healthy Young Brains by
Supporting Early Relationships
Pamela High, MD, FAAP
11:45 - 12:45 p.m. Lunch
First Floor, Considine Building
12:45 - 1:45 p.m. Preventing and Managing Side
Effects of Psychotropic Medications
Sajani Raman, MD, MPH
Considine Auditorium
12:45 - 1:45 p.m.
Compassionate & Competent
Ethical Practice: Implications for
Mental Health Professionals in an
Integrated Medical Setting (Part I)
Sarah-Maria Riffle, LSW
Lisa Stanford, PhD
Chelsea Weyand, PsyD
CPB Rooms 1 & 2 (First Floor)
1:45 - 2 p.m.
Break
2 - 4 p.m.
What’s New in Developmental
Behavioral Pediatrics? A Part 2
MOC Activity
John Duby, MD
Considine Auditorium
2 - 4 p.m.
Compassionate & Competent Ethical
Practice: Implications for Mental
Health Professionals in an Integrated
Medical Setting (Part II)
Sarah-Maria Riffle, LSW
Lisa Stanford, PhD
Chelsea Weyand, PsyD
CPB Rooms 1 & 2 (First Floor)
Cancellation Policy
See refund policy at www.akronchildrens.org/CME
inside one
inside two
inside three
Registration Form
Akron Children’s Hospital offers several registration
and payment options. You may go online and register
and pay electronically, or you may register online and
pay by check. Alternatively, you may complete the
form below and pay by check.
To register online, visit http://bit.ly/devbehupdate
NAME
PLEASE SELECT ONE: RN, MD, STUDENT, PHD, OTHER
ORGANIZATION
ADDRESS
CITY
STATE
ZIP
WORK PHONE
CELL PHONE
EMAIL
DIETARY RESTRICTIONS?
Registration Fees:
Payment must be received with registration. CME fund
transfers will not be accepted.
o Physicians, Psychologists
$125
o Practitioners$100
o Counselors, Social Workers, Nurses, Others $ 50
o Akron Children’s Residents / Fellows No Charge
o Emeritus
No Charge
Payment Method:
o Check (payable to Akron Children’s Hospital)
Conference material will be distributed on CD only.
You are encouraged to bring a laptop with you.
Mail this form and payment to:
Akron Children’s Hospital
Medical Education
Attn: Katrina Wolford
One Perkins Square
Akron, OH 44308-1062
Registration deadline is May 1.
For more information, call Anna Dusseau at
330-543-6037 or email at dbeconf@gmail.com.
inside flap
Course Objectives
Program Agenda
7:30 - 8 a.m.
Early Brain and Child Development:
What do we know? Why does it matter?
Pamela High, MD, FAAP
• Describe the importance of both genetic and
early childhood environmental influences on life
course trajectories
• Define a life course perspective and its
implications for maternal and child health
Transitioning the Special Needs Patient Out
of Pediatrics
Erica Wiebe, MD, Sheri Ravenscroft, MD
• Identify opportunities to support youth with
developmental disabilities in their transition
to the adult community
• Recognize many of the resources available in
Northeast Ohio to aid in transition
Building Healthy Young Brains by Supporting
Early Relationships
Pamela High, MD, FAAP
• Identify evidence-based strategies that can
improve a child’s life course as opportunities
for pediatric advocacy
• Define the “5 Fs” essential to early childhood
education
• Promote consultation regarding integration of
Reach Out and Read interventions in pediatric
medical homes
Preventing and Managing Side Effects of
Psychotropic Medications
Sajani Raman, MD, MPH
• Manage and prevent side effects of psychotropic
medications, including medications for ADHD,
as well as SSRIs and second generation
antipsychotics
Compassionate & Competent Ethical Practice:
Implications for Mental Health Professionals in
an Integrated Medical Setting (Part– I and II)
Sarah-Maria Riffle, LSW, Lisa Stanford, PhD,
Chelsea Weyand, PsyD
• Identify components of ethical and
compassionate care to children and families
affected by developmental, behavioral, and
emotional issues
What’s New in Developmental-Behavioral
Pediatrics? A Part 2 MOC Activity
John Duby, MD
• Discuss recent advances in developmentalbehavioral pediatrics and complete a Part 2
MOC self-assessment for 10 points
Planning Committee
John Duby, MD
Anna Dusseau Douglas Moses, MD
Lisa Stanford, PhD
Chelsea Weyand, PsyD
Sarah-Maria Riffle, MSW, LSW
Katrina Wolford
Registration and Breakfast
8 - 9 a.m. Keynote Presentation
Early Brain and Child Development: What do we know? Why does
it matter?
Pamela High, MD, FAAP
9 - 9:15 a.m.
Break
9:15 - 10:15 a.m. Transitioning the Special Needs
Patient Out of Pediatrics
Erica Wiebe, MD
Sheri Ravenscroft, MD
10:15 - 10:45 a.m. Meet with Exhibitors from the
Community
10:45 - 11:45 a.m. Building Healthy Young Brains by
Supporting Early Relationships
Pamela High, MD, FAAP
11:45 - 12:45 p.m. Lunch
First Floor, Considine Building
12:45 - 1:45 p.m. Preventing and Managing Side
Effects of Psychotropic Medications
Sajani Raman, MD, MPH
Considine Auditorium
12:45 - 1:45 p.m.
Compassionate & Competent
Ethical Practice: Implications for
Mental Health Professionals in an
Integrated Medical Setting (Part I)
Sarah-Maria Riffle, LSW
Lisa Stanford, PhD
Chelsea Weyand, PsyD
CPB Rooms 1 & 2 (First Floor)
1:45 - 2 p.m.
Break
2 - 4 p.m.
What’s New in Developmental
Behavioral Pediatrics? A Part 2
MOC Activity
John Duby, MD
Considine Auditorium
2 - 4 p.m.
Compassionate & Competent Ethical
Practice: Implications for Mental
Health Professionals in an Integrated
Medical Setting (Part II)
Sarah-Maria Riffle, LSW
Lisa Stanford, PhD
Chelsea Weyand, PsyD
CPB Rooms 1 & 2 (First Floor)
Cancellation Policy
See refund policy at www.akronchildrens.org/CME
inside one
inside two
inside three
Registration Form
Akron Children’s Hospital offers several registration
and payment options. You may go online and register
and pay electronically, or you may register online and
pay by check. Alternatively, you may complete the
form below and pay by check.
To register online, visit http://bit.ly/devbehupdate
NAME
PLEASE SELECT ONE: RN, MD, STUDENT, PHD, OTHER
ORGANIZATION
ADDRESS
CITY
STATE
ZIP
WORK PHONE
CELL PHONE
EMAIL
DIETARY RESTRICTIONS?
Registration Fees:
Payment must be received with registration. CME fund
transfers will not be accepted.
o Physicians, Psychologists
$125
o Practitioners$100
o Counselors, Social Workers, Nurses, Others $ 50
o Akron Children’s Residents / Fellows No Charge
o Emeritus
No Charge
Payment Method:
o Check (payable to Akron Children’s Hospital)
Conference material will be distributed on CD only.
You are encouraged to bring a laptop with you.
Mail this form and payment to:
Akron Children’s Hospital
Medical Education
Attn: Katrina Wolford
One Perkins Square
Akron, OH 44308-1062
Registration deadline is May 1.
For more information, call Anna Dusseau at
330-543-6037 or email at dbeconf@gmail.com.
inside flap
Course Objectives
Program Agenda
7:30 - 8 a.m.
Early Brain and Child Development:
What do we know? Why does it matter?
Pamela High, MD, FAAP
• Describe the importance of both genetic and
early childhood environmental influences on life
course trajectories
• Define a life course perspective and its
implications for maternal and child health
Transitioning the Special Needs Patient Out
of Pediatrics
Erica Wiebe, MD, Sheri Ravenscroft, MD
• Identify opportunities to support youth with
developmental disabilities in their transition
to the adult community
• Recognize many of the resources available in
Northeast Ohio to aid in transition
Building Healthy Young Brains by Supporting
Early Relationships
Pamela High, MD, FAAP
• Identify evidence-based strategies that can
improve a child’s life course as opportunities
for pediatric advocacy
• Define the “5 Fs” essential to early childhood
education
• Promote consultation regarding integration of
Reach Out and Read interventions in pediatric
medical homes
Preventing and Managing Side Effects of
Psychotropic Medications
Sajani Raman, MD, MPH
• Manage and prevent side effects of psychotropic
medications, including medications for ADHD,
as well as SSRIs and second generation
antipsychotics
Compassionate & Competent Ethical Practice:
Implications for Mental Health Professionals in
an Integrated Medical Setting (Part– I and II)
Sarah-Maria Riffle, LSW, Lisa Stanford, PhD,
Chelsea Weyand, PsyD
• Identify components of ethical and
compassionate care to children and families
affected by developmental, behavioral, and
emotional issues
What’s New in Developmental-Behavioral
Pediatrics? A Part 2 MOC Activity
John Duby, MD
• Discuss recent advances in developmentalbehavioral pediatrics and complete a Part 2
MOC self-assessment for 10 points
Planning Committee
John Duby, MD
Anna Dusseau Douglas Moses, MD
Lisa Stanford, PhD
Chelsea Weyand, PsyD
Sarah-Maria Riffle, MSW, LSW
Katrina Wolford
Registration and Breakfast
8 - 9 a.m. Keynote Presentation
Early Brain and Child Development: What do we know? Why does
it matter?
Pamela High, MD, FAAP
9 - 9:15 a.m.
Break
9:15 - 10:15 a.m. Transitioning the Special Needs
Patient Out of Pediatrics
Erica Wiebe, MD
Sheri Ravenscroft, MD
10:15 - 10:45 a.m. Meet with Exhibitors from the
Community
10:45 - 11:45 a.m. Building Healthy Young Brains by
Supporting Early Relationships
Pamela High, MD, FAAP
11:45 - 12:45 p.m. Lunch
First Floor, Considine Building
12:45 - 1:45 p.m. Preventing and Managing Side
Effects of Psychotropic Medications
Sajani Raman, MD, MPH
Considine Auditorium
12:45 - 1:45 p.m.
Compassionate & Competent
Ethical Practice: Implications for
Mental Health Professionals in an
Integrated Medical Setting (Part I)
Sarah-Maria Riffle, LSW
Lisa Stanford, PhD
Chelsea Weyand, PsyD
CPB Rooms 1 & 2 (First Floor)
1:45 - 2 p.m.
Break
2 - 4 p.m.
What’s New in Developmental
Behavioral Pediatrics? A Part 2
MOC Activity
John Duby, MD
Considine Auditorium
2 - 4 p.m.
Compassionate & Competent Ethical
Practice: Implications for Mental
Health Professionals in an Integrated
Medical Setting (Part II)
Sarah-Maria Riffle, LSW
Lisa Stanford, PhD
Chelsea Weyand, PsyD
CPB Rooms 1 & 2 (First Floor)
Cancellation Policy
See refund policy at www.akronchildrens.org/CME
inside one
inside two
inside three
Registration Form
Akron Children’s Hospital offers several registration
and payment options. You may go online and register
and pay electronically, or you may register online and
pay by check. Alternatively, you may complete the
form below and pay by check.
To register online, visit http://bit.ly/devbehupdate
NAME
PLEASE SELECT ONE: RN, MD, STUDENT, PHD, OTHER
ORGANIZATION
ADDRESS
CITY
STATE
ZIP
WORK PHONE
CELL PHONE
EMAIL
DIETARY RESTRICTIONS?
Registration Fees:
Payment must be received with registration. CME fund
transfers will not be accepted.
o Physicians, Psychologists
$125
o Practitioners$100
o Counselors, Social Workers, Nurses, Others $ 50
o Akron Children’s Residents / Fellows No Charge
o Emeritus
No Charge
Payment Method:
o Check (payable to Akron Children’s Hospital)
Conference material will be distributed on CD only.
You are encouraged to bring a laptop with you.
Mail this form and payment to:
Akron Children’s Hospital
Medical Education
Attn: Katrina Wolford
One Perkins Square
Akron, OH 44308-1062
Registration deadline is May 1.
For more information, call Anna Dusseau at
330-543-6037 or email at dbeconf@gmail.com.
inside flap
Course Objectives
Program Agenda
7:30 - 8 a.m.
Early Brain and Child Development:
What do we know? Why does it matter?
Pamela High, MD, FAAP
• Describe the importance of both genetic and
early childhood environmental influences on life
course trajectories
• Define a life course perspective and its
implications for maternal and child health
Transitioning the Special Needs Patient Out
of Pediatrics
Erica Wiebe, MD, Sheri Ravenscroft, MD
• Identify opportunities to support youth with
developmental disabilities in their transition
to the adult community
• Recognize many of the resources available in
Northeast Ohio to aid in transition
Building Healthy Young Brains by Supporting
Early Relationships
Pamela High, MD, FAAP
• Identify evidence-based strategies that can
improve a child’s life course as opportunities
for pediatric advocacy
• Define the “5 Fs” essential to early childhood
education
• Promote consultation regarding integration of
Reach Out and Read interventions in pediatric
medical homes
Preventing and Managing Side Effects of
Psychotropic Medications
Sajani Raman, MD, MPH
• Manage and prevent side effects of psychotropic
medications, including medications for ADHD,
as well as SSRIs and second generation
antipsychotics
Compassionate & Competent Ethical Practice:
Implications for Mental Health Professionals in
an Integrated Medical Setting (Part– I and II)
Sarah-Maria Riffle, LSW, Lisa Stanford, PhD,
Chelsea Weyand, PsyD
• Identify components of ethical and
compassionate care to children and families
affected by developmental, behavioral, and
emotional issues
What’s New in Developmental-Behavioral
Pediatrics? A Part 2 MOC Activity
John Duby, MD
• Discuss recent advances in developmentalbehavioral pediatrics and complete a Part 2
MOC self-assessment for 10 points
Planning Committee
John Duby, MD
Anna Dusseau Douglas Moses, MD
Lisa Stanford, PhD
Chelsea Weyand, PsyD
Sarah-Maria Riffle, MSW, LSW
Katrina Wolford
Registration and Breakfast
8 - 9 a.m. Keynote Presentation
Early Brain and Child Development: What do we know? Why does
it matter?
Pamela High, MD, FAAP
9 - 9:15 a.m.
Break
9:15 - 10:15 a.m. Transitioning the Special Needs
Patient Out of Pediatrics
Erica Wiebe, MD
Sheri Ravenscroft, MD
10:15 - 10:45 a.m. Meet with Exhibitors from the
Community
10:45 - 11:45 a.m. Building Healthy Young Brains by
Supporting Early Relationships
Pamela High, MD, FAAP
11:45 - 12:45 p.m. Lunch
First Floor, Considine Building
12:45 - 1:45 p.m. Preventing and Managing Side
Effects of Psychotropic Medications
Sajani Raman, MD, MPH
Considine Auditorium
12:45 - 1:45 p.m.
Compassionate & Competent
Ethical Practice: Implications for
Mental Health Professionals in an
Integrated Medical Setting (Part I)
Sarah-Maria Riffle, LSW
Lisa Stanford, PhD
Chelsea Weyand, PsyD
CPB Rooms 1 & 2 (First Floor)
1:45 - 2 p.m.
Break
2 - 4 p.m.
What’s New in Developmental
Behavioral Pediatrics? A Part 2
MOC Activity
John Duby, MD
Considine Auditorium
2 - 4 p.m.
Compassionate & Competent Ethical
Practice: Implications for Mental
Health Professionals in an Integrated
Medical Setting (Part II)
Sarah-Maria Riffle, LSW
Lisa Stanford, PhD
Chelsea Weyand, PsyD
CPB Rooms 1 & 2 (First Floor)
Cancellation Policy
See refund policy at www.akronchildrens.org/CME
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Registration Form
Akron Children’s Hospital offers several registration
and payment options. You may go online and register
and pay electronically, or you may register online and
pay by check. Alternatively, you may complete the
form below and pay by check.
To register online, visit http://bit.ly/devbehupdate
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Registration Fees:
Payment must be received with registration. CME fund
transfers will not be accepted.
o Physicians, Psychologists
$125
o Practitioners$100
o Counselors, Social Workers, Nurses, Others $ 50
o Akron Children’s Residents / Fellows No Charge
o Emeritus
No Charge
Payment Method:
o Check (payable to Akron Children’s Hospital)
Conference material will be distributed on CD only.
You are encouraged to bring a laptop with you.
Mail this form and payment to:
Akron Children’s Hospital
Medical Education
Attn: Katrina Wolford
One Perkins Square
Akron, OH 44308-1062
Registration deadline is May 1.
For more information, call Anna Dusseau at
330-543-6037 or email at dbeconf@gmail.com.
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Sajani Raman, MD, MPH
Fellow, Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics
Akron Children’s Hospital
Sheri Ravenscroft, MD
Fellow, Developmental, Behavioral Pediatrics
Akron Children’s Hospital
Sarah-Maria Riffle, MSW, LSW
Social Worker
Akron Children’s Hospital
Lisa Stanford, PhD
Director, Division of Neurobehavioral Health
Akron Children’s Hospital
Chelsea Weyand, PsyD
Pediatric Psychologist
NeuroDevelopmental Science Center
Akron Children’s Hospital
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics and
Psychology, NEOMED
Erica Wiebe, MD
Fellow, Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics
Akron Children’s Hospital
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Akron, Ohio
U.S. POSTAGE
Permit No. 202
Children’s Hospital Medical Center of Akron is accredited
by the Ohio State Medical Association to provide continuing
medical education for physicians.
Development, Behavior and
Emotions Update:
Improving Mental Health in
Pediatric Primary Care
The Children’s Hospital Medical Center of Akron designates
this live activity for a maximum of 6.0 AMA PRA Category 1
CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit
commensurate with the extent of their participation in
this activity.
OPA-MCE provider #340714357 - Maximum of 6.0 credit
hours. Psychologists should only claim credit commensurate
with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Disclosure
As a provider of the Ohio State Medical Association, it is
the policy to require the disclosure of the existence of
any financial interest a planning committee member or
presenter has with either the commercial supporter(s)
of this activity or the manufacturer of any commercial
products discussed, and when necessary, resolve any
potential conflict. All committee members and the
following presenters have no financial conflict or disclosure
to resolve: John Duby, MD, Pamela High, MD, Sheri
Ravenscroft, MD, Sajani Raman, MD, Sarah-Maria Riffle,
MSW, LSW, Chelsea Weyand, PsyD, Erica Wiebe, MD
The following presenter has the following conflict to
disclose: Lisa Stanford, PhD, Consultant – Pediatric
Neuropsychological Consultants, LLC, Other financial
or material support – Neurobehavioral Associates, P.C.
(Illinois).
Refreshments
Continental breakfast, lunch, refreshments and conference
materials are included in your registration. If you have
special dietary needs, please call 330-543-6037.
Friday, May 15, 2015
Parking and Directions
The Considine Professional Building is located directly
across from Akron Children’s Hospital on Bowery Street.
Parking is available in the Bowery deck. For driving
directions and a complete map of the campus, visit
akronchildrens.org.
Special Accommodations
If you need special accommodations due to a disability
or if you require additional information, please notify the
NeuroDevelopmental Science Center at
330-543-6037 or dbeconf@gmail.com.
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Akron Children’s Hospital
Considine Professional Building
Auditorium
215 W. Bowery St.
Akron, OH 44308
One Perkins Square
Akron, Ohio 44308-1062
Pamela High, MD, FAAP
Director, Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics
Rhode Island Hospital
Professor of Pediatrics
The Warren Alpert Medical School
of Brown University
Continuing Education Units
Nonprofit
John Duby, MD
Director, Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics
Akron Children’s Hospital
Professor of Pediatrics, NEOMED
This conference is designed for pediatricians, family
practitioners, nurse practitioners, social workers, nurses,
psychologists and psychiatrists.
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