Pediatric Grand Rounds (CME): Supporting Healthcare Access for Youth with Neurodevelopmental Disabilities

Supporting Healthcare Access for Youth with Neurodevelopmental Disabilities

SPEAKERS
Cy Nadler, PhD
Professor of Pediatrics,
University of Missouri, Kansas City School of Medicine

Carol Weitzman, MD
Associate Professor of Pediatrics,
Harvard Medical School
 

SESSION DESCRIPTION
One in 6 youth has a neurodevelopmental disability (NDD) such as autism or intellectual disability. Youth with NDDs are more likely to experience medical and mental health complexities compared to neurotypical peers; however, they are also more likely to experience challenges accessing medical care. Youth with NDDs are also more at risk for adverse events during their care, and worse health outcomes as they transition to adulthood. This session will explore opportunities to improve care access and outcomes for youth with NDDs through the lens of Supporting Access for Everyone (SAFE), an inter-professional and stakeholder-driven initiative launched by the Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics Research Network.

EDUCATION GOALS

• Discuss the state of healthcare delivery for youth with neurodevelopmental disabilities.
• Describe the SAFE initiative and key domains that healthcare settings must consider to improve care access and outcomes for youth with neurodevelopmental disabilities.
• Identify opportunities and priorities for medical education, clinical dissemination, advocacy, and research to support the healthcare of youth with neurodevelopmental disabilities.

   

LOCATION (in-person)
Center for Academic Medicine
Grand Rounds Room
453 Quarry Road, 
Palo Alto, CA 94304

ZOOM INFORMATION
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