Caring for Diverse Children & Youth with Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disabilities

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In-Person

Bedford Village Inn
2 Olde Bedford Way
Bedford, NH 03110
United States


NH-ME LEND & DHMC Spring Conference

KidsProviders from a variety of disciplines care for children with ASD and other neurodevelopmental disorders from many diverse backgrounds. This conference will provide opportunities to learn more about how cultural beliefs shape clinical encounters and affect patient outcomes. The conference will include a workshop session with Dr. Avila. At the end of the day, participants will have the opportunity to engage in small group discussions with health professionals from their state/region.

Keynote: Equity and Inclusion: Evidence, Impact, Action

María Mercedes Avila, PhD, MSW
Associate Professor of Pediatrics
University of Vermont

Dr. Avila will speak to the importance of understanding the social determinants of health, cultural and linguistic competency, and workforce diversity in promoting health equity for unserved and underserved racially/ethnically and other culturally diverse communities. The session will also highlight the importance of promoting diversity, equity, inclusion and cultural-linguistic responsiveness in every aspect of service provision.

Presented by:  NH-ME LEND Program at Geisel School of Medicine, Dartmouth College; BANDS (Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental Services) at DHMC; Connecticut LEND (CT LEND) at UCONN Health; Eunice Kennedy Shriver LEND Program at University of Massachusetts Medical School; LEND Program at Boston Children's Hospital; LEND Program at the Rose F. Kennedy Children's Evaluation & Rehabilitation Center; Maine LEND at the University of New England; Vermont LEND, College of Medicine at University of Vermont

Accreditation: Dartmouth-Hitchcock is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.  Dartmouth-Hitchcock designates this live activity for a maximum of 5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

 

Registration Fee

$75

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