The 19th annual interdisciplinary conference offers a unique update for primary care and subspecialty health care professionals and others who care for children, youth, and adults with developmental disabilities and complex health care needs.

March 5-6, 2020

Program

Advocacy

The Role of Advocacy to Improve Systems of Care

Autism

Dangerous or Deadly "Cures" for Autism and Other DD

Reimagining the Possible for Non-Speaking, Autistic People

Cerebral Palsy

A Conversation on Cerebral Palsy from Consumers and Professionals

Cerebral Palsy: Personal & Professionals Perspectives

Communication

Language Nutrition for Language Health: How to talk to children with autism and developmental disabilities

What's New with Augmentative Communication and Assistive Technologies

Dental Health

Dental Care for Children & Adults with DD: Special Considerations

Employment

Jobs for People with Developmental Disabilities: Making It Happen!

Mental Health

Mental Health Challenges/Psychopharmacology for Individuals with DD

Neurodiversity

Maximizing Potential - Understanding the Dimension of Neurodiversity

Philanthropy

Private Lives, Private Dollars: How Philanthropy Can Address and Enhance Healthcare for Adults with Developmental Disabilites

Quality of Life

Who Defines My Quality of Life?

Self Determination/Supported Decision-Making

Special Needs Trusts, Self Determination and Supported Decision-Making

Service Systems

California Children's Services: Nuts and Bolts

New DDS Programs for People with Developmental Disabilities

The Role of the California State Council on Developmental Disabilities: Advocacy & Systems Change

Sexual Violence

Silence is Violence