The 22nd annual interdisciplinary conference offers a unique update for primary care and subspeciality health care professionals and others who care for children, youth, and adults with developmental disabilities and complex health care needs.

March 2-3, 2023

Program 2023 DD Conference Brochure.pdf

ADHD

The Impact of Co-Occurring Conditions on ADHD Assessment and Treatment

BEHAVIOR SUPPORT

Understanding Aggression and Self-Injury in People with Developmental Disabilities

CLIMATE CHANGE

Impact of Climate Change on People with Developmental Disabilities

CONSERVATORSHIP REFORM

Conservatorship Reform in California

COVID-19 AND THE WORKFORCE

Impact of Covid-19 on the Long-Term Care Workforce

DENTAL CARE

Dental Pearls for Patients with Developmental Disabilities

DOWN SYNDROME

Down Syndrome: New Guidance for Care of Children and Adolescents

Improving Health Care Access for Black and Spanish-Speaking People with Down Syndrome

HEALTHCARE

Developmental Screening in Communities of Color

Improving Access to Care for People with Developmental Disabilities

INFECTIOUS DISEASES

Emerging Infectious Diseases

MENTAL AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES

California's Mental and Behavioral Health Services

MOBILITY EQUIPMENT

Medical Mobility Equipment

PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES

Current Events, Education, and Employment - Developmental Disabilities Update

People with Disabilities Leading the Way

PSYCHOTROPIC MEDICATION

Deprescribing Psychotropic Medications

TRANSITION

Healthcare Transition: CA Children's Services Care Coordination Program

TRAUMA

Neurodiversity and Trauma for People with Developmental Disabilities

THE BRAIN AND SPEECH

Creating a Brain Implant to Restore Speech

Sensorimotor Control and Speech Impairment: A Model for Neurodevelopmental Disorders