Developmental and Behavioral Health for the Pediatric Patient

Thursday, April 16, 2026, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Online

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), one in six children in the United States has a developmental disability or developmental delay, and one in 31 has an autism spectrum disorder (ASD). As the American Academy of Pediatrics highlights, there is a shortage of developmental and behavioral specialists, limiting access to specialty care for many children with developmental or behavioral health conditions. This conference will address some of the leading developmental and behavioral health concerns that pediatricians and primary care providers deal with daily: obesity in neurodiverse patients, behavioral and psychopharmacologic interventions for aggression/self-injury, behavioral health in young children, gender identity and neurodiversity, complementary and alternative treatments for autism, and wellness for providers and caregivers. Each lecture will include evidence-based treatments, support management, and resource suggestions.

1. Identify common developmental and behavioral health symptoms that can present in pediatric patients.
2. Identify ways medical and behavioral health professions can collaborate as a multidisciplinary team in caring for children with neurodevelopmental and/or behavioral diagnoses.
3. Describe common medical and mental health conditions that can occur with developmental or behavioral disorders and understand how they may impact the child’s function.
4. Recognize resources that can be utilized in the office or shared with families to address developmental, behavioral or mental health concerns in children.

The registration fee includes access to the conference live stream, online presentations, and CME credits.
Physicians - $125
Other Healthcare Professionals - $75

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

 

 

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (7.00 hours), ANCC NCPD Contact Hours (7.00 hours), Non-Physician AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ Attendance (includes PA, RT, RDMS) (7.00 hours), Psychology (7.00 hours)

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CE activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers or others are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). All relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.