![Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics](/cmsctx/pv/mdingwell/culture/en-US/wg/71a92893-5b8e-48dc-813c-8d73583ca087/readonly/0/ea/1/h/a65c3bb1dc04b5d1c13964073490033f6b5f7be901ff95d445b62d0ef33a7b57/-/getmedia/6eeea6d6-d230-4d75-9b55-d60ab7849408/Recap-Graphic?width=1200&height=619&ext=.jpg&uh=d5311e097f0aeb7128adea877b2d89dac6a7ff9efd83700bd9efd30d21ceb93b&administrationdomain=https%3A%2F%2Fcms.scottishritehospital.org)
Mar 10, 2021 / Dyslexia & Learning Disorders
Scottish Rite Hosts Developmental-Behavioral Virtual Conference
This past weekend, Scottish Rite for Children hosted the 22nd annual Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics: Topics for Primary Care. Presented as a half-day virtual seminar, the program was an educational resource for pediatricians, family physicians and advanced practice providers.
For the first time in 22 years, the conference went virtual but continued its commitment to providing an exceptional educational opportunity for medical professionals. Attendees were able to learn the latest about the common developmental-behavioral conditions - their etiology, identification and management, and how to apply this knowledge in clinical situations. The program included presentations from world-renowned specialists, case studies and live Q+A – giving those in attendance the ability to participate. Below is what was discussed:
For the first time in 22 years, the conference went virtual but continued its commitment to providing an exceptional educational opportunity for medical professionals. Attendees were able to learn the latest about the common developmental-behavioral conditions - their etiology, identification and management, and how to apply this knowledge in clinical situations. The program included presentations from world-renowned specialists, case studies and live Q+A – giving those in attendance the ability to participate. Below is what was discussed:
- Community-level stressors in an urban population.
- Adverse childhood experiences impact on health and well-being.
- Treatment of common substance use disorders in young people.
- Recognizing the increase of suicidal attempts and self-harm in children.
- Importance of integrating behavioral health care into primary care.
- Short and long-term impacts of ADHD treatment in youth.