Join Us for the 8th Annual Early Cerebral Palsy Health Summit!
The Cerebral Palsy Foundation invites you to be part of a transformative learning experience focused on advancing early detection and intervention for cerebral palsy.
A Dynamic Hybrid Experience
The 2026 Health Summit features a flexible hybrid format, offering:
In-person implementation workshops
Hands-on training courses (HINE, HNNE, and GMA)
Virtual e-courses for remote participation
Turning Research Into Practice
This year’s Summit highlights innovative pathways for translating cutting-edge research into real-world clinical practice. Learn directly from leading researchers and clinicians who are shaping the future of early cerebral palsy diagnosis and intervention.
Groundbreaking research now shows that cerebral palsy can be reliably diagnosed in infants under one year of age—a major advancement that is transforming how high-risk infants are identified, how families are supported, and how long-term outcomes are improved.
In-Person Training at a World-Class Institution
Join us in Baltimore, MD, at the Kennedy Krieger Institute, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine for a curated selection of in-person implementation workshops and limited-capacity training sessions. These hands-on courses provide practical tools and evidence-based strategies you can immediately apply in your practice.
Prefer to attend remotely? Our virtual program option ensures you can participate from anywhere while still gaining access to expert-led sessions and essential content.
HYBRID Format:
With an upgraded IN-PERSON Early Cerebral Palsy Health Summit Registration, attendees will get additional:
Live Keynote Lectures
Selection of Implementation Skill-Based Workshops
Limited sessions of Training Opportunities for the Hammersmith Neonatal Neurological Examination (HNNE), Hammersmith Infant Neurological Examination (HINE) and General Movements Assessment (GMA). (Additional registration fees required for the GMA Training)
Networking Opportunities
Breakfast and Lunch meals will be provided on site
VIRTUAL Early Cerebral Palsy Health Summit includes:
Virtual versions of the same workshops led by World-Renowned Clinicians and Researchers
All virtual workshops will be available ON DEMAND for 3 months
Digital Poster Presentations
Health Summit Overall Objectives:
To disseminate best evidence on new developments in early detection and interventions for Cerebral Palsy. Including: applied and translational sciences, prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and technology.
Increase awareness and learn implementation strategies for new and emerging treatments for individuals with cerebral palsy and other developmental disabilities.
Identify new modalities for the diagnosis of cerebral palsy and developmental disabilities.
Increase interprofessional collaboration and developing clinic-based frameworks to help coordinate and improve services across the continuum of care for individuals with cerebral palsy and developmental disabilities across the lifespan.
Who should attend:
Pediatric providers who want to improve outcomes for high risk infants through early cerebral palsy diagnosis and intervention in a multidisciplinary setting including: Pediatricians, Family Practitioners, Neonatologists, Neurologists, OTs, PTs. Business Managers, Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Researchers and Trainees.
Upon completion of the Health Summit, certificates will be available for CME and CEUs and Participation.
Schedule:
Basic E-Course - Prior to the Health Summit ($150)
Thursday - Friday, July 16-17 - In-person Upper Limb Intervention Training Courses ($450)
Friday, July 17 - In-person Nurse’s Training Courses ($100)
Saturday - Sunday, July 18-19 - Early Cerebral Palsy Health Summit -In-person workshops ($500, Early Bird Discount $450 before May 30th)
Monday, September 5 - In-person HINE and HNNE Training Courses (FREE*)
Monday - Wednesday, July 20-22 - In-person BASIC & ADVANCED GMA Training Courses ($950)
Access to virtual e-courses only ($400, Early Bird Discount $350 before May 30th)
*Available only to those registered for the Early Cerebral Palsy Health Summit
Conference Co-Chair
Rachel Byrne - Executive Director, Cerebral Palsy Foundation
