June 17-18, 2023 Early Cerebral Palsy Health Summit ALSO AVAILABLE: GMA Training - June 14-16 HINE/HNNE Training - June 19

The Cerebral Palsy Foundation invites you to join us for our 6th Annual Early Cerebral Palsy Health Summit!

HYBRID PROGRAM WITH IN-PERSON IMPLEMENTATION WORKSHOPS, IN-PERSON TRAINING COURSES, AND VIRTUAL E-COURSES!

The 2023 Health Summit will share new pathways for translating knowledge into practice for the Implementation of early detection and intervention of cerebral palsy from the best researchers and clinicians in the field.

New research published reflects that Diagnosis of cerebral palsy can now be made in babies less than one-year of age - marking a significant advance in the way high risk infants are diagnosed, families supported and outcomes improved. 

With an updated HYBRID format, we are excited to offer a completely an in-person implementation workshop selection with limited selections of in-person HINE, HNNE, and GMA training at Emory University in Atlanta, GA, as well as a virtual program option.

For all in-person workshops and training, the Cerebral Palsy Foundation is aware of the evolving and continued uncertainties related to travel due to the COVID-19 pandemic. We are staying abreast of updates from health organizations and local authorities and remain committed to being responsive to ongoing developments related to the COVID-19 pandemic and related public health and travel restrictions.

HYBRID Format:

VIRTUAL Early Cerebral Palsy Health Summit includes:

  • Over 20 Interactive Workshops led by World-Renowned Clinicians and Researchers

  • All virtual workshops will be available ON DEMAND for 3 months

  • Digital Poster Presentations 

  • Pre-Conference Basic Core E-Course will be made available as a pre and post conference registration

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 selection 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

Health Summit Overall Objectives:

  1. 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.

  2. Increase awareness and learn implementation strategies for new and emerging treatments for individuals with cerebral palsy and other developmental disabilities.

  3. Identify new modalities for the diagnosis of cerebral palsy and developmental disabilities.

  4. 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. 

PRE-CONFERENCE BASIC CORE
E-COURSE AVAILABLE

This year’s 2023 Health Summit will feature an optional pre-conference Basic Core Early Detection E-Course that is highly recommended for those who have not attended a past conference. This course will provide attendees with a structured outline of basic information for translating knowledge into practice for early detection of cerebral palsy at their own local sites. This addition of this pre-course has allowed for the creation of BRAND-NEW implementation skill-based workshops and materials for the main Health Summit 2023!

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, Nurse Practitioners, Researchers and Trainees.


Upon completion of the Health Summit, certificates will be available for CME and CEUs and Participation.

Schedule:

  • Available starting May 17th - Pre-conference Basic Core E-Course - Early Detection ($170)

  • Wednesday - Friday, June 14-16 - In-person BASIC & ADVANCED GMA Training Courses ($950)

  • Saturday - Sunday, June 17-18 - Early Cerebral Palsy Health Summit -In-person workshops (Early Bird: $450, After April 30: $500)

  • Monday, June 19 - In-person HINE and HNNE Training Courses (FREE*)

  • Access to virtual e-courses only (Early Bird: $350, After April 30: $400)

*Available only to those registered for the Early Cerebral Palsy Health Summit

Conference Co-Chairs

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Nathalie Maitre, MD, PhD - Director of Early Development & Cerebral Palsy Research, Emory University School of Medicine

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Rachel Byrne - Executive Director, Cerebral Palsy Foundation

Conference Host

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Emory University School of Medicine logo