NBPSA and SCHN are proud to present Developmental and Behavioural Paediatrics in a changing world 27-29 August 2015, Sydney The Neurodevelopmental & Behavioural Paediatric Society of Australasia (NBPSA) in collaboration with The Sydney Children’s Hospital Network (SCHN) are proud to present this event, celebrating the 40th Anniversary of Sydney’s first Community Paediatric Unit and the 3rd Annual Conference of the NBPSA. The conference will explore the changing landscape of Developmental Behavioural Paediatrics, now and into the future. Lunch & Birthday Cake Lunch & NBPSA SIG meetings How to and why identify “High Functioning” Autism? What are we missing? FASD. The program will have a very practical focus. It will include updates on research, case based discussion, seminars, guidance on diagnosis and management, and healthy debate Dr Julia Starling, Speech Pathologist, Sydney Uni DAY 1 – Thursday 27th Aug Clinical Updates on the common and complex developmental and behavioural disorders. This day is relevant to all clinicians working in child development, including doctors, allied health, nurses and educators. Opening address: Developmental and Behavioural Paediatrics: Growing up and heading for Maturity. Professor Kim Oates AM, Emeritus Professor, Sydney Medical School, USYD Gillian Turner Emeritus Prof of Medical Genetics Newcastle NSW, MD, FRCPC, MRCPE, B.Sc, AO. Dr Chris Green Keynote address: Targeted Intervention for Neurodevelopmental disorders: The Fragile X model. Professor Randi Hagerman- Medical Director, UC Davis M.I.N.D Institute, Distinguished Professor, Endowed Chair in Fragile X Research, Dept of Paediatrics, UC Davis School of Medicine USA Specific Health Issues in Developmental Disability A/Professor Honey Heussler, Paediatrician and Sleep Physician, University of Queensland and Lady Cilento Children’s Hospital Brisbane A/Professor Richard Widmer, Paediatric Dentist, Children’s Hospital Westmead Prof Valsa Eapen, Chair of Infant, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry UNSW. Head of Academic Unit of Infant, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, SWSLHD Neurodevelopmental & Behavioural Paediatric Society of Australasia (NBPSA) Inc. Contact: Kath Owen Email: [email protected] Web: www. nbpsa.org Professor Rita Jordan, School of Education, University of Birmingham, UK Dr Anne Chalfant, Clinical Psychologist, Director, Annie’s Centre Randwick NSW Addressing Complex ADHD Prof. Philip Hazell, Conjoint Professor of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Sydney Medical School, Director CAMHS, Sydney LHD, Director of Rivendell Child, Adolescent and Family Mental Health Service. DAY 2 – Friday 28th Aug This day is relevant to all specialists and medical officers with an interest in child development and behaviour. Each session is approx. 1.5hrs and encourages discussion and case presentations. The sessions will translate important scientific progress into clinical practice. Where did it all go wrong? Neurodevelopmental pathways and their implications. Professor Randi Hagerman, USA. Dr David Mowat, Geneticist, Tuberous Sclerosis Complex Clinic, SCH Parallel session: Seminar - Implications of the NDIS for Children with Developmental Disorders Approaches to Challenging Behaviours in Children with Developmental Disabilities Ms Mary Hawkins. Branch Manager, Supports and Services, NDIA 1. Prof Stewart Einfeld will discuss assessment of challenging behaviours and development of a management plan. Ms Ruanne Brell/Mr Bill Madden, MedicoLegal Lawyers, Professor Katrina Williams, University of Melbourne, RCH Melbourne. Dr Murray Webber, Paediatrician, Hunter region, NSW 2. Jodie Caruana will describe the Stepping Stones Triple P program as an approach to delivering evidencebased behavioural intervention to a large proportion of the community in need. Examples of the various behaviour management strategies within the program will be included. Prof Elizabeth Elliott, APSU and CHW Neuroscience and epidemiology Dr Doug Shelton, Paediatrician & Churchill Fellow – What can clinicians do? Bio-psycho-social Management of Challenging Behaviour A/Prof David Dossetor, Psychiatrist, CHW - The art of starting and stopping medication. Dr Bruce Chenoweth, Psychiatrist - What to do when the drugs don’t work? Dr Annemaree Bickerton, Psychiatrist Strategies for working with emotionally charged families NBPSA members’ dinner; L’Aqua, Cockle Bay DAY 3 –Saturday 29th Aug The focus is be on effective longitudinal care of patients and professionals in Developmental and Behavioural Paediatrics. This day is for NBPSA members only and fosters group activities, in-depth discussion and case based scenarios. Neurodevelopmental trajectories in the typical and atypical developing child: Prof Rhoshel Lenroot –Chair of Infant Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, UNSW and Director of CAMHS, SESLHD. Research fellow, NeuRA Developmental Trauma Nick Kowalenko - Head of Infancy and Early Childhood Studies, NSW Institute of Psychiatry. Chair, Faculty of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, RANZCP Professional Resilience Program: Doug Shelton Knowledge Translation: Shifting from Evidence to practice. (Groups to be announced) Reflection and Planning (Including AGM) More info: www.nbpsa.org/conference Doctors with a special interest in child development and behaviour are encouraged to apply for NBPSA membership. Why not become a member, visit our website at www.nbpsa.org/members/join-the-society.html
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