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This advanced level conference/meeting continues to bring together global experts from multiple disciplines to share international research. From the pure science, to prevention, diagnosis and intervention across the lifespan, the conference will address the implications of this research and promote scientific/community collaboration. It provides an opportunity to enhance understanding of the relationships between knowledge and research and critical actions related to FASD. First held in 1987, the conference brings together people passionate about this work in a stimulating environment where they can learn and forge new partnerships.

Objectives

• consider the implication and potential application of emerging evidence-based, and cutting edge research
• expand and challenge their knowledge and understanding of hard science
• explore different models of advanced practice from and across disciplines
• engage in knowledge exchange and focused dialogue through formal sessions, networking and onsite meetings
• develop connections and partnerships among global researchers, networks, governments, communities, service providers and families

Who Should Attend

This interdisciplinary conference/meeting will be of interest to the following audiences: researchers; scientists; students; clinicians; health/mental health clinicians; physicians; addictions specialists; primary prevention workers; child welfare professionals, justice; FASD specialists; women’s service providers; educators; elected officials; policy-makers; administrators; community members; family members; and anyone interested in an advanced understanding in the field of FASD.

The next adolescents and adults with FASD conference will be in 2020 – there is NO adult program during the 2019 conference.

The term developmental disabilities (DD) refers to individuals with intellectual disability, autism spectrum, fetal alcohol spectrum and related neurodevelopmental genetic syndromes. Children, youth, and adults with DD are vulnerable to high rates of general health and mental health concerns. This interactive 2018 conference will focus on practical strategies and partnerships to optimize their potential. Our goal is to help clinicians and caregivers learn effective ways to work with individuals with DD, and their families, in partnership to improve their quality of life experience. The conference will also provide educational and informative psychiatric, behavioural, mental health, and complex physical health updates specific to individuals with DD, and showcase best practices in the field. This conference will engage health care providers and educators from a wide range of professional disciplines in knowledge transfer and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Learning Objectives:

• Review evidence based clinical best practices in physical, mental health and education for individuals with DD
• Explore new research in physical, mental health and education for individuals with DD
• Identify core issues and challenges facing individuals with DD and their families
• Consider ways to build partnerships to maximize health and wellbeing
• Develop connections, share knowledge and common experiences with individuals and service providers involved in the field of DD

Health and Wellbeing 2018: Call for Abstracts and Advance Notice

Advance Notice and Call for Abstracts Now Available!

The term developmental disabilities (DD) refers to individuals with intellectual disability, autism spectrum, fetal alcohol spectrum and related neurodevelopmental genetic syndromes. Children, youth, and adults with DD are vulnerable to high rates of general health and mental health concerns. This interactive 2018 conference will focus on practical strategies and partnerships to optimize their potential. Our goal is to help clinicians and caregivers learn effective ways to work with individuals with DD, and their families, in partnership to improve their quality of life experience. The conference will also provide educational and informative psychiatric, behavioural, mental health, and complex physical health updates specific to individuals with DD, and showcase best practices in the field. This conference will engage health care providers and educators from a wide range of professional disciplines in knowledge transfer and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Learning Objectives:

• Review evidence based clinical practices in physical, mental health and education for individuals with DD
• Explore new research in physical, mental health and education for individuals with DD
• Identify core issues and challenges facing individuals with DD and their families
• Consider ways to build partnerships to maximize health and wellbeing
• Develop connections, share knowledge and common experiences with individuals and service providers involved in the field of DD

Call for Abstracts Submission Deadline:

April 30, 2018 & June 22, 2018*

The Health & Wellbeing in Children, Youth and Adults with Developmental Disabilities Conference provides an excellent forum for authors to present their work in an interactive setting. Posters are ideal for presenting scientifically based investigation, clinical case studies, and demonstration of community projects. Posters are intended to provide authors and participants from a variety of disciplines with the ability to connect with each other and to engage in discussions about the work. Submissions from students are strongly encouraged. *Deadline for oral sessions submissions is April 30, 2018. Deadline for poster only submissions is June 22, 2018.

Location and Accommodation

Sheraton Vancouver Airport Hotel 7551 Westminster Hwy, Richmond, BC

A special rate of $150.00 taxes has been set aside for conference participants until October 10, 2018. Specify that you are booking under ‘Health and Wellbeing Conference 2018’ by calling local: 1.800.663.0299 or booking ONLINE.

Exhibitors

Organizations interested in exhibiting programs related to developmental disabilities are invited to contact Cynthia Minh by email: [email protected] for more information. Exhibit space is limited.

Committee

Have a look at our conference committee for the 2018 Health and Wellbeing conference below.

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