Monday, July 27, 2009

Conference on children's developmental disorders



A doctor friend of mine from the Philippine Society for Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics is requesting everyone to spread the word about this convention, for the benefit of those who might have the need to attend this. Please feel free to re-post this announcement. Thank you.

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The Philippine Society for Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics announces its 5th BIENNIAL CONVENTION entitled “DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS: Challenging and Controversial Issues Across the Lifespan”.

Topics include “The State of the Disabled Child in the Philippines: Challenges and Opportunities”, “The Hypotonic Infant: Approach to Diagnosis and Management, “Feeding Problems and Dysfunctions in Infants with Developmental Disorders”, The Hyperactive Toddler: Drawing the Line Between Disorder and Normal Temperament”, “The Toddler with Specific Language Delay: Distinguishing Between Developmental Lag and Disorder”, “The Medicated ADHD Child in School: Issues and Practice Guidelines”, “Social Skill Deficits of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder in the Regular School”, “ The Wrath of Math: Helping Children Overcome Math Difficulties”, “The Teen with ADHD: Drawing the Line Between Disorder & Co-morbidities”, “Sexuality & Reproductive Health Issues of Adolescents with Developmental Disorders”, “Mentally Challenged Teen: Life After School”.

This will be held on August 31 and September 1, 2009 at the Mandarin Oriental Suites Gateway Mall, Araneta Center, Quezon City. Conference fee is P2,000 on or before August 1, 2009. On-site registration fee is P2,500. For more information, contact: Dr. Stella Guerrero Manalo, Telefax – 633-6686/ 0926-432-5147.

The Philippine Society for Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics was formed in September 1999 with its mission to lead in partnership with key stakeholders in empowering families, advocating health policies through quality training and research, and working towards a responsive society that protects and nurtures every Filipino child’s full potential.

Consistent with its main objective to promote the science and art of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics, the society announces its 5th BIENNIAL CONVENTION entitled “DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS: Challenging and Controversial Issues Across the Lifespan”.

This will be held on August 31 and September 1, 2009 at the Mandarin Oriental Suites Gateway Mall, Araneta Center, Quezon City. Conference fee is P2,000 on or before August 1, 2009. On-site registration fee is P2,500. For more information, contact: Dr. Stella Guerrero Manalo, Telefax – 633-6686/ 0926-432-5147.

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