This course addresses the assessment and diagnosis of the most common eating disorders and an overview of treatment modalities for children/adolescents/young adults. Learners should be able to assess for and diagnose disordered eating, collaborate with other treatment providers, and understand key treatment components in order to inform treatment decisions. Target AudienceThe target audience is community and school-based therapists, masters prepared psychologists, psychiatric NPs, clinical soci...

Description: Adaptive gaming can open new opportunities for recreation, connection, and participation for patients with disabilities and other access needs. This presentation explores the benefits and challenges of adaptive gaming, how to recognize patients who may benefit, and how clinicians can help identify appropriate gaming technology and equipment. Participants will also learn about resources that can support patients and families in getting started. A hands-on demonstration in Sabin ...

Description: Language barriers can significantly affect patient safety, care experiences, and health outcomes for families who use a language other than English. This presentation explores how clinicians and healthcare teams can recognize and address language-related inequities, moving beyond barriers toward more equitable communication. Participants will consider practical strategies for incorporating language equity into clinical care, everyday workflows, and research to help ensure that ...

Description: Diagnostic errors rarely stem from knowledge gaps alone. This presentation examines why educational efforts often fall short of improving diagnostic safety and explores the complex factors that influence clinical decision-making. Attendees will learn how psychologically safe systems can encourage trainees and frontline clinicians to openly share their reasoning, creating opportunities for timely reassessment and error prevention. Through a focus on clinical reasoning, feedback,...

Description:This session provides a comprehensive overview of cerebral palsy care, focusing on the identification and management of common co-occurring conditions that impact long-term health and quality of life. It equips clinicians with practical strategies to guide families through diagnosis and ongoing care, highlighting available resources and multidisciplinary supports. Emphasis is placed on partnering with families to navigate complex care needs and optimize outcomes across the continuum ...

Description:This session highlights innovative, patient-centered approaches to complex pediatric care through co-designed interventions and digital tools. It explores how antiracism and community-based research can shape more equitable patient experiences, alongside the development of evidence-informed decision support for anaphylaxis. Presenters also examine the real-world implementation of patient-facing apps and a comprehensive dialectical behavior therapy program, offering practical insights...

Description:This session explores what truly drives effective communication in pediatric care, examining how individual behaviors and team interactions influence patient safety. Through practical insights, it highlights common sources of miscommunication and emphasizes the importance of trust, clarity, and psychological safety within teams. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of how strong communication practices and collaborative dynamics can reduce errors, strengthen teamwork, and ul...

Description:Big Feelings: Addressing Disruptive and Challenging Behaviors focuses on practical, developmentally informed approaches to understanding and managing challenging behaviors in children. This Pediatric Grand Rounds session helps clinicians differentiate expected emotional and behavioral responses from patterns that suggest disruptive behavior disorders, while offering evidence-based strategies to support emotional regulation and family coping. Through a clinically grounded lens, the pr...