Neurodisability and Family Advocacy Across the Lifespan
Starts On:
Fri, 1/23/26: 11:00 AM
Type:
Enduring Material
Location:
Internet
CME Hours:
2
Description:
This CE will explore the lived experiences of parents and caregivers who support children, youth, and adults with neurodevelopmental conditions. Families will share their journeys, including their successes and challenges, as they navigate systems of care for loved ones with varying levels of support needs. Panelists will also discuss solutions to common challenges and offer suggestions to help other parents build effective advocacy skills to support their family members.
Target audience: This activity has been designed for primary care physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses, psychiatrists, neurologists, psychologists, social workers, OT's, PT's, SLPs, BCBAs/LBAs, education providers, and school-support staff, as well as family and self-advocates who are involved in transitions for neurodiverse individuals.
Learners' Outcome: Learners will self-report an increase in knowledge about the lived experiences of families caring for individuals with neurodevelopmental conditions and the systems they must navigate (IEP, OPWDD, benefits).
Release date:2/26/26
Exp. date: 2/26/29
Last review date: 2/26/26
Faculty Bios - https://files.aievolution.com/prd/dmc1501/docs/LEND_2026_program_FINAL_2_.pdf
Target audience: This activity has been designed for primary care physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses, psychiatrists, neurologists, psychologists, social workers, OT's, PT's, SLPs, BCBAs/LBAs, education providers, and school-support staff, as well as family and self-advocates who are involved in transitions for neurodiverse individuals.
Learners' Outcome: Learners will self-report an increase in knowledge about the lived experiences of families caring for individuals with neurodevelopmental conditions and the systems they must navigate (IEP, OPWDD, benefits).
Release date:2/26/26
Exp. date: 2/26/29
Last review date: 2/26/26
Faculty Bios - https://files.aievolution.com/prd/dmc1501/docs/LEND_2026_program_FINAL_2_.pdf
Objectives:
1. Describe the lived experiences of families caring for individuals with neurodevelopmental conditions
2. Identify common barriers within support and care systems
3. Examine the strategies families use to navigate these systems for individuals with different levels of support needs
4. Learn practical approaches and solutions shared by parents and caregivers to better support their own loved ones.
1. Describe the lived experiences of families caring for individuals with neurodevelopmental conditions
2. Identify common barriers within support and care systems
3. Examine the strategies families use to navigate these systems for individuals with different levels of support needs
4. Learn practical approaches and solutions shared by parents and caregivers to better support their own loved ones.
Accreditation Statement:
DESIGNATION STATEMENT: SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University designates this live activity for a maximum of 2.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
ACCREDITATION STATEMENTS: The State University of New York Downstate Health Sciences University is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Nursing: The SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is approved as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the Northeast Multistate Division education Unit, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
Physician Assistants: AAPA accepts category 1 credit from AOACCME, Prescribed credit from AAFP, and AMA category 1 credit for the PRA for organizations accredited by the ACCME.
SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is recognized by the NYS Education Department's State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers#SW-469.
SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is recognized by the NYS Education Department's State Board for Psychology as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed psychologists#PSY-0237.
SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University to become an Approved Sponsor of Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) pursuant to Section 80-6 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education-#23984.
SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is recognized by the NYS Education Department's State Board as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed occupational therapists, physical therapists & physical therapist assistants.
ACCREDITATION STATEMENTS: The State University of New York Downstate Health Sciences University is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Nursing: The SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is approved as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the Northeast Multistate Division education Unit, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
Physician Assistants: AAPA accepts category 1 credit from AOACCME, Prescribed credit from AAFP, and AMA category 1 credit for the PRA for organizations accredited by the ACCME.
SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is recognized by the NYS Education Department's State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers#SW-469.
SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is recognized by the NYS Education Department's State Board for Psychology as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed psychologists#PSY-0237.
SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University to become an Approved Sponsor of Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) pursuant to Section 80-6 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education-#23984.
SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is recognized by the NYS Education Department's State Board as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed occupational therapists, physical therapists & physical therapist assistants.
Sponsor:
LEND & School of Health Professions
