80069752 - The Spectrum of Developmental Disabilities XLVII: Critical Issues in Diagnosis and Management

Monday, March 16, 2026, 8:45 AM - Wednesday, March 18, 2026, 1:00 PM, Online

This multidisciplinary, three day conference will focus on critical issues in the practice of neurodevelopmental medicine. Clinical, scientific, and public health experts will present evidence based perspectives to help clinicians navigate diagnostic dilemmas and an evolving treatment landscape.

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1. Discuss the roles of brain structure and relational health determinants in defining long-term neurodevelopmental outcomes.
2. Identify settings in which binary neurodevelopmental diagnoses are clinically useful vs. settings in which dimensional functional descriptors are more useful.
3. Implement an evidence-based approach integrating medical and behavioral components in caring for individuals with neurodevelopmental disabilities.

March 16, 2026 | 8:45a.m. ET Sign into Zoom Webinar

REGISTRATION CUT-OFF DATE: March 10, 2026

Register Online:  https://hopkinscme.cloud-cme.com/aph.aspx?P=5&EID=63703

Methods of Payment: Learners must register and submit full payment prior to the start of the activity. On-site payments can only be accepted if made by learners via credit card through the online portal by 5:00 p.m. ET on the first day of the activity.

Registration Fee:  $415

You will receive a confirmation by e-mail. If you have not received it by March 14, 2026, call (410) 502-9636 to confirm that you are registered. A transcript of attendance will be available upon attestation of your credit hours and submission of the post activity online evaluation.

The Johns Hopkins University reserves the right to cancel or postpone any activity due to unforeseen circumstances. In this event, the University will refund the registration fee but is not responsible for travel expenses. Additionally, we reserve the right to change the venue to a comparable venue. Under such circumstances registrants will be notified as soon as possible.

LATE FEE AND REFUND POLICY

A $25 late fee applies to registrations received after 5:00 p.m. ET on March 14, 2026. A handling fee of $25 will be deducted for cancellation. An additional fee may apply for cancellation of other events, including workshops and social activities. Refund requests must be received by fax or mail by March 14, 2026. No refunds will be made thereafter. Transfer of registration to another Johns Hopkins activity in lieu of cancellation is not possible.

ACCREDITATION STATEMENT   

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and Kennedy Fellows Association.  The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

CREDIT DESIGNATION STATEMENT

The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 17.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

POLICY ON PRESENTER AND PROVIDER DISCLOSURE

It is the policy of the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine that the presenter and provider globally disclose conflicts of interest. The Johns Hopkins School of Medicine OCME has established policies in place to identify and mitigate relevant conflicts of interest prior to this educational activity. Detailed disclosure will be made prior to presentation of the education.

OTHER CREDIT(S)

For learners requesting ASHA credits: You must complete the required evaluation by April 25, 2026. No exceptions. In addition, a post test is required. Upon completion of the evaluation & post test, your completion data will be shared with ASHA to award credits.

American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credit^TM from organizations accredited by the ACCME.

American Academy of Nurse Practitioners National Certification Program accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credit^TM from organizations accredited by the ACCME.

National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) PAs may claim a maximum of 17.0 Category 1 credits for completing this activity. NCCPA accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credit^TM from organizations accredited by ACCME or a recognized state medical society.

The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine is authorized by the Maryland State Board of Examiners of Psychologists as a provider of continuing education. The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine maintains responsibility for this program. A certificate for 17.0 CEUs will be awarded upon completion of this activity.

The Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners certifies that this program meets the criteria for 17.0 credit hours of Category 1 or 1.65 CEUs of continuing education for social workers licensed in Maryland. The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine is an approved sponsor of the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners for continuing education credits for licensed social workers in Maryland.

The Johns Hopkins University has approved this activity for 17.0 contact hours for non-physicians.

SYLLABUS

The syllabus will be accessible online and via your mobile device in the CloudCME App prior to the activity. 

SYLLABUS AND LOG IN INFORMATION

The syllabus and Zoom webinar link will be accessible online and via your mobile device in the CloudCME App one week prior to the activity start date. An email reminder will be sent. To access, please visit our website: CME Website: https://hopkinscme.cloud-cme.com

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HOW TO OBTAIN CREDIT 

Post activity, an online evaluation will be available to attendees to evaluate the activity and individual presentations and to identify future educational needs.  Upon completion of the evaluation, the learner must attest to the number of hours in attendance.  Credits earned will be added to the learner’s transcript and immediately available for print. The last day to access the evaluation and attest to your credits is May 2, 2026. 

An outcome survey will be sent to all physician attendees within two months post activity to assist us in determining what impact this activity had on the learner’s practice.

 AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT

The Johns Hopkins School of fully complies/comply with the legal requirements of the ADA and the rules and regulations thereof. Please notify us if you have any special needs.

 

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

Johns Hopkins University adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CE activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers or others are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). All relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.