2026 Annual Meeting | Bridging the Gap: Advancing Precision and Lifespan Neurological Care for Individuals with IDD and Rare Pediatric-Onset Genetic Conditions

Date Saturday 04/18/26

Time 12:00 PM - 02:00 PM CDT Add To Calendar

Supported By This program is held in partnership with the Child Neurology Foundation

Session Format This program will be presented both in-person and online

On Demand This program will be available in the meeting's On Demand product.

Event Type Seminar

Director(s) Kim Hindery

Topic(s) Child Neurology and Developmental Neurology

Learning Objectives By the end of this session, participants will be able to describe how advances in precision medicine and genetic testing are reshaping the diagnosis and management of patients with IDD and pediatric-onset neurodevelopmental disorders; discuss the evolving clinical, behavioral, and psychosocial needs of individuals with rare neurogenetic conditions as they move from pediatric to adult systems of care; identify strategies for collaborative, multidisciplinary care that bridge pediatric and adult neurology through shared expertise in genetics, pharmacology, and care coordination; recognize barriers to equitable access to genetic testing, targeted therapies, and coordinated lifespan care and explore systems-level solutions to overcome them; and apply family-centered, evidence-informed practices to integrate new genetic and therapeutic insights into ongoing neurological management and advocacy. This program is held in partnership with the Child Neurology Foundation.

CME Available 2.00 CME credits

Core Competencies Patient Care & Procedural Skills, Medical Knowledge, Practice-based Learning and Improvement, Systems-based Practice, Quality Improvement

Program Level Intermediate

Recommended Audience Resident, General Neurologist, Specialist Neurologist, Advanced Practice Provider, Medical Student

Teaching Styles Case-based, Audience Participation

Event Timeline
12:00 PM - 12:10 PM CDT	Introduction	Opening Remarks Kim Hindery
12:10 PM - 12:30 PM CDT	Speaker	Family Storytelling Mary L. Zupanc, MD, FAAN, Jessica Sanders, MD, Michael K. Sowell, MD
12:30 PM - 01:00 PM CDT	Discussion	Expert Panel Mary L. Zupanc, MD, FAAN, Jessica Sanders, MD, Michael K. Sowell, MD
01:00 PM - 01:50 PM CDT	Discussion	Interactive Discussion Mary L. Zupanc, MD, FAAN, Jessica Sanders, MD, Michael K. Sowell, MD
01:50 PM - 02:00 PM CDT	Closing Remarks	Resource Showcase Kim Hindery

Faculty Disclosures
Michael K. Sowell, MD	Dr. Sowell has nothing to disclose.
Kim Hindery	Kim Hindery has received personal compensation for serving as an employee of Child Neurology Foundation.
Jessica Sanders, MD	The institution of Dr. Sanders has received research support from Child Neurology Foundation. The institution of Dr. Sanders has received research support from NIH. The institution of Dr. Sanders has received research support from HRSA.
Mary L. Zupanc, MD, FAAN	Dr. Zupanc has received personal compensation in the range of $500-$4,999 for serving on a Scientific Advisory or Data Safety Monitoring board for Praxis . Dr. Zupanc has received personal compensation in the range of $500-$4,999 for serving as a Chair of Review Committee for potential TSC grants with Department of Defense --CDRMC and PRMRP. Dr. Zupanc has a non-compensated relationship as a Board of Directors with Child Neurology Foundation that is relevant to AAN interests or activities.

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