Monday, August 31, 2009

Medical Experts Gathered for PSDBP 5th Biennial Convention

Expert in Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics from all over the country met last August 31 and September 1, 2009 at the Mandarin Oriental Suites in Gateway Mall, Araneta Center, Quezon City for the Philippine Society for Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics (PSDBP) 5th Biennial Convention.

Consistent with its main objective to promote the science and art of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics, the event carried the theme, Developmental Disorders: Challenging and Controversial Issues Across the Lifespan”. The event also serves as a channel to present challenging and controversial developmental and behavioral 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 Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (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”, and “Mentally Challenged Teen: Life After School”.

For more information about the event, contact Dr. Stella Guerrero Manalo, PSDBP Registration Officer at (632) 633 – 6686, (63926) 432-5147, or visit their website at http://www.psdbp.com/

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