Neurodiversity and Family Advocacy Across the Lifespan

Fri Jan 23 2026 at 11:00 am to 01:00 pm UTC-05:00

450 Clarkson Ave | Brooklyn

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences Universtiy
Publisher/HostSUNY Downstate Health Sciences Universtiy
Neurodiversity and Family Advocacy Across the Lifespan
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Understanding the lived experiences of families and how they navigate educational and disability systems.
About this Event

This free hybrid CME and 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.


Objectives:

After attending the meeting, participants will be able to :

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.

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.

Accreditation Statements

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.

See more available credits here.


Agenda

🕑: 11:00 AM
Welcome & Overview
🕑: 11:00 AM
Introductions of Panel Advocates
🕑: 11:30 AM
Advocate Panel: Lived Experiences Across the Lifespan
🕑: 12:00 PM
Common Barriers /Practical Approaches & Solutions
🕑: 01:00 PM
Open Q&A and Closing Reflections
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

450 Clarkson Ave, 450 Clarkson Avenue, Brooklyn, United States

Tickets

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