EVENT HAS ENDED – Partners in Pediatrics (PIP) – From Birth to Home: Coordinating Pediatric Care for a Strong Start

October 3, 2025 | 10:30am-12:00pm CST

Location – 1431 Greenway Drive, Irving, Texas 75038
First Floor Conference Room
In-Person Only and FREE!

The transition from birth to home can be a complex journey, particularly for children with specialized medical needs. This course will equip pediatric professionals with the knowledge and skills to identify early signs of medical, developmental, and sensory concerns, ensuring timely referrals and coordinated care.

We will address the growing concern of unidentified hearing loss in young children, exploring the signs to watch for and strategies for referring families for hearing assessments as early as possible. Participants will also learn about the unique needs of children with a history of airway surgeries—including airway reconstruction and tracheostomies—covering feeding challenges, voice considerations, tracheostomy care, and the use of one-way valves.

In addition, the session will introduce the General Movements Assessment (GMA) as a powerful diagnostic tool for detecting infants at risk for neurological issues. We will review the emergence of general movements, the Writhing and Fidgety phases, developmental outcomes, and the importance of early detection during the window of neuroplasticity.

Through case discussions, therapist training strategies, and exploration of barriers in the community, participants will gain practical tools to collaborate effectively with healthcare teams and optimize outcomes for infants and young children during this critical transition period. Leaders will leave this course with potential solutions to implement within their own pediatric practices to solve these important issues.

Following this course, participants will be able to:

1. Describe the unique needs of children with a complex airway history in multiple settings and the impact on speech, sensory, and motor development.
2. Discuss GMA scores and their correlation with developmental outcomes and risk stratification.
3. Describe the window of neuroplasticity and the significance of early intervention.
4. List at least 3 less common risk factors for hearing loss that warrant an audiology referral.
5. Describe at least 3 ways their pediatric practice can implement solutions to address the needs of these populations earlier in care.
6. List at least 2 ways their practice can apply knowledge gained in this course into their practice, across all disciplines.

This course meets the requirement for Professional Development hours towards your ASHA renewal since it is approved by TSHA! You can count these hours towards ASHA renewal when you submit your Compliance Form.