It Takes a Team: The Role of the Pediatric Psychologist in Innovative Interdisciplinary Collaboration
The Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) presents a new webinar series: CHOP Pediatric Psychology Perspectives.
This year's theme is "It Takes a Team: The Role of the Pediatric Psychologist in Innovative Interdisciplinary Collaboration.”
Psychologists, behavioral health professionals and trainees of all levels are invited to attend and learn more about our innovative programming and evidence-based approach to supporting medically complex patients and families across the lifespan.
Each presentation will begin at 7 p.m. EST/6 p.m. CST/4 p.m. PST.
Sept. 29: Acquired Autonomic Dysfunction: Diagnosis, Treatment, and the Role of Behavioral Health in Multidisciplinary Care
Presenter: Richa Aggarwal Dutta, Ph.D.
Dr. Dutta is a pediatric psychologist with clinical and research interests in pediatric chronic pain and somatic symptom related disorders (SSRDs). She has worked in the Acquired Autonomic Dysfunction Program (AADP) at CHOP since 2019.
Learning Objectives:
- Discuss common symptoms, related functional impairment and cultural considerations for Acquired Autonomic Dysfunction (AAD).
- Identify core treatment elements and functional rehabilitation models for Acquired Autonomic Dysfunction (AAD) among pediatric populations.
- Describe the role of behavioral health/psychology in multidisciplinary care team for Acquired Autonomic Dysfunction (AAD).
Other sessions:
- Aug. 25: Starting Strong: Working Together to Optimize Outcomes for Our Youngest Pediatric Patients
- Oct. 27: Innovative Interdisciplinary Care: Leveraging the Electronic Health Record to Improve Psychosocial Screening and Care Coordination
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia maintains responsibility for this program and its content. Each lecture is approved for 1 CE credit. In order to be eligible to earn CE credit for the webinar, attendees will need to be present for at least 50 minutes, and all attendees must register with The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia CE Portal.
For questions or more information, email Gayle Chesley, PhD at chesley@chop.edu.