Palm Beach Pediatric Society

Early Intervention is the Key! Autism Diagnosis and Management in Primary Care

The Palm Beach Pediatric Society is committed to advancing pediatric healthcare through education, collaboration, and advocacy.

Our annual events bring together top pediatricians and specialists for an evening of networking, continuing medical education (CME) opportunities, and insightful discussions on the latest advancements in pediatric care.

We’re excited to kick off our 2025 program on April 3rd with a special presentation by Dr. Abigail Ley, Pediatric Neurologist! Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and stay at the forefront of pediatric medicine.

Featured Speakers

Dr. Abigail Ley is a pediatric neurologist at the Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Brain Institute. She earned her medical degree from the Indiana University School of Medicine in Indianapolis. Dr. Ley completed her residency in pediatrics and a fellowship in child neurology and neurodevelopmental disabilities at George Washington University/Children's National Health System in Washington, D.C. Her clinical expertise includes autism spectrum disorder and other neurodevelopmental conditions.

Ms. Quatiba Davis, M.Ed., BCBA, LABA, LBA, IBA, Chief Clinical Officer at ABA Centers, is a distinguished Board-Certified Behavior Analyst with a remarkable career trajectory characterized by leadership, innovation, and a steadfast commitment to enhancing the lives of individuals and families through Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA).

Katie Wentley is the Water and Wandering Program Manager at the Autism Society of America. Katie is passionate about the safety of the Autism community using a multitiered approach with a focus on preventative strategies. Katie has spent her career teaching, working with, and learning from the Autism community in the classroom, the pool, the kitchen, and the gym. Most recently, with the Autism Society of America, Katie developed Safety on the Spectrum: Accessible Aquatics™ to address critical issues of preventable water-related death in the Autism community. This is a gold standard training increasing education across the Autism community and equipping aquatics professionals with the support needed to increase safety for Autistics in and near water in local communities.

Event Details

Date: April 3, 2025

Time: 5:30pm - 8:30pm

Location: Benvenuto Restaurant 1730 N Federal Hwy, Boynton Beach, FL 33435

Tickets are $75! CMEs, CEs, AMA PRA Category 1 Credits, and ANCC contact hours Included. Use promo code: EARLYBIRD10 for a $10 discount until March 28th.

Objectives:

Differentiate between autism spectrum disorder and other neurodevelopmental conditions to ensure accurate diagnosis and tailored interventions.
Screen for autism spectrum disorder using evidence-based tools and protocols in clinical practice to support early detection.
Implement intervention strategies that align with current autism spectrum disorder guidelines to improve patient outcomes.
Collaborate with an interprofessional team to improve care coordination and communication when implementing interventions for individuals with autism spectrum disorder.
Understand the unique risk of autistic children and drowning and outline recommendations for drowning prevention and swim education

This event is proudly sponsored by The Literacy Coalition, whose generous support helps advance pediatric healthcare through education.

CE credits provided by AKH Inc., Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare.

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by AKH Inc., Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare and Palm Beach Pediatric Society (PBPS). AKH Inc., Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Physicians

AKH Inc., Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare designates this enduring material for a maximum of 2.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Nurses

Credit being awarded: 2.0 ANCC contact hours

Physician Associate

AKH Inc., Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare has been authorized by the American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 2 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 2.0 AAPA Category 2 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.

Psychologists

Continuing Education (CE) credits for psychologists are provided through the co-sponsorship of the American Psychological Association (APA) Office of Continuing Education in Psychology (CEP). The APA CEP Office maintains responsibility for the content of the programs.

Social Workers

As a Jointly Accredited Organization, AKH Inc., Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved under this program. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. AKH Inc. Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare maintains responsibility for this course. Social workers completing this course receive 2.0 continuing education credits.

Become a Sponsor

Corporate sponsors play a vital role in supporting our mission while gaining valuable visibility among key healthcare professionals.

We invite you to become a sponsor for our three annual educational events, providing your organization with exclusive opportunities to connect with top pediatric professionals in Palm Beach County and beyond.

Why Sponsor?

Direct engagement with leading pediatricians and specialists
Brand visibility among a highly targeted healthcare audience
Opportunity to showcase your products, services, and innovations
Demonstrate your commitment to pediatric healthcare excellence

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