Community Forum

Thank you for attending the AACPDM Community Council 2024 Community Forum! The AACPDM Community Council would like to express its gratitude to all the members and presenters who have generously offered their time to prepare for and participate in this event. Each presenter offered a unique perspective and expertise, providing participants with valuable resources.

The 2024 Community Forum was held on Saturday, October 26, 2024, at the Quebec City Convention Centre from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm ET.

The AACPDM Community Forum is an annual in-person educational event developed by families to serve as a resource for individuals with cerebral palsy and their parents/caregivers. The Forum provides an opportunity to hear experts discuss issues affecting children and adults, and to learn about new research, medical advances, and topics that promote inclusion, participation, and impact the quality of life for those with cerebral palsy.

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2024 Community Forum Schedule:

8:15 am - 9:00 am: Registration

9:15 am – 10:00 am: Sleep Struggles & Cerebral Palsy

Presenter: Dr. Golda Milo-Manson

10:00 am – 11:00 am: Choose Your Intervention

Presenter: Dr. Ronit Mesterman

11:00 am - 12:00 pm: Inspiring Participation - Adapted Sports & Recreation

Presenter: Dr. Karli Bourque
Presenter: Sabrina Duchesne
Presenter: Joshua Koshuba
Presenter: Marie-Dominique Boivin

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm: Lunch Break

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm: Dystonia Care Pathway

Presenter: Dr. Darcy Fehlings
Presenter: Dr. Bhooma Aravamuthan
Presenter: Angi Harris
Presenter: Brenda Agnew

2:00 pm - 2:30 pm: Genomics Update 2024

Presenter: Bhooma Aravamuthan, MD, DPhil, FAAN

2:30 pm - 3:00 pm: A Physiatrist For Life

Presenter: Dr. Emilie Crotea