Following the Spark: Actionable Strategies to Untangle the Complexities of Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Mental Health & Addictions, Pediatrics & Youth Health, Primary Care / Family Medicine

Many neurodevelopmental disorders are interconnected with multiple related conditions. For example, Autism is often related to Fragile X, which is a rare condition that may be challenging to identify and diagnose for general practitioners. 

This educational series builds upon our past webinar series on ADHD throughout the lifespan including pediatrics, adolescence, and adulthood as well as our project on Cognitive Task Analysis for Fragile X. This project, led by our Medical Director, Dr. Daniel Moreno de Luca and in collaboration with PRISMA, Autism Edmonton, and Planning Supports from Gateway Association was designed to provide healthcare professionals with actionable strategies to untangle the complexities of neurodevelopmental disorders. The learning series was framed within the context of case-based discussions with particular emphasis on identifying strategies, theoretical knowledge, and actionable recommendations for care and understanding the family journey. This four-part webinar series had a total of 320 participants, with all 792 registrants receiving links to the recordings and the Pearls for Practice document that contains key messages as well as links to tools and resources.