Pediatric Sleep Medicine Meeting

December 3, 2021

Pre-registration is required by 3:00 pm (EST), November 30, 2021

Attendance at the virtual Pediatric Sleep Medicine Conference 2021 will give participants a broad understanding of pediatric sleep, including state-of-the-art basic and clinical research in pediatric sleep and circadian science, current clinical practices in pediatric sleep and circadian medicine, and policy initiatives in the field.

Target Audience

Clinicians, researchers, and trainees (physicians, psychologists, nurses, nurse practitioners, polysomnography technicians and technologists, respiratory therapists).

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this course, attendees should be able to:

  1. Summarize relevant information on the latest in pediatric sleep and circadian research and clinical practice
  2. Identify issues and challenges in pediatric sleep medicine
  3. Understand public policies that potentially impact children’s/adolescent’s’ sleep

Instructional level: Intermediate

Additional Information

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 0.66 AARC
  • 5.50 AAST
  • 5.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
  • 5.75 APA
    The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University is approved by the RI Psychological Association to offer continuing education for psychologists. The Alpert Medical School maintains responsibility for the program.
  • 5.75 Attendance
    Participants will receive a Certificate of Attendance stating this program is designated for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. This credit is accepted by the AAPA and AANP.
Course opens: 
05/19/2021
Course expires: 
12/03/2023
Event starts: 
12/03/2021 - 7:00am EST
Event ends: 
12/03/2021 - 7:00pm EST
Cost:
$160.00
Rating: 
0
9:50–10:35 am ET

Trainee Panel Session II: Early Career Funding and Grants in Pediatric Sleep Research
Marishka K. Brown, PhD
Kiran Maski, MD, MPH
Ariel A. Williamson, PhD

10:50–11:00 am ETWelcome by Meeting Co-Chairs 
Valerie Crabtree, PhD, DBSM
Stephanie J. Crowley, PhD
Kiran Maski, MD, MPH
11:00–11:20TEDS* Plenary Talk I
Chair: Stephanie J. Crowley, PhD

Advocating for Later School Start Times in California: An Inside Perspective
Lisa L. Lewis, MS
11:20–12:35 pmSubmitted Symposium I

The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Children’s Sleep in Italy, Canada and the US: Research Findings and Clinical Insights

Chairs: Reut Gruber, PhD & Oliviero Bruni, MD

The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic in Italy on the Sleep of Typically Developing Children and Adolescents and Those with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Oliviero Bruni, MD & Maria Grazia Melegari, MD

Changes in the Sleep of Typically Developing Adolescents in Canada Following the COVID-19 Pandemic and Their Impact on the Adolescents’ Stress
Reut Gruber, PhD & Gabrielle Gauthier-Gagné, BA

A View from the Sleep Clinic: The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Sleep and the Clinical Care of Children and Adolescents with Sleep Disorders in the US.
Merrill S. Wise, MD
12:35–12:50Break & Networking
12:50–1:25Abstract Presentations and Question & Answer Session

Sleep pattern and screen use of Nigerian children and their parents during the COVID-19 induced lockdown
Oluwatosin Olorunmoteni
Avi Sadeh Memorial Trainee Travel Award Recipient

Adolescents’ Own Suggestions on How to Support Their Sleep
Malin Jakobsson, PhDc
Avi Sadeh Memorial Trainee Travel Award Recipient

A Pilot Study of Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Trauma-Related Nightmares in Children (CBT-NC): Adapting Exposure, Relaxation, and Rescription Therapy
Lisa DeMarni Cromer, PhD

Changes in Adolescent Sleep During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Katherine L. Wesley, PhD

Development and Validation of the Pediatric Hypersomnia Survey (PHS)
Kiran Maski, MD, MPH
1:25–2:25Lunch Break & Visit Exhibitors
2:25–2:45TEDS* Plenary Talk II
Chair: Stephanie J. Crowley, PhD

Implementing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Pediatric Sleep & Circadian Medicine
Marishka K. Brown, PhD
2:45–4:00Submitted Symposium II

Pediatric Sleep Pand(emic)emonium

Chair: Anne Marie Morse, DO

COVID-19 and Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children, Unexpected Impacts on Sleep Outcome
Sanjeev V. Kothare, MD, FAASM, FAAN

COVID-19: The Virtual Sleep Medicine Practice
Anne Marie Morse, DO

Baby and PSG Thrown out with Bathwater during COVID Pandemic
Madeleine M. Grigg-Damberger, MD
4:00–4:15Break & Networking
4:15–4:50Abstract Presentations and Question & Answer Session

Do Demographic Characteristics Moderate the Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Parent and Child Sleep?
Jessica C. Levenson, PhD

Prevalence of sleep disorders and associated risk factors in adolescents and young adults after childhood cancer
Shosha Peersmann, PhDc

Role of anxiety, depression, and stress on daytime sleep-related impairment for adolescents and young adults in the context of COVID-19
Josh Wallace

Sleep Health in Children: A Project ECHO Collaboration between the University of Florida Pediatric Pulmonary Center and the Florida Rural Health Association
Austin C. Edwards

Comparing the Sleep Health of Children in Foster Care to Children Adopted from Foster Care
Anthony B. Cifre

Sleep SMART in Adolescents with Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Alyson E. Hanish, PhD, MSN, RN
4:50–6:05Submitted Symposium III

The Developmental Importance of Napping in Young Children: Trends, Determinants, and Theoretical Models

Chair: Graham Reid, PhD, C. Psych

Global Evidence for the Timing & Developmental Significance of Napping Cessation in Childhood
Sally Staton, PhD

Determinants of Nap Cessation Among Preschool Children: Evidence from a Large Canadian Longitudinal Study
Adam T. Newton, MSc, PhDc

Parents’ Nap Beliefs: The Role of Parents’ Perceptions on Children’s Nap Timing, Duration, and Cessation 
Graham Reid, PhD, C. Psych

Towards an Integrated Model of Sleep Consolidation in Early Childhood
Anna R. Loeffler, MSc, PhDc
6:05–6:25Networking Event
6:25–6:30 pmClosing Remarks
Valerie Crabtree, PhD, DBSM
Stephanie J. Crowley, PhD
Kiran Maski, MD, MPH

Co-Chairs

Valerie Crabtree, PhD, DBSM
Member St. Jude Faculty
Chief, Psychosocial Services
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
Memphis, TN

Stephanie J. Crowley, PhD
Associate Professor
Division of Behavioral Sciences
Director, Pediatric Chronobiology &
Sleep Research Program
Rush University Medical Center
Chicago, IL

Kiran Maski, MD, MPH
Assistant Professor of Neurology
Harvard Medical School
Director, Sleep Neurology Clinic
Boston Children’s Hospital
Boston, MA

Faculty

Marishka K. Brown, PhD
Director, National Center on Sleep Disorder Research
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
National Institute of Health | Bethesda, MD

Oliviero Bruni, MD
Professor of Child & Adolescent Neuropychiatry
Department of Developmental and Social Psychology
Sapienza University
Head, Child and Adolescent Neuropsychiatry Unit
Sant’Andrea Hospital | Rome, Italy

Gabrielle Gauthier-Gagné, BA
MSc Student, Integrated Program in Neuroscience
McGill University | Montréal, Canada

Madeleine M. Grigg-Damberger, MD
Professor of Neurology, Department of Neurology
Medical Director, Pediatric Sleep Medicine Services
University of New Mexico | Albuqueque, NM

Reut Gruber, PhD
Professor, Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine
McGill University
Director, Attention Behavior and Sleep Lab
Douglas Mental Health University Institute
Psychologist, l’Ordre des Psychologues du Québec (OPQ),
Montréal, QC, Canada
Diplomate | American Academy of Cognitive Therapy (ACT)

Sanjeev V. Kothare, MD, FAASM, FAAN
Professor of Pediatrics & Neurology
Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell
Director, Division of Pediatric Neurology
Co-Director (Neurology), Pediatric Sleep Program
Cohen Children's Medical Center
Northwell Health | New Hyde Park, NY

Lisa L. Lewis, MS
Freelance Journalist | Redlands, CA

Anna R. Loeffler, MSc, PhDc
Institute for Social Science Research (ISSR)
The University of Queensland | Brisbane | Australia

Maria Grazia Melegari, MD
Lecturer of Child & Adolescent Neuropsychiatry
Department of Developmental and Social Psychology
Sapienza University
Consortium "Humanitas" | Lumsa University | Rome, Italy

Anne Marie Morse, DO
Clinical Associate Professor
Director, Child Neurology
Director, Pediatric Sleep Medicine
Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine
Janet Weis Children's Hospital | Danville, PA

Adam T. Newton, MSc, PhDc
Department of Psychology
The University of Western Ontario | London, Canada

Graham J. Reid, PhD, CPsych
Associate Professor
Departments of Psychology/Family Medicine/Paediatrics
The University of Western Ontario| London, ON
Scientist, Children’s Health and Therapeutics Program
Children's Health Research Institute | London, ON

Sally Staton, PhD
Senior Research Fellow
Institute for Social Science Research
The University of Queensland | Brisbane, Australia

Merrill S. Wise, MD
Medical Director of Pediatric Sleep
Mid-South Pulmonary and Sleep, PC | Memphis, TN

CME: The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

APA: This program is sponsored by the Massachusetts Psychological Association. Massachusetts Psychological Association is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Massachusetts Psychological Association maintains responsibility for this program and its content. | 3.75 CEs

ANCC/AANP: The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) & the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) accept AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM from organizations accredited by the ACCME.

AARC: This program has been approved for a maximum of 10.44 contact hour(s) Continuing Respiratory Care Education (CRCE) credit by the American Association for Respiratory Care, 9425 N. MacArthur Blvd. Suite 100 Irving TX 75063 | Course # 185525000

AAST: The American Association of Sleep Technologists designates this educational activity for a maximum of 5.5 AAST Continuing Education Credits. Individuals should claim only those credits that he/she actually earned in the educational activity.

CREDIT DESIGNATIONS

Physicians: The Warren Alpert Medical School designates this live activity for a maximum of 5.75 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Psychologists: This program is sponsored by the Massachusetts Psychological Association. Massachusetts Psychological Association is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Massachusetts Psychological Association maintains responsibility for this program and its content. | 3.75 CEs

Respiratory Therapists: This educational activity is designated for 0.66 Continuing Respiratory Care Education Credits.

Sleep Technologists: This educational activity is designated for 5.5 Continuing Education Credits.

Available Credit

  • 0.66 AARC
  • 5.50 AAST
  • 5.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
  • 5.75 APA
    The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University is approved by the RI Psychological Association to offer continuing education for psychologists. The Alpert Medical School maintains responsibility for the program.
  • 5.75 Attendance
    Participants will receive a Certificate of Attendance stating this program is designated for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. This credit is accepted by the AAPA and AANP.

Price

Cost:
$160.00
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Pre-registration is required by November 30, 2021.

Conference Fees include: CME / CE credit, access to live virtual events, and recordings for up to three months post conference.

 Registration FeeTrainees*
Pediatric Polysomnography
December 1, 2021
$135.00$75.00
Best Practices Course
December 2, 2021
$135.00$75.00
Pediatric Behavioral Sleep Medicine
December 2, 2021
$135.00$75.00
Pediatric Sleep Medicine Meeting
December 3, 2021
$160.00$75.00

*Trainee rate eligibility:
1. You are currently engaged in an academic program of study working toward a terminal degree (undergraduate or graduate); or
2. You finished your terminal degree (PhD, MD, RN) and are currently engaged in a training program at an academic and/or medical institution (post-doctoral fellow, resident).

Cancellation/Substitution Deadline — November 15, 2021

Substitutions may be made by phone or e-mail without additional charge. Refunds minus a $75.00 administrative fee will be issued if cancellation is received in writing by November 15, 2021.  This conference is subject to change or cancellation.

For More Information: Office of Continuing Medical Education at the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University.