Including All Kids: Discussion with Healthcare Providers

Many of the challenges families face when accessing healthcare for their children with developmental disabilities is a lack of access to quality care. Sometimes, specialty care is only found states away. Or, local health care providers don’t take your insurance or are not compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Join us for a discussion on steps providers are taking to improve accessibility and quality of care for kids. We’ll also discuss ways our state can reform policy to improve care. Bring your questions and ideas.

Panelists:

Lesley E Cottrell, PhD: Director, WVU Center for Excellence in Disabilities / Professor, Vice-Chair, Department of Pediatric Research

Beth B. Emrick, MD: Pediatrician at Marshall Health, specializing in diagnosing and treating ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, learning disorders, and developmental delay

Jodi A. Lindsey, MD: Director of WVU Medicine Children’s Hospital Neurodevelopmental Center, Division Chief/Pediatric Neurology

Mary “Mitzi” Payne, MD: Professor of Neurology, Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine at Marshall University, Division of Neuroscience

Jenna Wallace, PsyD: Psychologist, Division of Pediatric Neurology