Medical professionals who attend the MAPS functional and translational medicine conferences will get an opportunity to avail world-class special needs education during our 3 day event. This CME conference will help prepare health professionals to effectively treat their patients suffering from neurodevelopmental disorders.
Health conditions such as Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), cerebral palsy, Lyme Disease, Pediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome (PANS) and many more will be discussed over the course of the conference. Attendees will learn all about the latest developments in medical research and technology that could help them provide better care to special needs children and their families.
The Medical Academy of Pediatrics and Special Needs has been invited to serve as a liaison to the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP)—a national body that helps shape immunization recommendations, clinical practice, and public health policy across the United States.
This is more than a seat at the table. It is recognition.
Recognition that:
While this role does not include a vote, it carries meaningful influence—the ability to raise critical questions, contribute perspective, and help inform the direction of future decisions.
MAPS is stepping forward with clarity, purpose, and an unwavering commitment to this community and beyond.
This is just the beginning.
Leading clinicians and allied health professionals from around the world will attend the MAPS Fall 2026 CME Clinician Conference, in order to share their root-cause, systems-based knowledge, approach, and experience for diagnoses and treatment of complex chronic conditions
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The MAPS continuing medical education (CME) conference is organized for the purpose of providing pediatricians and healthcare workers with the skills and knowledge they need to offer world-class medical care to special needs patients.
MAPS strives to bring together and educate practitioners to create a qualified and quality training & fellowship program. Find out more about MAPS Fellowship Education and how to get involved with other MAPS medical professionals.
MAPS is dedicated to improving the lives of every individual in our community, by way of educating any and all professionals dealing with our delicate population. We encourage all parents and caregivers of special needs children to visit our Parent Resource page, and to invite their child's practitioner to attend a MAPS conference. Our goal is to reach even more professionals, to offer them training that can in turn support families in greater abundance.
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