On behalf of the NIDCAP Federation International (NFI) and Contemporary Forums, we’d like to invite you to the 28th annual Developmental Interventions in Neonatal Care conference. The NFI and Contemporary Forums have joined together to collaborate on what we feel is an outstanding program, bringing together national experts and selected NIDCAP professionals to discuss strategies for providing individualized, supportive and family-centered developmental care for fragile infants. As you know, evidence continues to grow that the cascade of ongoing stimuli in the NICU signifi cantly affects the neuromotor and neurosensory development of premature infants. It is imperative that the NICU team recognizes the brain’s vulnerability at this important time and institutes caregiving practices which support resilience and improve developmental outcomes. The multidisciplinary faculty from the fi elds of medicine, nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, psychology, speech pathology and rehabilitative medicine will help you translate the research in this fi eld to practical strategies for supporting the infant’s developmental and behavioral needs. A variety of teaching techniques will be utilized to present the important concepts of individualized developmental care, including didactic, interactive, case-based discussion and video demonstration. Highlights and Benefits: Multiple Preconferences focusing on a variety of issues related to developmental care. Premiere multidisciplinary faculty members eager to share with you their experience and practices. A number of "Hot Topics," including brain development and cognitive function, feeding issues, short and long-term outcomes, neuromotor development, advances in research, self-regulation, and the parenting experience. 20 Concurrent Sessions addressing key concepts in the developmental support of the fragile infant. Practical, evidence-based strategies and “tips” which you can take home and apply immediately in your NICU. Time to share ideas and build professional relationships with colleagues from across the nation. The magical world of Orlando, with all the energy and excitement of the theme parks, as well as venues for relaxing and unwinding. Join your colleagues and us for an educational experience that will help you focus on what is critical for improving outcomes for the fragile infant—individualized, developmentally-supportive, family-centered care. See you there! Conference Objectives Identify evidence-based guidelines and key components of providing individualized, developmental support to premature and sick infants and their families. Describe recent advances in understanding fetal brain development, including the sequelae of prematurity. Discuss neuromotor and neurosensory development, including interventions that improve outcomes. Examine techniques for building collaborative care relationships with parents of high-risk newborns. Describe the process of developing a co-regulated feeding practice. Strategize a plan for implementation of individualized developmental care in your NICU. Who Should Attend? Anyone involved in the care of high-risk newborns including: Registered Nurses Nurse Practitioners Clinical Nurse Specialists Developmental Specialists Infant Educators Psychologists Speech Therapists Physical Therapists Occupational Therapists Physicians Neonatologists Pediatricians Case Managers Social Workers Service Coordinators Follow-up Personnel Child Life You! Pls call Contemporary Forums at 800-377-7707, fax us at 800-329-9923 or by email at info@cforums.com for early registration or inquiry. Early registration/Main Conference: $485 (US Dollars)