Welcome to the Child Neurology Web Site. The Child Neurology Society is the preeminent non-profit professional association of pediatric neurologists in the United States, Canada, and worldwide devoted to fostering the discipline of child neurology and promoting the optimal care and welfare of children with neurological and neurodevelopmental disorders. These disorders include epilepsy, cerebral palsy, mental retardation, learning disabilities, complex metabolic diseases, nerve and muscle diseases and a host of other highly challenging conditions. ...more
What's New
ON-LINE REGISTRATION OPEN FOR 2010 CNS ANNUAL MEETING
On-line registration is available beginning Monday, July 12 for the 39th Annual Child Neurology Society Meeting in Providence, Rhode Island. Register before September 13 to receive early registration discounts. Pre-registration is required for the Wednesday, October 13 NDC Symposium, "Cerebrovascular Disease"; 275 seats are available until September 13 OR until the course fills. (NDC registrants will want to make hotel reservations well in advance for Tuesday evening, October 12, by going to the Annual Meeting page and clicking Accommodations.
CNS Newsletter - Spring 2010 available on-line
The Spring 2010 CNS Newsletter is now available online. Featured items include updates on the 39th Annual CNS Meeting in Providence, Legislative Affairs Committee updates on the impact of the recently passed health reform legislation on child neurology, and profiles of candidates nominated to serve on the CNS Executive Committee (ballots will be mailed July 8).
On-line Booking for CNS Annual Meeting now available
A personalized web site for booking rooms for the 39th Annual Child Neurology Society Meeting at the Westin Providence, adjacent to the Rhode Island Convention Center is now available
Guests can access the site to learn more about the event and to book, modify, or cancel a reservation from May 25, 2010 to October 21, 2010.
To access the site click or cut-and-paste the link below into your web browser:
http://www.starwoodmeeting.com/StarGroupsWeb/res?id=1005254096&key=8E2B5
ROSTER OF ABSTRACTS ACCEPTED FOR CNS ANNUAL MEETING POSTED
The roster of abstracts accepted for presentation at the 39th Annual CNS Meeting in Providence, RI is posted on the Annual Meeting page. Formal notification correspondence will go out the week of May 17. Presentation guidelines will be posted May 21. Registration material will be sent and posted in June.
New Practice Parameters posted
The Child Neurology Society (CNS), in collaboration with the Quality Standards Subcommittee of the American Academy of Neurology (AAN) has developed several clinical practice guidelines to assist its members in clinical decision making related to the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis of neurologic disorders in children. Each guideline makes specific practice recommendations based upon a rigorous and comprehensive evaluation of all available scientific data.
To access this list, go to the Resources/Practice Parameters section (right column), or click here
Self-Assessment Examination in Child Neurology Now Available On-line
The Self-Assessment Examination in Child Neurology (Child Neuro SAE I) is an on-line tool developed by members of the Child Neurology Society to help board certified child neurologists meet one of four Maintenance of Certification (MOC) requirements established by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN). No CME credit will be awarded for this exercise.
To learn more about the ABPN MOC program, visit: ABPN's MOC Page
SAE fee: $99 for CNS Members and $149 for non-CNS members, payable by VISA or MasterCard
To access SAE, click here
On-line Abstract Submission for CNS Annual Meeting
Abstracts of papers to be considered for presentation at the 39th Annual Meeting of the Child Neurology Society must be submitted on-line by April 7, 2010. The meeting will be held October 13-16, 2010 at the Rhode Island Convention Center & Westin Providence in Providence, Rhode Island. To submit an abstract, click here
CNS Junior Member Awards -- Submit an abstract to qualify for consideration
CNS Junior Members submitting abstracts accepted for presentation at the CNS 39th Annual Meeting will receive a registration fee waiver to attend the meeting in Providence this October.
- To qualify for awards, first author must be Junior Member of the CNS enrolled in a three-year accredited training program as of April 7, 2010. Eligibility for the award should be verified by letter from training director; letter may be e-mailed to rblarson@childneurologysociety.org.
- Outstanding Junior Member/Resident Award: Up to four awards will be given. Award includes 1) Plaque, 2) Registration fee waiver, 3) Travel and hotel paid for by the CNS
- Future Leaders Awards: Registration fee waived for Junior Members presenting as first author of abstract(s) accepted for presentation.
Philip R. Dodge Young Investigator Award Applications due March 12
The recipient of the award will receive a grant-in-aid of $20,000 and will be invited to present their work at the 39th Annual Meeting of the the Child Neurology Society, October 13-16, 2010 in Providence, RI. For details, click here.
Click here to make a contribution to the Philip R. Dodge Young Investigator Award Endowment Fund