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LA-PEDS Network Events

LA-PEDS Network events foster networking, collaboration, and knowledge exchange among pediatric professionals and those eager to learn.

 

Events may be open to members and/or guests—check event details for eligibility and participation.

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Upcoming Events:

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MAR

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Anxiety, Masking, and Neurodivergence

 

Presented by: Ashley Harding, M.A.

Educational Therapist

Wednesday, March 19th, 11am-12pm PT

Location: Zoom
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👥 Public Event: Open to educators, mental health and medical professionals, families, and anyone interested.

Click below for registration and event details.

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MAR

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Due Process & Advocacy: Helping Families Navigate Special Education Law

 

Presented by: Marc Levine

Special Education Attorney and Retired Special Education Judge

⭐Please note the date change⭐: Tuesday, March 25th, 7:30-8:30pm PT

Location: Zoom
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👥 Public Event: This event is designed for pediatric professionals and families navigating special education law, but we warmly welcome anyone with an interest in joining!

Click below for registration and event details.

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MAR

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CAPLA (Child & Adolescent Practitioners of LA) Luncheon​!

 

March 28th, 11am-2pm at Chin Chin Restaurant in Brentwood

Address: 11740 San Vicente Blvd., #201, LA, CA 90049

Join us to connect with fellow child and adolescent practitioners over a buffet lunch!

 

For over eight years, CAPLA has brought together practitioners from over a dozen fields. Never has CAPLA felt a greater need than now to support our friends and colleagues who have faced such incredible adversity. 

 

In this spirit, CAPLA and the LA-PEDS Network are offering a limited number of complimentary tickets to individuals who experienced property loss or damage due to fires. Please contact Daniel Franklin at Dr.Franklin@FranklinEd.com and he will arrange a complimentary ticket.

 

If you are a ChildNEXUS member, ChildNEXUS will purchase your ticket. Email admin@childnexus.com to RSVP.

👥 This event is open to Child and Adolescent Professionals and Practitioners.

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APR

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Educational Therapy Helping Students Overcome Executive Functioning Challenges

Presented by: Manny F. Torres

Educational Therapist

Thursday, April 10th, 11am-12pm PT

Location: Zoom
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👥 Public Event: This event is designed for pediatric professionals and families supporting children with executive functioning difficulties, but we warmly welcome anyone with an interest in joining!

Click below for registration and event details.

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APR

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LA-PEDS Coffee Chats 

 

Wednesday, April 16th, 11am-12pm PT

Location: Zoom

Sip your favorite brew while immersing yourself in insightful discussions and forging valuable connections with like-minded pediatric and adolescent professionals.

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👤 Private Professional Event: Open to pediatric professionals across all disciplines, including mental health, medicine, education, and law. Pediatricians, child psychiatrists, therapists, educators, and special ed attorneys are encouraged to attend.

Upcoming Events

Past Events:

2025

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Clinical High Risk for Psychosis and Early Psychosis in Youth: Identification and Treatment Approaches

 

Presented by: Gil Hoftman, MD, PhD​​

2025

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Healing and Hope: Supporting Youth Mental Health After California Wildfires

Presented by: Elizabeth Ollen, PhD

2024

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LA-PEDS 2nd Annual Holiday Mixer

Sip your favorite brew while immersing yourself in insightful discussions and forging valuable connections with like-minded pediatric and adolescent professionals.

2024

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Concussions in Youth: Understanding the Impact and Managing Recovery from a Psychiatric Perspective

Presented by: Neevon Esmaili, MD

2024

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Medical Myths Targeted at Children

Presented by: Nina Shapiro, MD

2025

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LA-PEDS Coffee Chats 

Sip your favorite brew while immersing yourself in insightful discussions and forging valuable connections with like-minded pediatric and adolescent professionals.

2024

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Helping Your Child with Language-Based Learning Difficulties

Presented by: Daniel Franklin, PhD

2024

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LA-PEDS Coffee Chats 

Sip your favorite brew while immersing yourself in insightful discussions and forging valuable connections with like-minded pediatric and adolescent professionals.

2024

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LA-PEDS Coffee Chats

Sip your favorite brew while immersing yourself in insightful discussions and forging valuable connections with like-minded pediatric and adolescent professionals.

Past Events
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