A Certificate of Attendance will be available online after you complete the course requirements, enabling you to register your credit with the appropriate licensing boards or associations. To apply for credit not listed below, use the procedure established by the specific organization.

Nurses and Nurse Practitioners
Preconference A: 7 ANCC/8.4 CA BRN contact hours
Preconference B: 6.5 ANCC/7.8 CA BRN contact hours
Main Conference: 13 ANCC/15.6 CA BRN contact hours

Contemporary Forums is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

Contemporary Forums is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #04516. (CA BRN contact hour = 50 minutes)

This program is approved for a maximum of 20 NAPNAP contact hours (7 contact hours – Preconference A, 6.5 contact hours – Preconference B, 13 contact hours - Main Conference) of which a maximum of 0 contain pharmacology (Rx ) content per the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP) Continuing Education Guidelines. Contemporary Forums, NAPNAP Approved Provider, Agency #12.

Occupational Therapists
Preconference A: .7 CEUs
Preconference B: .65 CEUs
Main Conference: 1.3 CEUs

This program is approved by Contemporary Forums, American Occupational Therapy Association Approved Provider #3273. Assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products or clinical procedures by AOTA.

Physical Therapists
Preconference A: 7 hours
Preconference B: 6.5 hours
Main Conference: 13 hours

The Physical Therapy Board of California recognizes Contemporary Forums as an Approval Agency to approve providers of Continuing Competency Courses in California.

Physicians
Preconference A: 7 credits
Preconference B: 6.5 credits
Main Conference: 13 credits

Contemporary Forums is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Contemporary Forums designates this Live Activity for a maximum of 20 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 

This continuing medical education activity has been reviewed by the American Academy of Pediatrics and is acceptable for a maximum of 20 AAP credits. These credits can be applied toward the AAP CME/CPD Award available to Fellows and Candidate Members of the American Academy of Pediatrics. 

Physician Assistants
Preconference A: 7 credits
Preconference B: 6.5 credits
Main Conference: 13 credits

The American Academy of Physician Assistants accepts Category 1 CME approval from organizations accredited by the ACCME to grant Category 1 hours toward the Physician's Recognition Award. PAs may report up to the listed hours of credit.

Psychologists

Preconference A: 7 hours
Preconference B: 6.5 hours
Main Conference: 13 hours

Contemporary Forums is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Contemporary Forums maintains responsibility for this program and its content.

Special Educators
Preconference A: 7 hours
Preconference B: 6.5 hours
Main Conference: 13 hours
There are no standard requirements for continuing education credit for educators, and guidelines vary by district. You will receive a Certificate of Attendance verifying your attendance at this course. Contact your governing agencies regarding guidelines for registering your credit.

Certified Health Education Specialists
Application for CHES/MCHES Category I continuing education contact hours (CECH) has been made to the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc. (NCHEC). 

Social Workers/Marriage, Family & Child Counselors

Preconference A: 7 CE credit hours
Preconference B: 6.5 CE credit hours
Main Conference: 13 CE credit hours
This conference has been approved by the Washington Chapter, National Association of Social Workers (NASW) for Licensed Social Workers, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapists and Licensed Mental Health Counselors, Provider #1975-148.

This course meets the qualifications for continuing education credit hours for Marriage, Family & Child Counselors and/or Licensed Clinical Social Workers as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences, Provider #PCE771.

Case Managers
Preconference A: 7 hours
Preconference B: 6.5 hours
Main Conference: 13 hours
The program has been pre-approved by The Commission for Case Manager Certification to provide 20 hours of continuing education credit to CCM® board certified case managers. 

Certified Disability Management Specialists

Preconference A: 7 hours
Preconference B: 6.5 hours
Main Conference: 13 hours
This offering has been approved by the Certification of Disability Management Specialists Commission.

Certified Rehabilitation Counselors
Preconference A: 7 hours
Preconference B: 6.5 hours
Main Conference: 13 hours
This offering has been approved by the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification.

Dietitians
Dietitians may make individual application for continuing education credit following the conference through the Commission on Dietetic Registration.

Speech Pathologists
Preconference A: This program is offered for .7 CEUs.
(Various level; Professional Area)
Preconference B: This program is offered for .65 CEUs.
(Various level; Professional Area)
Main Conference: This program is offered for 1.3 CEUs.
(Various level; Professional Area)

This program is offered for up to 2.00 CEUs. (Various level; Professional Area)

DISCLOSURE OF COMMERCIAL RELATIONSHIPS 

Consistent with Contemporary Forums' policy, faculty members are required to disclose any potential conflicts of interest.

Non-Financial Relationships

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• 1000+ multimedia presentations from over 30 conferences
• 2000+ contact hours of CE credit available
• Earn CE credit immediately by completing online exams
• Print your CE Certificates and track hours via your personalized CE Transcript link
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To request group account pricing and details, visit OnlineCELibrary.com or call (925) 361-4811.

Thank you for registering for The Young Child with Special Needs conference being held April 11 -13, 2013, at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta, 265 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta, GA 30303, (404) 577-1234.

PRECONFERENCE CHECK-IN will begin on Thursday, April 11, from 7:00 to 8:00 a.m. If you are also attending the Main Conference, you will receive those registration materials on Thursday as well. The location of the Registration Desk will be listed on the hotel's event schedule.

MAIN CONFERENCE CHECK-IN will be held on Friday, April 12, from 7:00 to 8:00 a.m. If you attended the Preconference, you do not need to check in again for the Main Conference. However, if you are registered for the Main Conference only, you must check in to receive your conference materials. To avoid the rush that can occur on the first morning of the Main Conference, we recommend you arrive early to allow adequate time for the check-in process, enjoy your continental breakfast and be ready for the start of the Main Conference promptly at 8:00 a.m.

SESSIONS begin promptly as listed in the conference brochure and are open only to registered participants. Out of consideration to others, infants, children and spouses are not permitted in the meeting rooms or refreshment breaks.

ONLINE CE LIBRARY: Contemporary Forums' Online CE Library is your on-demand resource for quality continuing education and offers over 1000 multimedia presentations captured from our live national conferences. For more information, visit www.onlineCElibrary.com or call (800) 377-7707.

SPEAKER HANDOUTS: Ten days before the conference begins you will receive an email with instructions to review and/or print the handout materials posted by the faculty. The slides will not be printed in the Conference Guide you receive at the conference. These slides will be replaced 3-5 days after the conference with the slides captured on-site. Since many emails are filtered or blocked, we suggest you add ContemporaryForums@cforums.com to your Contacts and/or Safe Senders list.

JOIN THE CONFERENCE CONVERSATION: Receive live conference updates, learn about special exhibitor promotions, and communicate with faculty and fellow participants. Follow The Young Child with Special Needs on Twitter: #YoungChild13. Include #YoungChild13 in your Tweets and post your feedback on sessions, ask questions, and so much more. Search #YoungChild13 to view the current conversation and conference updates as they occur onsite. Follow Contemporary Forums at www.twitter.com/#CForums.

HYATT REGENCY ATLANTA offers a special conference rate which is available until the room block is filled, but no later than March 19, 2013. We recommend that you make your reservations early by calling Hyatt Reservations at (888) 421-1442. Be sure to say you are participating in Contemporary Forums' Young Child with Special Needs conference. You will need to guarantee your reservation with a credit card. To reserve your room online, visit our website at www.contemporaryforums.com for details. After the release date of March 19, call the hotel directly at (404) 577-1234 to check for room availability. If you will be arriving after
3:00 p.m., we suggest you call the hotel the day you travel to reconfirm your reservation.

DISCOUNTED AIR FARES: Contemporary Forums has made a special discount agreement with United Airlines. To obtain these special conference fares, go online to www.united.com and enter the Account Code ZNCS108722. Ticketing and payment can be done directly by you or through your travel agent. Since seats are limited, make your reservation early to ensure the best flights and schedule.

HERTZ RENT-A-CAR is the official car rental agency for the conference. Special rates will be in effect throughout the conference, as well as one week before and after. To obtain the special rates, call Hertz at (800)
654-2240. Please refer to Contemporary Forums and the conference discount code CV #03000260.

TAXIS from Hartsfield Atlanta International Airport to the  Hyatt Regency Atlanta charge  $30.00,  plus $2.00 for each additional person. Taxis are available outside the baggage claim area.

AIRPORT SHUTTLE SERVICE to the Hyatt Regency Atlanta is offered by The Atlanta Airport Shuttle Service. No reservations are necessary from the airport to the hotel. The shuttle runs from 6 a.m. to Midnight from the airport, and leaves the hotel every 10 and 40 minutes after the hour to the airport. The fare is $16.50 one way or $29.00 round trip per person. For more information or to make a reservation, call 877-799-5282 or visit their website at www.taass.net. Please note: Rates are subject to change without notice.

MARTA RAPID TRANSIT is an inexpensive transportation option from Hartsfield Atlanta International Airport.  MARTA trains arrive and depart every 8 minutes from the Ground Transportation Center of the airport. The fare is $2.50 for a one-way trip. Board a Northbound train at the Airport Station and exit at the Peachtree Center station. Exit the train and take the escalator up towards Peachtree Center Mall. Once inside the mall, follow the signs to the covered walkway into the hotel. For more information call (404) 848-5000 or visit the website at www.itsmarta.com.

DRIVING DIRECTIONS TO THE HOTEL:
When traveling northbound on 75/85, driving from Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (12 miles), or traveling on Interstate 20 west and eastbound: Take 75/85 North, take the right-hand exit 248-C (International Blvd.). Turn left onto International Blvd. Turn right at the third traffic light onto Peachtree Center Avenue. Hyatt Regency Atlanta's Motor Lobby entrance is one block on the left.

When traveling southbound on 75/85 and traveling from GA 400: Exit 249-C (Williams Street). Go straight off exit. At the fourth traffic light, turn left onto Harris Street. Then take the third left onto Peachtree Center Avenue. Hyatt Regency Atlanta's Motor Lobby entrance is on the left.

VALET PARKING is available at the  Hyatt Regency Atlanta  at the following rates: up to 1 hour -  $10.00;  1 to 2 hours -  $14 .00;  2 to 4 hours -  $18.00;  4 to 6 hours -  $24.00;  6 to 24 hours -  $32.00. Rates include in/out privileges. Please note: Parking rates are subject to change without notice.

Alternate Parking is available at Ameripark (404-221-1454), 221 Peachtree Center Ave. NE (corner of Peachtree & Harris). They offer a rate of $18.00 per 24 hours for hotel guests in the downtown area. Let the cashier know you are staying at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta.  Please note: Parking rates are subject to change without notice.

TOURIST INFORMATION on Atlanta is offered by Atlanta Convention and Visitors Bureau at (404) 521-6600, or online at www.atlanta.net. Temperatures in Atlanta in April are in the 70's during the day with lows in the
50's in the evening. Since meeting rooms can be cool, a light jacket or sweater is recommended.

THANK YOU for registering for The Young Child with Special Needs. If there is any way that Contemporary Forums can assist you in making arrangements for the conference, call us at (800) 377-7707, between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. (Pacific Time).