Join the Pediatrics SIG Leadership Team as they provide an overview of the impact of technology use on children and youth and offer practical guidance on its usage across developmental stages. This ELO will also discuss ways technology can enhance the delivery of evidence-based interventions. Participants will have the opportunity to collaborate with Peds SIG leaders to develop a toolkit to address and/or leverage technology use in their clinic.
Abstract
In the realm of pediatric care, the utilization of technology raises concerns regarding excessive screen time, social media engagement, and potential impacts on behavior, including bullying and aggression. However, there is also growing interest in leveraging technology to engage young individuals and deliver interventions in innovative and accessible manners. This ELO aims to examine these dynamics across three developmental stages—early childhood, school-aged, and adolescent—and provide insights into evidence-based practices and research findings concerning technology guidance and interventions for both families and clinicians. Each segment of the session will dedicate time to explore the impact of technology, offer guidance on its usage, and present practical tools tailored to the specific developmental stage. Moreover, participants will have the opportunity to engage in discussions and collaborative activities to assemble resource toolkits applicable to their practice settings.
Cody Hostutler, Social Worker, Nationwide Children's Hospital Cody Hostutler LMSW
Rachel Petts, Assistant Professor, Fairleigh Dickinson University Rachel Petts
R. Matthew Tolliver, Associate Professor/Director of Behavioral Health, ETSU Pediatrics R. Matthew Tolliver PhD, HSP
Courtney Valentine, Behavioral Health Consultant, Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic Courtney Valentine PsyD
Allison Allmon Dixson, Associate Psychotherapist, CentraCare Allison Allmon Dixson MSW LGSW
Amelia McClelland, Clinical Director & Internship Coordinator, Iona University Amelia McClelland LFMT
Jameel Smith, Clinical Assistant Professor, Wayne State University Jameel Smith PhD
Jonathan Larson, Graduate Student, Wichita State University Jonathan Larson M.S.
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