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ForwardPediatric Vestibular Conference
This two-day conference for pediatric healthcare professionals will address the assessment of pediatric balance and dizziness disorders, advancements in diagnostic vestibular testing, treatments for common disorders, and multidisciplinary collaboration. The conference will include combined sessions applicable for all team members, as well as separate tracks focused on diagnostic/medical workup and treatment/rehabilitation.
Pediatric vestibular testing and rehabilitation is a rapidly evolving field requiring specialized multidisciplinary collaboration. Providers included in a child’s vestibular and balance clinical pathway may include audiologists, neurologists, occupational therapists, otolaryngologists, physical therapists, psychologists, and potentially more. Due to frequent emerging research and evolving protocols, it is essential for providers part of these multidisciplinary teams to stay up to date on the latest evidence-based practices. Developing and established programs alike can expect to learn the current recommendations for pediatric vestibular assessment and management of disorders of dizziness and imbalance.
Target Audience
Audiologists, Speech-Language Pathologists, Learning and Health Professionals
Learning Objectives
Describe the most common causes of pediatric vestibular disorders and the recommended clinical pathways for each.
Describe the role of other healthcare providers who are part of the multidisciplinary care for children with dizziness or balance disorders.
List and describe modifications healthcare providers can implement with pediatric patients during case history, diagnostic testing, and rehabilitation.
Describe the recommended protocols for pediatric vestibular testing with patients 6 months to 18 years of age, accounting for changes in maturation and developmental levels.
List monitoring recommendations for high-risk groups including cochlear implant candidates/recipients, congenital cytomegalovirus (cCMV), and other diagnoses commonly associated with vestibular hypofunction.
Vestibular Testing at Children’s Hospital Colorado
Evaluations for children developmentally 7 years and older: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rT37PD2shks
Evaluations for children developmentally younger than 7 years: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W2GNbT-mOeQ
Additional Information
Agenda Coming Soon - Save the Date - Autumn 2027
Hybrid Format - Live In-Person or Virtual - Select location with registration type.
2nd Floor Conference Center - Mt. Oxford Auditorium
This event will take place in the Medical Conference and Education Center at Children's Hospital Colorado on the Anschutz Medical Camps. Those attending virtually will be sent a Zoom link prior to the event.
Parking
Children's team members must use their designated parking. Guests may park in the Lot 10 located to the east of the hospital. Enter Lot on Victor Street.
Health Screening
Health screenings are required for guests coming into the hospital. Please plan extra time for this process. If you are having flu or COVID symptoms, please stay home and reach out to us.
Travel
Air Travel
Flights should be booked to arrive at Denver International Airport. Children's Hospital Colorado and recommended hotels are about a 25-minute drive from the airport. Ride share and light rail transportation options to and from the airport are available.
Accommodations
Hyatt Regency Aurora-Denver Conference Center - 13200 East 14th Place, Aurora, Colorado 80011, USA
Hyatt Regency Aurora-Denver Conference Center
The Benson Hotel & Faculty Club - 13025 E Montview Blvd, Aurora, Colorado 80045, USA
The Benson Hotel & Faculty Club
Visiting Colorado
The transformation of Colorado’s aspens into a shimmering canopy of gold offers a rare, high-contrast spectacle against the rugged gray peaks and dark evergreens of the Rockies. Because many groves are actually single organisms connected by one root system, entire mountainsides change color in perfect, breathtaking synchronization. This fleeting "magic hour" of nature provides a sensory experience unlike any other, where the gentle quaking of the leaves creates a soft, rustling soundtrack to the vibrant autumn landscape. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to see Colorado at its finest by extending your stay through the weekend!
Come for the insights, stay for the aspens!
Leaf Peeping Recommendations
- Guanella Pass—Via Georgetown/I-70
- Scenic drive 90 minutes from Children's Colorado, Aurora
- Option to connect to Kenosha Pass and return via Highway 285
- Highlights:
- Kenosha Pass—Highway 285
- Scenic drive 90 minutes from Children's Colorado, Aurora
- Option to connect to Guanella Pass and return via Georgetown/I-70
- Highlights: vast aspen groves with option to hike along Colorado Trail for closer viewing
- Horseshoe Trail to Frazer Meadow—Golden Gate Canyon State Park
- 3.8-mile outback hike of moderate difficulty, 1 hour from Children's Colorado, Aurora
- Scenic drive option through Golden Gate Canyon State Park with pull off areas with picnic tables
- Discover Pass required, or buy day permit at visitor center
- Highlights: meanders through aspen groves, small streams, and alpine meadows with subtle views and seasonal wildflowers
- Raccoon Trail—Panorama Point, Black Hawk
- 2.6-mile loop hike of moderate difficulty, 1 hour from Children's Colorado, Aurora
- Highlights: mature aspen groves with panoramic mountain views and option to hike clockwise or counterclockwise
- Devil’s Head Lookout Tower—Pike National Forest
- 2.7-mile loop hike of moderate difficulty, 90 minutes from Children's Colorado, Aurora
- Highlights: hike alongside an aspen grove and end with 360° panoramic views of the front range from top of a historic fire lookout
- Rainbow Lake and Peaks Trail—Frisco
- 4.8-mile loop hike of moderate difficulty, 90 minutes from Children's Colorado, Aurora
- Highlights: tunnels of aspens, streams, and Tenmile Range views; local favorite for autumn colors
Faculty Disclosure:
Planners, faculty, and others in control of content (either individually or as a group) have no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.
Conference Faculty:
Karen C. Hendrick, AuD, CCC-A, BC-VA
Audiologist and Vestibular Clinical Practice Specialist, Children’s Hospital Colorado
DeeDee Gilbert, CPNP-PC
Advanced Practice Provider in Otolaryngology, Children’s Hospital Colorado
Margot Gray, DPT
Physical Therapy Vestibular Team Lead, Children’s Hospital Colorado
Christopher Latimer, MD
Neurologist, Children’s Hospital Colorado
Children’s Hospital Colorado is approved by the Continuing Education Board of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) and the American Academy of Audiology (AAA) to provide continuing education activities audiology. See course information for number of CEUs, including Tier 1 opportunities, instructional level, and content area.
A certificate of attendance will be available upon completion of the online evaluation for all attendees.
ASHA CE Provider approval does not imply endorsement of course content, specific products or clinical procedures.
This program is offered for 1.3 ASHA CEUs (Intermediate level; Professional area).
Attendees are expected to be present for the entire program. Individuals who are not present for the full program will not receive ASHA CEUs. No partial credit will be provided.
Learners should complete their learner bios with ASHA ID and associated requirements for reporting.
Children’s Hospital Colorado is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Children’s Hospital Colorado designates this live activity for a maximum of *** AMA PRA Category 1 Credits ™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
A general certificate of attendance will be provided to all others, with completion of the evaluation.
Available Credit
- 13.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 1.30 ASHA
- 13.00 Attendance
- 13.00 Approved AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™