Mission and Goals

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We are dedicated to creating a space to share ideas and promote increased understanding of assessment and treatment of dysautonomia in the field of pediatric psychology through educational opportunities, clinical and research collaboration, and facilitation of cross-institution communication. The goals of the Dysautonomia SIG are to:

• Advance knowledge base and understanding of dysautonomia, including biopsychosocial factors associated with development and maintenance of symptoms, impairment, lived experience, and treatment response.
• Support pediatric psychologists who treat patients with diagnosis of autonomic dysfunction, but may not have access to more formal supports within their institutions or practice.
• Assist in development and dissemination of evidence-based assessment and intervention techniques for treating patients and families with dysautonomia.
• Create educational and mentorship opportunities for pediatric psychology trainees and psychologists interested in dysautonomia.
• Foster networking, communication, and research collaboration among pediatric psychologists providing care to patients with dysautonomia.
• Develop relationships and educational opportunities through collaboration with other disciplines, SIGS, and organizations involved in dysautonomia and SSRDs.

 

Leadership

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SIG Co-Chairs: Richa Aggarwal Dutta, PhD, aggarwaldr@chop.edu, and Ellen Henning, PhD, henning@kennedykrieger.org 

Clinical Committee Chair: Corinee Espinoza, PhD

Education Committee Chair: Cathleen “Kate” Turnage, PsyD

Research Committee Chair: Will Frye, PhD

Trainee Committee Chair: Rachel Holder, PhD

Join

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