American Academy for Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine (AACPDM)

The American Academy for Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine (AACPDM) is an Academy of over 1,100 health professionals dedicated to providing multidisciplinary scientific education and promoting excellence in research and services for the benefit of people with and at-risk for cerebral palsy and other childhood-onset disabilities. AACPDM is like no other professional society! The “teamwork” mindset of our members solidifies a worldwide network that provides the most effective outcomes for patients. They are pediatricians, neurologists, surgeons, rehabilitators, therapists, nurses, special educators, engineers, and scientists.

Mission:
Empowering and supporting a collaborative multidisciplinary community that

• Provides accessible and robust scientific education for health professionals and researchers
• Fosters innovative research as well as its dissemination and implementation
• Advocates for equitable access to evidence-based and patient-centered care

Vision:
To advance the health and well-being of all individuals with cerebral palsy and other childhood-onset disabilities.