Fall Symposium on Pediatric Forensic Neuropsychology: Where Neurodevelopment Meets the Law

September 25-26, 2026 - 13 CEs - Simulcast Event



Join us for a fall symposium exploring the intersection of pediatric forensic neuropsychology, neurodevelopment, and the legal system.

Attend in person or virtually.
In-Person Location

    • The Chicago School of Professional Psychology at Anaheim
    • 2400 E Katella Ave #1200, Anaheim, CA 92806
    • In-person attendance is limited to 60 participants.

Virtual Option

    • Live Zoom attendance available.
Register Here


Pricing

  In-Person Registration

Ticket Type

Price
Member $280
Non-Member $400
Student Member $80
Student Non-Member $100

Complimentary on-site lunch is included with all in-person tickets.

  Virtual Registration

Ticket Type

Price
Member $260
Non-Member $380
Student Member $60
Student Non-Member $80

Hotel Information

Ayres Hotel Anaheim

Address
2550 E. Katella Ave
Anaheim, CA 92806

Reservation Phone
(714) 634-2106, press 0

Group Rate
When calling, reference:
American Academy of Pediatric Neuropsychology

Online Booking
Use the group booking link here.

Book By August 10, 2026

Group Rate Includes
Hot breakfast each morning, free Wi-Fi, and free parking.

Parking Note: Parking is complimentary for group guests. The online booking link may still show an option to prepay for parking, but this fee will be waived upon check-in.


Parking

On-Site Parking
Parking will be validated on-site.


Tentative Schedule

Friday, September 25, 2026

Check in: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM PT

8:30 AM – 10:30 AM PT

Cecil Reynolds, Ph.D., ABN, ABPdN
Enhancing the Validity of the Pediatric Neuropsychological Exam: The Why and the How of SVTs and PVTs With Children and Adolescents

10:45 AM – 12:45 PM PT

Robert McCaffrey, Ph.D., ABN, ABPdN
Performance Validity Testing and Symptom Validity Testing in Pediatric Examinations: Past, Present, and Future Directions

12:45 PM – 1:45 PM PT
 Lunch

2:00 PM – 5:00 PM PT

Robert Leark, Ph.D., ABPP, ABCN

With co-presenters:

  • Evan Norton, Psy.D., Program Director, Texas Department of Juvenile Justice
  • Christine Collins, Psy.D., Program Director, Competency Program Alaska
  • Monica Nguyen, Deputy Public Defender, Office of the Riverside Public Defenders

Pediatric Neuropsychology Meets Juvenile Justice: Core Concepts, Legal Foundations, and Applied Practice

5:00 PM – 6:00 PM PT

Reception

Saturday, September 26, 2026

Check in: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM PT

8:30 AM – 10:30 AM PT

Gesenia Sloan-Pena, Psy.D.
Motions, and Depos, and Hearings! Oh My!: A Forensic Neuropsychologist’s Guide to Affidavits, Depositions, and Trial

10:45 AM – 12:45 PM PT

Peter Dodzik, Psy.D., ABN, ABPdN
The Clinical Evaluation of Violence and Risk Assessment in Children and Adolescents

12:45 PM – 1:45 PM
Lunch

2:00 PM – 4:00 PM PT

Judy Ho, Ph.D., ABPP, ABPdN
Before You Take the Stand: A Pediatric Forensic Neuropsychologist's Guide to Battery Design, Documentation, and Reports That Survive the Courtroom




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