AACPDM Podcast

AACPDM Care Pathways

In this episode we talk about the AACPDM Care Pathways with key folks that got them started as part of a strategic initiative, and continue to serve in important and meaningful ways in the current iteration of the Care Pathways. Listen to learn more from Darcy Fehlings, Jilda Vargus-Adams and Laurie Glader about what they are, how they came to be, what's new and upcoming, and how to get involved. You can find out more on our website, https://www.aacpdm.org/publications/care-pathways [https://www.aacpdm.org/publications/care-pathways]. Annual meeting registration is now open! Don't miss out on early bird discounts, register today! https://www.aacpdm.org/events/2026 [https://www.aacpdm.org/events/2026]

Spring Symposium Preview: Flex Your Knowledge about Muscle in Cerebral Palsy

https://www.aacpdm.org/events/2026-spring-symposium [https://www.aacpdm.org/events/2026-spring-symposium]

From the Archives of the AACPDM village: Dr. Peter Rosenbaum interviewed by Jen Lyman

We go back to the Archives of the AACPDM Village to hear from Past President Dr. Peter Rosenbaum. Hear about how he got his start, his hopes for future and the impact of working with families. A research partner family member shared the following reflection that stood with Peter, 'you have textbooks, we have stories'. Please reach out to info@aacpdm.org [info@aacpdm.org] to make suggestions or to let us know how you're enjoying the podcast. Thanks for listening!

2024 Research Grand Recipient: Dr. Courtney Streur

This episode profiles the work of Dr. Courtney Streur, the recipient of the 2024 AACPDM Research Grant (https://www.aacpdm.org/professional-opportunities/grants [https://www.aacpdm.org/professional-opportunities/grants]). Dr. Streur's grant was titled "Advancing the understanding of reproductive health of women with cerebral palsy: preliminary evidence to tailor a novel, online reproductive health educational intervention ("Ability for Life") to adolescent girls with cerebral palsy" and the product of this work includes https://abilityforlife.org [https://abilityforlife.org].

Inspiring Women in AACDPM to Become Leaders: a Conversation with Past and Future Presidents

A conversation was started in 2022 for a Symposium offered at the Annual Meeting entitled "Inspiring and Supporting Women in AACPDM to Become Leaders". Then Dr. Joline Brandenburg assembled a panel of speakers that included Diane Damiano, PhD, PT, Maureen O’Donnell, MD MSc FRCP(C), Deborah Gaebler-Spira, MD, Eileen Fowler, PhD, PT, Sarah Winter, MD, Susan Sienko, PhD, Darcy Fehlings, MD MSc FRCP(C), and Jilda Vargus-Adams, MD. Today Joline joins once again with Deb, Maureen and Sarah to discuss topics relevant to women aspiring to leadership in our academy. In the updates, we also noted: * The membership renewal period is open for 2026: https://www.aacpdm.org/membership [https://www.aacpdm.org/membership] * Awards that will be open for nominations soon: https://www.aacpdm.org/professional-opportunities/annual-awards [https://www.aacpdm.org/professional-opportunities/annual-awards] * Research Grant deadline coming up soon! https://www.aacpdm.org/professional-opportunities/grants [https://www.aacpdm.org/professional-opportunities/grants] * Annual meeting prospectus is available: https://www.aacpdm.org/events/2026/supporters-exhibitors [https://www.aacpdm.org/events/2026/supporters-exhibitors] * Call for nominations for open positions on the board: https://www.aacpdm.org/events/current-news/call-for-nominations---open [https://www.aacpdm.org/events/current-news/call-for-nominations---open]