Join Us September 22 & 23, 2014 for the
First Born Conference: The Power of Early Childhood

Keynote Speaker Dr. Bruce Perry

Bruce D. Perry, M.D., Ph.D. is an American psychiatrist, currently the Senior Fellow of the ChildTrauma Academy (childtrauma.org) in Houston, Texas and an Adjunct Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago, Illinois. A clinician and researcher in children’s mental health and the neurosciences, from 1993-2001 he was the Thomas S. Trammell Research Professor of Psychiatry at Baylor College of Medicine and Chief of Psychiatry at Texas Children’s Hospital. He also serves as Senior Consultant to the Alberta Minister of Children and Youth Services in Alberta, Canada.

The Power of Early Childhood 
The human brain has remarkable malleability during development.  Experiences of early childhood shape the developing brain by providing a range of social, emotional, motor and cognitive experiences that will literally impact the number and density of synaptic connections, neurons and neural networks in the infant brain. The major provider of these early experiences are the primary carers. This presentation will discuss the vital importance of supporting and fostering brain development from infancy throughout early childhood by supporting the carers. The importance of designing care–giving strategies and support programs for new parents cannot be underestimated.  Dr. Perry’s address will focus on the importance of positive human relationships as well as providing consistent, nurturing, structured, and enriching environments for children.

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REGISTRATION:
Monday, September 22, 11:00 am - 5:00 pm is for FIRST BORN STAFF ONLY.
Tuesday, September 23, 7:30 am - 3:30 pm is OPEN TO THE PUBLIC & FIRST BORN PROGRAM STAFF.

FEES:
Cost for September 22 & 23 for First Born Staff: FREE*
11:00 am registration followed by a working lunch where First Born program staff will engage in team-building activities, group discussions, and presentations on topics of interest. Evening networking cocktail hour followed by dinner on your own. 

 7:30 am registration followed by presentation until 3:00 pm by Keynote Speaker Dr. Bruce Perry, "The Power of Early Childhood".  (Fee includes registration, breakfast, lunch, and conference materials) 

*Family members & guests are welcome to join conference participants for breakfast, lunches, and breaks for an additional fee. Please call the LANL Foundation at 505-753-8890 in advance with number of additional guests/meals.

HOTEL RESERVATIONS:
No charge for First Born program staff Sept. 22

General Public: mention "First Born Conference" to receive a discounted room rate at Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort, 505-867-1234, www.tamaya.hyatt.com (August 22 room registration deadline)