I’m an Adult Rehab Doctor, Get Me Out of Here: Aging Considerations for Adults with Childhood-onset Disability

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

4:15 PM - 5:15 PM PT

Location: 212

Course Director(s)

Kavita D. Nadendla, MD

Assistant Professor
Kennedy Krieger Institute/The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

Speaker(s)

Anisa Tatini, MD (she/her/hers)

Assistant Professor
Cincinnati Children's Hospital and Medical Center
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John Fox, DO

Pediatric Physiatry
Gillette Children's Hospital
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Stephanie Van, MD

Assistant Professor
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

Brief Session Description : Individuals with childhood-onset disabilities often face premature aging, marked by early health, functional, and psychosocial challenges due to biological, environmental, and healthcare barriers. As life expectancy improves, healthcare professionals must address age-related conditions threatening independence and community participation. This session highlights the crucial role of PM&R physicians in mitigating secondary complications, managing premature aging, and fostering holistic, interdisciplinary care plans. Participants will explore evidence-based strategies to optimize function, quality of life, and community engagement for this growing population, empowering them to navigate the complexities of aging with childhood-onset disabilities effectively.