Why Should I Join?

Developed key education for primary care and developmental-behavioral pediatricians
- Programming at the National Conference and Exhibition
- Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics intensive course (previously called DB:PREP®)
- Virtual Office Hours partnership with the Council on Children with Disabilities
Successfully advocated for Current Procedural Terminology© (CPT©) codes related to developmental-behavioral pediatric care
Provided annual scholarships to the AAP Legislative Conference
Promoted chapter integration of developmental-behavioral pediatric activities through chapter grants
Developed and reviewed AAP policies
Conducted a developmental-behavioral pediatrics workforce survey
Led development of the Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics Manual
Collaborated with the AAP Committee on Coding and Nomenclature to train section members on the development and valuation of codes.
Established a liaison-relationship with the Society for Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics (SDBP) to further advocate for the practice of DBP.
Conducted a DBP workforce survey resulting in publications and presentations. The results of this survey were promoted to section members, other AAP groups, and the Society for Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics.
Participated in the Understood.org joint campaign on learning disabilities.

Full members of SODBP receive the following benefits:

Networking opportunities through the annual business meeting, member discussion board, and other opportunities
Voting privileges for section executive committee elections (Affiliates, Residents not eligible to vote)
Opportunity to nominate colleagues for the annual awards that recognize contributions to the field of developmental-behavioral pediatrics
Access to the bi-annual section newsletter and regular emails with resources and opportunities
Contributing to SODBP publications, including SODBP-authored AAP policy, newsletter articles, parent-focused resources, and other publications
Access to the members-only website, including resources, opportunities to get involved, and a discussion board
Opportunity to participate in section activities and committees
Discounted registration and subscription rates for the DB:PREP® Intensive Review Course and PREP® DBPeds Self Assessment

Why Should I Join SODBP?