Rebecca J. Scharf, MD “Influences on Early Childhood Development in Low-Resource Settings Around the World”

Date: Friday March 16, 2018
Time: 11:45 AM until 1:00 PM
Location: Battle Building Quayle Learning Center

Rebecca J. Scharf MD MPH

Assistant Professor

Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics

UVA Child Development & Rehabilitation Center

 “Influences on Early Childhood Development

in Low-Resource Settings Around the World”

 March 16, 2018

12:00-1:00 pm*

Quayle Learning Center, Battle Building

*Free lunch served on a first-come basis starting at 11:45 a.m.

Objectives:

1. Describe influences of malnutrition on early childhood growth
2. Describe the importance of developmental stimulation in learning and achievement
3. Examine ways to provide developmental stimulation in low-resource settings