ABSTRACTS

Call for Abstracts – 6th International Developmental Pediatrics Association (IDPA) Congress

We are excited to invite submissions for the 6th International Developmental Pediatrics Association (IDPA) Congress, which will be held in Guatemala in 2025. This is a unique and vital opportunity to share research and programs focused on child development and disabilities, particularly in low-income countries (LICs), middle-income countries (MICs), and marginalized communities.

Why is this conference important?

The IDPA Congress is one of the only global platforms that prioritizes and amplifies research from LICs, MICs, and marginalized communities. Often, this is the only opportunity for researchers and practitioners from these regions to share their findings with a global audience, increasing visibility and impact. This is where diverse voices and important work that might otherwise be overlooked are given the attention they deserve.

Abstract Submission Guidelines

We invite abstract submissions on the following:

• Research: Focused on child development and disabilities, especially involving marginalized populations, in LICs, MICs, or HICs.
• Programs/Models: Effective interventions or programs that show positive outcomes for children and families in LICs, MICs, and marginalized communities.

Eligibility Criteria

• Abstracts must focus on child development or disability.
  
• Research must involve populations in LICs, MICs, or marginalized populations in high-income countries (HICs).
  
  • We encourage submissions from HICs if your work focuses on marginalized or underserved populations, such as Indigenous peoples, ethnic minorities, refugees, or low-income communities.
    
• Abstracts must be submitted in English or Spanish via the official abstract portal.
• The presenting author must register and attend the Congress and ensure that all co-authors approve the content.

Presentation Priority

• Priority for oral presentations will be given to:
  
  • First authors from LICs/MICs
    
• First authors from marginalized communities, regardless of country of origin

Rejection Criteria

• Abstracts from HICs that do not involve marginalized populations will not be accepted.
  
• Abstracts unrelated to child development or disability will be rejected.
  
• Case reports, case series, or those submitted via email/fax will not be accepted.

Abstract Preparation Guidelines

Prepare the following for submission:

• Title (max 20 words, UPPER CASE)
  
• Abstract text (max 250 words) structured with: Objectives, Methods, Results, Conclusions
  
• Author details – full names, affiliations, and contact info
  
• Presentation type preference (oral or poster)
  

During submission, you will assign your abstract to one of the following categories:

• Early Intervention Program
  
• Medical
  
• Behavioral
  
• Educational
  
• Psychological
  
• Complementary and Alternative
  
• Nutrition
  
• Use of Adaptive Equipment
  
• Parent Training
  
• Inclusion
  
• Early Childhood Development
  
• Neurodevelopmental Disabilities
  
• Risk Factors for Developmental Disabilities
  
• Children in Crisis / Humanitarian Emergencies

Selection Process

All abstracts will be reviewed by the IDPA Abstract Review Committee. Selected authors will be invited to present orally or via poster. Presenting authors of accepted abstracts must register and pay by September 1, 2025, to ensure inclusion in the program.

Questions?

For any abstract-related inquiries, please contact us at:
📧 idpaguatemala@wuqukawoq.org
Please include your abstract title and reference number.

For full Congress details, visit https://idpacongress2025.com.