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With great pleasure we invite abstracts for the 6th International Developmental Pediatrics Association (IDPA) Congress. Please read IDPA Congress rules and guidelines carefully before submitting.

Abstract submission open: March 3, 2025

Abstract submission closes: July 15, 2025

Abstract acceptance: August 1, 2025

Abstracts are invited in two broad categories:

1. Research: Refers to work that has a research question, hypotheses, research methodology, results and conclusions.

2. Models/Programs: Refers to work related to developmental pediatrics that is not research but that can be showcased as a model for low- and middle-income countries and has been in effect with positive outcomes for children and/or families.

All submitted Research and Model/Programs must comply with the following criteria:

  1.  Must be conducted in at least one low- and middle-income country as per World Bank list. The Abstract Review Committee will also consider research and model/programs from high-income countries that target marginalized populations (such as but not limited to Indigenous people, minority populations, refugees).
  2. The abstract must have a focus on child development or disability.
  3. All abstracts should be submitted and presented in clear English or Spanish.
  4. Abstracts must be submitted via IDPA Congress 2025 abstract system only.
  5. The presenting author must register for and attend IDPA Congress 2025.
  6. The presenting author must make sure that all co-authors are aware of and approve the content of the abstract before submission.

Priority Criteria:

  1. Priority for oral presentations will be given to Research and Models/Programs where the first author is from a low- and middle-income country or from a marginalized population.

Rejection Criteria:

  1. Research and Models/Programs that have been conducted in high-income countries not with marginalized populations will be rejected.
  2. Abstracts that pertain to general child health/pediatrics topics without a child development/disability focus will be rejected.
  3. Case reports and case series are not eligible and will be rejected.
  4. Abstracts presented as posters or oral presentations in prior IDPA Congresses will not be accepted for IDPA Congress 2025.
  5. Faxed or e-mailed abstracts will not be considered.

Author Guidelines:

Before you begin a submission, please prepare the following information:

  • Presenting author’s contact details, e-mail address, full postal address and phone numbers (day time and evening)
  • Author and co-authors’ details, full first and family name(s), affiliation details viz. department, institution/hospital, city, state(if relevant), country.
  • Abstract title – limited to 20 words in UPPER CASE.
  • Abstract text – limited to 250 words. (Please note: Word count is affected when graphs/tables/images are added).
  • Abstract layout – Abstracts must be submitted with the following sections: Objectives, Methods, Results and Conclusions.
  • References are not obligatory and word count is affected by inclusion of references.
  • Tables, graphs and images are NOT permitted.
  • You will need to specify whether your choice of presentation is oral or poster.
  • Please note that abstracts must be SUBMITTED BEFORE THE DEADLINE in order to be sent to review for inclusion in the Scientific Program.
  • No changes can be made to abstracts after the submission deadline. You are welcome to bring an updated poster to the congress.

When you submit your abstract you will be prompted to assign the 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

Abstract Selection and Presentation:

The Abstract Review Committee will review all submitted abstracts. A selected number of abstracts will be chosen by the Abstract Review Committee for oral presentations.

After the acceptance notification, the presenting author must register and pay for the IDPA Congress on or before September 1st to ensure that their abstract/s are included in the program for presentation. The Abstract Review Committee decision shall be final and binding.

For abstract related queries, please contact us at idpaguatemala@wuqukawoq.org. Please make sure you also provide us with a reference number and title of your submission. For congress related information, please visit https://idpacongress2025.com.

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