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A shared foundation. Your next step.

Connect brain science with the work you do in clinics, schools and communities. Begin with the annual journey, then choose your focus.

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One year. A connected learning journey.

Begin in September. Follow a shared foundation, find your professional focus and keep learning together.

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  1. September

    Start with a conversation

    A free public forum, open to professionals, families and curious minds.

  2. October

    Find your community

    Planned member orientations and opportunities to meet across disciplines.

  3. November–May

    Build your practice

    Seven learning modules, four professional tracks and Chinese learning support.

  4. June–July

    Go deeper

    An optional six-week intensive exploring brain science and neurodiversity.

  5. August

    Keep the connection

    Planned alumni reflection and the next chapter of professional learning.

2026–2027 planned pathway. Membership and paid program enrollment are separate; individual schedules and fees appear on each program page.

Choose how you learn

PROGRAM 01

September 2026 – August 2027

Online learning with Chinese learning support

Annual Professional Learning Pathway

Build a shared foundation in neurodiversity, then apply it to your professional setting through cases, specialist tracks and a capstone.

7 core modules · 4 professional tracks

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IN BOSTON

March 22–29, 2027

In-person professional training

Boston Integrated-Care Training

Connect clinical frameworks with case discussions, demonstrations and interdisciplinary learning in Boston. An intensive training program, with a separate symposium on March 30.

Intensive professional training

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Registering interest does not reserve a place or confirm enrollment. Professional programs are separate from BGMC membership; no program payment is collected through an interest form.

How the events connect to your learning

Choose events alongside your program according to your interests. Each has separate registration; pathway enrollment does not include an event place.

Public introduction to the annual pathway

The September 26 forum introduces lifespan perspectives for families and professionals. Continue into the annual pathway for structured study of assessment, interdisciplinary care and support in daily life.

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Research exchange alongside March learning

The March 30 symposium connects developmental neuroscience, biomarkers, clinical trials and education. It complements the annual pathway’s March reading and case discussions. The March 22–29 Boston integrated-care training is a separate learning program with its own enrollment.

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Advanced study after the shared foundation

Six online Saturdays explore neurodevelopment, assessment, genetics, neuropsychiatry, emerging technologies and lifespan support. This separately enrolled intensive extends the annual pathway and is relevant across its clinical, psychology, education and rehabilitation tracks.

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An institutional exchange in research and innovation

The October 13–14 visit focuses on biomedical research, imaging, biotechnology and translational medicine. It is a short institutional exchange, separate from the neurodiversity learning pathway. This visit is full; the waitlist records interest in a place if one becomes available.

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Across languages and settings

Chinese learning support, connected to practice

The annual pathway pairs international perspectives with Chinese learning support to help participants connect terminology, cases and local practice.

  1. Before the session

    Orientation and terminology help establish the learning context.

  2. During learning

    Chinese case discussions, interpretation and questions connect concepts with professional experience.

  3. After the session

    Reflect on practical application and the needs of different cultural and service settings.

Start with the public conversation

Parents, caregivers, educators and professionals can explore neurodiversity together at the September 26, 2026 online public forum.

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Learning with your team

BGMC’s international collaboration connects hospitals, schools, universities and professional organizations through shared educational goals.

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