This conference provides a practical and useful update for primary care and subspecialty physicians, nurses, and other health care professionals caring for children, youth, and adults with complex health care needs and disabilities. This year's topics offer new perspectives, research findings, and clinical guidelines, plus an overview of relevant information for pediatricians, family physicians, internists and nurse practitioners who are involved in the care of individuals with autism spectrum disorders and other developmental disabilities. The conference should also be of interest to those in allied health disciplines involved with mental and behavioral health, school health, special and vocational education, and social work professions.