Elizabeth Margolis, DO

AACAP Annual Meeting 2026

October 26–31, 2026 · Atlanta, GA · Full program

• SessionChairCatatonia at the Intersection of ASD and Neurodevelopmental Disorders: Rethinking Presentation and Pharmacological Response

  October 27, 2026, 14:00–16:00

  Clinical perspectives session on how catatonia presents in youth with autism and other neurodevelopmental disorders, and on pharmacological response in these patients.

  Autism & Neurodevelopmental DisordersCatatoniaChild & Adolescent

• LectureCould This Be Catatonia? A Case of Refractory Psychosis Associated With 22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome

  October 27, 2026, 14:00–16:00

  Case of refractory psychosis with 22q11.2 deletion syndrome in which catatonia was considered.

  Autism & Neurodevelopmental DisordersCatatoniaChild & AdolescentSchizophrenia & Psychosis

• LectureAdvancing Care for Individuals With Neurodevelopmental Complexity at the Neuropsychiatric Special Care Unit at Children’s Hospital Colorado

  October 28, 2026, 10:30–12:30

  Describes an inpatient neuropsychiatric special care unit serving youth with complex neurodevelopmental needs.

  Autism & Neurodevelopmental DisordersChild & AdolescentEmergency & Acute Psychiatry

• SessionChairInnovation or Bust: A Review of Inpatient Models of Care to Optimize Clinical Care for Individuals With Neurodevelopmental Disorders

  October 28, 2026, 10:30–12:30

  Autism & Neurodevelopmental DisordersChild & AdolescentEmergency & Acute Psychiatry

• PosterUnderstanding Child Psychiatry Access Program Utilization Based on ASD/Intellectual Disability Disorder/Developmental Delay Status

  October 29, 2026, 10:30–12:30

  Poster analyzing how a child psychiatry access program is used for youth with and without ASD, intellectual disability or developmental delay.

  Autism & Neurodevelopmental DisordersChild & AdolescentCollaborative & Integrated Care

• SessionTransforming Health Care: Innovation, Inclusion, and Ableism in Clinical Practice

  October 30, 2026, 10:00–12:00

  Clinical perspectives session on innovation, inclusion and ableism in health care and clinical practice.

  Child & AdolescentDiverse & Underserved PopulationsPractice, Policy & Workforce

• LectureEliminating Inequities for Disabled Patients: Exploring How to Combat Ableism

  October 30, 2026, 10:00–12:00

  Looks at ways to address ableism and reduce inequities in care for disabled patients.

  Child & AdolescentDiverse & Underserved Populations