The International Society of Early Intervention (ISEI) recently celebrated its fifth international conference on June 8–10 at the Stockholm University. The conference theme, Children's Rights and Early Intervention, brought together more than 530 attendees representing 54 countries. The conference program offered 14 master lectures, 103 sessions, and 77 posters on early childhood intervention (ECI) around the world. The conference first convened 13 years ago, and since has been held in venues from Rome, Zagreb, New York, and St. Petersburg. Over the years, there have been many accolades from conference attendees about the caliber of the conference content and the relationships that have developed across international borders.
The success of these conferences is due in large part to Dr. Michael Guralnick, the chair of the ISEI coordinating committee. His organizational skills and commitment to high-quality ECI for all infants and young children who have, or are at risk for, disabilities have been the contributing force for the accomplishments and outcomes of these conferences. Michael represents himself, the field of ECI, his University (University of Washington) and his country well.
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