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Staff Development

Webinar Recordings for CYSHCN Program Staff

Webinars delivered to CYSHCN Program staff are available here for reference and staff development. For ACT for Youth webinar recordings on adolescent health and development, see our Mental Health Webinar Series and PYD Network Webinar Series.

ConnectCYSHCN: Health Condition Spotlight - Learning Disabilities (58:32)

Dr. Bernie Chen

August 2026

In this webinar, Dr. Bernie Chen, a Fellow of Psychology in Psychiatry at Weill Cornell Medicine, discusses what learning disabilities are, how they are identified and diagnosed, and what supports are available. Joining Dr. Chen is Caralee Kurdish, the Director of Special Education Services at the NYSED Office of Special Education. Caralee addresses how schools can and should support the effort to identify and treat learning disabilities.

ConnectCYSHCN: Health Condition Spotlight - Behavior and Conduct Problems in Children and Youth (58:28)

Dr. Caroline Gillenson

June 2026

In this webinar, Dr. Caroline Gillenson, a Fellow of Psychology in Psychiatry at Weill Cornell Medicine who is completing a postdoctoral fellowship in pediatric psychology and integrated care, discusses behavior and conduct problems in children and youth. She shares information about symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options using her expertise in treating children and adolescents with behavior challenges, anxiety disorders, and chronic medical conditions.

ConnectCYSHCN: Health Condition Spotlight - ADHD (1:01:39)

Dr. Caroline Gillenson

April 2026

In this webinar, Dr. Caroline Gillenson, a postdoctoral fellow in pediatric psychology and integrated care at Weill Cornell Medicine, discusses Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD): signs to look for, how to seek a diagnosis, evidence-based treatment options, and best practices for parenting or working with children and youth with the condition.

ConnectCYSHCN: Health Condition Spotlight - Anxiety (37:42)

Corinne Catarozoli, Ph.D.

February 2026

In this webinar, Dr. Catarozoli, who has expertise in treating youth with anxiety and related disorders and supporting families facing acute and chronic medical illness, does a deep dive into anxiety.

Meet the CYSHCN Program COE (31:46)

Alyssa Gunderson and ACT for Youth staff

October 2025

In this introductory meeting, ACT for Youth lays out plans for supporting local CYSCHN Programs.