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Dr. DiFazio speaks locally and nationally on topics such as pain, neurotoxins (BOTOX®), and epilepsy treatments.  Below are some of the upcoming speaking engagements, some of which are open to the public.
National Capital Region Resident/Fellow Neurotoxin Symposium, Georgetown University September 9, 2006

American Academy of Neurology, Dystonia/Spasticity Workshop, Washington, DC
October 13, 2006  (http://aan.com/professionals/cme/fc2006/index.cfm)

Neurotoxins in the Upper motor Neuron Syndrome, San Francisco, CA October 20 2006

Novel developments in Autism, Washington, DC November 16

Pediatric Headache: Diagnosis and Management.  Montgomery General Hospital, Olney, MD, November 28, 2006

Uniformed Services University, Bethesda, MD

Nurse Practioner Trainees: "Pediatric Neurologic for the Primary care provider"
February 27, 2007
4th year Medical Students: Topics in Pediatric Neurology, February 28, 2007

2007 Exceptional Parent Webcast, "Management of Spasticity"

Invited Lecturer, expert trainer, “Treatment of Sialorrhea with neurotoxins” Shriner’s Hospital for Children, May, 2007

Invited Lecturer, University of Texas Pediatrics for the Practitioner Conference, “Movement Disorders in Children”, “Evaluation and Management of Seizures in Children”, “Headache in Children”, San Antonio, TX June, 2007

Invited Lecturer, Focus on Spasticity, “Hypertonia Management in Children”, Rockville, MD, November, 2007

Invited Lecturer, 2007 AMEDD Conference, “Tourette Syndrome: An Update”, Washington, DC November, 2007

Invited Lecturer, Neurotoxin Institute lecture series, “Botulinum Neurotoxin and Muscle Overactivity”, Bethesda, MD, December 1, 2007

Invited Lecturer, Shady Grove Pediatric Department, “PANDAS: An update”, Rockville, MD, January 8, 2008

Grand Rounds, Montgomery General Hospital, “First time seizure evaluation and Management”, Olney, MD, June 6, 2008

Invited Lecturer, “Vagus Nerve Stimulation in the Management of Intractable Epilepsy”, Portsmouth, VA, June 25, 2008

Invited Lecturer, "Hypertonia in CP", Georgetown University, 3/09

Invited Lecturer, "Concussion Identification and Management" 3/09, Montgomery General Hospital


Invited Lecturer, World Congress on Disabilities, Jacksonville, FL, November 19, 2009

Invited Lecturer, NTI lecture series, “Botulinum Toxin and Hyperonia”, Washington, DC, December 5, 2009

Invited Lecturer, Intractable Epilepsy Management, Cyberonics Sponsored Community teaching, September 30, 2010

Invited Lecturer, Neurology Overview, The ARC of Montgomery County, October 11, 2010

Invited Lecturer, World Congress on Disabilities, Dallas, TX, November 18-19, 2010 (Three lectures: 1. Adult Cerebral Palsy and Health, 2. Spasticity management with Botulinum Toxin, 3. Cerebral Palsy and Pain)

Invited Lecturer, Frederick Memorial Hospital Pediatric Grand Rounds. “Pediatric Sports Neurology: Concussion”, December 1, 2010

Invited Lecturer, Washington Adventist Hospital Pediatric Grand Rounds. “Pediatric Sports Neurology: Concussion”, December 10, 2010

Invited Lecturer, Shady Grove Adventist Hospital, Emergency Department Grand Rounds. “Pediatric Sports Neurology: Concussion, January 13, 2011
Invited Lecturer, Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. “Treatment of Upper Limb Hypertonia with Botulinum Neurotoxin A.” January 28 2011

Invited Lecturer, Clarksburg Boys and Girls Club, “Concussion Management in Childhood Sports” Ongoing Lecture Series, 2011

Invited Lecturer, “Pediatrics by the Nile” Pediatric Neurology – 1. “Unexplained Developmental Delay”, (Three Lectures: 2. “Evaluation and Management of New Onset Epilepsy”, 3. “Headache in Childhood”, March 31-April 1, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 2011.

Visiting Professor, Department of Pediatrics, Black Lion Hospital, March 28-30, 2011 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Invited Lecturer, Sports Neurology: Concussion. Family Practice Grand Rounds, Shady Grove Adventist Hospital, May 24, 2011

Invited Lecturer, Sports Neurology: Concussion, Department of Pediatrics Grand Rounds, Meritus Hospital, Hagerstown, MD, May 26, 2011

Invited Lecturer, "Optimizing Outcomes in Refractory Epilepsy with VNS Therapy: Focus on Patient Management" Williamsburg, VA. September 24, 2011

Invited Lecturer, "Vagus Nerve Stimulation, an Update" Mclean, VA, September 27, 2011