Marcia Gardner, PhD, RN, CRNP, CPN, is Associate Professor at Seton Hall University College of Nursing. She was a clinical fellow in the Leadership in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities program at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and a fellow in the AACN Academic Leadership Program. With an extensive background in high-risk neonatal care, general pediatrics and care of families of developmentally vulnerable infants and children, she teaches pediatric and developmental concepts, and continues to investigate family-related issues in the care of individuals with developmental risks and concerns.