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August 15, 2023
AIR-P Neurology Node Updates: Examining co-occurring neurologic conditions in autism across a lifespan
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Summary:Dr. Rujuta Bhatt Wilson will share Neurology Node Updates from the AIR-P project. The webinar will include updates on intervention studies, examining neurologic conditions in genetic Neurodevelopmental syndromes, and examination of the prevalence of co-occurring neurologic and neurodegenerative diseases in autism in adulthood.
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August 8, 2023
NIRS Kick-off Webinar
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Summary:This webinar will provide a review of updates to NIRS for the new program reporting year, updates supporting federal reporting requirements, and address recommendations from federal funders and database users to help improve your database experience. These updates will be followed by Q&A and open floor discussion and will be recorded and archived. UCEDD and LEND Data Coordinators are strongly recommended to participate.
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NIRS Kickoff Slide Deck Aug 2023 (765KB)
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July 18, 2023
AIR-P Presents: Autistic Stakeholder's Perspectives of a Flourishing Survey Measure
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Summary:Dr. Samantha Ross will share updates on a current AIR-P Scholars Project that has engaged autistic youth and their parents as stakeholders to evaluate the construct validity of flourishing items within the National Survey of Children's Health.
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July 11, 2023
AIR-P Research Day at Autism CARES 2023
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June 28, 2023
NTDC Presents: Developing Inclusive Training Programs Through Universal Design for Learning
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Summary:Join us for an interactive discussion on universal design for learning (UDL) and learn how your program can develop a more inclusive training approach by applying UDL principles. The panel will highlight two training programs in the AUCD Network with experience applying UDL in their work. Come prepared with questions and plan to participate in a facilitated activity! We highly encourage training programs to come ready to share their program's approach to UDL and/or bring a document or resource on which they would like to get feedback on from a UDL lens.
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Developing Inclusive Training Programs Through Universal Design for Learning.pdf (928KB)
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June 27, 2023
AIR-P Presents: Mind the NIH-Funding Gap: Structural Discrimination in Physical Health-Related Research for Cognitively Able Autistic Adults
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Summary:AIR-P is glad to announce a date for the rescheduled webinar: Mind the NIH-Funding Gap: Structural Discrimination in Physical Health-Related Research for Cognitively Able Autistic Adults.
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Importance of addressing physical health disparity conditions in autistic adults
Structural discrimination in NIH-funded studies on physical health disparity conditions in autistic adults
Description of conflicts of interest within an NIH-funded culture of academia that contribute to systemic structural discrimination in funding policies.
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June 20, 2023
AIR-P Presents: Genomics for the well-being of autistic people: challenges and recommendations
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Summary:In this webinar Dr. Heini Natri will discuss the topic that equitable and just genetic research requires an examination of the ethical questions pertaining to marginalized communities. Many have expressed concerns over current practices of autism-related genetic research, urging the field to shift towards practices that ensure benefits and protect against harm. As an interdisciplinary working group of autistic and non-autistic individuals, we have developed guidelines for leveraging genetics to enhance the quality of life, health, and autonomy of autistic persons.
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May 23, 2023
NIRS Data Coordinator's Quarterly Call
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Summary:At this meeting, AUCD's TA team will review preview NIRS updates and upcoming events for the upcoming year. We will provide UCEDD-specific updates and LEND/DBP-specific updates. These updates will be followed by Q&A and open floor discussions.
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May 2023 Data Coordinator's Quarterly Call Slide Deck (124KB)
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May 17, 2023
2023 Emerging Leaders End of Year Webinar
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Summary:This webinar is to celebrate the end of the academic year and share professional development tips with outgoing and continuing trainees in the Emerging Leaders Community, including advice on staying engaged with the AUCD network. Participants will hear from our Emerging Leader Board Member, Aliana Romero, AuD, CCC-A, and AUCD's Council Trainee Representatives.
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2023 End of Year Emerging Leaders Webinar Slides (3,599KB)
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Frances Holguin Slides - End of Year Emerging Leaders Webinar (690KB)
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May 16, 2023
AIR-P Presents: Sound Sensitivity in Autistic Adults: Clinical Manifestations and Correlates
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Summary:In this webinar, Zack Williams will discuss the different types of sound sensitivity that exist in autistic people and present new research findings on the manifestations, clinical correlates, and neural/perceptual underpinnings of these sometimes debilitating conditions.
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May 2, 2023
Fostering Joy for Audiologists: Why and How to Embrace a "Joy Lens" in Working with Families
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Summary:This presentation introduced the LEND Audiology Fellows to the Fostering Joy movement, which aims to promote positive engagement between families and their deaf or hard of hearing (DHH) children, and to bolster professionals' ability to emphasize joy in the work that they do with children who are DHH. The presentation included descriptions of Fostering Joy and the science behind why doing so is important. It also offered suggestions for audiologists interested in embracing a "joy lens" in their work.
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May 1, 2023
Dually Diagnosed: An Interdisciplinary Approach to Autism and Hearing Loss
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Summary:When a child who is deaf or hard of hearing also presents as autistic, what can audiologists do to promote appropriate care? This presentation introduced the LEND trainees to the diagnostic challenges related to dual diagnosis, screening for secondary challenges and the role of audiology, and how to successfully create an interdisciplinary approach to ensure dually diagnosed children access the support they need.
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April 26, 2023
A First Look at the 2023 IACC Strategic Plan
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Summary:The IACC Strategic Plan, first issued in 2009, guides federal agencies and private organizations in planning ASD-related research, services, and support activities. It is produced by the IACC, including federal officials and public stakeholder members. It is informed by extensive input from researchers, adults on the autism spectrum, parents, advocates, and the general public. This inclusive process ensures that the IACC Strategic Plan reflects diverse perspectives across the autism community.
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Susan Daniels IACC Slides.pdf (4,793KB)
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April 18, 2023
Leadership and Mentorship Through the Eyes of a Self-Advocate
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Summary:Steven Isaacson, B.A. is a Policy Analyst at the Office of Autism Research Coordination (OARC). Mr. Isaacson will share his lived experiences with autistic leadership. Steven believes in the power of autistic peer mentorship and strengths-based practice. Mr. Isaacson will share his perspective as an autistic business owner and peer coach.
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Autistic Mentorship and Leadership Slides.pdf (1,551KB)
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April 10, 2023
PEERS: What Is It and What Have We Learned?
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Summary:From this seminar, attendees will learn what PEERS is, its advantages, some of the challenges, and how we are adapting it to meet a wide variety of needs, skill sets, and individuals.
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