Trainees
AUCD encourages trainees to be involved in the national network of LEND, UCEDD, and IDDRC programs and has created a number of opportunities for trainee involvement.
An AUCD Trainee is any individual who is enrolled in one of AUCD's LEND, UCEDD, or IDDRC programs. A trainee might be an undergraduate, graduate, or doctoral student in a discipline such as audiology or social work; a trainee might be a fellow in pediatrics or psychology; a trainee might be a research assistant working on a genetic disorder or a family member learning about leadership. All trainees have a common desire to continue learning about helping and working with individuals with developmental disabilities and their families.
There are over 4,000 AUCD trainees enrolled in the nation's LEND, UCEDD, and IDDRC programs. By being a trainee at an AUCD-member program, individuals are also members of AUCD. These AUCD trainees form a network and can learn from each other by discussing and sharing their common interests and unique experiences.
Are you an AUCD trainee?
Trainee News
4/17/2012
Submit a Proposal Today for the 2012 AUCD Conference
Deadline: June 11
AUCD 2012 features new types of sessions, allowing attendees to fully maximize their time at the conference. Submit a proposal by June 11!
5/21/2012
Baby Communication Milestones: a PSA Video from the Albert Einstein UCEDD/LEND
In this brief public service video for parents, Lisa Shulman, MD uses video of babies and toddlers to show the communication milestones expected in typically developing children. She also discusses what parents should do if they suspect their child has a developmental delay.
5/9/2012
AUCD Now Accepting Applications for 2012-2013 Virtual Trainee
Applications Due June 29th
The AUCD Virtual Trainee will use leadership skills to build relationships and communications among trainees throughout the nationwide AUCD network of UCEDDs and LENDs.
Upcoming Trainee Events
2012 IASSID World Congress
Monday, July 9, 2012 - Saturday, July 14, 2012The 2012 IASSID World Congress provides an opportunity to celebrate the strength and reach of our network and to share strategies in research, education, and services with one another. Join your colleagues in this conference and help shape the future for those with intellectual disabilities.
Leadership, Legacy, and Community: A Retreat to Advance MCH Scholarship and Practice 2012
Sunday, July 22, 2012 - Tuesday, July 24, 2012Location: Oak Brook, IL
Leading in Challenging Times: Innovations & Inspiration. This year's retreat focuses on Leading in Challenging Times; however, we will not talk about this concept in ways that you may expect. We will begin with sharing personal stories of our journey and work with women, men, children, and families.
National Forum on Disability Issues
Friday, September 28, 2012Location: Columbus, OH
A non-partisan forum where presidential contenders are scheduled to offer their visions of policy that affects people with disabilities. Invitees include President Barack Obama and presumptive Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney.
12th Annual Autism Conference: Understanding Autism: Finding Hope, Possibilities, and Solutions
Thursday, October 25, 2012 - Friday, October 26, 2012Location: Timonium, MD
This annual conference is the premier educational autism event in the area for educators, clinicians, families, researchers, and healthcare professionals hoping to increase their understanding of autism spectrum disorders (ASD). The two-day conference addresses a wide range of topics including early identification and intervention, education, employment, behavior, communication, research, social skills, evidence-based interventions and others, across the entire lifespan.
2012 AUCD Conference: Innovating Today, Shaping Tomorrow: Promising Practices in Research, Policy, Education, and Service
Sunday, December 2, 2012 - Wednesday, December 5, 2012Location: Washington Hilton, Washington, DC
Submit Your Proposal by June 11!
Rapid developments in technology and science result in a constant flow of new and emerging information in medicine, health care, social services, education, policy, research practice, and communication systems. The 2012 AUCD Conference is a unique forum to share innovations and promising practices across a broad array of topics that ultimately impact the quality of people's lives. We invite you to learn and share today's promising practices and innovations that shape the lives of people with disabilities and their families through research, policy, education, and service.
2013 Disability Policy Seminar
Monday, April 15, 2013 - Wednesday, April 17, 2013Location: Washington, DC
Past Trainee Events
The Southeast Regional Consortium and AUCD Presents: Managing Dental Care for Patients with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Thursday, May 3, 20122:00pm EST - 3:00pm EST
This webinar is one of a series of webinars developed by LEND and UCEDD programs within the Southeast Region Consortium. The objectives of this webinar are to: 1. Determine the use of the past and current medical, dental and social histories as assessments for dental treatment needs; 2. Determine treatment behavior guidance of patient specific modalities, eg. desensitization; and 3. Discuss the Sparks Dental Clinic approach to managing the total dental care of ASD clients.
2012 Disability Policy Seminar
Monday, April 23, 2012 - Wednesday, April 25, 2012Location: Washington, DC
Join us in Washington, DC, April 23-25 for the ultimate gathering of advocates for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This year we'll be focusing on presidential election-year issues and how to make a difference with grassroots advocacy. A special Trainee Symposium and Reception is planned for Sunday evening.
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