LEND
02/15/2012
The CANDLE study: Aspects of Early Childhood Development in a Shelby County, TN Population
The Southeast Regional Consortium and AUCD present the CANDLE Study (Conditions Affecting Neurocognitive Development and Learning in Early Childhood).
AUCD CANDLE Study Webinar.pdf
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02/20/2012
Measurement Selection and Development for Maternal and Child Health Research: MCHB's EnRICH Webinar Series
fromhttp://altarum.cvent.com/events/enrich-webinar-february-20-2012/event-summary-9c44570febe946e09a3d8b538e092592.aspxThe webinar will focus on the following two objectives: 1. To determine best practices for the selection of measurement instruments in maternal-child health research; 2. To understand methods for measure development in maternal-child health research.
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03/21/2012
The Southeast Regional Consortium and AUCD Presents: Therapies for Children with Autism: A Systematic Review of Behavioral and Medical Interventions
During this webinar, the Southeast Regional Consortium and AUCD welcomes Drs. Veenstra Vander-Weele and Warren to present results from their recent AHRQ commissioned comparative effectiveness report prepared by the Vanderbilt Evidence-based Practice Center entitled, "Therapies for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders."
DDM.Grand.Rounds.Final.for.AUCD.pdf
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03/26/2012
Spectrum of Developmental Disabilities XXXIV: ADHD: Too Broad? Too Narrow?
fromhttp://www.HopkinsCME.edu/CourseDetail.aspx/80027439The Spectrum of Developmental Disabilities activity will provide an interdisciplinary approach to the issues of ADHD. This multidisciplinary course will review ADHD, including epidemiology, genetic and neuroimaging issues, diagnostic overlaps, associated dysfunctions, evaluation and management, outcomes and future directions.
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04/16/2012
2012 CAAI Webinar Series
The CAAI Webinar series, "Research to Practice" showcased successes of CAAI grantees, connected attendees with other CAAI grantees, and informed each other of activities happening within the initiative. The series ran from April through August of 2012.
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04/16/2012
CAAI Webinar: Results from a Study of the Combating Autism Act Initiative
This webinar includes presentations on the results from a 3 year study to assess the progress and accomplishments of the Health Resources and Services Administration's Maternal and Child Health Bureau's (MCHB) Combating Autism Act Initiative (CAAI).
Results from an Evaluation of CAAI
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04/22/2012
2012 Disability Policy Seminar Trainee Symposium & Reception
This special session for trainees attending the 2012 DPS will provide a behind-the-scenes look into what it takes to live and work on Capitol Hill and share the ins and outs of some current legislative items, and trainees will have plenty of time to meet others from around the country. This is a one of a kind session you don't want to miss.
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04/23/2012
2012 Disability Policy Seminar
fromhttp://www.disabilitypolicyseminar.org/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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04/23/2012
Cluster Analysis: MCHB's EnRICH Webinar Series
fromhttp://altarum.cvent.com/event/enrich042012This webinar will be focused on latent class cluster analyses (LCCA). LCCA is a model based cluster analysis method used to identify subtypes of related cases (latent classes) from categorical, ordinal, and continuous multivariate data. It provides a way of identifying latent segments (types) for which parameters in a specified model differ.
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04/23/2012
ATN/AIR-P Works in Progress Webinar: ER Services in Autism
fromhttps://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/967055030During this 1-hour webinar, Dr. Lonnie Zwaigenbaum will review his AIR-P research project, ?Evaluating the Impact of Emergency Room Services for Children and Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder.? Topics will include a preface about what is known on the the topic of ER services in ASD, methodology of the study, logic/theoretical modeling, sampling, and analysis. Join us LIVE to be eligible for 1 free CME credit!
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05/03/2012
The Southeast Regional Consortium and AUCD Presents: Managing Dental Care for Patients with Autism Spectrum Disorder
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.
Webinar Mananging Dental Care for Patients with ASD.pdf
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05/14/2012
CAAI Webinar: Improving Family Involvement for Children & Youth with Autism Spectrum Disorders through the Combating Autism Act Initiative
fromhttps://cc.callinfo.com/cc/s/showReg?udc=15a9ntza49dg2This webinar is the second of the Combating Autism Act Initiative (CAAI) webinar series, Research to Practice, and will highlight strategies to improve families involvement through the CAAI.
The CAAI webinar series is designed to showcase successes of CAAI grantees, connect attendees to CAAI grantees, and highlight CAAI activities. The series runs from April through August 2012 and will replace the annual face-to-face CAAI conference. Webinars are targeted to CAAI grantees, but open to all.
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05/21/2012
10th Annual Conference on Health, Disability, and the Law: Obesity Bias and Bullying
fromhttp://cme.medicine.iu.edu/iucme/activities/2012/05-653.aspThis conference will discuss the bias and bullying experienced by obese children as well as adults, policy and legal solutions to address weight discrimination, identify community factors that impact obesity, and share Indiana success stories in treating obesity.
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05/30/2012
2012 National Transition Conference: College and Careers for Youth with Disabilities
fromhttp://www.transition2012.org/This important conference will provide a forum for the development of an action agenda, bring together critical partners in the transition community to exchange innovative ideas and approaches; demonstrate knowledge gained from policy implementation; share transition practices and research findings; and promote and facilitate the development of networks and relationships.
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06/15/2012
Autism - You Do See it First: How to Recognize, Screen, Refer
fromhttp://www.UTcme.netThe conference is intended to educate primary care providers on routine developmental surveillance and screening for autistic spectrum and related neurodevelopmental disorders (ASD/NDs), thus increasing timely and accurate diagnosis of ASD/NDs.
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