This webcast will provide information and examples regarding innovative partnerships to improve state systems for Children and Youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Other Developmental Disabilities.

This presentation will provide an overview of the Early Achievements model of early intervention for autism spectrum disorders. Important ingredients of very early intervention for ASD will be discussed. Following the presentation there will be time for questions and answers.

This webinar offered trainees an orientation to the 2011 Disability Policy Seminar. In addition to information about the Seminar itself, trainees learned the basics of how to meet with Congressional representatives and deliver the unified message that persons with disabilities must have equal opportunity to participate in our economy and society.

This meeting is for MCHB-funded LEND, LEAH, DBP, PPC, and SPH program directors and staff. The topic of this meeting is Life Course.

This first of three webinars identified activities designed to promote leadership, cultural diversity, interdisciplinary collaboration, and family-centered services among pediatric audiology trainees. Participants learned about challenges faced by LEND audiology programs and strategies used to address these challenges. Webinar participants also received information on useful resources and research developed by recipients of the LEND Pediatric Audiology Training Sub-awards.

This curriculum is designed to educate future pediatricians on fundamental components of identifying, diagnosing, and managing autism spectrum disorders. It was developed in a partnership between HRSA's MCHB Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics Fellowship Training Program and CDC's "Learn the Signs. Act Early." team.

The Epidemiology of Autism Spectrum Disorder has long been a matter of interest. The particular focus of this interest has been related to the prevalence of this clinical syndrome. Since Autism was identified as a distinct syndrome by Dr. Leo Kanner in 1942, the has been considerable speculation about the actual prevalence of ASD and whether increasing incidence is contributing to the rise in prevalence. This is because studies over the past 40-50 years have reported progressive larger ASD prevalence with original rates reported to be 5 cases/10,000 with more later studies reporting prevalence ranging from 0.6-1.1%. More recently, the first complete population study of ASD reported a prevalence of 2.64% or 1 in 38. Initially regarded as an astounding large prevalence, careful examination provides interesting insights into the phenomenon of ASD and sets the stage for further investigations and models for intervention. We examine autism epidemiology in detail and explore its implications for future research and clinical practice.

This event is for LEND members who indicated an interest in learning more about The Effectiveness of Interdisciplinary Training as presented by staff from UNC-Chapel Hill. Participants will acquire resources and strategies that will be useful to MCH Training Directors and faculty in their core interdisciplinary leadership programs. Only 20 seats are available by invite only. The event will be held on August 4-5 in Chicago, IL.

On Tuesday, August 16, join the Reeve Foundation at 3pm (EST) for a free advocacy webinar on how you can help save disability programs. Panelists include: Amputee Coalition of America, American Association on Health and Disability, and Association of University Centers on Disabilities.