COMMUNITY EDUCN & DISSEM COUNCIL (CEDC)
07/11/2023
AIR-P Research Day at Autism CARES 2023
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06/20/2023
AIR-P Presents: Genomics for the well-being of autistic people: challenges and recommendations
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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05/16/2023
AIR-P Presents: Sound Sensitivity in Autistic Adults: Clinical Manifestations and Correlates
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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02/21/2023
AIR-P Presents: The Autism Society of America's Vaccine Education Initiative: Connect and Protect
The Autism Society of America's Vaccine Education Initiative has increased vaccine education, confidence, and accessibility throughout the Autism community. Join this discussion on health equity to learn about grassroots messaging, key lessons learned, evidence-based practices, and opportunities for community impact.
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12/20/2022
AIR-P Presents: Environmental Health and Gene-Environment in Relation to Autism
This presentation will review literature on environmental factors, and gene-environment interactions, for autism and related traits and discuss gaps and needs for future research studies. Topics will include:
-How do environmental factors contribute to Autism?
-Autism comes from both genetic and environmental factors, though few studies have examined them jointly.
-Future research needs to more frequently examine modifiable exposures and impacts on traits and disabilities associated with autism.
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11/14/2022
AIR-P Research Day at AUCD 2022 Conference
This in-person, semi-annual event is an opportunity to highlight innovative life course intervention research supported by the Autism Intervention Research Network on Physical Health (AIR-P). This event is part of the AUCD 2022 Conference.
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10/31/2022
Now Archived: Strategies for Writing Manuscript for Peer Review
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10/18/2022
AIR-P Presents: Evaluating the Use of Flexible Seating for Neurotypical and Neurodivergent Children
In this webinar, Laura will begin by discussing the research to practice gap in autism education, before emphasizing the need to take a collaborative approach when it comes to meeting the needs of autistic young people in school. Laura will then focus on a case example of a research-practice partnership, where researchers at the Centre for Research in Autism and Education (CRAE) worked collaboratively with staff from an inclusive school for children aged 4-11 years, to evaluate the use of flexible seating in classrooms.
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09/20/2022
AIR-P Presents: Sensory Inclusive Clinical Spaces: Guidance for Providers
The urgency for sensory considerations in clinics has never been more pressing as clinical services transition from remote to in-person. Dr. Nunez will present strategies to create sensory inclusive clinical spaces for patients of all ages. The webinar will focus on outpatient clinical care and methods to support patients that will benefit from sensory considerations in medical care.
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08/16/2022
AIR-P Presents: Involving Community Partners in Autism Research
This presentation by Dr. Lisa Croen and Dr. Maria Massolo from Kaiser Permanente will:
-review the principles of Community Based Participatory Research (CBPR)
-discuss its late arrival to the field of autism research highlighting the ongoing contributions of AASPIRE
-review US government support of patient centered research through PCORI funding.
They will illustrate the benefits of collaborating with community partners by presenting a project in which a team of researchers and a team of autistic community advocates are co-producing autism research.
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08/10/2022
AIR-P Research Day at Autism CARES 2022
This virtual, semi-annual event is an opportunity to highlight innovative life course intervention research supported by the Autism Intervention Research Network on Physical Health (AIR-P).
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07/19/2022
AIR-P Presents: Systems Approaches in Autism Services Research
This webinar will be presented by Dr. Dora Raymaker, on the following topics:
-An overview of systems approaches to inquiry, including systems thinking and action research
-An overview of relevant concepts and methodologies within these approaches, including leverage, generative causality, system dynamics, and critical systems heuristics
-Using leverage to identify how to create to long-term change through intervention
-Real-world examples of using systems approaches within autism employment research and public health
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06/21/2022
AIR-P Presents: Autism in Girls and Women
In this webinar, Dr. Christine Wu Nordahl will provided an overview of current research focused on understanding autism in girls and women. Topics included biological and clinical theories about:
-the difference in the sex ratio of autism
-current insights into neurobiological sex differences in autism
-unique challenges faced by autistic girls and women
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06/06/2022
Inclusive Public Health Communication Workshop Series: Content Development for Social Media
Content Development for Social Media will help participants plan messaging campaigns for social media to promote & disseminate public health communications during and post-COVID-19. Content will focus specifically on reaching neurodivergent populations and those with multiple intersectional marginalized identities.
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05/17/2022
AIR-P Presents: Tele-therapy for autism during COVID-19: A survey of parents in Southern California
In this webinar, Dr. Kristen Choi will discuss emerging evidence on using telehealth to deliver therapy to children with autism spectrum disorder (e.g., speech therapy, occupational therapy, applied behavior analysis). Using data from a recent survey of parents in Southern California, the mental health impact of the pandemic on parents and their children will be discussed, as well as how COVID-related stress affected perceptions of telehealth.
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