Project Description:
Summer Institute
CEDD hosts the annual MIND Summer Institute on Neurodevelopmental Disorders with a community planning board. This is typically a one-day conference intended for a wide range of professionals, including educators, psychologists, physicians, nurses, occupational therapists, physical therapists, and speech and language pathologists, as well as people with DD, family, caregivers, and students. The focus is to help participants keep pace with the latest advances in DD research and the most current standards for best practices in prevention, assessment, treatment, and support services. In 2020, we moved to a virtual format due to COVID-19 restrictions. The Institute focused on women and included MIND research highlighting girls and women with ADHD and autism, and an incredible panel of women on the spectrum sharing their experiences. We had over 1000 registrants and 2000 people watching live on Facebook, and over 30,000 people have viewed the recordings. We offered Spanish language interpretation. The 2021 Institute will still be virtual, and we are considering a hybrid model in future years to increase access.
In collaboration with Alta California Regional Center, WarmLine FRC, DRC and SCDD, we also offer an annual Spanish conference for parents of children with DD. This one day conference began in person in 2019 with 150 Spanish-speaking family members participating. It included a variety of speakers on topics relevant and important for caring for children and adults with DD, and also a resource fair with local DD partners and service agencies. In 2020, the virtual event brought together more than 550 Spanish-speaking families from different states and countries during COVID-19. The videos have had over 800 views.
Target Audience:
Students/Trainees (long or intermediate trainees), Community Trainees / Short term trainees, Professionals and Para-Professionals, Family Members/Caregivers, Adults with Disabilities, Legislators/Policy Makers, General Public
Unserved or Under-served Populations:
Racial or Ethnic Minorities, Disadvantaged Circumstances
