Act Early Network Virtual Networking Event
April 1, 2015
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Act Early Network
Virtual Networking Event
Thursday, April 23, 3pm-4pm ET
Celebrate Autism Awareness Month with the Act Early Network and attend the Act Early Network Virtual Networking Event on Thursday, April 23, 3pm-4pm ET. By attending, you will gain knowledge on effective program methods and strategies that have improved the early identification of autism and other developmental disabilities. The virtual networking event will bring together public health, health care, developmental disability, and additional professionals from the Act Early Network and Friends of NCBDDD coalition to share and discuss developmental screening, monitoring, and early detection practices through interactive posters and presentations. There will be six brief presentations with discussion opportunities in between, so attendees are able to virtually meet new professionals in the field.
Join to hear from these dynamic speakers:
- JoAnn Yuen, Director of the Center on Disability Studies, University of Hawaii and Learn the Signs. Act Early (LTSAE) Ambassador who will talk to us about the Collective Impact Model.
- Stephan Viehweg, Associate Director of the Riley Child Development Center, Indiana LEND and LTSAE Ambassador and Kathleen Daly, Catie B. Fellow and LEND Trainee of the Riley Child Development Center, will present on developing a partnership with the State of Indiana Library systems to incorporate and distribute LTSAE materials.
- Adriane Griffen, Director of Public Health at the Association of University Centers on Disabilities and Friends of NCBDDD Chair will present on AUCD's Sixby'15 Campaign, specifically the Early Childhood goal, as well as an overview of the Friends Helping Children Live to the Fullest by Understanding Developmental Disabilities like Autism thematic area.
- Pat Johnson the Assistant Director for Federal Affairs at the American Academy of Pediatrics and a Friends of NCBDDD coalition Champion for the Helping Children Live to the Fullest by Understanding Developmental Disabilities like Autism thematic area will provide information and instruction on advocacy resources and talking points.
- Alycia Halladay, Chief Science Officer at the Autism Science Foundation, will present on their work in support of researchers and families.
- Michelle Esquivel, Director, Division of Children with Special Needs at the American Academy of Pediatrics will present on key projects for early identification.
Live tweet with us during the event using the Public Health is for Everyone Twitter handle, @PHis4Everyone. The event will provide opportunities to share feedback, ask questions and learn new information on early identification best practices through tweeting and interactive poll questions.
Join us to network with the Learn the Signs. Act Early. Ambassadors, Friends of NCBDDD Champions, change agents, and leaders of early identification! By participating, you'll have a chance to share your strategies and lessons learned, as well as virtually meet someone new!
Register today! The Act Early Network Virtual Networking Event is scheduled for Thursday, April 23, 3pm-4pm ET, http://aucd.adobeconnect.com/aen_networkingevent/event/registration.html
