Autism
News
9/19/2019
AUCD Applauds Congress' Passage of Autism CARES Act
AUCD applauds Congress' passage of the Autism Cares Act of 2019, a bipartisan bill to expand research and coordination, increase public awareness and surveillance, and expand interdisciplinary health professional training to identify and support individuals with autism and their families. Passage of the bill, which occurred by voice vote, has been championed by Senators Enzi (R-WY) and Menendez (R-NJ) and Representatives Smith (R-NJ) and Doyle (D-PA), which reauthorizes CARES programs at NIH, CDC, HRSA, and IACC over the next five years.
7/7/2020
MMI to Open Autism Clinic in Underserved North Omaha
After months of planning and community feedback, the Munroe-Meyer Institute's Autism Clinic for Toddlers in Omaha North (ACTION) now has an anticipated opening date -- January 2021.
7/6/2020
Center for Leadership in Disability Transitions Annual Autism Conference Fully Online
As many organizations, families, and individuals discovered: COVID-19 changes plans fast. With just two months until the Center for Leadership in Disability's (CLD) 6th annual Autism Conference and Expo of Georgia (ACE), hosting the popular research and resource event in person was no longer possible. But the staff at CLD were faced with two choices: Cancel the conference, or forge ahead with one of the many online platforms adapting to a new normal.
7/6/2020
Center for Leadership in Disability Transitions Annual Autism Conference Fully Online
As many organizations, families, and individuals discovered: COVID-19 changes plans fast. With just two months until the Center for Leadership in Disability's (CLD) 6th annual Autism Conference and Expo of Georgia (ACE), hosting the popular research and resource event in person was no longer possible. But the staff at CLD were faced with two choices: Cancel the conference, or forge ahead with one of the many online platforms adapting to a new normal.
7/6/2020
Risk Assessment and Mitigation Strategies for Applied Behavior Analysis: Treatment of Children with Autism During a Pandemic
The Michigan Taskforce on ABA Treatment During the Pandemic compiled a collection of tools designed specifically for Michigan's ABA providers to assess and mitigate risk to clients, families, and staff while still delivering essential services to the extent that it is safe to do so.
Past Events
Supporting Families in the Post-COVID World: Using Technology to Maximize Reach and Remain Connected
Monday, August 3, 20203:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. ET
Location: Webinar
During this webinar, speakers from two large rural states will describe approaches they've used to stay connected and support families during the COVID-19 pandemic. Their use of distance technology will be highlighted as a means of reducing exposure to COVID-19 and in maximizing the reach of their efforts. The programs featured are the University of Wyoming's ECHO for Families and the Autism Family Support Program at the University of South Dakota Center for Disabilities.
