2023 Emerging Leaders End of Year Webinar
Wednesday, May 17, 2023
4:00 PM EST - 5:00 EST
This webinar is to celebrate the end of the academic year and share professional development tips with outgoing and continuing trainees in the Emerging Leaders Community, including advice on staying engaged with the AUCD network. Participants will hear from our Emerging Leader Board Member, Aliana Romero, AuD, CCC-A, and AUCD's Council Trainee Representatives.
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AIR-P Presents: Sound Sensitivity in Autistic Adults: Clinical Manifestations and Correlates
Tuesday, May 16, 2023
4:30pm ET - 5:30pm ET
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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Fostering Joy for Audiologists: Why and How to Embrace a "Joy Lens" in Working with Families
Tuesday, May 02, 2023
8:00 pm EST - 9:30 pm EST
This presentation introduced the LEND Audiology Fellows to the Fostering Joy movement, which aims to promote positive engagement between families and their deaf or hard of hearing (DHH) children, and to bolster professionals' ability to emphasize joy in the work that they do with children who are DHH. The presentation included descriptions of Fostering Joy and the science behind why doing so is important. It also offered suggestions for audiologists interested in embracing a "joy lens" in their work.
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Dually Diagnosed: An Interdisciplinary Approach to Autism and Hearing Loss
Monday, May 01, 2023
7:30 PM EST - 9:30 PM EST
When a child who is deaf or hard of hearing also presents as autistic, what can audiologists do to promote appropriate care? This presentation introduced the LEND trainees to the diagnostic challenges related to dual diagnosis, screening for secondary challenges and the role of audiology, and how to successfully create an interdisciplinary approach to ensure dually diagnosed children access the support they need.
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A First Look at the 2023 IACC Strategic Plan
Wednesday, April 26, 2023
2:00 PM EST - 3:00 PM EST
The IACC Strategic Plan, first issued in 2009, guides federal agencies and private organizations in planning ASD-related research, services, and support activities. It is produced by the IACC, including federal officials and public stakeholder members. It is informed by extensive input from researchers, adults on the autism spectrum, parents, advocates, and the general public. This inclusive process ensures that the IACC Strategic Plan reflects diverse perspectives across the autism community.
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Leadership and Mentorship Through the Eyes of a Self-Advocate
Tuesday, April 18, 2023
4:00 PM EST - 5:00 PM EST
Steven Isaacson, B.A. is a Policy Analyst at the Office of Autism Research Coordination (OARC). Mr. Isaacson will share his lived experiences with autistic leadership. Steven believes in the power of autistic peer mentorship and strengths-based practice. Mr. Isaacson will share his perspective as an autistic business owner and peer coach.
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PEERS: What Is It and What Have We Learned?
Monday, April 10, 2023
4:00 PM EST - 5:00 PM EST
From this seminar, attendees will learn what PEERS is, its advantages, some of the challenges, and how we are adapting it to meet a wide variety of needs, skill sets, and individuals.
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Tuesday, March 21, 2023
4:00pm ET - 5:00pm ET
Gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms are prevalent in autistic individuals, but little is known about them in autistic adults. "G.I Wanna Talk About Autism" is a mixed-methods, participatory research study with the goal of 1) describing the lived experiences of autistic adults with GI symptoms, and 2) developing recommendations to improve the GI health of this population. Join this webinar to learn about the study's activities and preliminary findings.
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AIR-P Presents: The Autism Society of America's Vaccine Education Initiative: Connect and Protect
Tuesday, February 21, 2023
4:00pm ET - 5:00pm ET
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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Now Archived: 2023 AUCD Leadership Academy Informational Webinar
Wednesday, February 01, 2023
4:00pm - 5:00pm EST
This webinar will offer interested potential applicants an opportunity to interact with the AUCD Leadership Academy faculty. The webinar will feature a brief overview of the 2023 Academy curriculum and timeline. This will be followed by a time for questions from potential applicants to the 2023 AUCD Leadership Academy. In addition, alumni will share their reflections about the benefits they gained from participation in the week-long academy. and the follow-up activities.
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