Tuesday, December 17, 2024
4:00pm ET - 5:00pm ET
This webinar will provide an overview of the barriers to identifying, diagnosing, and caring for autistic females. We know that girls are diagnosed with autism with a lower frequency and later than boys; but why? This talk will cover the specific challenges faced by females on the autism spectrum, across the lifespan. Particular emphasis will include recent research conducted with the SPARK cohort, where intrinsic and extrinsic factors are considered, as well as the impact of co-occurring conditions on the autistic female. Clinical relevance and next steps to better serving females on the autism spectrum will be discussed.
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Friday, December 06, 2024
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
The conference will examine the transition process from a lifespan perspective.
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Research Projects on Autism and Aging
Thursday, October 24, 2024
1:00PM - 2:00PM ET
Please join the Aging Special Interest Group in a quarterly webinar on Research Projects on Autism and Aging. This webinar will feature Dr. Lauren Bishop, Principal Investigator for the Aging and Health Equity in Autism and Developmental Disabilities (AHEADD) Team at the University of Wisconsin - Madison, and Dr. Dean Hartley, Senior Director of Genetic Discovery & Translational Science at Autism Speaks. They will discuss their research projects and outcomes of their research with the Special Interest Group, moderated by Dr. Sumithra Murthy, Chair of the Aging SIG.
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Tuesday, October 15, 2024
4:00pm ET - 5:00pm ET
There are few specialists that serve adults with Neurodevelopmental Disabilities (NDD), and most adults with NDD receive care from providers without specialty training in NDD. Care for this population is highly variable, and patient and caregiver priorities in this age group are not well known. We aimed to explore individual and caregiver values around adult neurodevelopmental care.
In this qualitative study, we conducted 22 semi-structured virtual interviews from September 2021 to February 2022 with randomly selected adults with NDD and/or their caregivers. The need for adult neurodevelopmental care is growing as more individuals with NDD are living into adulthood. Better understanding of patient and caregiver values can help shape this emerging field to meet the needs of this unique, often overlooked and underserved, population.
Basics of Social Security: Benefits & Policy Webinar
Thursday, September 26, 2024
2:00 PM ET - 3:30 PM ET
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AIR-P Presents: Neurodiversity Affirming Approaches: They Don't Have to Break the Bank
Tuesday, September 17, 2024
4:00pm ET - 5:00pm ET
This interactive webinar will focus on practical, neurodiversity-affirming approaches in medical settings that are both cost-effective and time-efficient. Join four autistic members from the Autism Intervention Research Network on Physical Health (AIR-P) Autistic and Neurodivergent Scholars Working for Equity in Research (ANSWER) as they share their personal experiences with medical care. They will highlight the profound impacts of neuro-affirming and non-neuro-affirming practices they encountered, providing valuable insights for clinicians.
Participants will also engage in brainstorming sessions to develop additional simple yet impactful neurodiversity-affirming strategies that could be applied in similar situations in the future.
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2024-2025 Emerging Leaders Community Welcome Webinar
Thursday, September 12, 2024
3:00 PM ET - 4:30 PM ET
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AIR-P Presents: Research Basics Training: Working Towards Inclusive Autism Research
Tuesday, August 20, 2024
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM ET
This webinar will provide an overview of a participatory project in which a team of Autistic and non-Autistic collaborators created and delivered an adaptable, multi-modal research training curriculum for Autistic Adults to build capacity for inclusion in research, and to build transferrable skills like teamwork, consensus-oriented decision making, and effective communication. The trainees participated in focus groups to set a research agenda on gender and sexuality.
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AIR-P Presents: Leveraging the AIR-P for Collaborative Research Through the LEND Program
Tuesday, July 16, 2024
4:00pm ET - 5:00pm ET
This webinar will provide an overview of the intersection between two initiatives funded by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA): The Autism Intervention Research Network on Physical Health (AIR-P) and The Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Other Related Disabilities (LEND) Program. Panelists will describe how they leverage the AIR-P to further the mission of the LEND program. They will discuss successful research projects their trainees have worked on that align with the goals of these programs. Panelists will also discuss challenges with instituting collaborative research and training projects and potential strategies for addressing these challenges. Finally, they will discuss ongoing work within the AIR-P LEND committee.
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2024 Emerging Leaders End of Year Webinar
Thursday, May 16, 2024
3:00 PM EST - 4:00 PM EST
This webinar will 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 Emerging Leaders Program Manager Mollie Blafer and trainees who held Emerging Leaders leadership roles this year as Interns and Council Trainee Representatives. After this webinar, participants will be able to:
- Identify opportunities to engage with the AUCD network.
- Understand the importance of staying connected to your training program.