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Events in August 2024

6:00 pm: Supporting Family-led Development Monitoring. Learn the Signs. Act Early: Provider Training

11:00 am: Cancelled: Understanding Autism and Strategies for Child Care Providers - Spanish

1:00 pm: Supporting Family-led Development Monitoring. Learn the Signs. Act Early: Provider Training

11:45 am: ICA Subcommittee: Education Workgroup meeting

11:00 am: Introduction to Autism And Mental Health

11:00 am: Understanding Autism and Strategies for Child Care Providers

6:00 pm: Supporting Family-led Development Monitoring. Learn the Signs. Act Early: Provider Training

8:30 am: Easterseals 2024 Caregiver Conference

6:00 pm: Supporting Family-led Development Monitoring. Learn the Signs. Act Early: Provider Training

11:00 am: Cancelled: Understanding Autism and Strategies for Child Care Providers - Spanish

1:00 pm: Supporting Family-led Development Monitoring. Learn the Signs. Act Early: Provider Training

11:45 am: ICA Subcommittee: Education Workgroup meeting

11:00 am: Introduction to Autism And Mental Health

11:00 am: Understanding Autism and Strategies for Child Care Providers

6:00 pm: Supporting Family-led Development Monitoring. Learn the Signs. Act Early: Provider Training

8:30 am: Easterseals 2024 Caregiver Conference

6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
July 29, 2024

New legislation (HB202) will require that all childcare centers engage in developmental screening using the Ages and Stages Questionnaire (ASQ). The LTSAE training, Supporting Family-Led Developmental Monitoring, will help prepare you for this important change that is coming to Delaware.

This training will:

introduce participants to the importance of developmental monitoring;
provide an overview of the state’s developmental screener – the Ages and Stages Questionnaire (ASQ);
explain the state’s process for referring children to early intervention services; and
describe the types of early intervention services available to different ages of children.

Please note: There are two ways to attend the Learn the Signs. Act Early. provider training, Supporting Family-Led Developmental Monitoring: DIEEC/STARS Continuing Education Credits or Eventbrite. Please navigate to the “Registration” link below for more information.

Registration: https://www.delawareautismnetwork.org/training-events/early-childhood/

Event Details

11:00 am – 2:00 pm
August 5, 2024

The Delaware Network for Excellence in Autism (DNEA), housed at UD’s Center for Disabilities Studies, offers training and technical assistance that benefits individuals with autism, their families, and the professionals who serve them. We are pleased to announce our statewide virtual training schedule designed to introduce participants to the core characteristics of autism and practices that provide support in a variety of settings.

This training was developed by the Delaware Network for Excellence in Autism for early childhood care providers. The training is designed to develop an understanding of autism and how it impacts children differently. In addition, the training provides strategies to support young children with autism in a childcare setting.

This training is designed for all community members. For example this may include, but is not limited to, people with autism, their families, healthcare providers, first responders, direct support professionals, and early childhood professionals.

Please note: There are two ways to attend the Understanding Autism and Strategies for Child Care Providers; please select one option:

1) Register through DIEEC to obtain Continuing Education Credits

If you would like to receive STARS continuing education credits through DIEEC, please go to the DIEEC training calendar and search “Understanding Autism and Strategies for Child Care Providers”

OR

2) Register through Eventbrite to obtain a DNEA certificate of attendance.

If you do not have an account with DIEEC or do not wish to receive continuing education credits, you may register through our Eventbrite page.

Please email Katie Booz at boozkp@udel.edu for any accommodation requests. Please submit any accommodation requests at least 72 hours in advance in order to ensure accommodations can be coordinated and provided.

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Este curso virtual gratuito está diseñado para que los asistentes entiendan el autismo y cómo afecta a los niños de manera diferente. Además, en el curso aprenderán estrategias para apoyar a los niños pequeños con autismo en un entorno de cuidado infantil.

La presentadora hablará inglés y habrá un intérprete de español. Las diapositivas de la presentación estarán en español.

Los participantes recibirán iconos digitales de actividades que podrán usar para crear apoyos visuales.

Hay dos formas de asistir a este curso; por favor selecciona una opción:

1. Inscríbase a través del DIEEC para obtener créditos de educación continua

O

2. Inscríbase a través de Eventbrite para obtener un certificado de asistencia de DNEA

Si tiene preguntas o necesita información adicional o para solicitar adaptaciones, envíe un mensaje de correo electrónico a: boozkp@udel.edu.

Event Details

1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
August 12, 2024

New legislation (HB202) will require that all childcare centers engage in developmental screening using the Ages and Stages Questionnaire (ASQ). The LTSAE training, Supporting Family-Led Developmental Monitoring, will help prepare you for this important change that is coming to Delaware.

This training will:

introduce participants to the importance of developmental monitoring;
provide an overview of the state’s developmental screener – the Ages and Stages Questionnaire (ASQ);
explain the state’s process for referring children to early intervention services; and
describe the types of early intervention services available to different ages of children.

Please note: There are two ways to attend the Learn the Signs. Act Early. provider training, Supporting Family-Led Developmental Monitoring: DIEEC/STARS Continuing Education Credits or Eventbrite. Please navigate to the “Registration” link below for more information.

Registration: https://www.delawareautismnetwork.org/training-events/early-childhood/

Event Details

11:45 am – 12:45 pm
August 13, 2024

Delawareans interested in issues related to education are welcome to attend.

View the Delaware Public Meeting Calendar for more details.

Event Details

11:00 am – 1:00 pm
August 14, 2024

The Delaware Network for Excellence in Autism (DNEA), housed at UD’s Center for Disabilities Studies, offers training and technical assistance that benefits individuals with autism, their families, and the professionals who serve them. We are pleased to announce our statewide virtual training schedule designed to introduce participants to the core characteristics of autism and practices that provide support in a variety of professionals.

The Introduction to Autism and Mental Health training is intended for those who have attended Introduction to Autism and Introduction to Evidence-Based Practices or have similar foundational knowledge. This training is designed for all community members. This may include, but is not limited to, people with autism, their families, healthcare providers, first responders, direct support professionals, and early childhood professionals.

The Introduction to Autism and Mental Health training will provide participants with a review of the core characteristics of autism and introduce the importance of neurodiversity-affirming and trauma-informed care. Participants will learn how core characteristics of autism increase one's susceptibility to mental health disorders and the prevalence and presentation of commonly occurring mental health conditions in autistic individuals. The training strives to raise awareness about mental health challenges experienced by this population and provide Delaware-specific mental health resources.

Participants will be emailed log-in information and details approximately 48 hours before the training date. Please check the email you used to register and/or your JUNK mail if you do not find the confirmation in your inbox. Participants will be emailed a certificate of attendance approximately two weeks post-training.

Seating is reserved for Delaware residents and Delaware professionals. The DNEA reserves the right to cancel training if the minimum threshold for attendance is not reached.

Please email Katie Booz at boozkp@udel.edu for any accommodation requests. Please submit any accommodation requests at least 72 hours in advance to ensure accommodations can be coordinated and provided.

Event Details

11:00 am – 1:00 pm
August 26, 2024

The Delaware Network for Excellence in Autism (DNEA), housed at UD’s Center for Disabilities Studies, offers training and technical assistance that benefits individuals with autism, their families, and the professionals who serve them. We are pleased to announce our statewide virtual training schedule designed to introduce participants to the core characteristics of autism and practices that provide support in a variety of settings.

This training was developed by the Delaware Network for Excellence in Autism for early childhood care providers. The training is designed to develop an understanding of autism and how it impacts children differently. In addition, the training provides strategies to support young children with autism in a childcare setting.

This training is designed for all community members. For example this may include, but is not limited to, people with autism, their families, healthcare providers, first responders, direct support professionals, and early childhood professionals.

Please note: There are two ways to attend the Understanding Autism and Strategies for Child Care Providers; please select one option:

1) Register through DIEEC to obtain Continuing Education Credits

If you would like to receive STARS continuing education credits through DIEEC, please go to the DIEEC training calendar and search “Understanding Autism and Strategies for Child Care Providers”

OR

2) Register through Eventbrite to obtain a DNEA certificate of attendance.

If you do not have an account with DIEEC or do not wish to receive continuing education credits, you may register through our Eventbrite page.

Please email Katie Booz at boozkp@udel.edu for any accommodation requests. Please submit any accommodation requests at least 72 hours in advance in order to ensure accommodations can be coordinated and provided.

Event Details

6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
August 27, 2024

New legislation (HB202) will require that all childcare centers engage in developmental screening using the Ages and Stages Questionnaire (ASQ). The LTSAE training, Supporting Family-Led Developmental Monitoring, will help prepare you for this important change that is coming to Delaware.

This training will:

introduce participants to the importance of developmental monitoring;
provide an overview of the state’s developmental screener – the Ages and Stages Questionnaire (ASQ);
explain the state’s process for referring children to early intervention services; and
describe the types of early intervention services available to different ages of children.

Please note: There are two ways to attend the Learn the Signs. Act Early. provider training, Supporting Family-Led Developmental Monitoring: DIEEC/STARS Continuing Education Credits or Eventbrite. Please navigate to the “Registration” link below for more information.

Registration: https://www.delawareautismnetwork.org/training-events/early-childhood/

Event Details

8:30 am – 2:30 pm
August 28, 2024

Join the DNEA at the Easterseals 2024 Caregiver Conference on August 28th!

Event Details

5 11:00 am: Cancelled: Understanding Autism and Strategies for Child Care Providers - Spanish 11:00 am: Cancelled: Understanding Autism and Strategies for Child Care Providers - Spanish 11:00 am – 2:00 pm August 5, 2024 The Delaware Network for Excellence in Autism (DNEA), housed at UD’s Center for Disabilities Studies, offers training and technical assistance that benefits individuals with autism, their families, and the professionals who serve them. We are pleased to announce our statewide virtual training schedule designed to introduce participants to the core characteristics of autism and practices that provide support in a variety of settings. This training was developed by the Delaware Network for Excellence in Autism for early childhood care providers. The training is designed to develop an understanding of autism and how it impacts children differently. In addition, the training provides strategies to support young children with autism in a childcare setting. This training is designed for all community members. For example this may include, but is not limited to, people with autism, their families, healthcare providers, first responders, direct support professionals, and early childhood professionals. Please note: There are two ways to attend the Understanding Autism and Strategies for Child Care Providers; please select one option: 1) Register through DIEEC to obtain Continuing Education Credits If you would like to receive STARS continuing education credits through DIEEC, please go to the DIEEC training calendar and search “Understanding Autism and Strategies for Child Care Providers” OR 2) Register through Eventbrite to obtain a DNEA certificate of attendance. If you do not have an account with DIEEC or do not wish to receive continuing education credits, you may register through our Eventbrite page. Please email Katie Booz at boozkp@udel.edu for any accommodation requests. Please submit any accommodation requests at least 72 hours in advance in order to ensure accommodations can be coordinated and provided. ________________________________________________________________________________________ Este curso virtual gratuito está diseñado para que los asistentes entiendan el autismo y cómo afecta a los niños de manera diferente. Además, en el curso aprenderán estrategias para apoyar a los niños pequeños con autismo en un entorno de cuidado infantil. La presentadora hablará inglés y habrá un intérprete de español. Las diapositivas de la presentación estarán en español. Los participantes recibirán iconos digitales de actividades que podrán usar para crear apoyos visuales. Hay dos formas de asistir a este curso; por favor selecciona una opción: 1. Inscríbase a través del DIEEC para obtener créditos de educación continua O 2. Inscríbase a través de Eventbrite para obtener un certificado de asistencia de DNEA Si tiene preguntas o necesita información adicional o para solicitar adaptaciones, envíe un mensaje de correo electrónico a: boozkp@udel.edu. Event Details More Information

12 1:00 pm: Supporting Family-led Development Monitoring. Learn the Signs. Act Early: Provider Training 1:00 pm: Supporting Family-led Development Monitoring. Learn the Signs. Act Early: Provider Training 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm August 12, 2024 New legislation (HB202) will require that all childcare centers engage in developmental screening using the Ages and Stages Questionnaire (ASQ). The LTSAE training, Supporting Family-Led Developmental Monitoring, will help prepare you for this important change that is coming to Delaware. This training will: introduce participants to the importance of developmental monitoring; provide an overview of the state’s developmental screener – the Ages and Stages Questionnaire (ASQ); explain the state’s process for referring children to early intervention services; and describe the types of early intervention services available to different ages of children. Please note: There are two ways to attend the Learn the Signs. Act Early. provider training, Supporting Family-Led Developmental Monitoring: DIEEC/STARS Continuing Education Credits or Eventbrite. Please navigate to the “Registration” link below for more information. Registration: https://www.delawareautismnetwork.org/training-events/early-childhood/ Event Details More Information

13 11:45 am: ICA Subcommittee: Education Workgroup meeting 11:45 am: ICA Subcommittee: Education Workgroup meeting 11:45 am – 12:45 pm August 13, 2024 Delawareans interested in issues related to education are welcome to attend. View the Delaware Public Meeting Calendar for more details. Event Details More Information

14 11:00 am: Introduction to Autism And Mental Health 11:00 am: Introduction to Autism And Mental Health 11:00 am – 1:00 pm August 14, 2024 The Delaware Network for Excellence in Autism (DNEA), housed at UD’s Center for Disabilities Studies, offers training and technical assistance that benefits individuals with autism, their families, and the professionals who serve them. We are pleased to announce our statewide virtual training schedule designed to introduce participants to the core characteristics of autism and practices that provide support in a variety of professionals. The Introduction to Autism and Mental Health training is intended for those who have attended Introduction to Autism and Introduction to Evidence-Based Practices or have similar foundational knowledge. This training is designed for all community members. This may include, but is not limited to, people with autism, their families, healthcare providers, first responders, direct support professionals, and early childhood professionals. The Introduction to Autism and Mental Health training will provide participants with a review of the core characteristics of autism and introduce the importance of neurodiversity-affirming and trauma-informed care. Participants will learn how core characteristics of autism increase one's susceptibility to mental health disorders and the prevalence and presentation of commonly occurring mental health conditions in autistic individuals. The training strives to raise awareness about mental health challenges experienced by this population and provide Delaware-specific mental health resources. Participants will be emailed log-in information and details approximately 48 hours before the training date. Please check the email you used to register and/or your JUNK mail if you do not find the confirmation in your inbox. Participants will be emailed a certificate of attendance approximately two weeks post-training. Seating is reserved for Delaware residents and Delaware professionals. The DNEA reserves the right to cancel training if the minimum threshold for attendance is not reached. Please email Katie Booz at boozkp@udel.edu for any accommodation requests. Please submit any accommodation requests at least 72 hours in advance to ensure accommodations can be coordinated and provided. Event Details More Information

26 11:00 am: Understanding Autism and Strategies for Child Care Providers 11:00 am: Understanding Autism and Strategies for Child Care Providers 11:00 am – 1:00 pm August 26, 2024 The Delaware Network for Excellence in Autism (DNEA), housed at UD’s Center for Disabilities Studies, offers training and technical assistance that benefits individuals with autism, their families, and the professionals who serve them. We are pleased to announce our statewide virtual training schedule designed to introduce participants to the core characteristics of autism and practices that provide support in a variety of settings. This training was developed by the Delaware Network for Excellence in Autism for early childhood care providers. The training is designed to develop an understanding of autism and how it impacts children differently. In addition, the training provides strategies to support young children with autism in a childcare setting. This training is designed for all community members. For example this may include, but is not limited to, people with autism, their families, healthcare providers, first responders, direct support professionals, and early childhood professionals. Please note: There are two ways to attend the Understanding Autism and Strategies for Child Care Providers; please select one option: 1) Register through DIEEC to obtain Continuing Education Credits If you would like to receive STARS continuing education credits through DIEEC, please go to the DIEEC training calendar and search “Understanding Autism and Strategies for Child Care Providers” OR 2) Register through Eventbrite to obtain a DNEA certificate of attendance. If you do not have an account with DIEEC or do not wish to receive continuing education credits, you may register through our Eventbrite page. Please email Katie Booz at boozkp@udel.edu for any accommodation requests. Please submit any accommodation requests at least 72 hours in advance in order to ensure accommodations can be coordinated and provided. Event Details More Information

27 6:00 pm: Supporting Family-led Development Monitoring. Learn the Signs. Act Early: Provider Training 6:00 pm: Supporting Family-led Development Monitoring. Learn the Signs. Act Early: Provider Training 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm August 27, 2024 New legislation (HB202) will require that all childcare centers engage in developmental screening using the Ages and Stages Questionnaire (ASQ). The LTSAE training, Supporting Family-Led Developmental Monitoring, will help prepare you for this important change that is coming to Delaware. This training will: introduce participants to the importance of developmental monitoring; provide an overview of the state’s developmental screener – the Ages and Stages Questionnaire (ASQ); explain the state’s process for referring children to early intervention services; and describe the types of early intervention services available to different ages of children. Please note: There are two ways to attend the Learn the Signs. Act Early. provider training, Supporting Family-Led Developmental Monitoring: DIEEC/STARS Continuing Education Credits or Eventbrite. Please navigate to the “Registration” link below for more information. Registration: https://www.delawareautismnetwork.org/training-events/early-childhood/ Event Details More Information

28 8:30 am: Easterseals 2024 Caregiver Conference 8:30 am: Easterseals 2024 Caregiver Conference 8:30 am – 2:30 pm August 28, 2024 Join the DNEA at the Easterseals 2024 Caregiver Conference on August 28th! Event Details More Information