Full Calendar

Events in March 2026

9:00 am: Evidence-based Workshop Series: Introductory Practices

11:00 am: ICA Meeting

11:00 am: UNDERSTANDING AUTISM AND STRATEGIES FOR CHILD CARE PROVIDERS

1:00 pm: SUPPORTING FAMILY-LED DEVELOPMENT MONITORING. LEARN THE SIGNS. ACT EARLY: PROVIDER TRAINING

9:00 am: Evidence-based Workshop Series: Introductory Practices

11:00 am: ICA Meeting

11:00 am: UNDERSTANDING AUTISM AND STRATEGIES FOR CHILD CARE PROVIDERS

1:00 pm: SUPPORTING FAMILY-LED DEVELOPMENT MONITORING. LEARN THE SIGNS. ACT EARLY: PROVIDER TRAINING

9:00 am – 4:00 pm
February 26, 2026

Join the DNEA to learn more about autism and the practices that can be used to support this population. This FREE introductory workshop will feature training and activities open to Delaware professionals and community members.

Thursday, February 26th

Morning Session 9:00 am-12:00 pm Introduction to Autism This training will cover disability-friendly language, the history of autism, core characteristics of autism, and general tips and considerations for supporting people with autism.

Afternoon Session 1:00 pm-4:00 pm Introduction to Evidence-Based Practices This training will provide an overview of evidence-based practices that are most effective when supporting individuals with autism, including prompting, reinforcement, and visual supports.

In person: 461 Wyoming Road in Newark, DE

Virtual: via a Zoom link emailed to all registrants *Please note that virtual attendees will not be able to participate in hands-on activities.

Use the link below to register. Attendees will have the option to register for one or both workshop sessions. Lunch is on your own. For more information, please contact Nicole Ferrara at nferrara@udel.edu. Accommodations can be requested during registration.

https://tinyurl.com/ywc5a6nt

Event Details

11:00 am – 12:30 pm
March 17, 2026

Meeting link:

https://udel.zoom.us/j/98133917169?jst=2#success

More information about ICA meetings: https://www.delawareautismnetwork.org/who-we-are/interagency-committee-on-autism/

11:00 am – 1:00 pm
March 19, 2026

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 email Nicole Ferrara at ferarra@udel.edu for any accommodation requests. Please submit any accommodation requests at least 72 hours in advance to ensure they can be coordinated and provided.

Event Details

1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
March 26, 2026

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 email Ashley Steinbrecher at ashstein@udel.edu for any accommodation requests. Please submit any accommodation requests at least 72 hours in advance to ensure they can be coordinated and provided.

Event Details

17 11:00 am: ICA Meeting 11:00 am: ICA Meeting 11:00 am – 12:30 pm March 17, 2026 Meeting link: https://udel.zoom.us/j/98133917169?jst=2#success More information about ICA meetings: https://www.delawareautismnetwork.org/who-we-are/interagency-committee-on-autism/ More Information

19 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 March 19, 2026 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 email Nicole Ferrara at ferarra@udel.edu for any accommodation requests. Please submit any accommodation requests at least 72 hours in advance to ensure they can be coordinated and provided. Event Details More Information

26 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 March 26, 2026 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 email Ashley Steinbrecher at ashstein@udel.edu for any accommodation requests. Please submit any accommodation requests at least 72 hours in advance to ensure they can be coordinated and provided. Event Details More Information