We appreciate your interest in the Delaware Network for Autism Excellence (DNEA). Please check back as we update our training schedule each month.

Week of Apr 17th

1:00 pm: Understanding Autism and Strategies for Child Care Providers

1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
April 19, 2023

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 spectrum disorder and how it impacts children differently. In addition, the training provides strategies to support young children with autism in a childcare setting.

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”

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.

Event Details

9:00 am: INTRODUCTION TO EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICES FOR SUPPORTING PEOPLE WITH AUTISM - CANCELLED

9:00 am – 11:00 am
April 20, 2023

Due to unforeseen circumstances, this training is canceled. Please find a video recording version of this training on the DNEA website and check out other training opportunities on the DNEA calendar.

Event Details

2:00 pm: Facilitating successful pediatric medical & dental visits for children with autism spectrum disorder

2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
April 20, 2023

Join the Delaware Network for Excellence in Autism on April 20^th from 2:00-3:00pm to learn more about ways to promote accessibility and inclusivity in health care for children with autism spectrum disorder and tools. This event will highlight Communicating Visually in Pediatrics, a tool for improving communication with youth with autism in medical and dental settings.

To register: https://delaware.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_b7V0xeq8i86feYe

Georgetown Public Library 123 W Pine St, Georgetown, DE 19947

Event Details

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

1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
April 21, 2023

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.cds.udel.edu/ltsae/register/