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Events in May 2024

  • Neurodiversity-affirming Practices and Supports for Mental Health Professionals

    Neurodiversity-affirming Practices and Supports for Mental Health Professionals


    May 10, 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.

    Neurodiversity-affirming Practices and Supports for Mental Health Professionals is designed for mental health professionals. The training reviews neurodiversity-affirming language and explores individual-level practices and supports that celebrate neurodiversity and promote self-advocacy. Specifically, participants learn how to disrupt ableist language and ways to promote diversity and inclusion through their practice and within their organizations. Participants also learn how to incorporate neurodiversity-affirming assessment.

    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.

    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.

    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.

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  • Supporting Family-led Development Monitoring. Learn the Signs. Act Early: Provider Training

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


    May 13, 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/

     

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  • Planning the Perfect Summer: Supporting Your Child During New Activities and Special Events

    Planning the Perfect Summer: Supporting Your Child During New Activities and Special Events


    May 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 settings.

    While the summer can be fun and exciting, it can also be difficult for youth with autism, and other developmental or intellectual disabilities. This workshop, presented to you by the DNEA, will review why the summer and its special events can be particularly challenging for children with disabilities and their families or caregivers.  We also present strategies that can assist in preparing for special or new events while reducing stress and challenging behaviors.

    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.

    Participants will be emailed log-in information and training 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 Nicole Garrity at garrityn@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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  • Introduction to Autism And Mental Health

    Introduction to Autism And Mental Health


    May 16, 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.

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  • ICA Meeting

    ICA Meeting


    May 21, 2024

    Social Skills Support

    Social Skills Support


    May 21, 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.

    DNEA Intermediate and Advanced Training Content is designed for individuals who have attended Introduction to Autism and Introduction to Evidence-Based Practices or have a similar foundational knowledge. These trainings are often discipline-specific and will address more advanced evidence-based practices and supports.

    Brought to you by the Delaware Network for Excellence in Autism (DNEA), this social skills instruction training discusses how social skills are developed and how that development can look different for individuals with autism. The training considers ways of assessing social skills, skills to target, and explores evidence-based strategies that can support autistic individuals.  

    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.

    Participants will be emailed log-in information and training 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 in order to ensure accommodations can be coordinated and provided.

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  • Autism and Epilepsy: Seizure Recognition and First Aid Certification

    Autism and Epilepsy: Seizure Recognition and First Aid Certification


    May 22, 2024

    The Delaware Network for Excellence in Autism (DNEA), housed at the University of Delaware Center for Disabilities Studies, offers training and technical assistance that benefits individuals with autism, their families, and the professionals who serve them.

    The Epilepsy Foundation of Delaware (EFDE) is a private, non-profit service organization providing public education and supportive services to individuals and families affected by epilepsy/seizure disorders. The EFDE works to deliver nationally recognized educational programs and referral services to residents in all three counties throughout Delaware.

    Together, these two organizations are offering training in Autism and Epilepsy: Seizure Recognition and First Aid Certification. This course will review the core characteristics of autism and the co-occurrence of autism and epilepsy. Participants who successfully complete the post-knowledge assessment in the Epilepsy Foundation Learning Portal will receive a two-year certification in Seizure Recognition and First Aid.

    After registration, participants will be emailed:

    • a Zoom link; and
    • a link to the Epilepsy Foundation Learning Portal to take the pretest (required if applying for certification).

    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.

    This course, Autism and Epilepsy: Seizure Recognition and First Aid Certification , Approval #2023101923-1, provided by Delaware Network for Excellence in Autism is approved for continuing education by the NASW-DE Continuing Education Approval Collaborative. CE Approval Collaborative Approval Period: Thursday, October 19, 2023 through January 31, 2025. Delaware social workers will receive 2 general CE credits for participating in this course.

    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 in order to ensure accommodations can be coordinated and provided.

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  • Supporting Family-led Development Monitoring. Learn the Signs. Act Early: Provider Training

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


    May 23, 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

  • University Closed for Memorial Day

    University Closed for Memorial Day

    All day
    May 27, 2024

  • Understanding Autism and Strategies for Child Care Providers

    Understanding Autism and Strategies for Child Care Providers


    May 29, 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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