ASPEN Program

04/15/2026

Join us today!

We are hosting a free Baby Social Playdate for families with 👶👶🏻 little ones (ages 0 to 5 years)! Wednesday, April 15th, from 9am-11am at the JJ Pickle Research Campus (UT-Austin).

We'll provide ☕ coffee and 🥐 light refreshments for parents, and lots of toys and fun for babies! 🎉 Siblings welcome!

RSVP here: https://pp.events/bgA5NvdY

04/13/2026

We are hosting a free Baby Social Playdate for families with 👶👶🏻 little ones (ages 0 to 5 years)! Wednesday, April 15th, from 9am-11am at the JJ Pickle Research Campus (UT-Austin).

We'll provide ☕ coffee and 🥐 light refreshments for parents, and lots of toys and fun for babies! 🎉 Siblings welcome!

RSVP here: https://pp.events/bgA5NvdY

04/08/2026

Join us!

Join us for a morning filled with relaxation, toys, fun, and bonding! Coffee and light refreshments will be available. Siblings are welcome! Free parking wil…

02/21/2026

Volunteer Opportunity for families with young children!

Participant Criteria:
Child is between 9-39 months and can walk independently
Child is typically developing, does not have any developmental delays
Child and parent understand and speak English or Spanish
**This is a training opportunity for our clinicians. No reports or feedback will be provided.

Interested? Contact Sandra Vanegas, PhD, [email protected].

02/21/2026

Do you have a baby between 6 and 30 months? Join the MILES Study! Learn more about your 👶 baby's 🗣️ language and 🚶‍♀️‍➡️🚶‍➡️ motor development!

You can check out what's involved in our study here: https://youtu.be/_l9yG1nvITY

Sign up to learn more about MILES here: https://bit.ly/MILESInterest

02/21/2026

¿Tiene un bebé de entre 6 y 30 meses? ¡Participe en el Estudio MILES! ¡Descubre más sobre el lenguaje y el desarrollo motor de tu bebé!

Descubre en qué consiste nuestro estudio aquí: https://youtu.be/_l9yG1nvITY

Inscríbete para saber más sobre MILES aquí: https://bit.ly/MILESInterest

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12/02/2025

It's Giving Tuesday! For 35 years, the Texas Center for Disability Studies has been transforming lives across Texas. Help support TCDS with a donation today!

Your gift creates real impact:
- Training Future Leaders through our ACT LEND, ACCESS, and Critical Disability Studies Programs
- Employment Preparation with the E4Texas Transition Program
- Groundbreaking Research on autism, healthcare transition, and early intervention
- Community Support through Technical assistance to families and organizations statewide

TO GIVE
- Visit the Giving link below
- Choose the amount you'd like to donate
- Under DESIGNATION, select School of Social Work (SSW 1)
- In the dropdown options, choose Texas Center for Disability Studies

This Giving Tuesday, help TCDS build a more inclusive Texas!

Give today: https://qrco.de/beUBVS

07/02/2025

02/18/2025

🌟 Join Us for a Lunch & Learn on Early Development! 🌟

📅 Date: February 20, 2025
🕛 Time: 12:00 PM CST
📍 Location: Zoom - Virtual Webinar

Are you interested in learning about early language and motor milestones in infants with Down syndrome? This free webinar will explore developmental skills for children under 3 years old, along with evidence-based interventions and home strategies to support their growth.

🎤 Meet Our Expert Presenters:
👩‍⚕️ Dr. Megan Flores – Clinical Associate Professor, Baylor University, Board-Certified Pediatric Clinical Specialist
👩‍🏫 Dr. Sandra B. Vanegas – Developmental Psychologist, Research Assistant Professor, and Director of Research at TCDS

💡 Can’t attend live? No worries! The webinar will be recorded and available afterward.

🔗 Register now: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/RVm1M5BERD6f28EX-X-o8g

Let’s empower families and professionals with knowledge to support every child’s unique journey! 💙

01/22/2025

Members of the ASPEN Program will be providing FREE autism and developmental screenings! Come learn more about resources to help your child and your family!