UC Davis Continuing and Professional Education, Autism Spectrum Disorder

Dr. Sally Rogers, co-course author of our Early Start Denver Model Introductory online course, speaks on providing tools to improve the lives of people with Autism. Her last talk at the MIND Institute's Monthly Distinguished Speaker Series was titled, “Innovations in early intervention for ASD: new findings, new tools, and new methods.

Innovations in early intervention for ASD: new findings, new tools, and new methods Innovations in early intervention for ASD: new findings, new tools, and new methods Present by Sally Rogers, Ph.D. Part of the 2019-2020 Distinguished Lectur...

https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/brains-of-children-with-autism-show-unusual-folding-patterns/

Brains of Children with Autism Show Unusual Folding Patterns The brains of children with autism fold differently than those of their typical peers. Whether they are unusually smooth or convoluted depends on location and age

We’re excited to announce a public session of the Napa Fellowship, appropriate for those who work with or are concerned about children. On May 18, Dr. Bruce Perry will present Child Trauma and Trauma-Informed Treatment: Strengthening the Relationships that Help and Heal. Register now.

Dr. Bruce Perry - Child Trauma & Trauma-Informed Treatment: Strengthening the Relationships that Help and Heal Child Trauma & Trauma-Informed Treatment: Strengthening the Relationships that Help and Heal An inter-disciplinary training for those who work with or are concerned about children... $110 Everyone is welcome to this superb training with Bruce Perry, MD, PhD Dr. Perry’s talk will start at 9a. Progr...

¿Estaría interesadoen una versión en español de este curso? El “Modelo Denver de Inicio Temprano” (del inglés, Early Start Denver Model, en adelante ESDM) es una intervención basada en la evidencia científica desarrollada específicamente para niños muy pequeños con autismo. http://bit.ly/2yZG6w5

Our next online information session is scheduled at 4:00 (Pacific) October 24. participants will receive $100 off their first class once they submit an evaluation. Enroll at the below link.

Autism Spectrum Disorder | UC Davis Extension These courses address the professional development needs of practitioners, educators, parents and other professionals who provide intervention and support for children with autism spectrum disorder.

The UC Davis MIND Institute has just released their Minds Behind the MIND lecture series for 2017-2018. The goal of the lecture series is to give the community a better perspective on the research conducted at the MIND Institute. The MIND Institute also will offer a series in Spanish on Thursday evenings.

Surf's Up in Hermosa Beach September 16 and 17! The event is sponsored by the Best Day Foundation.

Upcoming Events – Best Day Foundation

Great story about a new performance welcoming those on the spectrum.

Capital Dance Project Serves Autistic Children With Sensory Friendly Performance Capital Dance Project presents the city's first-ever sensory-friendly show. The performance is designed to accommodate children who are sensitive to lights, sounds and crowds.

If you are local, National Down Syndrome Congress Convention is looking for volunteers to help at the Kids' camp, registration area, and various conferences. The event will be July 20-23 at the Sacramento Convention Center. This exciting event needs volunteers like you to make it a success.

2017 NDSC Sacramento Convention