APRIL MEMBER OF THE MONTH
In honor of Autism Acceptance month we are honoring Marie Poulsen as our April Member of the Month. Her dedication to research, policy and service delivery to infants and young children and their families is an inspiration to all those who serve the early intervention community in California. Furthermore, Marie’s contribution to early identification and diagnosis of young children with autism has and will continue to change the lives of children with autism and their families.
UPCOMING HIGHLIGHTED EVENT
Vivian Weinstein Leadership Day
Supporting Young Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and their Families
Monday, May 3, 2021 | Virtual Conference
9:00am - 4:00pm
IDA is partnering with the University of Arizona, Western Region Public Health Training Center (WRPHTC) for the Vivian Weinstein Leadership Conference
We know that addressing early screening, evaluation, and treatment of young children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) can significantly change their trajectory. Recent statewide and national surveys have found that many children are not screened, evaluated, and treated before three years old.
Join us at the Vivian Weinstein Leadership Day: Supporting Young Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and their Families to learn about current evidence-based practices, research and public policy to support the learning of young children with ASD.
Our Keynote Speakers
Karen Pierce, Ph.D., Professor, Department of Neurosciences, University of California, San Diego (UCSD)
Co-Director, UCSD Autism Center of Excellence.
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The Get SET Early Model as a pathway to early detection, treatment engagement, and biomarker discovery in ASD.
Eric Courchesne, Ph.D., Professor, Department of Neurosciences, University of California, San Diego (UCSD)
Co-Director,UCSD Autism Center of Excellence.
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ASD is a Highly Heritable Prenatal Disorder.
Opening Plenary Session
Dr. Kate Crowley, OTD, OTR/L
Director of the Minor in Occupational Therapy and Science & Assistant Professor of Clinical Occupational Therapy
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The Power of Hope
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Live Coach2Coach
with Stacey Landberg, M.S., CCC-SLP
Friday, April 16 | 12:30pm - 2:00pm
~ Special Guests ~
Dr. Megan Roberts and Ph.D. candiate, Bailey Sone
You don't want to miss our next Coach2Coach (C2C) event! We're ecstatic to host Dr. Megan Roberts and Ph.D. candidate, Bailey Sone as they discuss the latest research with us on 4/16/21 from 12:30 pm - 2:00pm PST. As always we'll also watch a real and recent virtual E.I. home-visit while practicing coaching strategies together! Our meta-analysis showed that parents learned to use strategies at significantly higher rates when coaching was used versus when it wasn't. In other words, parents learn to implement strategies much better when they're coached! (Sone, Lee, Roberts, 2021)
These workshops describe and present evidence and demonstrations for using best practices in early intervention, more specifically: using everyday activities and routines as a context for family-centered early intervention. Participants gain an understanding of how to implement coaching strategies and routines-based practices into their virtual and in-person home-visits through video modeling of real home-visits, reflection, and problem solving.
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The IDA Policy Committee Extends a Special Invitation to Directors, Administrators and Other Interested Persons
April 22, May 27, and June 24
The Infant Development Association extends a special invitation to Directors, Administrators and other interested persons for an important discussion around Early Start services in this almost post COVID world.
If the following questions have kept you up at night, you must attend this event!
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IDA Saturday Morning LISTEN!
The 4th Saturday of each month
Saturday, April 24, 2021 | 9:30am – 10:30am
ZOOM Event
Wake up with Infant Development Association. Join us with your favorite morning drink and treat on the fourth Saturday of the month to connect on issues of interest to our early intervention community. IDA wants this to be an opportunity for you to talk about your insights, ideas, and adaptations made personally and professionally.
A relationship-based approach is critical to our children and families. All of us need to develop relationships, and IDA Saturday Morning LISTEN is for all our early intervention professionals and caregivers. Join us – we look forward to meeting you.
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Live Coach2Coach
with Stacey Landberg, M.S., CCC-SLP
Friday, May 14 | 12:30pm - 2:00pm
These workshops describe and present evidence and demonstrations for using best practices in early intervention, more specifically: using everyday activities and routines as a context for family-centered early intervention. Participants gain an understanding of how to implement coaching strategies and routines-based practices into their virtual and in-person home-visits through video modeling of real home-visits, reflection, and problem solving.
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California Budget Update: May Revision and Its Impact On Early Intervention Services
with Teresa Anderson
Monday, May 17 | 12:00pm - 1:30pm | Virtual Event
Since the January release of the California Budget for 2021-2022, the Governor and legislators have been reviewing, adjusting, taking in comments, and holding hearings. During May, the Governor releases his update on the California Budget, the May Revise.
You will have an opportunity to learn what changes are being suggested for the Department of Developmental Services budget and related legislation.
Objectives:
- Participants will learn how the CA Budget supports Early Intervention Services
- Participants will learn how to participate in the CA legislative process
- Participants will learn about constituent involvement in the CA Budget process
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Live Coach2Coach
with Stacey Landberg, M.S., CCC-SLP
Friday, June 18 | 12:30pm - 2:00pm
These workshops describe and present evidence and demonstrations for using best practices in early intervention, more specifically: using everyday activities and routines as a context for family-centered early intervention. Participants gain an understanding of how to implement coaching strategies and routines-based practices into their virtual and in-person home-visits through video modeling of real home-visits, reflection, and problem solving.
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PUBLIC POLICY
CA Early Start Outreach Resources
Posted 3/30/21
Additional IDEA Funding Coming:
Thank you's in order for our Federal Legislators who voted for the American Rescue Plan Act. It included a one time stimulus funding for IDEA of $2.5B. It will be split $250M for Part C and $200M for Part B.
Our California Senators, Diane Feinstein and Alex Padilla voted in support. To see how your Congressional representative voted click here
Outreach Efforts for CA Early Start referrals:
Outreach to families and community referral partners regarding the fact that CA Early Start is up and running has been a focus for the Department of Developmental Services staff, its collaborative agency partners, Regional Centers, Early Intervention Programs, etc. Many levels of outreach have been implemented. One features Dr. Nadine Burke Harris, California's Surgeon General on Early Start, a Public Service Announcement (PSA) Take a look, share with your community collaborators.
The PSA video can be found on DDS’ YouTube page here (and the transcript for 508 compliance). The video features closed captioning in English and Spanish. For more information regarding Early Start services and referrals, please contact the Early Start BabyLine at 800–515–BABY (800–515–2229) or [email protected].
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