FUTURE EVENTS

Sleep Considerations for Children with Autism

with Courtney Palm, LMFT
Tuesday, August 20, 2024
12:30pm - 2:00pm | Virtual Event

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This training will explore different factors that contribute to sleep disruption for children with Autism. The course will cover sensory contributions, gut-health and diet considerations, and strategies for regulating the nervous system. Children with Autism have specific needs for sleep that can differ from neurotypical children so we will discuss how to create sleep programs that are inclusive to the differences in their systems and neural circuitry. Finally, we will explore long-term expectations and management of sleep, when to connect with sleep medicine, and alternative treatments for insomnia.  

Learning Objectives:

• Attendees will explore the systemic differences central to children with Autism, including cortisol/melatonin production, sensory responses, gut microbiome, diet, and nervous system reactions to better understand how to evaluate a child's sleep needs.
• Attendees will discuss 2 case studies about children with Autism to practice formulating a sleep plan that is inclusive to each child's unique needs.  
• Attendees will discuss alternative treatment options for sleep disruptions including homeopathic supplements, sleep medicine, and body-work to provide additional options for parents when supporting long-term sleep management.

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Family Centered Success Through Coaching Mastery: Problem Solving

with Stacey Landberg, MS, SLP/L
Friday, August 23, 2024
12:00pm - 1:00pm | Virtual Event

Must Attend Event Live! Recording will not be available

Regardless of where you currently stand in your early intervention journey, we are excited to have you join us in the process of learning and honing your application of coaching strategies. During this event we will delve deeply into one specific coaching strategy: Problem Solving.

We will focus on improving our ability to successfully implement this strategy through discussion, lecture, and video modeling. Participants will understand the value of information sharing and how to effectively employ this strategy with families.

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Neuroaffirming Services & Parent Coaching for the EI Population

with Hillary Crow, MA, CCC-SLP
Tuesday, September 10, 2024
12:00pm - 2:00pm  | Virtual Event
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Join us for an enriching session where we will delve into the world of neuroaffirming care in Early Intervention (EI) services. Discover how to implement services through a compassionate lens that affirms neurodiversity, even for your youngest clients. Hillary Crow, MA, CCC-SLP will guide you through evidence-based practices, equipping you with a robust toolbox of practical resources and strategies. From refining assessment techniques to crafting impactful goals, and from empowering parent coaching to delivering effective services, you will solidify your understanding of neuroaffirming practices for the EI population.

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Bridging Divides with Empathy: A Webinar on Understanding and Inclusion

with Kena Chambers, BA I/ECMH-C & Kirsten Sippel-Klug, PT MPP, IECMH-C
Monday, October 7, 2024
12:00pm - 1:30pm | Virtual Event

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Are you ready to challenge the boundaries of your understanding and embrace a world where every family feels they belong? Join us for a groundbreaking webinar that promises to redefine the way we approach inclusivity and healing in both professional and personal spheres.

In this webinar, we offer insights into building strong and inclusive partnerships across racial divides based on the personal experiences of a parent and an early intervention provider. Our speakers will delve into their journey, spotlighting the challenges and triumphs of working through and beyond the impacts of structural racism. It was not until each person was able to acknowledge and work through these barriers, both as an individual first and then as a team, that their early intervention work was able to move forward.
 
Get ready to delve into important concepts such as power dynamics, self-regulation, impulse control, and cultural humility. Our goal is to equip you with the necessary knowledge to navigate relationships with empathy and understanding.

Embark on a journey of growth, learning, and understanding. Let's break down the barriers together and build bridges to a world where every interaction is colored by empathy and respect.

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Continuing Education

IDA is an approved Continuing Education (CE) Provider for the following California Licensing Boards:
Board of Registered Nursing
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Physical Therapy Board of California Continuing competency courses

Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Board*
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*We do not send CEUs to the ASHA registry. In order to receive ASHA CEUs, SLPs can submit a Certification Maintenance Compliance form by December 31 of their certification maintenance interval, forms can be found here.  Participants should retain their certificates of attendance which are necessary if you are chosen for a random audit.

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