Seminars are held on the fourth Friday of the month from 8-9 a.m. via Zoom only.
Course Director: Lauren Brookman-Frazee, Ph.D.
Course Coordinator: Dayna Stout
Please contact Dayna Stout for updated information on presentations, monthly Zoom links and to receive CME credit at dstout@rchsd.org.
Upcoming Seminars
September 24, 2021: Kelsey Dickson, Ph.D. (SDSU), and Allison Jobin, Ph.D., BCBA-D. (CSUSM/UCSD). Characterizing Interventions, Intervention Adaptations and Implementation Outcomes in Mental Health Interventions for Autistic Youth
October 22, 2021: Mary Baker-Ericzen, Ph.D. (SDSU). Transition-Age Youth on the Autism Spectrum in San Diego: Information from Local Studies and New Programming
November 26, 2021: No seminar
December 24, 2021: No seminar
January 28th, 2022: Suzy Requarth, M.Ed. (San Diego Regional Center). An Overview of Self-Determination for Individuals with Autism
February 25th, 2022: Sarah Rieth, Ph.D., BCBA-D (SDSU). Project ImPACT for Toddlers: Community Trial Update and Lessons Learned.
Past Seminars
August 27, 2021: Sandy Magaña, Ph.D., M.S.W. (University of Texas). Parents Taking Action Overtime: Maintenance Results and Adaptation to New Communities
July 23, 2021: Lauren Brookman-Frazee, Ph.D. (UC San Diego/Rady Children’s ), Jessica Suhrheinrich, Ph.D. (SDSU), Colby Chlebowski, Ph.D. (UC San Diego), Themba Carr, Ph.D. (Rady Children’s), and Rita Maldanado, M.P.H. (MCHB). The San Diego Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental & Other Related Disabilities (LEND) Program – Program Kick Off. View presentation slides.
June 25, 2021: Kristen Wigby, M.D. (UC San Diego/Rady Children’s). Precision Genomic Medicine for Developmental Brain Disorders: Incorporating Genomic Sequencing into Multi-Disciplinary Care
May 28, 2021: Lauren Brookman-Frazee, Ph.D. (UC San Diego/Rady Children’s) and Kassandra Martinez, M.S. (SDSU/UCSD). Testing the Effectiveness, Implementation and Cultural Adaptation of An Individualized Mental Health Intervention for ASD
April 23, 2021: Paul Luelmo, Ph.D. (SDSU). Randomized Pilot Study of a Special Education Advocacy Program for Latinx Parents of Children with Autism
March 26, 2021: Kristin Gist, M.S., Abbey Hye, M.A., BCBA, and Dayna Stout, B.A. (Rady Children’s). Implementing an Autism-Friendly Health System Initiative at Rady Children’s Hospital-San Diego
Feb. 26, 2021: Marjorie Solomon, Ph.D., M.B.A. (UC Davis). Specifying and Treating Anxiety in Autism Research: The STAAR Trial of CBT and Sertraline vs. Pill Placebo. View presentation slides.
Jan. 22, 2021: Kelsey Dickson, Ph.D. (SDSU/CASRC). Adapting An Executive Functioning Intervention for ASD: Implementing Unstuck and On Target in Mental Health Services
CME Accreditation: The University of California San Diego School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The University of California San Diego School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Objectives:
- To increase knowledge of the latest research and practice innovations related to the causes, assessment, treatment, or services for individuals with autism spectrum disorder.
- To identify applications of evidence-based diagnostics and treatment practices to routine care for individuals with ASD.
- To understand approaches to navigate complex community services for ASD.
Target Audience: Medical professionals nurse practitioners, neurologists, developmental pediatricians, psychiatrists, community practitioners, psychologists, social workers and behavioral specialists who specialize in autism.