2019 CIDD Community Talk Series
All are welcome! Join us to learn about recent advances in developmental disabilities. FREE!
| CIDD Castelloe Conference Room 101 |
Time: 6:30 – 8:00 pm |
| 101 Renee Lynne Court, Carrboro, NC 27510 |
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Wednesday,
January 9, 2019
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Alex Griffin and Santana Douglas
Alex was diagnosed with ADD in first grade and later with autism as an adolescent. He is currently employed by the Autism Society of North Carolina. Santana is an early childhood educator.
“Autism, Dating and Marriage”
We will share our experiences with dating and marriage and how autism has shaped these experiences.
Facilitated by Whitney Griffin –
Alex’s sister and Psychology Postdoctoral Fellow and Education Specialist at the CIDD; Whitney also serves a Postdoctoral role at the Psychoeducational Clinic at NC State University.
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Wednesday,
January 23, 2019
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Anthony D. Nicholson
Board Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Probate Law, and Elder Law by the North Carolina State Board of Legal Specialization
“Planning with Guardianship / ABLE accounts”
Special-needs planning for families with children with developmental disabilities including special needs trusts, guardianship, ABLE accounts and related matters.
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Wednesday,
February 13, 2019
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Morgan Parlier, MSW, LCSW
Clinical Social Work Faculty at the CIDD
“Modified Dialectical Behavioral Therapy: Intervention to enhance emotional regulation skills and to decrease challenging behaviors in adults with I/DD”
This presentation will provide an overview of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and modifications that can be made to adapt this
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Wednesday,
March 13, 2019
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Ann Palmer, B.A.
CIDD LEND Family Faculty
Elizabeth Kunreuther, LCSW, LCASA
Clinical Instructor - UNC Psychiatry’s Addictions and Detoxification Unit
“Substance abuse in the disability community”
Evidence suggests Substance Use Disorder (SUD) is increasing among the ASD/DD community. This presentation addresses awareness, prevention, and treatment of co-occurring SUD and ASD/DD.
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Wednesday,
April 10, 2019
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Keith Howard, Esq.
Managing Partner of the Law Offices of Keith L. Howard, PLLC
“The Education Rights of Special Needs Children”
Mr. Howard will discuss the education rights of children with disabilities pursuant to state and federal laws.
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Wednesday,
May 8, 2019
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Hunter L Blanton, PhD
Parent Advocate and Educator, Former CIDD LEND Trainee
“Untangling Autism Genetics: Emerging Tools for Advocacy and Support”
An introduction to the genetic causes of Autism and the usefulness of genetic testing for families and individuals with Autism.
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Sept. 11, 2019
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Behavior Management for Parents and Caregivers of Individuals with I/DD
Jean Mankowski, PhD, Licensed Psychologist; CIDD Clinical Assistant Professor, NC LEND Training Director
Dr. Mankowski will provide an overview of evidence-based strategies for behavior management in individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Numerous examples of positive behavioral support strategies used by parents and caregivers will be shared.
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October 9, 2019
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Making the Transition:
A Panel Discussion with Individuals Successfully Navigating their Transition to Adulthood
Panelists:
Anna Coleman, Kenneth Kelty, and Mara Lewis
Moderated by:
McCafferty S. Kermon, BFA, LEND Self-Advocacy Faculty
This panel discussion features individuals from the disability community who are successfully transitioning into adulthood. They will share an evening of stories, questions and insights.
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November 13, 2019
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ABLE ACCOUNTS – What is an ABLE Account?
– A Parent’s Perspective
Cheryl Walfall-Flagg, BA, LEND Fellow, ABLE Ambassador Alumni
An introduction to ABLE Accounts, explaining what they are, how to open an account, and how they can be used.
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December 4, 2019
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Addressing the Sexual Violence Epidemic in the I/DD Community
Deborah Zuver, MA, LMFT, RDT,
Margaret DeRamus, MS, CCC-SLP,
and Morgan Parlier, MSW, LCSW
This presentation will provide current information regarding the epidemic of sexual violence impacting the I/DD community. Presenters will discuss the unique vulnerabilities that exist for people with I/DD, as well as the existing challenges pertaining to reporting, accessing services and supports. They will discuss successful model programs and introduce several strategies and concepts that can be utilized to teach healthy boundaries, assertiveness and decision-making skills to protect self and others from sexual violence.
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For more information, please contact For more information, please contact:
Debbie B. Reinhartsen, Ph.D., CCC-SLP
Debbie.Reinhartsen@cidd.unc.edu/ 919-966-4138
Dissemination
Speech-Language Pathology Section Head
Associate Professor, Division of Speech and Hearing Sciences |
2019 CIDD Community Talk Series
Carolina Institute for Developmental Disabilities
www.cidd.unc.edu
Light refreshments will be provided.
Respite care is not available.
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