All are welcome! Join us to learn about recent
advances in developmental disabilities. FREE!
Time: 7:00PM – 8:30PM
CIDD Conference Room 101 101 Renee Lynne Court, Carrboro, NC 27510
www.cidd.unc.edu
Wednesday, September 11
Ann Palmer, B.A.
Family Faculty, Carolina Institute for Developmental Disabilities, UNC-CH
Maureen Morrell, M.P.H. Special Projects Director, ASNC
Parenting Across the Autism Spectrum; Unexpected Lessons We Have Learned
Two parents, also professionals in the field, discuss the joys and challenges of parenting their sons from opposite ends of the autism spectrum from newly diagnosed toddlers to the adults they are today.
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Wednesday, October 9
Cynthia M. Powell, M.D.
Professor of Pediatrics and Genetics, Chief of Pediatric Genetics and Metabolism
Division of Genetics and Metabolism, UNC-CH
Genetic and Genomic Testing: What, Who, When, How and Why?
What are genes and chromosomes? What is the difference between genetics and genomics? Who can benefit from genetic testing? When are genetic tests indicated? How are they done? Why would someone want to have genetic testing? Answers to these questions and more will be discussed.
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Wednesday, November 13
Greg Olley, Ph.D.
Psychologist, Clinical Professor
Carolina Institute for Developmental Disabilities, UNC-CH
People with Developmental Disabilities and the Criminal Justice System: Risks and Resources
Children and adults with developmental disabilities, including autism, are at risk for encountering the criminal justice system. This talk will address the risks and resources to protect and support vulnerable populations.
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Wednesday, December 11
Anne Wheeler, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Adjunct Clinical Professor of School Psychology
Carolina Institute for Developmental Disabilities, UNC-CH
Caroline Hexdall, Ph.D.
Clinical Assistant Professor, Carolina Institute for Developmental Disabilities
Introduction to Mindfulness and Mindful Parenting
Mindfulness is defined as the “state of being attentive to and aware of what is taking place in the present.” It is thought that mindfulness assists in allowing shifts in one’s relationship to internal experiences; fear, anger, or sadness for example. Increases in emotional equanimity in the face of intrusive thoughts, distressing emotions and behavioral impulses are therefore thought to result from greater mindfulness. This talk will provide an overview of mindfulness as a daily practice with a specific focus on use of mindful parenting techniques.
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Debbie B. Reinhartsen, Ph.D., CCC-SLP
Debbie.Reinhartsen@cidd.unc.edu
966-4138
Dissemination
Speech-Language Pathology Section Head
Associate Professor, Division of Speech and Hearing Sciences
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2013 CIDD Community Talk Series
Carolina Institute for Developmental Disabilities
Light refreshments will be provided.
Respite care is not available.
Convenient parking located next to building.
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