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UC Davis M.I.N.D. Institute

Minds Behind the M.I.N.D.

2009-2010 Lecture Series

Please join us for a series of presentations and discussions with leading researchers from the UC Davis M.I.N.D. Institute.  Learn more about their current studies and how they are finding answers to autism and other neurodevelopmental disorders.

For more information about the series, contact Terri Contenti, M.I.N.D. Institute Community Relations Officer, (916) 703-0289.

October 28, 2009, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Peter Mundy, Ph.D. 
Lisa Capps Chair for Neurodevelopmental Disorders and Education, and Director of Educational Research, UC Davis M.I.N.D. Institute, School of Education and Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences.

 

  Lecture Title: Individual Differences in Autism and Treatment Response

 Objectives:

  • To:  Provide an overview of current research and theory on the nature of individual differences and diagnostic subgroups in autism.
  • To:  To assist professionals and parents in understanding how executive functions and temperament contributes to individual differences in autism.
  • To:  Help professionals and parents understand both the quantitative research/clinical implications of research on individual differences such as early issues concerning identification, prognosis, and treatment
    response.

January 27, 2010, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Robin Hansen, M.D. 
Director of Clinical Programs, UC Davis M.I.N.D. Institute; Professor and Chief of Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics, Department of Pediatrics, School of Medicine; Director, University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities.

  Lecture Title: Fostering Community Partnerships

 Objectives:

  • To:  Gain a basic understanding of the UC Davis Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (CEDD) and the California Developmental Disabilities Partners Network.
  • To: Gain an understanding of CEDD efforts to develop a state plan for improving services to children and youth with Autism Spectrum Disorders.
  • To:  Provide a forum for discussion and community input in the areas of training, service, and community advocacy.

April 28, 2010, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Marjorie Solomon, Ph.D. 
Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychiatry, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, School of Medicine.
 

Lecture Title:  Social Skills Training in High Functioning Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorders: Important Issues and Future Directions

 Objectives:

  • To:  Examine developmental issues in adolescents with autism spectrum disorders.
  • To:  Discuss models for socials skills training for high functioning adolescents with ASD.
  • To:  Focus on issues encountered when working with adolescents and implications for future research.
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