1.
December
3, 2009: California Consortium on Postsecondary Options for People with Developmental Disabilities Meeting
Charting Our Future: Benchmarks
2010
The Consortium needs to develop
and implement a plan that moves our vision forward while keeping in mind both
existing state and federal opportunities as well as the economic climate we live
in today. Our fundamental goals to increase public awareness, support the
establishment of a variety of program options for PSE, disseminate information,
and develop mechanisms for collaboration remain the same. What will this work
look like in 2010? Come and formulate our priorities for next year.
Westside Regional Center @ 5901 Green Valley Circle, Suite 320
Culver City
, CA mkudritzki@mednet.ucla.edu (310) 825-3715
2.
December
16, 2009: Presentation to Kaiser West Los Angeles obstetricians and gynecologists on assessment and counseling of women of child bearing age about drinking during pregnancy.
The greatest opportunities for improvement in pregnancy
outcomes are in prevention strategies implemented prior to conception. Although
there have been substantial gains in improving the health of women and children
in the United
States, much remains to be done. Of specific
concern is the continued use of alcohol by women of child bearing age and the
need to address alcohol use prior to pregnancy in order to prevent an alcohol
exposed pregnancy. Alcohol is a known physical and behavioral teratogen and one
of the leading causes of developmental disabilities. This presentation will
describe recent advances in screening and brief interventions for alcohol use in
women. It is hoped that more knowledge on currently available procedures will
encourage their use in the provision of routine care to all women of
childbearing age.
Kaiser West Los Angeles
Los Angeles
, CA
310 206-6528
3.
December
4, 2009: UCLA Cart “Autism 2009” Autism Spectrum Disorders: Research Update and Evidence-Based Treatment Models
This full-day symposium is
for physicians, psychiatrists, psychologists, other health professionals,
teachers, autism service providers, and any others interested in learning of the
latest breakthroughs in research and treatment in autism spectrum disorders.
Nationally-renowned CART faculty (including Drs. Geschwind, Bookheimer,
McCracken and Kasari) will provide an overview of the latest scientific findings
about etiological factors, core deficits, early screening and diagnosis, and
innovative treatment models for children with autism and autism spectrum
disorders. A conceptual framework, highlighted by various case scenarios and
consideration of community resources, will be presented on how to make a
thorough assessment and individual treatment plan. In addition, the complex role
of genetics, and the use of brain imaging as state-of-the-art methods for
understanding and developing treatments for autism, will be presented.
Neuroscience Research Building Auditorium at UCLA
Los Angeles
, CA
Saturday Opportunities for Adaptive Recreation. This program is designed specifically for individuals with physical disabilities to include but not limited to: Cerebral Palsy, Spina Bifida, Spinal Cord Injury, Muscular Dystrophy. etc.
Jamie Hoffman (310) 825-1059 jhoffman@recreation.ucla.edu
5.
March
1, 2010: Supporting Students with Autism and Intellectual Disabilities in Postsecondary Education for Success
Participants will gain knowledge and learn new strategies to develop, improve or support the implementation of postsecondary education options for students with autism and intellectual disabilties.
Center for Healthy Communities - The California Endowment 100 N. Alameda Street
Los Angeles
, CA
(808) 956-7878
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