Center for Excellence in
Children's Mental Health
2008-09 Lessons from the Field: Autism Series
Workshop #1
WORKSHOP TITLE: Foundations of Autism
PRESENTERS: Scott Selleck, M.D., Ph.D.
Michael Reiff, M.D.
INVITED PANELISTS:
Allison Golnik, Pediatrics, University of MN
Anne Kelly, U Special Kids Program, University of MN
Robin Rumsey, Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinic, University of MN
Michael Reiff, Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinic, University of MN
Pat Pulice, Autism Services Director, Fraser Child and Family Center
Huda Farah, State Task Force on Autism in the Somali Community
DATE:
November 21, 2008 -
9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
(8:30 - 9:00 Check-in and networking)
LOCATION:
Coffman Union Theater
University of Minnesota, Minneapolis Campus
(Broadcast live to Greater MN Sites)
VIDEO HOST SITES: The workshop was broadcast live to host sites in Greater Minnesota. Click here for a list of host sites.
KEYNOTE PRESENTER:
Scott Selleck, M.D., Ph.D., is a Professor in the departments of Pediatrics and Genetics, Cell Biology & Development, as well as Director of the Developmental Biology Center, at the University of Minnesota. Given the fact that autism now affects one in every 166 children born, Scott has focused his recent research on trying to determine whether a specific genetic mutation might play a role in the Autism Spectrum Disorder that changes the lives of so many children and families. He is a strong advocate for continued research to determine the causes of this disorder and has been instrumental in leading an effort to raise two million dollars to lay the foundation for the Autism Initiative, which will support continued research and education in this area.
CONTENT:
Dr. Scott Selleck and a panel of University faculty and community professionals with expertise in the field of autism presented on “what the research is telling us and is not telling us” regarding emerging issues in the field of autism. Recently, concerns around the incidence and causes of autism have placed autism in the spotlight. Misconceptions and myths have abounded and professionals as well as families are faced with sorting through what is fact vs myth. The presentation focused on the current research and what it can and can’t tell us about the many facets of autism causation and resulting presentations and interventions. Included in the presentation were varied perspectives on the role of genetics and environment, measures of incidence of autism, differing levels of evidence, and evaluating the validity of information presented from various sources.
GOAL:
To provide human services professionals, social workers, educators and parents with an understanding of current research relevant to the field of Autism Spectrum Disorders and its role in addressing the needs of children and families experiencing autism.
OBJECTIVES:
- Gain knowledge of current research and its implications in working with children and families experiencing autism
- Gain knowledge regarding the many facets of autism causation and resulting presentations and interventions
- Understand the importance of differing levels of evidence related to research in the field of autism
- Learn key factors to consider in evaluating information publicized in the field of autism and assisting families in effectively using this information
- Learn how varying levels of evidence in emerging research can be applied in addressing the needs of children and families experiencing autism
COST:
Metro Site
General Registrants: $30
Student Registrants: $15
Child Welfare Workers: Click here for information
Greater Minnesota Sites
ITV and Video Stream Host Sites: No charge
CEU's:
Application for 3 CEU's per workshop was made to MN DHS Child
Protection and the Boards of Social Work, Psychology, Marriage &
Family Therapists, and Certified Family Life Educators. Certificates
of Attendance were available upon completion of each workshop. The Certificate of Attendance can also be used for nursing and teaching CEU's, which do not require pre-approval.
For questions or more information: Please contact Ellen Lepinski at 612-625-6527 or lepin008@umn.edu.
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