UNM News:

The Autism Programs at the UNM Center for Development & Disability currently offers presentations for Native American families. The series, “Weaving Colors” will be presented the third Wednesday of each month from 1-2:30 p.m. (MT) in webinar format.

Every month, a new topic will be presented to families over the internet using zoom. This free webinar series will offer an opportunity for participants to engage and discuss the topic, as well as connect with other Native families.

The Weaving Colors training series is open to everyone and offers ASL interpretation.

Title of Session: Honoring Indigenous Knowledge of Neurodevelopment and Childrearing presented by Dr. Joshua Allison-Burbank, PhD, CCC-SLP, from 1-2:30 p.m. (MT), Wednesday, Sept. 20 2023.

This two-part presentation explores neurodevelopment and child development from an Indigenous lens. Cultural attitudes towards disability will be discussed and methods for improving Indigenous connectedness during interventions will be highlighted.

Part 2: https://reg.abcsignup.com/reg/event_page.aspx?ek=0033-0021-bda425adfc224fa0a48f85562256fedc 

To watch the Part 1 recorded presentation, visit our Autism Portal at https://cdd.health.unm.edu/autismportal/native-resources/

Direct questions to 505.272.1852 or 1.800.270.1861 or HSC-AutismPrograms@salud.unm.edu.