Making an Impact
July 22nd was World Fragile X Syndrome Awareness Day. View this video to learn more about Fragile X Syndrome from Dr. Deborah Barbouth, MD, FACMG and Rosie Perez, President of the Florida Fragile X Families Foundation.
Learn more about the Fragile X Clinic at the University of Miami Mailman Center for Child Development.
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Celebrating Connection
Congratulations to our graduating 2023-2024 Pediatric Psychology Residents Manuel Marichal, Leah Phillips, Tatiana Magana, Megan Golson, Ayanna Troutman, Katie Balistreri, Evan Burdette, and LeAnna Kehl. We look forward to staying connected (be sure to subscribe to our Newsletter) and hearing about the big things you go on to do!
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Innovation in Action
“Xavier Cortada: Climate Science Art,” a solo exhibition featuring Mailman Center member with faculty appointment in the Department of Art History, Xavier Cortada’s, climate change-focused artwork from Miami and the North and South Poles, spanning from 2007 to the present. The exhibition opened on July 10, 2024, at the National Academy of Sciences in Washington, D.C. and will remain on view through Dec. 31, 2024.
Xavier Cortada also has artwork depicting the history of disability on display at the Mailman Center.
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Celebrating 34 Years
July 26th marked the 34th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This important civil rights law prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in all areas of public life, including jobs, schools, transportation, and all public and private places that are open to the general public. Learn more about the ADA.
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Training Opportunities Available
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Self-Paced Virtual Course
In this course, a panel of professionals, parents, and self advocates will share their knowledge about communication, mental health, guardianship, and healthcare to assist families of people with disabilities during the transition into adulthood process.
Register for this free training*
*new users should create a free account before accessing link to register for the course
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Self-Paced Virtual Course
In this course, self-advocacy is defined and discussed at the early childhood, elementary, middle school and high school levels. Technology and educational options are discussed for children who are deaf or hard of hearing.
Register for this free training*
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Accepting Applications NOW!
ETLP is designed to help early to mid-level career professionals reach their potential as individual leaders who transform systems of care for people with developmental disabilities. This 9-month program will run end of September - June. The group will meet twice monthly on Thursdays from 4:30 pm-7 pm as well as 3 full-day intensives. Learn more and apply or nominate someone for this unique leadership experience.
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Research Publications & Presentations
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Presentation
Michelle Schladant, PhD, and Austin Garilli, PhD were invited speakers at the One Goal Summer Conference for early childhood educators and leaders on July 18, 2024 in Tampa, FL.
Their presentation showcased Step Up AT's dedication to accessibility, unveiling free modules, videos, and resources that empower educators to harness AT's potential anytime, anywhere. Team up with Step Up AT to create inclusive classrooms and revolutionize educational experiences for every child.
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Publication
Eating and behavior challenges often go hand in hand. Mailman Center researchers recently collaborated to determine if Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) can have a positive impact on child eating behaviors.
Abigail Peskin, Alex Barth, Elana Mansoor, Alina Farias, W. Andrew Rothenberg, Dainelys Garcia, Jason Jent,
Impact of parent child interaction therapy on child eating behaviors, Appetite, Volume 200, 2024, 107544, ISSN 0195-6663, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.appet.2024.107544.
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Bioethics Workshop
On May 6, 2024, Mailman Center researchers affiliated with the departments of Psychology, Teaching & Learning, and Otolaryngology met with national experts, advocates, parents, teachers and speech-language specialists from the Debbie Institute to discuss a project funded by the National Center on Deafness and Communication Disorders. The project, led by Co-PIs Daniel Messinger and Lynn Perry, along with Dr's Ivette Cejas, Batya Elbaum, and Kenneth Goodman, explored ethical issues related to using automated sensing technologies in preschool classrooms with children who have hearing loss, emphasizing the importance of trust in research.
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Community Partner News & Updates
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AIR-P Webinar Tuesday 8/20/24 @ 4PM ET
AIR-P Presents: Research Basics Training: Working Towards Inclusive Autism Research. This webinar will provide an overview of a participatory project in which a team of Autistic and non-Autistic collaborators created and delivered an adaptable, multi-modal research training curriculum for Autistic Adults to build capacity for inclusion in research, and to build transferrable skills like teamwork, consensus-oriented decision making, and effective communication. The trainees participated in focus groups to set a research agenda on gender and sexuality.
REGISTER HERE
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Job Postings & Career Opportunities
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Check out these opportunities to join the team of professionals at the Mailman Center!
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Calendar of Upcoming Events
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