UC Davis MIND Institute Events
What does this program include?
- An opportunity to interact with other siblings of children with neurodevelopmental disabilities. Siblings will be split into ageappropriate groups for all activities
- Discussions, activities, games, social opportunities and arts and crafts
- Dinner will be provided for registered participants
Requirements for Enrolling:
Ages 7-16
- Must be the neurotypical sibling of a child or teen with a neurodevelopmental disability such as autism, ADHD, Down syndrome or fragile X syndrome
- Transportation is not provided. You must arrange your own transportation to our location in Sacramento, CA
Registration is required for each session and and is FREE.
Dates
- May 24
- June 21
- Aug. 16
- Sept. 20
- Oct. 18
- Nov. 15
Time
6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
What does this program include?
- Free virtual support group led by certified child life specialists
- An opportunity to interact with other siblings of children with neurodevelopmental disabilities
- Weekly discussions, activities, games, and arts
Requirements for Enrolling:
Ages 7-12
- Must be the neurotypical sibling of a child or teen with a neurodevelopmental disability such as autism, ADHD, Down
syndrome or fragile X syndrome - Must be participating in the Sibling Group for the first time
- Must have a laptop, computer, or tablet with internet access
Registration is required and is FREE. Contact the MIND Institute’s Child Life Program for more information and registration information. HS-mindchildlife@ucdavis.edu.
Sessions
- Session 1 April 25 - June 13
- Session 2 June 27 – Aug. 8
- Session 3 Sept. 19 – Nov. 14
Time
6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
What does this program include?
- Free virtual support group led by certified child life specialists
- An opportunity to interact with other teen siblings of children with neurodevelopmental disabilities
- Weekly discussions, activities and arts
Requirements for Enrolling:
Ages 13-16
- Must be the neurotypical sibling of a child or teen with a neurodevelopmental disability such as autism, ADHD, Down
syndrome or fragile X syndrome - Must be participating in the Sibling Group for the first time
- Must have a laptop, computer, or tablet with internet access
Registration is required and is FREE. Contact the MIND Institute’s Child Life Program for more information and registration information. HS-mindchildlife@ucdavis.edu.
Sessions
- Session 1: April 26 – May 31
- Session 2: Aug. 9 –Sept. 13
Time
Wednesdays, 4:30 p.m.
Navigating school, therapies, and in home services can be overwhelming. Join us for a discussion group with Family Navigator parent mentors to learn more about community resources. Group members are encouraged to bring related questions and share their experiences. Ongoing participation is welcome.
To receive your Zoom link, please register now.
Group content varies across sessions, please contact the Family Navigator program with specific requests or questions: 916-734-4152 or hs-mindfnp@ucdavis.edu
Join us for a discussion group with the Family Navigator team. This group is open to families and supporters of people in their teens through adulthood. Group members are encouraged to bring questions and share their experiences. Ongoing participation is welcome.
For more information, please contact 916-734-4152 or hs-mindfnp@ucdavis.edu
The 2023 MIND Summer Institute on Neurodevelopmental Disabilities will be July 28 from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. This year's theme is "Inclusion and Belonging: Powerful Discussions to Engage our Community."
The event will be hybrid, offering both in-person and virtual attendance. Professionals, family members, disability advocates, community members and students are invited to attend.
This event focuses on meaningful inclusion of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in many areas. The morning portion of the event (9 a.m. -12 p.m.) will include one research-based keynote talk and one panel discussion offered through a hybrid format: in-person and remote (over Zoom). The keynote talk will share information about the importance of inclusion throughout the life course. Research-based strategies to promote inclusion will be shared for many areas of life including family, early intervention, school, community living, retirement, and end of life. The importance of promoting policy, services, and attitudes that promote inclusion will be reviewed and the positive outcomes of inclusive experiences for persons with intellectual and other neurodevelopmental disabilities will be identified.
The panel discussion focuses on personal perspectives and experiences from individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and families sharing their personal journeys, challenges, and successes around inclusion across the lifespan. Through their varied backgrounds and lived experiences, the panelists will address topics around inclusion including education, medical settings and decisions, employment, and transition planning.
The afternoon portion of the event (12 p.m. - 2 p.m. PDT) will be offered in-person only. Participants will join small group discussions in breakout sessions focusing on specific topics in inclusion. The small groups will be facilitated by panel members, community partners, and staff from the UC Davis MIND Institute. The small group discussions are designed to allow participants to engage with one another, discuss current topics in inclusion, and share resources and strategies.
Seminars of Excellence in Neurodevelopmental Research (SEIN)
Los Seminarios de excelencia en investigación del neurodesarrollo (SEIN) es una iniciativa del Instituto MIND que tiene como objetivo la divulgación de la información científica más actual relacionada con el neurodesarrollo y trastornos asociados. Los ponentes de estos seminarios incluyen reconocidos investigadores clínicos y básicos especializados en el tema. Estos seminarios son en español y dirigidos a investigadores y profesionales de todos los países de habla hispana. Familias son bienvenidas.
The UC Davis MIND Institute’s Distinguished Lecturer Series are public lectures by nationally and internationally-recognized researchers in neurodevelopmental disabilities.
The parent support group, the African American Developmental Disability Parent Alliance is now named Sankofa Parent Support Group. The word Sankofa comes from an African language which means “go back and fetch it” which is significant to the mission and purpose of the group which is to take information and resources we learn back to people in the community. Sankofa was founded in 2015 in order to meet the unique needs of parents of Black children with autism and other developmental disabilities. Since our inception, Sankofa has supported the needs of the parents by providing advocacy and resources that have increased awareness of developmental disabilities at the community level.
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Dinner and childcare will be provided. For more information about Sankofa: https://sankofafsn.com/ or contact bjcshaw@ucdavis.edu. These meetings are co-sponsored by the UC Davis Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (CEDD) and Warmline Family Resource and Parent Training and Information Center.
Vamos a platicar (Let's Talk)
UC Davis MIND Institute, Centro de Recursos
2825 50th Street, Sacramento CA
La Serie de 6 presentaciones fue creada y presentada por primera vez en el 2014 por tres madres hispanas, tomando en cuenta las experiencias de familias de niños en diferentes edades, diferentes diagnóstico y sus experiencias personales como madres de hijos con diagnósticos de discapacidades del desarrollo. Actualmente la serie es presentada y enriquecida por madres lideres, que como profesionales apoyan directamente a las familias en la difícil tarea de navegar el sistema.
Las familias reportan que al participar se han beneficiado dado que al encontrar y aumentar sus recursos, fortalecieron su persona y también a sus familias.
Patrocinado por el Centro para la Excelencia en Discapacidades del Desarrollo Centro de Recursos para la Familia ~ WarmLine.
Para registro y estacionamiento gratuitito, por favor comuníquese al 916-703-0439.
Vamos a platicar (Let’s Talk) is a six-week series that will be conducted entirely in Spanish. It is for parents of children with disabilities to share their experiences and to learn about their child’s diagnosis and needs and how to help them achieve their full potential. For registration, please call 916-703-0439. Sponsored by the Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities and the Warmline Family Resource Center.
Centro Para la Excelencia en Discapacidades del Desarrolo
El primer Martes del mes de 6-8 p.m.
UC Davis MIND Institute
2825 50th Street, Sacramento
CEDD Padres para Padres es un grupo de apoyo continuo que es realizado completamente en español. Esta es una oportunidad para los padres de niños con necesidades especiales para compartir sus ideas y sentimientos en un ambiente de apoyo y confidencial. Las Juntas se llevan a cabo el Primer Martes de cada mes de 6-8 p.m. en UC Davis MIND Institute o por Zoom Para más información, entre al enlace (en el titulo). Para registrarse, por favor llame al 916-734-1812. Patrocinado por el CEDD Centro para la Excelencia en Discapacidades del Desarrollo.
CEDD Padres para Padres is an ongoing parent support group that is conducted entirely in Spanish. It is an opportunity for parents of children with disabilities to share their thoughts and feelings in a supportive and confidential environment. Meetings are the first Tuesday of each month from 6-8 p.m. at the UC Davis MIND Institute or Zoom. For more information, click on the link (in the title). To register, please call 916-734-1812. Sponsored by the Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities.