CARD consultants share expertise on behaviors of children with autism
Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (CARD) consultants Liz Burke, MS and Christine Maughan, MEd, presented at the 2023 Florida Children & Families Summit in Orlando. The annual summit hosted child welfare personnel, foster/adoptive parents, guardians ad litem, and service providers from across the State of Florida. The two offered their expertise in the field of autism and behavior with their presentation titled, "Addressing Behaviors in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder."
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MHLP assistant professor awarded grant to study risk factors for Alzheimer’s disease, dementia in older LGBTQ+ adults
Nik Lampe, PhD, an assistant professor in the Department of Mental Health Law and Policy (MHLP), has been awarded an Alzheimer's Association Research Fellowship to Promote Diversity grant. Lampe received nearly $200,000 to examine risk and protective factors for Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD) concerning LGBTQ+-affirming care and caregiver support among a cohort of 1,256 LGBTQ+ older adults. Read more.
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CARD receives donation from Tampa Bay Sports Commission's campaign
The Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (CARD) was presented with a $500 donation from the Tampa Bay Sports Commission’s NIL Brand Ambassador campaign, Setting the Standard – Growing the Game. The presentation was held during the Road 2 Tampa Bay Volleyball Invitational held in Tampa Aug. 25-26 as a kickoff to the 2023 season. Read more.
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A survey finds more Tampa-area residents miss work for mental health needs
Health News Florida
"In addition to the survey, Tampa Bay Thrives and the University of South Florida’s Mental Health Law and Policy Department conducted focus groups with community members throughout 2022 and 2023 to learn more about perceptions of mental health needs within the region."
6 things to know about changes to a Wisconsin program for the elderly and disabled, and why advocates are worried
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
"'It will run the serious risk of losing its community and state identity (under for-profit health insurers) and its responsiveness,' said Larry Polivka, professor emeritus of aging studies at the University of South Florida."
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Largest-ever test of hearing intervention to delay dementia produces compelling results
USF News
"Associate Professor of Communication Sciences and Disorders Michelle Arnold is concerned about the deleterious effects experienced by people who have trouble processing language."
USF's request for $200M stadium loan clears major hurdle
WFLA
“We haven’t had enough money to do our basic operations and the concern is we now have to start supporting this from those funds,” Associate Professor Dr. Timothy Boaz said. “I think people would see that as a big problem.”
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Banwell, S., Black, L., Cecil, D. K., Djamba, Y. K., Kimuna, S. R., Milne, E., Seal, L., & Tenkorang, E. Y. (2023). The Emerald International Handbook of Feminist Perspectives on Women’s Acts of Violence. Emerald Publishing Limited.
ISBN: 9781803822563
Cecil, D. K. (2023). Ear Hustle: Connecting to Prison Life Through a Narrative Podcast. In Literary Journalism Goes Inside Prison Just Sentences. Routledge.
ISBN: 9781032410258
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King, C. R., Wambaugh, J. L., & Maas, E. (2023). A comparison of sound production treatment and metrical pacing therapy for apraxia of speech: A single-case experimental design. American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology, 1–19. doi:10.1044/2023_ajslp-22-00302 | |
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Peer Support and Recovery in Behavioral Health
Oct. 20 | 9:30 a.m. - noon
Marshall Student Center
This year’s annual Fall Colloquium will bring together subject matter experts to discuss the domains of peer support and recovery, integrating practice, policy, and research. There will be individual speakers, panel discussions, and community partner information tables.
To register or reserve an information table, visit https://bit.ly/FMHIpeersupport
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2023 Cycling for Autism
Oct. 21 | 8:30 a.m.
Courtney Campbell Causeway Trail
Over the past 11 years, the Tampa Midtown Rotary Club has raised over $200,000 with its annual Cycling for Autism event to support individuals in our community who have an autism spectrum disorder. Proceeds this year will benefit the Applied Behavior Analysis Program, the Center for Autism and Related Disabilities at the University of South Florida, and the Tampa Midtown Rotary Foundation.
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