February Newsletter 2024

The Help Me Grow Skagit virtual education series is underway!

Each virtual session is free and will rotate between morning and evening sessions. This month will focus on Exploring Neurodiversity. The flyer for the event is below, along with a list of helpful resources.

Participants may claim up to 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ for each session of the series.



For more information about other session and to register, please visit the Help Me Grow Skagit Healthcare Provider page.

February Session

Helpful Resources for You and Your Families

Articles:

• Untapped Potential: Embracing Neurodiversity in Medicine
• The Impact of Autism-Related Training Programs on Physician Knowledge, Self-Efficacy, and Practice Behavior: A Systematic Review
• Neurodiversity and Early Autism

Research/Resources:

• SPARK is an autism research study and a growing community of autistic individuals, their families, and researchers on a mission to advance the understanding of autism.
• Parent Resource: Understanding Neurodivergence Guide for Parents
• Parent/Professional List of Resources: The Center for Connection offers short list of resources that can provide you additional support and information

Recorded Webinars:

• Training Doctors in Neurodiversity: Stanford University student & researcher Lauren Clarke, BS, MHA  
• AoME Insights Embracing Neurodiversity in our Healthcare Educators 29 March 2023 
• Neurodiversity & Healthcare: Improving Accessibility & Inclusivity - Maddi Needham

Upcoming Events:

• 15th International Conference – Spring 2024 THE NEURODIVERSE PATIENT: ADULTS AND CHILDREN Spectrums Including: Autism, Attention Deficit, Neuroinflammation – PANS, and More. May 17th to 19th, 2024 | Scottsdale, Arizona 
• Developmental Disabilities and Neurodiversity Conference April 5-6, 2024 | Fairfield, CA
• World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology's International Conference on Neurodiversity July 11-12, 2024 in New York

Take a look at what's coming up!!

Local education opportunity. Please share with anyone giving vaccines or collecting blood samples!

Dr. Francie Chalmers

A Note from the Help Me Grow Physician Champion

As HMG Skagit’s “Physician Champion” please remember that I am available to help facilitate connections between your practice and community support services. I can be reached anytime with questions and feedback at fchalmers.md@gmail.com.

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