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Hi, we are the Sylvias! The one on the left is Sylvia Sarmiento, a speech and language pathologist and the one on the right is Sylvia Acosta, a psychologist. We work together in the Autism Spectrum Evaluation Clinic (ASEC) here at CDD. We are the bilingual team! We are fortunate […]
Online Trainings are routinely reviewed by Autism Programs’ faculty and staff to insure that current, evidenced based information is presented. All videos are hosted on Vimeo. For information on system requirements click here. All Autism Programs E-Courses are found on the UNM Moodle Learning System – Autism E-Courses.
Patrick Blevins MA, BCBA & Melissa Wintz-Dykstra MS Applied behavior analysis (ABA) is the application of the science of behaviorism to teach skills so that individuals can participate in socially significant activities that improve their lives. ABA services may be delivered within the home, community, and/or in a dedicated clinic. […]
Maryann Trott MA, BCBA Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities Division One of the questions most often asked of the individuals that work in the Autism programs is “How early can you tell if a child has autism?” followed by “What are the signs?” According to Dr. Lauren Elder who is […]
Where to Get an Evaluation for Children under 3 years old Early Screening Key Principles of Early Intervention
Contacte al Programa de Autismo Teléfono: (505) 272-1852 Gratis: 1-800-270-1861 Fax: (855) 294-1978
The Autism Programs at UNM/CDD offers autism specific school related services including trainings, consultation and conferences including the Summer Institute and the Preschool Institute for school personnel. For more information about School based services, call (505) 272-1852 or (800) 270-1861. The Autism Programs at the CDD offers a variety of […]
The Autism Programs at the Center for Development and Disability offers a variety of training throughout the state of New Mexico. The training team is composed of experts in the field of autism. Every year, the training team focuses on a specific region in the state. Most trainings are no […]
Q: Where can I find out more information about an IEP or how to advocate for my child? A: Parents Reaching Out and EPICS (Educating Parents of Indian Children with Special Needs) are helpful resources for families in New Mexico regarding the IEP process including training and parent to parent […]
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) refers to a group of disorders that are characterized by differences in social communication and restricted and repetitive behaviors. These are present in varying degrees in individuals; criteria for ASD is outlined in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th Edition (DSM-5). For more […]