UNM Center for Development and Disability

05/28/2026

There is still time to register for this in-person workshop for FIT professionals and family members of children with ASD and Down Syndrome.

Date: June 26, 2026
Time: 7:30am – 4:30pm
Presenters: Gabriel Anzueto, MD, and Allison Meyer, PhD
Location: Hotel Albuquerque at Old Town, 800 Rio Grande Blvd NW, Albuquerque, NM 87104

Registration link: https://bit.ly/4vMF0Qp

SEE YOU THERE!

05/26/2026

** This group is intended for parents and guardians only**

PEACE: Parent Education about Autism and Caregiver Empowerment

The PEACE Group is an informational series dedicated to providing evidence-based education about Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and empowering caregivers of children newly diagnosed with ASD.

The PEACE Program consists of four informational sessions.

What is ASD?
Interventions
Supportive Strategies
Next Steps

VIRTUAL sessions will be held every Friday in June 2026
June Registration link: https://bit.ly/4cGR4eA

Questions about PEACE? Contact Sylvia Acosta, PhD at [email protected] or 505-272-1852.

** Este grupo está destinado exclusivamente a padres y tutores **

PEACE: Educación para padres sobre el autismo y empoderamiento de los cuidadores

El Grupo PEACE es un ciclo informativo dedicado a proporcionar formación basada en la evidencia sobre el trastorno del espectro autista (TEA, por sus siglas en inglés) y a empoderar a los cuidadores de niños recién diagnosticados con TEA.

El programa PEACE consiste de cuatro sesiones informativas.

¿Qué es el TEA?
Intervenciones
Estrategias de apoyo
Próximos pasos

Las sesiones VIRTUALES se llevarán a cabo todos los viernes del mes de junio de 2026
Enlace de inscripción para junio: https://bit.ly/4cGR4eA

¿Tiene alguna pregunta sobre PEACE? Póngase en contacto con la Dra. Sylvia Acosta en [email protected] o llame al 505-272-1852.

05/20/2026

¡Te invitamos a escuchar el último pódcast de Conversaciones Sobre el Autismo!

¡Aquí va una idea! Elija una actividad que le guste y separe un tiempo en su día para dedicársela. Al hacerlo, se está permitiendo bajar el ritmo y prestar atención a cómo se siente. Una vez que haya terminado, ¡se sentirá renovado! Ahora ya está listo para seguir con su día. ¿En qué consiste esta práctica? ¡Se llama autocuidado! Es algo sencillo de hacer a diario y le proporcionará beneficios a muchos niveles. Sin embargo, vivimos en un mundo competitivo que nos obliga a estar constantemente ocupados. Hemos convertido una práctica sencilla en algo excesivamente complicado. En realidad, es increíblemente fácil dominar la práctica del autocuidado. Una forma fantástica de empezar su camino hacia el autocuidado es escuchando este episodio de Conversaciones Sobre el Autismo, en el que nuestro moderador habla con tres invitados sobre cómo mantienen una práctica regular de autocuidado en una cultura excesivamente ocupada. ¡Empecemos!

05/15/2026

Mental Health Awareness Month Book Recommendations

Your Beautiful Brain: Keeping Your Brain Healthy by Jeri Freedman https://c95037.eos-intl.net/C95037/OPAC/Details/Record.aspx?BibCode=2706309

A Gathering of Wisdoms: Tribal Mental Health by the Swinomish Tribal Mental Health Project https://c95037.eos-intl.net/C95037/OPAC/Details/Record.aspx?BibCode=909918

Straight Talk About Your Mental Health by James Morrison https://c95037.eos-intl.net/C95037/OPAC/Details/Record.aspx?BibCode=535946

Day by Day: Emotional Wellbeing in Parents of Disabled Children by Joanna Griffin https://c95037.eos-intl.net/C95037/OPAC/Details/Record.aspx?BibCode=4463574

Different Minds: Gifted Children with ADHD, ASD and Other Dual Exceptionalities by Deirdre Lovecky https://c95037.eos-intl.net/C95037/OPAC/Details/Record.aspx?BibCode=4428577

The Guide to Good Mental Health on the Autism Spectrum by Jeanette Purkis, Dr Emma Goodall & Dr Jane Nugent https://c95037.eos-intl.net/C95037/OPAC/Details/Record.aspx?BibCode=3855773

Find these books and more in our catalogue: https://c95037.eos-intl.net/C95037/OPAC/Search/AdvancedSearch.aspx

UNM Center for Development & Disability Library
844-231-5003
[email protected]

05/08/2026

Check out the Yes! Summer Program for children ages 5-12!

SPACES FILLING UP FAST - Register the kiddos (ages 5-12) for YES! Program for an imagination-filled summer of adventure! Cost $50/camper per week includes ALL activities, field trips, lunches & snacks. Details and online registration: https://www.edgewood-nm.gov/parks.../page/yes-program

SPACES FILLING UP FAST - Register the kiddos (ages 5-12) for YES! Program for an imagination-filled summer of adventure! Cost $50/camper per week includes ALL activities, field trips, lunches & snacks. Details and online registration: https://www.edgewood-nm.gov/parks-recreation/page/yes-program

05/08/2026

From our friends and colleagues with Hole In The Heart.

1 in 100 babies... and most parents don’t know the signs!
Not because they don’t care—
because no one told them what to look for.

Starting May 10, we’re changing that!

6 signs. 6 weeks.

Make sure you’re here for it!❤️

Please share to spread awareness with us!

05/07/2026

We invite you to listen to the latest podcast by Autism Conversations!

Are you a parent or an individual who’s facing the challenges of aging, with autism in the mix? What about the continual navigation of the ever-changing systems of healthcare and support services? Are you finding it challenging to stay socially and mentally active in the community? You are invited to listen to our guests, as they share their knowledge and insights about themselves or their loved ones with autism, and their journey of navigating life and all the challenges associated with aging.

05/07/2026

Check out this great opportunity! All ages and abilities welcome!

Registration is open for our Play Ball Adaptive Baseball Clinic on Saturday, June 6!
The clinic is open to kids with physical or intellectual challenges and will include modified stations for pitching, hitting, throwing, base running and agility. Registration is FREE to all participants.
Register Today: https://bit.ly/4njTT9c

Registration is open for our Play Ball Adaptive Baseball Clinic on Saturday, June 6!

The clinic is open to kids with physical or intellectual challenges and will include modified stations for pitching, hitting, throwing, base running and agility. Registration is FREE to all participants.

Register Today: https://bit.ly/4njTT9c

05/06/2026

Please join us for an expanded NM START Clinical Education Training and Networking Reception at Hotel Albuquerque at Old Town!

Title: Decoding Distress: Supporting Autistic Individuals with Trauma-Informed Care

Presenters: Tiffany Otero, PhD, BCBA, Mohammad Murtuza, MD and Felicia Nevarez, MEd

Date/time:
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
1:00-3:30 p.m. - Presentation
3:30-5:00 p.m. – Reception

Location:
Hotel Albuquerque
800 Rio Grande Blvd., NW
Albuquerque, NM 87104

Registration Link:

https://reg.learningstream.com/reg/event_page.aspx?ek=0033-0021-d8359466a7e7448f9ce5bfb501ea75e9

Questions? Contact us directly at [email protected]