Division for Early Childhood 2024 Conference: Full Schedule

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11:00am CDT

Prevent Marginalization and Promote Resilience in Trauma-Informed Care

Wednesday September 18, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT

Trauma-informed care can create a safe and supportive environment for young children who have experienced trauma and their families. However, if not approached carefully, children and their families could be further marginalized. This presentation discusses practical strategies to prevent marginalization and promote resilience in trauma-informed care.

Speakers

Zhe An

Assistant Professor, University of Wisconsin-Madison

songtian zeng

associate professor, University of Massachusetts Boston

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Wednesday September 18, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
GrandSalon 21 - 1st fl

Practice

Age 3-5
Audience 1 Practitioners
Content Level Intermediate

1:30pm CDT

Can Family Confidence Help with the Effects of Caregiver Burden on FQoL?

Wednesday September 18, 2024 1:30pm - 2:30pm CDT

GrandSalon 21 - 1st fl

We analyzed the effects of caregiver burden and family confidence on FQoL in 58 Spanish families in early intervention. Hierarchical regression and mediation analyses were used. FqoL ratings were influenced by income, burden and confidence. More confident mopthers showed higher FQoL. Family confidence helped lessen the impact of burden on FQoL.

Speakers

Margarita Canadas

Catholic University of Valencia

Gabriel MartÍnez-Rico

Rómulo González-García

Claudia Escorcia-Mora

Wednesday September 18, 2024 1:30pm - 2:30pm CDT
GrandSalon 21 - 1st fl

Research

Age 0-5
Audience 1 Practitioners
Audience 2 Researchers
Content Level Introductory

2:45pm CDT

Executive Function and Play: Authentic Assessment in Natural Environments

Wednesday September 18, 2024 2:45pm - 3:45pm CDT

GrandSalon 21 - 1st fl

Executive Functions (EF) refer to neurocognitive processes manifested by sustained attention, working memory, emotional control, and the ability to shift between attributes. The field needs authentic methods of assessing EF in natural early childhood environments. In this topic session, We will discuss how children’s naturally occurring play activities can be evaluated for

Speakers

Patricia Blasco

Professor, OHSU

Dr. Patricia M Blasco is a researcher at the Oregon Health & Science University. Her research projects includes a Clinical Feasibility Study of the NIH Baby Toolbox and the Healthy Brain and Child Development Study. She is a former associate editor of Young, Exceptional Children and... Read More →

Karin Lifter

Tara Rutter

Postdoctoral Research Fellow

Tara M. Rutter, PhD, is a T32 postdoctoral research fellow in the Department of Psychiatry at Oregon Health & Science University. Her research interests pertain to the study of diagnostic and pre-diagnostic markers of atypical neurodevelopment in the aim to inform interventions.

Wednesday September 18, 2024 2:45pm - 3:45pm CDT
GrandSalon 21 - 1st fl

Practice

Age 0-5
Audience 1 Practitioners
Audience 2 Researchers
Content Level Intermediate

4:00pm CDT

Experienced Parents Supporting Early Intervention

Wednesday September 18, 2024 4:00pm - 5:00pm CDT

GrandSalon 21 - 1st fl

This session will share information and activities of the Experienced Program in one state. The program utilizes a parent with personal experience in early intervention to support parents who are currently in early intervention. Learn how the Experienced Parent program supports families through a variety of strategies, one on one support, and family-centered practices.

Speakers

Kristen Votava

Associate Professor, University of North Dakota

Nicki Maddock

Carol Johnson

Roxane Romanick

Self-employed, NA

Roxane Romanick is the Executive Director of Designer Genes of North Dakota. Roxane's lived experience comes from being the "momager" for Elizabeth who is 24, graduated from college with an associate's in Early Childhood Special Education Paraprofessional, works for ND’s UCED... Read More →

Wednesday September 18, 2024 4:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
GrandSalon 21 - 1st fl

Family

Age 0-3
Audience 1 Families
Audience 2 Administrators
Content Level Intermediate