AIDB RISE Autism

05/14/2025

🌱 SPROUT Parent Training Workshop – Update 🌱

We want to let everyone know that the upcoming SPROUT Parent Training Workshop has been cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances.

💬 Good news: We’re already working on offering new parent training opportunities in the near future. We’re committed to continuing to provide helpful resources and support.

👉 Be sure to follow our page so you don’t miss upcoming events and updates!

If you have any questions or would like to be added to a list for future sessions, feel free to message us directly.
We appreciate your interest and hope to see you at a future event! 🤟🏼

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05/06/2025

Our Strong Parents Reaching Out, Uniting Together (SPROUT) conference is coming up very soon!

To register, scan the QR code on the flyer!

03/05/2025

RISE Together Preschool has had a successful first few weeks. Our teachers and mentors are hard at work taking care of all of our precious kiddos!

Pictured are RISE Staff Katelyn Peoples and Deandre Roach with one of our lovely students!

01/20/2025

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01/08/2025

The AIDB Office of Information Technology was alerted on, January 7, 2025, that on December 28, 2024, PowerSchool, the student information system used by the Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind as required by the Alabama State Department of Education, became aware of a cybersecurity incident involving unauthorized access to K-12 staff and student data.

At this time, PowerSchool has confirmed the stolen data primarily contains contact details such as names and addresses.

PowerSchool is confident that the incident is contained and has no evidence of additional malware or continued unauthorized activity in the PowerSchool system. PowerSchool does not anticipate the data being shared or made public and believes it has been deleted without any further replication or dissemination.

If you have any questions, please contact support.sis@aidb.org.

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12/02/2024

The AIDB RISE Together Preschool Teacher position has opened! Interested?

We are looking for qualified teachers to foster support and development for children of varying abilities!

This is a one of a kind position for those who are seeking a unique and exciting teaching experience!

Want to learn more? Visit the link below to learn more about the position and to apply!

https://www.aidb.org/site/default.aspx?PageType=3&ModuleInstanceID=3073&ViewID=7b97f7ed-8e5e-4120-848f-a8b4987d588f&RenderLoc=0&FlexDataID=16933&PageID=1469

11/11/2024

You are invited to join us for this free webinar for parents and caregivers of autistic children. Register today by clicking the link below!

Strategies for Improving Dental Care for Autistic Individuals
Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 5:15pm - 6:30pm EST.

This is the next in our 10-month webinar series provided virtually by experts at the National Autism Center at May Institute. Please stay tuned for future webinars.

ABOUT THIS WEBINAR:

We are fortunate to have a pediatric dentist and a certified dental assistant who provide specialized dental care to children with autism. They will share some behavioral intervention strategies to make a visit to the dentist less stressful, including preparing the office and support staff, their unique pretreatment assessment forum, the team huddle before the visit, debriefing after the visit, and other ideas for addressing challenging behaviors within the dental setting.

ABOUT THE PRESENTERS:

Dr. Oscar Padilla, DDS, Associate Professor of Clinical Dentistry, Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Nova Southwestern University, and Krystal Eischen Olsen, BS, CDA, Grant Program Manager, Department of Oral Science and Translational Research, Nova Southeastern University.

Once you register, you will receive an email to confirm your attendance and more information about the training.

https://www.mayinstitute.org/events/pathways-for-parents-webinar-strategies-for-improving-dental-care-for-autistic-individuals/?utm_source=BenchmarkEmail&utm_campaign=parent_pathways_training_-_Nov_2024&utm_medium=email

10/14/2024

Wednesday, October 16th from 9:30AM-12:30PM: Sleep and Autism. Dr. Jennifer Sheehy-Knight and Dr. Sarah Bauman, co-founders of Alabama Developmental and Behavioral Specialists, will be discussing sleep challenges in ASD and strategies to promote successful sleep. Participants will be able to understand: Reasons why sleep challenges are more common in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Strategies to promote successful sleep for children with ASD, and How to create a plan to individualize these strategies for your child.

To register for in-person attendance at Disability Rights and Resources, please register here: https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2Fcommunity-education-workshop-sleep-and-autism-tickets-1033755990997&data=05%7C02%7Cuabran%40UAB.EDU%7C93dea26f92144faa2b0a08dce22f426a%7Cd8999fe476af40b3b4351d8977abc08c%7C1%7C0%7C638633943301328047%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=tV6dpSQ098ncyneyQlZm8MYZzUy8mxQfGFgiyr5He%2Fc%3D&reserved=0

To register for Zoom attendance, please register here: https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fuab.zoom.us%2Fmeeting%2Fregister%2FtZAvd-GgpzsuHtISiLZMcBGE8OEOqaEoQqxG%23%2Fregistration&data=05%7C02%7Cuabran%40UAB.EDU%7C93dea26f92144faa2b0a08dce22f426a%7Cd8999fe476af40b3b4351d8977abc08c%7C1%7C0%7C638633943301341031%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=ihrq0dw1fcRUucRtPrQczm9ZKoEqW3kJAY8umZL95YQ%3D&reserved=0

**While we highly encourage attendance in-person, we understand it is not a possibility for everybody.

Date: Wednesday, October 16th

Time: 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM (CST)

Topic: Sleep and Autism

Speakers: Dr. Sarah Bauman and Mary Elizabeth, psychology doctoral student

Location: Disability Rights and Resources, 1418 6TH AVE N, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35203

10/14/2024

UAB RAN is hosting two exciting events next week!

Tuesday, October 15th from 6:30-7:30PM: Voices of Fathers who have children with disABILITIES. Come and enjoy a wonderful evening with us as we sip coffee or tea while a panel of three dads responds to questions asked by our UAB Regional Autism Network, Family Navigator. This is a unique opportunity to hear from dads who have valuable insights, experiences, and suggestions to share. Their voices matter, and when they speak, many are eager to listen.

We warmly invite you to participate in our session, whether in person or via Zoom. This event is open to everyone, not just men, as we believe it's important for all to hear the perspectives of our dads. Your presence will enrich the conversation and foster a sense of community.

Please make sure to register, and if you plan to attend in person, kindly bring some earbuds to access the Spanish interpretation. We look forward to seeing you there and sharing this meaningful experience!

Time: 6:30 – 7:30 PM (CST)

Topic: Voices of Fathers who have children with disABILITIES

Speakers: John Vereen, Eric Brown, and Javier Calzada

Location: The Arc Of Shelby County 203 Amphitheater Road Pelham, AL 35124

Register here to attend in-person: https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2Fcoffee-chat-voices-of-fathers-who-have-children-with-disabilities-tickets-1021268741297%3Faff%3Doddtdtcreator&data=05%7C02%7Cuabran%40UAB.EDU%7C93dea26f92144faa2b0a08dce22f426a%7Cd8999fe476af40b3b4351d8977abc08c%7C1%7C0%7C638633943301301670%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=kasMXSlcG%2F4aZLL1RWlufYtF762qtfnIA3NGXUGAJTQ%3D&reserved=0

Register here to attend the zoom meeting: https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fuab.zoom.us%2Fmeeting%2Fregister%2FtZMtf-mtrDsjEtQLFwlPeAk-4JY1YrBJITEL%23%2Fregistration&data=05%7C02%7Cuabran%40UAB.EDU%7C93dea26f92144faa2b0a08dce22f426a%7Cd8999fe476af40b3b4351d8977abc08c%7C1%7C0%7C638633943301314880%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=HsW%2BfX8hxjBlqQ2uVdSqLuwhFMCbXO%2BivOT1IGuNEJM%3D&reserved=0

09/11/2024

The AIDB RISE Autism program, in partnership with the Interaction Advisory Group, is excited to extend an invitation to a First Responder Training program. This program, taking place at Northwest Shoals Community College Gymnasium on September 25, 2024, starting at 8:00 a.m., is an excellent opportunity to enhance your skills and knowledge in dealing with emergencies involving individuals with different abilities.

To register, please use the link provided below:

https://forms.monday.com/forms/b7ab685b803c3a218b6bf86e1cf81313?r=use1

09/10/2024

We are very excited to partner with ADMH, ASA, RAN, and our Opelika Regional Center to host an education workshop on the exciting theme "Conscious Discipline: the ABCs of Parenting." This workshop is a fantastic opportunity for parents and preschool educators to gain valuable insights into managing challenging behaviors and learning effective strategies. To register, click on the following link: https://forms.monday.com/forms/ba1e877b9e514b52851329185f48dc71?r=use1

08/05/2024

During Camp RISE, we took our campers on a field trip to visit the AIDB Marianna Greene Henry Special Equestrian Program and the AIDB Joe Tom Armbrester Agricultural Center—and they had a BLAST! Check out the WVTM 13 broadcast featuring some of our campers and JTA staff.