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USF College of Behavioral & Community Sciences
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June 10 - 16, 2019
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USF ABA Program Faculty and Students Present at Inaugural Pan African Congress on Autism in Nairobi, Kenya
 Dr. Kwang-Sun Blair and advisees Ashley Knochel and Rachel Sofarelli presented two papers on evidence-based interventions in ABA and the importance of cultural adaptations during the inaugural conference held in Nairobi, Kenya from April 27- 29, 2019. During the interactive presentations, they had the opportunity to exchange ideas with global leaders on ways to culturally adapt Westernized ABA procedures to meet the needs of clients and families in African contexts. There were over 20 African nations represented with over 200 people in attendance.
The Pan African Congress on Autism (PACA) is an international organization which aims to combat stigma and increase access to therapy support services for individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) throughout the African continent. Represented by a highly passionate coalition of professionals, parents, and individuals with ASD, PACA advocates for culturally responsive diagnosis, education, and evidence-base interventions across Africa.
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2019 Summer Research Institute at FMHI
We would like to welcome our Summer Research Institute (SRI) scholars this Summer. This past year we received funding through the National Institute of Drug Abuse (NIDA) for five years with a focus on addiction and co-occurring disorders. We received many applications from around the country for the 12 undergraduate slots. The selection and mentor matching process has resulted in a cohort that is culturally diverse as well as one that is highly skilled academically. The 12 undergraduates are from 11 institutions in eight different states. Our goal is actively engage some of the best and brightest students in research in behavioral health and to establish long-term professional relationships with them to help them in their careers. We believe that we benefit as much from our interactions with the students as they do from the mentorship we provide.
We welcome our SRI scholars and mentors to the SRI@FMHI and are excited about this Summer! Our scholars will be presenting their final research presentation on Wednesday, July 31st in the afternoon. We will be sending out more information later this Summer!
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2019 Fall Forensic Series
MHLP will be hosting its 2019 Continuing Education Forensic Training Series for Mental Health Professionals in early August. Instruction in forensic evaluation of adults and juveniles involved in the legal system is complemented with focused training on assessing and managing patients' risk for violence in acute long-term care settings. The Forensic Evaluation and Juvenile Justice training will take place from August 12 - 13, 2019. The Florida Adult Forensic Examiner Training will be held from August 15 - 17, 2019. Both training sessions will be held in the USF Gibbons Alumni Center- Traditions Hall. For more information, visit the website(s) above or email CBCSMarketing@usf.edu
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CBCS In the News
6 Bay Area facilities on leaked list of troubled nursing homes
FOX 13 News
... "People are in nursing homes because they need skilled care and they need the services that are required by the regulations, but there's a range within those homes as you can see," USF College of Aging Studies Professor Kathryn Hyer said...
Only 1% of social service policies for children include information about healthy sleep
AASM - Sleep Review Magazine - medicalxpress.com
Preliminary results from a new study indicate that a mere 1% of U.S. social service policies impacting children include material regarding healthy sleep education and promotion.
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New Publication
- Lubotsky Levin, B., & Hanson, A. (Eds.). (2020). FOUNDATIONS OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH. S.l.: SPRINGER NATURE.
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