Everything You Need to Know
For families exploring the world of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy, ensuring your child receives the best care is often a top priority. For aspiring and current Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs), staying up to date about certification changes is crucial to advancing both your impact and your credentials. A key aspect of a […]
Top 3 Strategies Schools Use to Help Children with Autism Flourish
Top of mind in every school should be that every child deserves the chance to shine. For children with autism, the school journey can be full of challenges, but also incredible victories. Schools across the world are adopting strategies to ensure children with autism don’t just survive in classrooms—they thrive. These top methods make all […]
Read CNTR’s September News & Opportunities eNewsletter – Coalition for National Trauma Research
Catch up on the latest from CNTR–read our September e-newsletter! – Learn about research leadership changes – See how CNTR is raising the bar on research quality – Register to attend the third DFI conference virtually Read the newsletter. Facebook Twitter Google+ Print Friendly Gmail
Coalition for National Trauma Research Announces New Research Leadership – Coalition for National Trauma Research
The Coalition for National Trauma Research (CNTR) is proud to announce two important leadership appointments: Lizette Villarreal, MA, PhD(c), has been promoted to Director of Applied Research, and Serina Zorrilla, MSN, RN, ACRP-PM®, joins CNTR as the first Director of Clinical Research. Together, they will lead ambitious efforts to advance trauma research across the nation, […]
CNTR Makes its Presence Known at the AAST Meeting This Year – Coalition for National Trauma Research
The CNTR team at the booth (l to r): Pam Bixby, Michelle Price, Nick Medrano, and Lizette Villarreal. At the annual meeting of the American Association for the Surgery of Trauma (AAST) in Boston this week, CNTR was a consistent presence. We chatted with investigators at our booth outside the exhibit hall, and showed up […]
Sanctuary and Happiness – The Heartfelt Joy of Autism and Having a Home to Call Your Own in 2025
Friday, September 12th marks one year since I closed on my very own home—a whole year of making it mine and creating memories under my own roof! Every day has been a journey of comfort, joy, and true sanctuary. For someone with autism, having a space that feels entirely safe and welcoming is more than […]
Papers from Year 1 of the Design for Implementation Conference Published in TSACO – Coalition for National Trauma Research
Papers detailing the results of the first year of the Design for Implementation: The Future of Trauma Research and Clinical Guidance (DFI) Conference Series can now be accessed in a special issue of Trauma Surgery & Acute Care Open (TSACO), published this month. Convened in February 2024, the inaugural conference brought together a uniquely multidisciplinary […]
8 Honest Truths About Autism and IEPs That Schools Don’t Always Tell You
Let’s be honest. If you’re reading this, chances are you’re walking a path that feels both beautiful and exhausting. Parenting a child with autism comes with so much joy—those little victories, those unique sparks that make your child shine. But when it comes to school and IEPs, things can quickly get complicated. Schools talk about […]
Self-Advocacy Skills for Autism: Building Confidence & Independence
Autism Self-Advocacy in Daily Life So how do self-advocacy skills show up in real life? Here are some everyday examples: At home, when a teenager tells their parents they need quiet time after school. At school, when a student requests alternative communication tools or different seating arrangements. In healthcare, when an adult asks for written […]
(Webinar) Effective Strategies for Reducing Length of Stay for Trauma Patients
Most trauma teams have little trouble moving patients quickly from triage through resuscitation to critical care. But after the patient is stabilized, the process often comes to a standstill because post-ICU and post-acute services are inadequate or unavailable. The results are extended length-of-stay (LOS) and increased risk of complications. This new webinar takes a close […]