Lecture Series

The Tarjan Center Lecture Series is for everyone, including UCLA faculty, trainees, students, and community members. The lectures cover many different topics related to developmental disabilities and are presented by Tarjan Center faculty, UCLA faculty, and invited guest speakers. The purpose of the Lecture Series is to help people learn more and share important updates in research, practice, and public policy for people with developmental disabilities.

Additional details:

  • Second Monday of each month
  • 12:00 – 1:00 PM PT
  • Live on Zoom | Free
  • All lectures will be recorded. 

Upcoming Presentation

Past Presentations

March 21, 2022

Co-Occurring Disorders in Autism

Presented by:

Dr. J. Thomas Megerian

February 28, 2022

It Takes a Village: Creating Collaborative Relationships with Families, Agencies and Schools

Presented by:

Elissa Green Kaustinen, MA

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January 24, 2022

Treating Severe Behavior or Psychiatric Crises in Autistics Admitted to Emergency Medical or Inpatient Psychiatric Settings: It Is More than Just Reducing Behavior

Presented by:

Jill Fodstad, PhD, HSPP, BCBA-D

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December 13, 2021

A Genetics-First Approach to Autism and Psychosis Spectrum Disorders: The 22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome

Presented by:

Carrie E. Bearden, Ph.D.

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November 22, 2021

Comprehensive and Systemic Sexuality and Relationship Education for Young Adults with Autism

Presented by:

Rebecca Kammes, PhD, LMFT

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October 25, 2021

Adapting PEERS® for Preschoolers for Telehealth: Examining a Parent-Mediated Social Skills Intervention for Young Autistic Children

Presented by:

Rena S. Factor, Ph.D.

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