UNM News:

The PEACE Group is an informational series dedicated to providing evidence-based education about Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and empowering caregivers of children newly diagnosed with ASD.

The PEACE Program consists of four informational sessions.

What is ASD? is the first session, and its focus is on providing information about the symptoms and diagnostic criteria of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).

Interventions is the second session, and its focus is on teaching about the types of
evidence-based interventions in educational and medical settings. 

Supportive Strategies is the third session, with a focus on describing evidence-based
strategies to help with behavior, sensory, and communication needs.

Next Steps is the fourth and final session, with a focus on outlining resources available across the lifespan to help support individuals with ASD. 

As a reminder, these VIRTUAL sessions will be held every Wednesday in April 2026 as follows:

• 9-10:30 a.m., April 1 — What is Autism
• 9-10:30 a.m., April 8 — Interventions in Autism
• 9-10:30 a.m., April 15 — Strategies
• 9-10:30 a.m., April 22 — Next Steps 

Registration link: https://reg.learningstream.com/reg/event_page.aspx?ek=0033-0021-1118f5fd8968470db9253af63d5e4f8d

Questions? Contact Sylvia Acosta, PhD at syacosta@salud.unm.edu or 505.272.1852.