Autism and Sensory Differences: Recognizing Red Flags in Young Children

Please Join the Early Childhood Education and Care Department (ECECD) for a Health and Wellness Webinar, presented by Dr. Julia Oppenheimer, Associate Professor in the University of New Mexico (UNM) Department of Pediatrics, to learn about early signs of autism in young children. The title of this webinar is Autism and Sensory Differences: Recognizing Red Flags in Young Children and the webinar will be held on April 8th, 2025, from 12-1 pm. The objectives of this webinar and a brief biography of presenter are provided below.

Spanish interpretation is available during this meeting and participants can request to receive a certificate of completion following their attendance. You can join us via the following zoom link on the day webinar is held:

Zoom Link: https://nmececdorg.zoom.us/j/85384451455

Meeting ID: 853 8445 1455

No registration is required.

Please send any questions regarding the webinar to Sara Nozadi @ sara.nozadi@ececd.nm.gov

Objectives of Webinar:

Recognizing and understanding early signs of autism in young children, including common symptoms/behaviors associated with autism
Recognizing concerns, warranting referral for evaluation
Understanding what to look for in accessing an evaluation and resources for young children with autism
Developing strategies to discuss concerns and the next steps with families.

Speaker’s Bio:

Julia Oppenheimer, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at UNM’s Center for Development and Disability (CDD). She received her Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology in 2011 from the University of Oregon and completed her Clinical Internship and Post-Doctoral Fellowship at University of New Mexico Health Science Center. Dr. Oppenheimer serves as the Director of Early Childhood Clinical Services at CDD, and in this role oversees the early Childhood Evaluation Program (ECEP) which provides interdisciplinary evaluations for children birth to three with concerns for developmental delays, neurodevelopmental differences, and autism. Dr. Oppenheimer has expertise in early childhood evaluation, autism diagnosis, and infant mental health treatment. In addition to her clinical management roles, Dr. Oppenheimer also is highly involved in providing direct clinical care for young children through assessment and intervention, and trains psychology interns and pediatric residents in these areas.