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Center for Human Development at University of Alaska Anchorage

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Mission Statement

The UAA Center for Human Development has 4 major functions:

  1. Interdisciplinary education
  2. Community training and technical assistance
  3. Research
  4. Information dissemination

These activities are designed to increase independence, productivity, community integration, and inclusion for individuals with disabilities. CHD's projects and activities are not limited to developmental disabilities; they focus on a wide range of disabilities, ages, and issues.

Ongoing Projects

Survey for Autistic Adults on Sexual Health Education

The University of Alaska Anchorage Center for Human Development is looking for autistic adults who are their own guardian to complete a survey about sexual health education. The purpose of the survey is to understand what education and support autistic adults think are important to have romantic relationships. The information will help with training development.

Published Resources

Correlations Between Derived Relational Responding, Delay Discounting, and Psychological Flexibility

Chastain AN, Hinman JM, Dixon MR. Correlations Between Derived Relational Responding, Delay Discounting, and Psychological Flexibility. presented at: Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI) 48th Annual Convention; 2022; Boston, MA.

Sexuality and Disability: Utilizing Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to Empower Neurodiverse Young Adults and Address Sexual Stigma Among Caregivers

Hinman JM, Dixon MR. Sexuality and Disability: Utilizing Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to Empower Neurodiverse Young Adults and Address Sexual Stigma Among Caregivers. presented at: Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI) 48th Annual Convention; 2022; Boston, MA.

Disability provider perspectives on sexuality: Evaluating the attitudes of behavior analysts and educators regarding the sexuality of neurodivergent individuals

Holmes C, Hinman JM, Dixon MR. Disability provider perspectives on sexuality: Evaluating the attitudes of behavior analysts and educators regarding the sexuality of neurodivergent individuals. presented at: Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI) 48th Annual Convention; 2022; Boston, MA.

A Comparative Study of Disability Stigmatization in Relational Frames Related to Autism: Utilizing the Theoretical Relational Density Framework

Zuch C, Blecha S, Belisle J, Hinman JM, Dixon MR. A Comparative Study of Disability Stigmatization in Relational Frames Related to Autism: Utilizing the Theoretical Relational Density Framework. presented at: Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI) 48th Annual Convention; 2022; Boston, MA.

Relational Density Theory: Teaching Adolescents Flexible Relations Around Gender Expression using the PEAK Relational Training System

Hutchinson LR, Belisle J, Hinman JM. Relational Density Theory: Teaching Adolescents Flexible Relations Around Gender Expression using the PEAK

 

CRE Members

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Karen Ward
University of Alaska CRE Lead
karenw@alaskachd.org

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Curtis Smith
CRE Co-director of Research & Evaluation
curtis@alaskachd.org