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AUG 02	Google glass headsets have potential for use in treating autistic children, but more testing is needed, UCI pediatric neurologist Dr. Joseph Donnelly tells ABC News.
JUL 18	UCI-led study finds that therapy dogs are effective in reducing symptoms of ADHD.
JUN 26	Pediatricians need training to help gender-dysphoric children, UCI Health Pediatric Gender Diversity Program experts Dr. Lynn Hunt and Brit Cervantes tell Atlantic magazine.

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JUL 02	UCI Child Development School Summer Programs: Summer Enrichment Program (Session I & II), Jump Start to School Program, Academic Support Program
MAY 18	Are you a parent, educator or professional in the mental health field? Join us at the UCI Child Development School to discuss mental illnesses that are stigmatized and how we can bring awareness to educate others about mental illness during Mental Health Awareness Month!
MAR 07	The 30th Annual Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Conference presented by the Raise Foundation. Stop by the UCI Department of Pediatrics table at the exhibitor booths!
MAR 06	Join the Conte Center's 5th Annual Symposium with Keynote Speaker, Dr. Nim Tottenham!
APR 07	Asthma Educator Institute: a two-day course reflecting the National Ashma Education and Prevention Program guidelines for diagnosis and management of asthma held at the Sue & Bill Gross Stem Cell Research Center.