About the Series
The School of Behavioral Health invites you to join us for PRACTICenter Connections, an ongoing series of research presentations hosted at the PRACTICenter, SBH's research center located at Mountain View Plaza in Loma Linda.
This series shines a spotlight on the innovative and inspiring research being done by SBH faculty, students, and community members. Each talk is an opportunity to connect with researchers, explore emerging ideas in behavioral health, and engage with our dedicated research space.
Talks are held at the PRACTICenter, Suite 229 (upstairs), at 11155 Mountain View Avenue, Loma Linda, CA 92354, conveniently located at the corner of Mountain View Avenue and Barton Road, in the same plaza as Clark's, Angelo's, and Rite Aid. Presentations are offered both in person and online, and lunch is provided for those attending in person.
Next Installment
April 23, 2026
"Improving Sleep in Autistic Youth: Findings from the SIESTA Study"
Presented by Dr. Tori Van Dyk, Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology
Over 80% of autistic youth have sleep difficulties. These difficulties are associated with increased child anxiety, depression, aggression, and disruptive behavior in addition to being a significant source of stress for parents. This presentation will describe the findings from a randomized controlled trial of SIESTA, a parent-mediated, telehealth-delivered, behavioral sleep intervention for autistic youth. Feasibility of the intervention and improvements in child sleep will be presented. Preliminary findings for secondary outcomes, including changes in parental stress, will also be reviewed. Attendees will be able to describe components of the three-session intervention in addition to the empirical evidence supporting this approach.
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More Upcoming Dates
- May 28, 2026