News and Information from the Vanderbilt Kennedy Center
Notables is a monthly e-newsletter to share stories about discoveries and best practices that are opening doors and transforming lives for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families.
A telehealth intervention has been developed and is being tested that is aimed at reducing social isolation and loneliness in young adults with Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS). This Vanderbilt Kennedy Center pilot study is the first to…
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Because of the limited access to autism diagnostic evaluations, which may delay access to services, TRIAD has partnered with Metro Nashville Public Schools to help them build capacity and sustainability for autism evaluation within their district….
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Researchers at the Vanderbilt University Evidence-Based Practice Center and the Vanderbilt Kennedy Center reported findings from two systematic reviews of research studies to assess the strength of evidence for autism interventions that targeted sensory challenges, and…
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At the American Academy of Developmental Medicine and Dentistry (AADMD) Annual Conference, June 2-4, Tom Cheetham, M.D., FAAIDD, was honored with the inaugural Surgeon General’s Spirit Award for Outstanding Leadership and Service. Cheetham is deputy commissioner…
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On April 5, Governor Bill Haslam signed legislation passed by the Tennessee General Assembly that creates the Tennessee Council on Autism Spectrum Disorder to establish a long-term plan for a system of care for individuals with…
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Kimberly (Kimmie) Jones, social media and outreach coordinator for Tennessee Disability Pathfinder, died Tuesday, April 4, after a brief illness. “Our hearts are filled with sadness,” said Megan Hart, director of Pathfinder. “Kimmie was our friend…
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May and June offer an array of learning and networking opportunities through the Tennessee MegaConference for professionals, family members, and self-advocates; the Neuroscience and Education Symposium for educators and other professionals; and ECHO Autism for community…
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Trainees in VKC UCEDD and LEND clinical, educational, and research programs gain skills while simultaneously contributing their professional and personal perspectives. Each year our impact is greater, thanks to the energy and commitment of dedicated trainees,…
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Innovation characterizes the Shirley F. and Stuart W. Speyer Discovery Grant and the two Nicholas Hobbs Discovery Grants awarded for 2017, which were announced by Elisabeth Dykens, Ph.D., Vanderbilt Kennedy Center (VKC) director and Annette Schaffer…
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The VKC offers an array of learning opportunities in Spring 2017 workshops: strategies for parents of young children with autism; disability resources in health care, transition planning, and disability services; and alternative and augmentative communication. Click…
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This is a monthly email of Vanderbilt Kennedy Center Notables published by the Communications staff of the Vanderbilt Kennedy Center. Between issues of Notables, you can stay up to date on the latest Vanderbilt Kennedy Center news, information, and resources via the Vanderbilt Kennedy Center’s Facebook page.