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.
The prevalence of autism spectrum disorder among U.S. 8-year-olds rose 10 percent between 2014 and 2016, new data published today by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) indicate. According to the report, 1 in 54 children…
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A new paper* authored by Vanderbilt Kennedy Center member T A McDonald reports on the structural validity of the Autism Spectrum Identity Scale (ASIS) with individuals diagnosed and self-diagnosed with autism and compares the demographic characteristics, stigma,…
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Vanderbilt Kennedy Center (VKC) investigator Roger Colbran, Ph.D., Louise B. McGavock Chair and Professor of Molecular Physiology and Biophysics. Dr. Colbran’s research focuses on the role of a single protein, CaMKII, and its impact on brain…
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With daycares, schools, and most places of employment being closed right now while many caregivers work from home, you may be wondering how to best support your children during this unusual time. This may be a…
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A Nicholas Hobbs Discovery Grant and a Director’s Strategic Priorities Grant have been awarded to Vanderbilt Kennedy Center (VKC) investigators for 2020-21. The grants aim to further our understanding of the neurocognitive effects of neonatal opioid…
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