University of Tennessee
University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Center on Developmental Disabilities
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Mission Statement
Research is conducted by clinical staff and trainees as it relates to persons with developmental disabilities and their families. Research topics cover a variety of issues related to family supports, inclusion, and treatment. We also regularly deliver presentations on evidenced-based care of persons with disabilities at local, regional, and national levels.
Ongoing Projects
Autism Spectrum Disorder: Quality Improvement Project
QI project/research to factors for children and caregivers to improve perioperative experiences (anesthesiology)
Published Resources
Survey Report - Twenty-five Years of the Partners in Policymaking Leadership Institute: A Longitudinal Survey of Tennessee Alumni
Guideline - Position Statement on Human/Civil Rights for People with Disabilities
Toolkit - Screening Tools and Referral Training (STaRT)
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CRE Members
Toni Whitaker
University of Tennessee CRE Lead
twhitak1@uthsc.edu
Bruce Keisling
University of Tennessee CRE Co-Lead
bkeislin@uthsc.edu