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

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Guideline - Position Statement on Human/Civil Rights for People with Disabilities

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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