Vanderbilt Kennedy Center Archive
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October 25, 2024
VKC TRIAD celebrates 25 years of autism research, assessment, treatment and support with a special virtual event on Tuesday, Oct. 29
The special virtual event from 6 to 7:30 p.m. will feature TRIAD leaders past and present.
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August 23, 2024
Children with developmental disabilities less likely to receive gold-standard hearing assessment
More than 30% of children with permanent hearing loss have additional disabilities. A timely diagnosis of reduced hearing and access to appropriate interventions can maximize developmental outcomes.
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August 21, 2024
Study tests wearable technology to detect problem behavior before it happens
The goal of the wearable technology is to improve behavioral assessment of children with intellectual and developmental disabilities by predicting the precursors of problem behaviors and using that information to adjust therapeutic approaches.
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January 9, 2024
VUMC receives $13 million grant to coordinate multisite clinical trial for Rett syndrome treatment
Vanderbilt University Medical Center received a $13 million Department of Defense grant to lead a multisite clinical trial that will evaluate repurposed FDA-approved drugs as treatment options for patients with Rett syndrome.
- November 3, 2023 Vanderbilt Kennedy Center receives DOD grant to study telehealth deployment across rural areas of Tennessee
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September 29, 2023
Vanderbilt Kennedy Center to begin estimating prevalence of cerebral palsy in Middle Tennessee
Vanderbilt Kennedy Center’s Treatment and Research Institute for Autism Spectrum Disorders has received funding to monitor and estimate prevalence of cerebral palsy (CP) in Middle Tennessee.
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August 7, 2023
Study shows autism profiles can be identified early via tele-assessment with a tool created at VUMC
A study new study by Vanderbilt researchers offers compelling data that many autism profiles can be identified early via tele-assessment.