Vanderbilt Kennedy Center Archive — Page 1 of 9
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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. -
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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October 3, 2023
Directorships honor leaders, philanthropic partners
Nineteen leaders have been named as holders of directorships at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. -
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. -
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. -
July 13, 2023
SENSE Theatre study finds play participation increases social skills in autistic youth
Together with the Vanderbilt Kennedy Center and ACM Lifting Lives, SENSE Theatre recently presented a two-night performance of the play Circus del Sé, written by Blythe Corbett, PhD, James G. Blakemore Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences.