VKC Conversations on Research in Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities: ADDM Prevalence Study on Cerebral Palsy
Tuesday, Oct. 6, 5:30-6:30 p.m. CT
Online - Register for Zoom link here
What do we know about cerebral palsy among children in the United States today, and what does that mean for families, providers, and policymakers?
Join researchers from the Vanderbilt Kennedy Center for a discussion of new findings from the CDC's Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring (ADDM) Network study examining the prevalence of cerebral palsy among 4- and 8-year-old children in five U.S. communities, including Tennessee. The study represents the first population-based CDC surveillance data on cerebral palsy collected since 2010 and provides important insights into prevalence, early identification, and differences across demographic groups.
Additional panelists will bring clinical, lived experience, and community services perspectives.
Speakers:
- Catherine H. Mize, MSN, APRN, NP-C, Nurse Practitioner, Vanderbilt University Medical Center Division of Developmental Medicine
- Joey Ellis, Director of Youth Services, TNSTEP
- Amy Weitlauf, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Pediatrics
- Zack Warren, Ph.D. (Moderator), Director, Division of Developmental Medicine, Vanderbilt Department of Pediatrics; Professor of Pediatrics, Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, and Special Education; Executive Director, VKC TRIAD
About the VKC Conversation Series:
The VKC Conversation Series on Research in Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities Series is designed to share research in plain, accessible language with the community while fielding questions from the audience. We invite anyone who is interested in learning more about VKC research to take part in this virtual event.