of the Vanderbilt Kennedy Center
The Vanderbilt Kennedy Center’s Treatment and Research Institute for Autism Spectrum Disorders (TRIAD) was awarded two grant contracts by the Tennessee Department of Education (TDOE) in 2021 that have enabled the continuation of a 24-year partnership. The contracts are focused in the priority areas of autism and behavior and related free and appropriate public education.… Read more TRIAD partnership with the Tennessee Department of Education ongoing
Applied behavior analysis (ABA) is the most common therapy service provided to autistic children. While proponents of the practice point to the potential benefits of participating in ABA treatment, there are a growing set of concerns regarding ABA, including ethical concerns raised by self-advocates, advocates, and advocacy groups. TRIAD co-director Pablo Juárez, M.Ed., BCBA, LBA,… Read more Applied behavior analysis: Education, ethics, and new leadership
TRIAD was part of a collaborative project to develop a new protocol that provides Emergency Room staff with a quick reference guide and resources to consider when treating individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). The project was driven by a family who had a negative experience in the emergency room while seeking treatment. Michelle… Read more Responding to a need for new protocols in emergency rooms
In 2022, the All-Access Inclusion Network (AAIN) joined a national network of access consortiums to collaborate and share expertise in accessibility and inclusivity in cultural arts programs. The Cultural Access Knowledge Network is in the early development stages and is coordinated by the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, DC. AAIN’s mission is… Read more Community Engagement: Expanding access, inclusivity in cultural programs across the country