Families
Family is a conceputually broad array term. Family relations refers to the dynamics of interpersonal interaction and developmental processes taking place betweenand among memb ers of a biological or socially define family unit.
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Services and Programs
- Family Outreach Center
Disability-specific programs associated with the Vanderbilt Kennedy Center and other organizations at Vanderbilt provide a broad range of treatment, research, technical assistance, education, and outreach services. - April is Autism Awareness Month
A time for learning, educating, and advocating
Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) refers to a common group of neurodevelopmental disorders that affect social interaction, language and communication, and behavior. Although these areas of challenges are common to ASD, this brain-based disorder affects individuals in different ways.
- Arts Program at the Vanderbilt Kennedy Center
Programs include exhibits by artists with disabilities and activities for people with disabilities to practice and express themselves through art. - Disabilities, Religion, and Spirituality
This program provides training and supports for individuals with disabilities and families, faith communities, and disability service providers . - Employment of Persons with Disabilities
Employment matters. We promote meaningful work for youth and adults with disabilities through model service programs and technical assistance, training, research, and information sharing. - Input needed on autism service needs in TN: Autism Plan Survey and Community Conversations
A time for learning, educating, and advocating
Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) refers to a common group of neurodevelopmental disorders that affect social interaction, language and communication, and behavior. Although these areas of challenges are common to ASD, this brain-based disorder affects individuals in different ways.
- March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month
A time for learning, educating, and advocating - Research Family Partners
Research Family Partners is a program that helps families connect with Vanderbilt Kennedy Center research studies in which they may be interested in taking part. - SibSaturday Day Camp Program
A family-centered resource and support program for siblings of children with special needs. - Tennessee Adult Brothers and Sisters (TABS)
A support and networking group for adult siblings of individuals with disabilities. - Tennessee Kindred Stories of Disability
Families, friends and service providers share their stories about people living with disability in Tennessee.
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Links and Resources
- Adult Sibling Survey
Of all family ties, our relationships with our siblings last the longest. We would like to understand the lifelong relationship of adult siblings to their brother or sister with disabilities.
- Best Buddies (Vanderbilt Chapter)
Vanderbilt University's Best Buddies chapter. - Family Voices
A national grassroots clearinghouse for information and education about ways to assure and improve health care for children with disabilities and chronic conditions - Life Span Institute at the University of Kansas
The LSI brings together scientists of diverse disciplines including psychology, psychiatry, speech pathology, sociology, education, biology, pharmacology, physiology and medicine to study human development from its genetic origins through the final stages of life. - Pacer Center
The mission of PACER Center is to expand opportunities and enhance the quality of life of children and young adults with disabilities and their families, based on the concept of parents helping parents. - Parents Helping Parents
A parent-directed family resource center for children with special needs. PHP provides information, support, and training for families of children of any age with any kind of special need (mental, physical, emotional, or learning disability) resulting from accident, illness, or birth defect. - Sibling Leadership Network
The mission of the Sibling Leadership Network is to provide siblings of individuals with disabilities the information, support and tools to advocate with their brothers and sisters and to promote the issues important to them and their entire families. - Sibling Support Project
The Sibling Support Project is a national effort dedicated to the life-long concerns of brothers and sisters of people who have special health, developmental, or mental health concerns.
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StudyFinder - Participate in a study related to Families
Vanderbilt Kennedy Center researchers need subjects to complete the studies listed below.
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