The Developmental Disabilities Research Group (DDRG)
The Developmental Disabilities Research Group (DDRG) is a multidisciplinary discussion group at the School of Medicine of the University of Colorado, which is focused on strengthening research collaborations within the field of autism and other developmental disabilities. Affiliated with the Developmental Psychobiology Research Group (DPRG) and the Leadership and Education in Neurodevelopmental Disorders (LEND) Program at JFK Partners, participants are faculty and fellows from several different Colorado institutions (e.g., UC-Denver, University of Denver, Colorado State University). Our meetings are held on the dates and times listed below.
During each DDRG session, a faculty or fellow serves as the discussion leader and delivers a presentation on a particular project or idea that generates discussion from the group. In addition to these "topic-specific" presentations, we also offer sessions that provide an overview of specific research-oriented skills, such as grant-writing, drafting IRB proposals, and supporting persons with disabilities in research evaluations. Faculty and students are welcome to participate in any or all sessions. LEND Fellows at JFK Partners are required to participate in the discussions and to present their work to the group, and the opportunity to hear from more experienced investigators is highly valued by our students.
Schedule for 2011-12 academic year:
All meetings are from 8:30-10:00 a.m. Spring 2012 sessions will be held at the Anschutz Medical Campus, Ed2S 1307.
Jan 24, 2012
Down Syndrome and Autism Genetics
Speaker: Ellen Elias, MD
Feb 14, 2012
Adaptive Skills
Speaker: Patti LaVesser, PhD, OTR
Feb 28, 2012
Research in Audiology
Speaker: Kristin Uhler, PhD and Sandra Gabbard, PhD
Mar 27, 2012
Strong Start Study
Speaker: Kay Teel, PhD
Apr 10, 2012
Services Research
Speaker: Steven Rosenberg, PhD
Apr 24, 2012
Traumatic Brain Injury
Speaker: Hal Lewis, PhD
Completed seminars
Sept 27, 2011
Receipt of Therapeutic Services Among Preterm and Very Low Birth Weight (VLBW) Infants in Wisconsin: An Analysis of Unmet Need and Intervention Effectiveness
Speaker: Beth McManus, PT, MPH, ScD, Assistant Professor, Dept of Health Systems, Management and Policy, Colorado School of Public Health
Oct 11, 2011
A Developmental Perspective on the Assessment of ASD
Speaker: Lindsay Washington, PhD
Oct 25, 2011
The Partners in Autism (PIA) Project: A Parent to Parent Mentoring Approach
Speakers: Eric Moody, PhD and Kristen Kaiser, MA
Nov 8, 2011
Deafness and Autism Spectrum Disorders
Speaker: Debbie Mood, PhD
Nov 22, 2011
Timing and rythmicity intervention for children with ASD and motor impairments
Speakers: Lisa Dannemiller, DPT, Patti LaVesser, PhD, OTR, Rebecca Downey, DPT, Erin Kinsey, DPT
Dec 13, 2011
Topic: Pediatric Obesity
Speaker: Marilyn Krajicek, EdD; Gerri Steinke, PhD; and Susan Johnson, PhD
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