Title Center Fiscal Year
Name/Contact Info
21st Century After School Program Evaluations NE-Munroe-Meyer Institute of Genetics & Rehabilitation, UCEDD/LEND
Fiscal Year: 2014
Lisa St. Clair
After school programs are provided by local school districts. This project evaluates the outcomes of smaller rural after school programs and school programs run by two Native American tribes. The programs include those in Madison, Santee and Plattsmouth Nebraska.
A Device for Photostimulation of Live Neurons NE-Munroe-Meyer Institute of Genetics & Rehabilitation, UCEDD/LEND
Fiscal Year: 2014
Jyothi Arikkath[email protected]
Neurons form connections with each other at points of contact called synapses. The maintainance of synaptic number and function is vital in the ability of the brain to perform higher order functions, including learning and memory. Several neurodevelopmental and neurodegenerative disorders are associated with alterations in synap...[more]
A Mult-Center, Open-Label Study of the Safety, Tolerability, and Pharmacology of ENB-0040 NE-Munroe-Meyer Institute of Genetics & Rehabilitation, UCEDD/LEND
Fiscal Year: 2014
Richard Lutz[email protected]
Hypophosphatasia (HPP) is a rare inborn error of bone metabolism caused by inactivating mutations in the gene encoding the TNSALP isoenzyme. With deficiency of TNSALP, there is a buildup of extracellular PPi which inhibits mineralization of bone matrix. This is manifested as rickets in children and osteomalacia in adults.
The...[more]
Alzheimers Adult Neurogenesis NE-Munroe-Meyer Institute of Genetics & Rehabilitation, UCEDD/LEND
Fiscal Year: 2014
Woo-Yang Kim[email protected]
In Alzheimers disease (AD), both the pool of neural stem cells and their proliferative potential are markedly diminished, suggesting that impaired neurogenesis is an integral part of AD pathology. Compromised neurogenesis presumably takes place earlier than the onset of hallmark lesions or neuronal loss, and may play a role in t...[more]
Augmentative Communication School Services NE-Munroe-Meyer Institute of Genetics & Rehabilitation, UCEDD/LEND
Fiscal Year: 2014
Marsha zzzzSullivan[email protected]
Augmentative communication consulting speech services are provided to two area public school districts. The program which has been in place over 10 years, has provided training for staff in area schools. The assistance needed from the UCDD has decreased yearly as school staff speech pathologists have been empowered to provide t...[more]
Autism Care for Toddlers (ACT) Clinic NE-Munroe-Meyer Institute of Genetics & Rehabilitation, UCEDD/LEND
Fiscal Year: 2014
Terri Mathews[email protected]
The Autism Care for Toddlers (ACT) clinic)provides comprehensive, early intervention, clinical services for economically disadvantaged and underserved toddlers (18-36 month of age) with an autism spectrum disorder. Early intervention services target social communication, language, play skills, and maladaptive behavior. In addi...[more]
Autism in Military Families NE-Munroe-Meyer Institute of Genetics & Rehabilitation, UCEDD/LEND
Fiscal Year: 2014
Wayne Fisher[email protected]
This project consists of a two-experiment program designed to demonstrate how the latest telemedicine and web-based technologies can be used to greatly increase the availability of highly effective applied behavior analysis treatment for military-dependent children with ASDs. Individuals will receive either training in person or...[more]
Behavior Analysis With Hispanic Families NE-Munroe-Meyer Institute of Genetics & Rehabilitation, UCEDD/LEND
Fiscal Year: 2014
Nicole Rodriguez[email protected]
This research is designed to benefit an underserved population in Nebraska, namely children with autism and related disorders whose parents have Spanish as their primary language. We currently have a variety of effective behavioral procedures for reducing repetitive and destructive behavior and replacing it with appropriate pros...[more]
Behavioral Health Education Center of Nebraska NE-Munroe-Meyer Institute of Genetics & Rehabilitation, UCEDD/LEND
Fiscal Year: 2014
Joseph Evans[email protected]
L.B. 556 funded the Childrens Behavioral Health Bill passed by the Nebraska legislature in 2012, this bill provides support for behavioral health screening, assessment, intervention and consultation referral for children, adolescents, and families in three pilot sites across the State. Goals of the project are to provide free...[more]
Boy's and Girl's Club of the Midlands Evaluation NE-Munroe-Meyer Institute of Genetics & Rehabilitation, UCEDD/LEND
Fiscal Year: 2014
Lisa St. Clair
Two teen centers are being implemented by the Boys and Girls Club of the Midlands to address declining rates of enrollment of teens and increasing rates of juvenile truancy, crime, and academic failures. Our evaluation will implement a utilization focused, continuous improvement evaluation.
Building Brighter Futures: Early Childhood Services Evaluation NE-Munroe-Meyer Institute of Genetics & Rehabilitation, UCEDD/LEND
Fiscal Year: 2014
Lisa St. Clair
The Building Brighter Futures Early Childhood program will provide coaching intervention to selected childcare facilities in Douglas and Sarpy county that serve mostly low income children. The goal is to increase quality of services so that all children enter kindergarten ready to learn and developmentally on target with their ...[more]
Cell intrinsic regulators of apical basolateral polarity in cortical pyramidal neurons NE-Munroe-Meyer Institute of Genetics & Rehabilitation, UCEDD/LEND
Fiscal Year: 2014
Jyothi Arikkath[email protected]
The cortex plays an extremely important role in the processing of sensory information. Regions of the cortex, including the auditory and visual cortices, are specialized to process different kinds of sensory information. At the cellular level, cortical and hippocampal pyramidal neurons share a common cytoarchitecture with multip...[more]
Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders NE-Munroe-Meyer Institute of Genetics & Rehabilitation, UCEDD/LEND
Fiscal Year: 2014
Wayne Fisher[email protected]
The primary goal of the Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders is to improve the lives of children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and their families by: (a) providing comprehensive, state-of-the-art clinical services; (b) advancing knowledge about the causes of and treatments for ASD through systematic research; and (c) diss...[more]
Community Inclusion Recreation and Leisure Experiences for Adults with DD NE-Munroe-Meyer Institute of Genetics & Rehabilitation, UCEDD/LEND
Fiscal Year: 2014
Michael Crawford[email protected]
This program provides high quality recreation and leisure services to those individuals with severe and multiple disabilities that require close levels of personal support. Goals are two fold: Serve those individuals who are turned away from traditional community/agency recreation providers because of level of disability and, pr...[more]
Cooperation of d-catenin and Presenilin in the Synaptic Pathology of Alzheimer's Disease NE-Munroe-Meyer Institute of Genetics & Rehabilitation, UCEDD/LEND
Fiscal Year: 2014
Jyothi Arikkath[email protected]
One of the earliest signs of AD is cognitive decline. Consistently, synaptic abnormalities are observed in humans with AD and mouse models. In this pilot proposal, we will examine the hypothesis that AD synaptic abnormalities originate in transcriptional dysregulation.
We expect to identify biomarkers that predict the progres...[more]
Cowdery Memorial Adult Recreation Program NE-Munroe-Meyer Institute of Genetics & Rehabilitation, UCEDD/LEND
Fiscal Year: 2014
Michael Crawford[email protected]
Provides day recreational experiences, including a swimming program for adults with developmental disabilities.
DD Council Recreational Opportunities Needs Assessment NE-Munroe-Meyer Institute of Genetics & Rehabilitation, UCEDD/LEND
Fiscal Year: 2014
Robert Pawloski[email protected]
This DD Council project will evaluate current opportunities for adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities to participate in community activities. The results will inform the development of a future Council RFP.
Dr. Bruce Buehler Professorship NE-Munroe-Meyer Institute of Genetics & Rehabilitation, UCEDD/LEND
Fiscal Year: 2014
Shelley Smith[email protected]
The Professorship is an endowment from Mrs. Myrna Krohn which recognizes Dr. Buehlers leadership at MMI and supports research in child language development. The funds help offset Dr. Smiths salary, leaving more funds available for research.
Early Development Network Family Leadership Training NE-Munroe-Meyer Institute of Genetics & Rehabilitation, UCEDD/LEND
Fiscal Year: 2014
Mark Smith[email protected]
Trainings are provided across the state in order to foster increased family participation on local and state early intervention interagency planning teams. There has been a demonstrated lack of family involvement which is required by law. The goal is to train at least 50 eligible caregivers in at a minimum 2 training sessions. T...[more]
EDN Family Partner NE-Munroe-Meyer Institute of Genetics & Rehabilitation, UCEDD/LEND
Fiscal Year: 2014
Mark Smith[email protected]
The EDN Family Partner position attends Co-Lead meetings of the Early Development Network and participates as a member of the team, overseeing EDN activities with a focus on family but also other Early Intervention policy issues. The EDN Family Partner also serves as a technical advisor to the Early Childhood Interagency Coordin...[more]
ENCOR Training NE-Munroe-Meyer Institute of Genetics & Rehabilitation, UCEDD/LEND
Fiscal Year: 2014
Joseph Evans[email protected]
The Munroe-Meyer Institute is in its 12th year of staff training for ENCOR employees. The Eastern Nebraska Community Office on Retardation (ENCOR) is amongst the nation's oldest agencies providing community-based services and supports to persons with Developmental Disabilities/Mental Retardation. ENCOR currently serves over 8...[more]
Epscor Neural Plasticity NE-Munroe-Meyer Institute of Genetics & Rehabilitation, UCEDD/LEND
Fiscal Year: 2014
Jyothi Arikkath[email protected]
The ability to learn and retain memory relies heavily on the ability of synapses to translate synaptic activity to alterations in synaptic structure and function. Cell adhesion molecules are key players in regulating multiple aspects of synaptic structure, function and plasticity in the developing and the adult brain. Consequen...[more]
Evaluation of after-school program NE-Munroe-Meyer Institute of Genetics & Rehabilitation, UCEDD/LEND
Fiscal Year: 2014
Mark Shriver[email protected]
Program evaluation for the after-school programs at Plattsmouth Elementary and Plattsmouth Middle School.
Evaluation of Educare of Omaha NE-Munroe-Meyer Institute of Genetics & Rehabilitation, UCEDD/LEND
Fiscal Year: 2014
Lisa St. Clair
Educare is a state-of-the-art early childhood center that provides all-day, year-round care and education for economically disadvantaged children from birth to age five. The Educare center is a collaborative effort involving the Omaha Public Schools, the State of Nebraska and the Susan A. Buffett Foundation. United by the commo...[more]
Evaluation of Nebraska Early Childhood Programs NE-Munroe-Meyer Institute of Genetics & Rehabilitation, UCEDD/LEND
Fiscal Year: 2014
Barbara Jackson[email protected]
Early Childhood Programs funded by the Nebraska Department of Education will be evaluated. A statewide report will be provided each year to the Department of Education.
Evaluation of the Verbal Behavior (VB) approach as an early intervention model in toddlers on the autism spectrum NE-Munroe-Meyer Institute of Genetics & Rehabilitation, UCEDD/LEND
Fiscal Year: 2014
Terri Mathews[email protected]
The purpose this research study is to evaluate the effectiveness of the Verbal Behavior (VB) approach as an early intervention model to improve adaptive behaviors and decrease symptom severity in toddlers with autism spectrum disorders. Previous early intervention models have yet to demonstrate statistically significant changes...[more]
Fragile-X Syndrome Clinical Research Study NE-Munroe-Meyer Institute of Genetics & Rehabilitation, UCEDD/LEND
Fiscal Year: 2014
Howard Needelman[email protected]
A RANDOMIZED, PARALLEL GROUP, DOUBLE-BLIND, PLACEBO-CONTROLLED, SAFETY AND EXPLORATORY EFFICACY AND PHARMACOKINETIC, STUDY OF RO4917523 IN PEDIATRIC PATIENTS WITH FRAGILE X SYNDROME
Functional characterization of learning disorder candidate genes in hippocampal development NE-Munroe-Meyer Institute of Genetics & Rehabilitation, UCEDD/LEND
Fiscal Year: 2014
Woo-Yang Kim[email protected]
Emerging evidence from fMRI and histological studies shows that people with learning disabilities have functional and anatomical hypo-connectivity and neuronal mis-positioning in the brain. This has created a model in the field that dysfunctional connectivity during brain development may cause learning disabilities. However, th...[more]
Gender Differences in Nicotine Addiction NE-Munroe-Meyer Institute of Genetics & Rehabilitation, UCEDD/LEND
Fiscal Year: 2014
Shelley Smith[email protected]
Nicotine is the primary addictive constituent in tobacco. For an individual, chronic tobacco use is associated with a significant increase in heart disease and many forms of cancer; further, the health of non-tobacco users is negatively affected by second-hand smoke. With an estimated annual economic cost in the U.S around $167 ...[more]
Graduate Psychology Education Programs NE-Munroe-Meyer Institute of Genetics & Rehabilitation, UCEDD/LEND
Fiscal Year: 2014
Joseph Evans[email protected]
A major reason for lack of access to behavioral services is the lack of professionals available in rural areas. Geller (1999) found that 50% of rural counties lack a Master's or Doctoral level psychologist or social worker. In Nebraska, by way of example, three-fourths of licensed psychologists practice in the Lincoln or Omaha...[more]
H.B.M. Recreation Program NE-Munroe-Meyer Institute of Genetics & Rehabilitation, UCEDD/LEND
Fiscal Year: 2014
Michael Crawford[email protected]
Provides recreational therapy programs for children and youth with developmental disabilities. A summer camp and outreach camp are also provided.
HBM Neural Basis of Motor Development and Rehabilitation NE-Munroe-Meyer Institute of Genetics & Rehabilitation, UCEDD/LEND
Fiscal Year: 2014
Wayne Stuberg[email protected]
This project will create a Center for the Neural Basis of Motor Development & Rehabilitation, which will function as an umbrella program that links together the Laboratories of multiple faculty who share the common interest in understanding how normal development and specific rehabilitation methods alter brain function. The cen...[more]
Heartland Regional Newborn Screening Project NE-Munroe-Meyer Institute of Genetics & Rehabilitation, UCEDD/LEND
Fiscal Year: 2014
Barbara Jackson[email protected]
This project will provide the evaluation for the Heartland Regional Genetics and Newborn Screening Collaborative. The purpose of this collaborative of health care professionals and advocates is to promote and improve health through quality medical genetics services, clinical laboratory services, professional and public education...[more]
Infant Developmental Assessments & Interventions NE-Munroe-Meyer Institute of Genetics & Rehabilitation, UCEDD/LEND
Fiscal Year: 2014
Barbara Jackson[email protected]
This program in the Ralston School District performs developmental assessments for children birth through 3 as well as interventions in the home and other natural environments and services coordination.
Innovative Epilepsy Services Expansion - Nebraska NE-Munroe-Meyer Institute of Genetics & Rehabilitation, UCEDD/LEND
Fiscal Year: 2014
Joseph Evans[email protected]
In Nebraska, hundreds of children and adolescents are projected to be affected with epilepsy. Based upon Nebraska demographics, it is projected that 47% of youngsters with epilepsy reside in rural areas of the state, outside of the metropolitan areas of Omaha and Lincoln. Getting adequate and effective epilepsy management for ...[more]
Integrating Onsite and Virtual Consultation to Improve SchoolBased Services for Children with an Autism Spectrum Disorder in Nebraska NE-Munroe-Meyer Institute of Genetics & Rehabilitation, UCEDD/LEND
Fiscal Year: 2014
Kevin Luczynski[email protected]
The aims of our school-based project are to provide innovative solutions to two primary barriers in providing effective and preferred school-based services for students with autism in Nebraska: (a) Many teachers receive little or no didactic training in teaching students with autism using the principles of applied behavior analy...[more]
Kid Squad: Child Care Mental Health Consultation Project NE-Munroe-Meyer Institute of Genetics & Rehabilitation, UCEDD/LEND
Fiscal Year: 2014
Barbara Jackson[email protected]
The purpose of this project is to provide mental health consultation to child care staff who have children in their classrooms that are having issues related to social-emotional development or behavior issues. Mental health practitioners will provide consultation to the classroom teachers using Positive Behavior Supports as thei...[more]
Learning Center Evaluation NE-Munroe-Meyer Institute of Genetics & Rehabilitation, UCEDD/LEND
Fiscal Year: 2014
Lisa St. Clair
The Learning Community, made of of multiple school districts, has contracted with the Nebraska UCEDD to evaluation elementary school programs. The information will be used by the leadership of the learning Community as well as policy makes to further develop and enhance these programs.
LEND Interdisciplinary Training NE-Munroe-Meyer Institute of Genetics & Rehabilitation, UCEDD/LEND
Fiscal Year: 2014
Cynthia Ellis[email protected]
MCHB funded program designed to train future professionals to become leaders in community health programs for persons with neurodevelopmental disabilities.
Luck of the Draw ? An Ethics Values Game NE-Munroe-Meyer Institute of Genetics & Rehabilitation, UCEDD/LEND
Fiscal Year: 2014
Maurice Godfrey[email protected]
The American Society for Human Genetics has funded this project to adapt into electronic form a very successful, print-based educational game that teaches about genetics, medicine, and ethics. The print-based version of the program has been used from middle school through medical school, but because the current format is labor i...[more]
MDA Neuromuscular Clinics NE-Munroe-Meyer Institute of Genetics & Rehabilitation, UCEDD/LEND
Fiscal Year: 2014
Wayne Stuberg[email protected]
The MDA clinical services grant provides funding for an interdisciplinary clinic program providing diagnostic and treatment services for children and adults with select neuromuscular diseases. The grant provides ?payor of last resort? funding for clinic services.
Mechanisms of Motor Skill Learning in the Fragile X Mouse Model NE-Munroe-Meyer Institute of Genetics & Rehabilitation, UCEDD/LEND
Fiscal Year: 2014
Anna Dunaevsky[email protected]
Fragile X syndrome (FXS) is the most common inherited form of an intellectual disability. Children with FXS have been found to have a developmental impairment in the performance of learned skilled limb movements. Motor skill learning is thought to require synaptic plasticity in the primary motor cortex (M1). To better understand...[more]
Medical Science Interdepartmental Area/ MMI Applied Behavior Analysis PhD Program NE-Munroe-Meyer Institute of Genetics & Rehabilitation, UCEDD/LEND
Fiscal Year: 2014
Valerie Volkert[email protected]
The University of Nebraska Medical Center's Graduate Studies Program in Medical Sciences Interdepartmental Area and the Munroe Meyer Institute (MMI) offer a PhD program that provides students with independent study, investigation, and research skills in applied behavior analysis that will prepare students for prominent leadershi...[more]
Medical Science Interdepartmental Area/ MMI Rehab Science Program NE-Munroe-Meyer Institute of Genetics & Rehabilitation, UCEDD/LEND
Fiscal Year: 2014
Max Kurz[email protected]
The University of Nebraska Medical Center's Graduate Studies Program in Medical Sciences Interdepartmental Area and the Munroe Meyer Institute (MMI) offer a PhD program that provides students with independent study, investigation, and research skills in rehabilitation science that will prepare students for prominent leadership p...[more]
Medically Handicapped Children's Program (MHCP) NE-Munroe-Meyer Institute of Genetics & Rehabilitation, UCEDD/LEND
Fiscal Year: 2014
J Michael Leibowitz[email protected]
This statewide project amalgamates multiple programs supported by federal and state funds. One component provides monthly Title V funded interdisciplinary evaluation services for children with cerebral palsy, mid-line neurological defects, genetic and craniofacial disorders. Interdisciplinary clinics take place quarterly in gr...[more]
Mental & Behavioral Health Education and Training NE-Munroe-Meyer Institute of Genetics & Rehabilitation, UCEDD/LEND
Fiscal Year: 2014
Joseph Evans[email protected]
Provides internship training for psychology students completing their final year of applied doctoral education. Grant is designed to provide stipend support for 18 psychology interns in underserved and rural areas where behavioral health services have been lacking. The goal of the program is to increase access and services to ...[more]
Meyer Foundation for Disabilities Adult Evening Program NE-Munroe-Meyer Institute of Genetics & Rehabilitation, UCEDD/LEND
Fiscal Year: 2014
Michael Crawford[email protected]
Provides adult recreational programs in the Omaha Metropolitan area for adults with developmental disabilities.
Middle School Learning Center Initiative Program Evaluation NE-Munroe-Meyer Institute of Genetics & Rehabilitation, UCEDD/LEND
Fiscal Year: 2014
Mark Shriver[email protected]
The Department of Education currently funds a number of 21st Century Community Programs in Nebraska. These programs are a component of the "No Child Left Behind" initiative. This project will evaluate the outcomes of the Middle School Learning Center Initiative in Omaha and prepare a report for the Nebraska Department of Educa...[more]
MMI AmeriCorps NE-Munroe-Meyer Institute of Genetics & Rehabilitation, UCEDD/LEND
Fiscal Year: 2014
Joseph Evans[email protected]
This project, funded by the Nebraska Volunteer Service Commission will provide service opportunities for 20 individuals. MMI will provide volunteer experience for individuals with and without disabilities. Volunteers will provide from 300, 450, 900, or 1700 hours of service to assist programs supporting persons with disabilitie...[more]
Molecular Biology of Neurosensory Systems NE-Munroe-Meyer Institute of Genetics & Rehabilitation, UCEDD/LEND
Fiscal Year: 2014
Shelley Smith[email protected]
Neurosensory disorders, particularly those creating deficits in hearing, vision, and balance/proprioception have devastating effects upon the individual's ability to interact with the environment and produce significant difficulties in communication and mobility, which in turn impact occupational and social functioning. Importa...[more]
Morph Abilities: Identifying language factors that predict and characterize specific language impairment NE-Munroe-Meyer Institute of Genetics & Rehabilitation, UCEDD/LEND
Fiscal Year: 2014
Shelley Smith[email protected]
This is a longitudinal project following young children who have a clinical diagnosis of specific language impairment and their families to determine the language factors that predict and characterize impairment so that the best treatments can be applied. Our laboratory is responsible for genetic studies to identify genes and g...[more]
Motor Planning in Children with Cerebral Plasy NE-Munroe-Meyer Institute of Genetics & Rehabilitation, UCEDD/LEND
Fiscal Year: 2014
Max Kurz[email protected]
Almost four out of every 1000 children born in the United States have cerebral palsy (CP), with the total economic burden to our society being nearly one million dollars per child. Despite years of studies that have catalogued the motor impairments seen in CP, this knowledge has not translated to innovative and effective interve...[more]
Nanotherapeutics in a Neuroinflammation Model of Autism NE-Munroe-Meyer Institute of Genetics & Rehabilitation, UCEDD/LEND
Fiscal Year: 2014
Anna Dunaevsky[email protected]
This study utilizes a mouse model to identify behavioral and neurodevelopmental impairments relevant to Autism Spectrum Disorders.
National Childhood Cancer Foundation Research Group NE-Munroe-Meyer Institute of Genetics & Rehabilitation, UCEDD/LEND
Fiscal Year: 2014
Warren Sanger[email protected]
This project has three goals:
1. To strengthen and enlarge the member and affiliated hospital programs of the Children's Cancer Group (CCG) with the purpose of increasing the number of community physicians, other health professionals and associated institutions linked with the leadership and resources of major cancer centers ...[more]
NCFF Program Evaluation NE-Munroe-Meyer Institute of Genetics & Rehabilitation, UCEDD/LEND
Fiscal Year: 2014
Barbara Jackson[email protected]
This project evaluates the effects of a community family support program in the greater Lincoln NE area.
Nebraska Blast! NE-Munroe-Meyer Institute of Genetics & Rehabilitation, UCEDD/LEND
Fiscal Year: 2014
Lisa St. Clair
The Learning Community of Douglas and Sarpy County funded 14-15 summer elementary learning programs. The purpose of our evaluation is to provide data for the leadership of the Learning Community, as well as policy makers.
Nebraska Univeristy Center For Excellence In Developmental Disabilities Education, Research, and Services NE-Munroe-Meyer Institute of Genetics & Rehabilitation, UCEDD/LEND
Fiscal Year: 2014
Wayne Stuberg[email protected]
The Munroe-Meyer Institute (MMI) UCD proposes to continue its over 30 year history of AIDD supported activities. Our four major objectives include (1) the delivery of comprehensive educational programs to prepare future professionals to support citizens with disabilities in their home communities; (2) the creation of innovative ...[more]
NIH Learning Disabilities Center on Dyslexiaand Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder NE-Munroe-Meyer Institute of Genetics & Rehabilitation, UCEDD/LEND
Fiscal Year: 2014
Shelley Smith[email protected]
This is an NIH Learning Disabilities Center which focuses on the causes of Reading Disability (Dyslexia) as well as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). It is a large twin study which covers the skills that are most important in the development of reading and which can be targeted for remediation. We also examine t...[more]
Nurturing Healthy Behaviors: Statewide Mental Health NE-Munroe-Meyer Institute of Genetics & Rehabilitation, UCEDD/LEND
Fiscal Year: 2014
Barbara Jackson[email protected]
The Nurturing Healthy Behavior (NHB) in Early Childhood Pilot Projects are based on the use of the Teaching Pyramid Model and Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports (PBiS) along with other evidence-based strategies, practices, and interventions promoted through the Center on the Social Emotional Foundations for Early Learni...[more]
Omaha & Bellevue Public Schools - P.T. Services NE-Munroe-Meyer Institute of Genetics & Rehabilitation, UCEDD/LEND
Fiscal Year: 2014
Wayne Stuberg[email protected]
The Munroe Meyer Institute (MMI) and the Omaha Public Schools (OPS) have maintained a contractual arrangement for the provision of all physical therapy services, including supervision of such services, for the District's eligible students since 2000. MMI has contracted to provide educational OT & PT services to eligible student...[more]
Omaha Public Schools - O.T. Services NE-Munroe-Meyer Institute of Genetics & Rehabilitation, UCEDD/LEND
Fiscal Year: 2014
Janice Flegle[email protected]
The Munroe Meyer Institute (MMI) and the Omaha Public Schools (OPS) have maintained a contractual arrangement for the provision of all occupational therapy services, including supervision of such services, for the District's eligible students since 2000. MMI has contracted to provide educational OT & PT services to eligible stu...[more]
Parent Leadership and Involvement in Early Childhood Training NE-Munroe-Meyer Institute of Genetics & Rehabilitation, UCEDD/LEND
Fiscal Year: 2014
Mark Smith[email protected]
This Nebraska Department of Education funded project has the following objectives:
1.To have at least 40 trained family members of children with disabilities under the age of 12 enabled to step into and/or enhance their involvement in early childhood systems, supports and services within their region
2. To develop participan...[more]
Pediatric food selectivity interventions in children on the autism spectrum NE-Munroe-Meyer Institute of Genetics & Rehabilitation, UCEDD/LEND
Fiscal Year: 2014
Cathleen Piazza[email protected]
The goals of this research are to (a) compare the efficacy of applied behavior analytic treatment (ABA) to a wait-list control group of children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and food selectivity in terms of independent acceptance and gram consumption of new target foods and nutritional content of the diet; (b) establish ...[more]
R.E.D.I. Project - Resources, Education and Disability Information Project NE-Munroe-Meyer Institute of Genetics & Rehabilitation, UCEDD/LEND
Fiscal Year: 2014
Paula zzzSwanson[email protected]
Families face many obstacles in finding the information, supports and services they need. (Maternal and Child Health Bureau, 2013) Understandably, there is often a correlation between the parents ability to access and advocate for services and the childs overall health outcome. Yet, many families in Nebraska having children or y...[more]
Relapse in Meth Users NE-Munroe-Meyer Institute of Genetics & Rehabilitation, UCEDD/LEND
Fiscal Year: 2014
Shelley Smith[email protected]
Drug abuse represents a significant health issue. Notably, methamphetamine (METH) abuse continues to ravage the United States as well as globally, damaging the individual user and increasing societal economic burden. Typical routes of abuse include oral, snorting, smoking or by needle injection, of which the last route predispos...[more]
Results Matter - General Supervision Enhancement Grant (GSEG) NE-Munroe-Meyer Institute of Genetics & Rehabilitation, UCEDD/LEND
Fiscal Year: 2014
Barbara Jackson[email protected]
Nebraska's General Supervision Enhancement Grant (GSEG) "Results Matter", is intended to respond to Section 616 of IDEA which requires the establishment and implementation of systems for monitoring implementation of and enforcing obligations under Parts B and C. The Results Matter project is intended to build upon previous work ...[more]
Scottish Rite Masons Statewide Clinics NE-Munroe-Meyer Institute of Genetics & Rehabilitation, UCEDD/LEND
Fiscal Year: 2014
Marsha zzzzSullivan[email protected]
The Scottish Rite Masons support services for children with speech and language disorders. MMI provides these services through RiteCare clinics in Omaha, Lincoln, Hastings and Alliance, Nebraska. In addition to providing services to children identified in their local community, this network of clinics allows children with speci...[more]
Six Pence Endowment Evaluation NE-Munroe-Meyer Institute of Genetics & Rehabilitation, UCEDD/LEND
Fiscal Year: 2014
Barbara Jackson[email protected]
This project will provide the evaluation of a statewide initiative to serve young children who are at risk and their families in home-based or center-based services.
Small Molecule Screening NE-Munroe-Meyer Institute of Genetics & Rehabilitation, UCEDD/LEND
Fiscal Year: 2014
Jyothi Arikkath[email protected]
Deficiencies in synaptic structure/function are a common feature of a variety of neurodevelopmental/neuropsychiatric/neurodegenerative disorders. These deficiencies contribute significantly to the phenotype of these disorders. The treatment of synaptic deficits has been limited by availability of drugs that directly affect synap...[more]
Special Education Continuous Improvement/Residential Services NE-Munroe-Meyer Institute of Genetics & Rehabilitation, UCEDD/LEND
Fiscal Year: 2014
Gabriella Castro
The Special Education Residential Services Project (SERP) coordinates application process for school districts for residential services contracted through the Nebraska Department of Education. In addition, as part of the Improvement Process it provides consumer input to Department of Education programs.
Synaptic Alterations in Autism NE-Munroe-Meyer Institute of Genetics & Rehabilitation, UCEDD/LEND
Fiscal Year: 2014
Anna Dunaevsky[email protected]
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a diverse disorder likely caused by a combination of genetic alterations and environmental insult during early development. Recent studies demonstrate that infection during pregnancy increases the risk of the development of ASD in the child. The activation of the immune system in the pregnant m...[more]
Teleheath Network for Children with Special Health Care Needs NE-Munroe-Meyer Institute of Genetics & Rehabilitation, UCEDD/LEND
Fiscal Year: 2014
J Michael Leibowitz[email protected]
This project develops and initiates telehealth sites in rural Nebraska. Funding from both the Nebraska Department of Education and the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (Title V) provides the infrastructure for these services in rural areas. UCEDD services are provided with these funds and support to community pr...[more]
The Role of Astrocyte Activity in Learning-Induced Structural Synaptic Plasticity NE-Munroe-Meyer Institute of Genetics & Rehabilitation, UCEDD/LEND
Fiscal Year: 2014
Anna Dunaevsky[email protected]
Understanding the mechanism of learning and memory is of major interest to neuroscientists. Functional and structural synaptic plasticity has been long implicated in mediating learning and memory. Our findings that astrocytic function is both necessary for learning and is impacted by learning leads to a new line of investigation...[more]
TIPS - NICU Follow-Up Program NE-Munroe-Meyer Institute of Genetics & Rehabilitation, UCEDD/LEND
Fiscal Year: 2014
Barbara Jackson[email protected]
This project, funded by the Nebraska Department of Education provides follow-up evaluations of children who received services in one of seven Neonatal Intensive Care Units in Nebraska. A standardized evaluation has been developed for use in these clinics.
Twins study to identify genetic components of speech development and disability NE-Munroe-Meyer Institute of Genetics & Rehabilitation, UCEDD/LEND
Fiscal Year: 2014
Shelley Smith[email protected]
This is a longitudinal project that follows the development of language in sets of twins starting at birth. These twins are ascertained through our collaborators in Australia. This augments our studies at the University of Kansas by covering the emergence of language and following its development through to school age. From t...[more]
UNMC Legislative Team NE-Munroe-Meyer Institute of Genetics & Rehabilitation, UCEDD/LEND
Fiscal Year: 2014
Mark Smith[email protected]
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Use of Video Modeling with Individuals with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities NE-Munroe-Meyer Institute of Genetics & Rehabilitation, UCEDD/LEND
Fiscal Year: 2014
Christopher Vatland[email protected]
The primary aim of this project is to develop and deliver training that teaches how analyze task and routines then apply video modeling technology to improve performance of those tasks and routines in individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The trainings will be oriented toward teachers, supporting profess...[more]
Wheelchair and Seating Systems Review NE-Munroe-Meyer Institute of Genetics & Rehabilitation, UCEDD/LEND
Fiscal Year: 2014
Wayne Stuberg[email protected]
This quality review project assists the state Medicaid Durable Medical Equipment program. A team of occupational and physical therapists review claims for wheelchair/seating and positioning equipment to ensure appropriate purchase of equipment matching individual client needs. Consultation is provided to the Durable Medical Equ...[more]
