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Project

CANDLE Research Project

Center:

TN-Center on Developmental Disabilities, UCEDD/LEND

Fiscal Year:

2013

Contact Information:

Frederick Palmer
[email protected]
901-448-6512

Project Description:

CANDLE - Conditions Affecting Neurocognitive Development and Learning in Early Childhood. This collaborative research project with multiple partners tracks neurodevelopment in children from 20 weeks of gestation to age three years. Study will enroll 1500 children in the Memphis area from several different hospital systems. The study evaluates environment, toxins, home, neighvorhood and other contextual variables that affect neurodevelopment in children. BCDD disciplines involve Pediatrics, Nursing, Speech/Language and Psychology.

Keyword(s):

Neurodevelopment, early intervention, outcome measurements

Core Function(s):

Performing Research or Evaluation

Area of Emphasis

Quality Assurance, Health-Related Activities

Target Audience:

Professionals and Para-Professionals, Family Members/Caregivers

Unserved or Under-served Populations:

Racial or Ethnic Minorities, Disadvantaged Circumstances, Geographic Areas, Urban

Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:

Single-County