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Project

Children with Mental Retardation: Family Processes and Dual Diagnosis

Center:

CA-Tarjan Center UCLA, UCEDD

Fiscal Year:

2014

Contact Information:

Elizabeth Laugeson
[email protected]
310-267-3370

Project Description:

This longitudinal study investigates early family predictors of children's subsequent social competence, behavior problems, and mental disorders following families of children with or without intellectual disabilities from age 3 through 15 years. Dr. Laugeson is a collaborator on this project.

Keyword(s):

Dual Diagnosis, Children, Metal retardation, social competence, mental

Core Function(s):

Performing Direct and/or Demonstration Services, Performing Research or Evaluation

Area of Emphasis

Quality Assurance, Health-Related Activities, Quality of Life

Target Audience:

Family Members/Caregivers, Children/Adolescents with Disabilities/SHCN

Unserved or Under-served Populations:

Specific Groups

Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:

State