Project Description:
This contract provides psychological consultation for students at the Whitaker School. Consultation to include: psychological assessment, neuro-psychological assessment, and behavioral/ cognitive intervention; program evaluation; staff in service training; supervisory services for Whitaker School's psychology postdoctoral staff; development of research conducted on the Whitaker population such as outcome studies, learning rates, and related areas of need/ interest; development of collaborative grant proposals to attract new funding for training initiatives; participation in monthly interdisciplinary team conferences; additional consultative services such as speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, and special education, as needed, up to a maximum of eight hours per month; CIDD resources such as Grand Rounds presentations, technical assistance programs, library facilities, telephone consultation, testing materials, and administrative support services are utilized.
Keyword(s):
Mental/Behavioral Health – Autism, Developmental Disabilities, Mental/Behavioral Health – General , Children, Adolescents, and Young Adults with Special Health Care Needs, adolescence, behavior disorders, residential treatment, neuropsychological
Core Function(s):
Training Trainees, Performing Direct and/or Demonstration Services, Performing Research or Evaluation
Area of Emphasis
Health-Related Activities, Other
Target Audience:
Students/Trainees (long or intermediate trainees), Professionals and Para-Professionals, Family Members/Caregivers, Children/Adolescents with Disabilities/SHCN
Unserved or Under-served Populations:
Racial or Ethnic Minorities, Disadvantaged Circumstances, Geographic Areas, Rural/Remote, Specific Groups, Other
Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:
State
COVID-19 Related Data:
N/A
