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Findings: Brain Activity, Movement and Autism

At the Life Span Institute, we improve the quality of people’s lives through research. We invite you to explore and share stories you’ll find here about our investigators, students and staff, and the outcomes of our research.

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Findings

"A partnership between the teacher and student": Researchers to develop and test a new model designed to help students determine and achieve their educational and life goals

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Frontiers

Technology may lead to a way for those unable to physically talk to speak virtually

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Services

Addiction Treatment Program for Community Members to Expand

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Findings

Reducing childhood obesity: Study evaluates what works in communities across the country

Adults with disabilities struggle with insurance

Findings

Despite ACA improvements, adults with disabilities still face insurance challenges

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In the News and Recent Publications

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From ‘Crime-Dotte’ To Wyandotte — Kansas City, Kansas, Teens Are Fed Up With The Violence (KUCR)

 

 

Featured Event

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Put On Your Mask First, It Is A Long Flight
Presented by Mary Anne Hammond, Education Coordinator-Autism, Children’s Mercy Hospital
6-7:30 pm Thursday, November 14 
KU Edwards Campus, Regnier Hall Room 155
Also streaming live on Facebook
Register here (free access to the presentation in advance)

For a list of all upcoming events and seminars, visit our events page.