Education and Child Development
Munroe-Meyer Institute
985605 Nebraska Medical Center
Omaha, NE 68198-5605

Phone: 402-559-7867
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Professional Summary

Carol is keenly interested in supporting and advocating for individuals with developmental disabilities, with a particular interest in those with significant intellectual disabilities. Carol has worked on a variety of programs at Munroe-Meyer Institute since 1995. Her work started in Primary projects and have included acting as the project coordinator to the MAX-IEP grant, training direct support professionals in cooperation with MCC and ENCOR, and providing follow up coordination and database management for the Developmental TIPS NICU follow up program. Additionally, Carol is providing program evaluation support to the Nebraska Area Health Centers, and is assisting the Nebraska Council on Developmental Disabilities needs assessment process.

Specialty Certifications

• NTG (National Task Group on Intellectual Disabilities and Dementia Practices) affiliated Trainer
• CITI training
• Crisis Intervention Instructor; Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI)
• "Try Another Way" trainer; Marc Gold and Associates

Education

B.A. Midland Lutheran College, Fremont Nebraska, Psychology & Sociology, 1979

Teaching

Carol is currently involved in providing training to caregivers and professionals concerned about aging and dementia in individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Special Interests

Assessing needs related to aging individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities.

Selected Publications (within the last 5 years)

• Jensen-Willett S, Pleasant M, Jackson B, Needelman H, Roberts H, McMorris C. Sitting Matters! Differences Between Sitters and Nonsitters at 6 Months' Adjusted Age in Infants At-Risk and Born Preterm. Pediatr Phys Ther. 2019;31(3):257‐ DOI: 10.1097/PEP.0000000000000622
• Roberts H, Needelman H, Jackson B, McMorris C, Munyon A. Effect of community size on eligibility for early intervention for infants with a neonatal intensive care experience. J Rural Health. 2014;30(3):259‐ DOI:10.1111/jrh.12055

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