Description

The TeleOutreach Center at the Masonic Institute for the Developing Brain brings together researchers, clinical pediatric providers, and developmental specialists to use technology to understand and to address barriers to assessment and intervention for children, youth, and adults with developmental and mental health needs, and their families. The TeleOutreach Center is focused on the following objectives:

  • Delivering clinical services to more families
  • Leveraging technology to provide training and education
  • Connecting quickly with families and providers facing urgent situations
  • Conducting innovative research
  • Building scalable connections with community
Contact
Jessica J Simacek
Director
Jessica J Simacek
Website
teleoutreach.umn.edu/
Funder
Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation
Collaborators
Department of Pediatrics, Medical School, University of Minnesota
Autism and Neurodevelopment Clinic, University of Minnesota
Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, University of Minnesota
Department of Educational Psychology, College of Education and Human Development, University of Minnesota
Institute of Child Development, College of Education and Human Development, University of Minnesota
Medical School, University of Minnesota
University of Minnesota Extension

Staff

Jessica J Simacek :: Director, TeleOutreach Center


Amy S Hewitt :: Director, Institute on Community Integration


Adele F Dimian :: Research Associate


Amy N Esler PhD :: Co-director of clinics at Masonic Institute for the Developing Brain


Jennifer A Hall-Lande :: Research Associate


Kyle Sterrett :: Assistant Professor


Libby J Hallas :: Project Coordinator


Seunghee Lee :: Research Associate, TeleOutreach Center


Andrea I Castillo :: Research Professional


Hannah Beavis :: 100% Summer GRA


Danelle R Dunphy :: Adjunct Instructor


Caroline L Roberts :: MNLEND Postdoctoral Fellow


Emma R Worthley :: Post-Doctoral MNLEND Fellow


Product

Getting Started with Telehealth for Early Intervention: Learning Modules

These online modules are intended for caregivers of young children with autism or related developmental disabilities who are preparing to begin early intervention over telehealth. The modules can …

Published: 2023

Topics

  • Specific life stage
    • Early childhood
    • Children
    • Adolescents and young adults
    • Adults
  • Early education and development
    • Early intervention
    • Early childhood screening and assessment
  • Specific disability
    • Intellectual/developmental disability (IDD)
    • Mental health and/or chemical dependency