Faculty Profile: Lynnette Henderson

Lynnette Henderson is responsible for connecting Center investigators with children and adults who want to take part in research. She maintains the Center's StudyFinder web-based list of studies seeking participants, which allows individuals with and without disabilities to contact the VKC when they determine a study may be right for them. Her research interests include autism spectrum disorders, employment of people with disabilities, and reducing parent stress. Service interests include advocacy for the educational, social, and emotional needs of gifted children. Her UCEDD responsibilities include working in the newest area of emphasis, employment, particularly on the TennesseeWorks partnership. She fosters ongoing and new relationships with community and state agencies and disability-related organizations and agencies. She speaks about disability issues and disseminates Center and research project materials at local and state conferences and meetings.