Disability Center for Collaborative Research, Inclusive Education, and Well-Being (CREW Disability Center) News
The Disability Center for Collaborative Research, Inclusive Education, and Well-Being (also known as the CREW Disability Center) conducts community-focused research and educational training on individuals with disabilities, their families, and community service providers in Southern Nevada.
Current CREW Disability Center News
On the court, UNLV alum Coach Dave Rice is rooting for the Runnin’ Rebels. Off the court, he’s championing another cause – autism awareness.
Research explores the natural attraction that kids with autism have for computers.
CREW Disability Center In The News
For decades, Walker Furniture has been committed to the Southern Nevada community, and they currently they have partnered with the well-being program at UNLV’S School of Medicine.
About 7,000 young people have been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder in Nevada. While there is no cure, research shows Applied Behavior Analysis can help. But in the Silver State, there are less than 300 specialists certified to provide that type of one-on–one work.
If you've been following the tragedy in Newtown, Connecticut, you may have heard mention that Adam Lanza was shy and awkward and suffered from Asperger's Syndrome. But what is Asperger's Syndrome? And is it at all related to the crimes Lanza committed?