UConn AgingNet Faculty

Mary Beth Bruder, Ph.D.

Title
Professor of Pediatrics
Director, University of Connecticut A.J. Pappanikou Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Education, Research, and Service

Primary Appointments
Department of Pediatrics

Secondary Appointments
Department of Educational Psychology

Summary of Relevant Activities and Interests
Dr. Bruder focuses on persons with disabilities, including the aging population.

Selected Publications
Kerins, G., & Bruder, M.B. (Eds.) (2004). Special Issue:  Emerging issues in the care of individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities. Connecticut Medicine, 68(8).

Kerins, G., Bruder, M.B., & Petrovic, K. (2004). “The person with a disability is a person first.” Connecticut Medicine, 68(8), 483.

Kerins, G., Petrovic, K., Gianesini, J., Keilty, B., & Bruder, M.B. (2004). Physician attitudes and practices on providing care to individuals with intellectual disabilities:  An exploratory study. Connecticut Medicine, 68(8), 485-490.

Kerins, G., & Bruder, M.B. (2003).  Improving the care of older adults with developmental disabilities.  Connecticut Medicine, 67(8), 511-513.

Contact Information
UConn Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD)
263 Farmington Avenue - MC 6222
Farmington, CT  06030-6222

telephone # (860) 679-1500
fax # (860) 679-1571
email:  bruder@nso1.uchc.edu

Website
www.uconnucedd.org