Civitan-Sparks ClinicsUNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA AT BIRMINGHAM

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DIRECTORY

The UAB Civitan-Sparks Clinics continue the commitment to provide excellentinterdisciplinary services to children with developmental disorders and their families,despite tough economic times that have developed both university- and community-wide.Our mission continues to involve three key principles: clinical services, training, andresearch. I am pleased to highlight our staff, clinics, and programs that we provide.

Clinically, several of our services are both unique and innovative. The ADHD SummerTreatment Program, directed by Dr. Bart Hodgens, provides summer services for childrenwith disruptive behavior disorders. This program has been recognized in the U.S. News andWorld Report. The Sparks Dental Clinic, under the direction of Drs. John Thornton andJanice Jackson, provides more dental services to adults with special needs than anywhereelse in Alabama. Another unique program is our Neuromotor Research Group which is ledby Dr. Stephanie Deluca. Also known as ACQUIREc Therapy (constraint-induced therapy),this intensive program helps children with upper extremity weaknesses. Our Autism teamcontinues to provide not only thorough and extensive diagnostic evaluations, but alsoschool consultations and social skills groups.

We continue our dedication to train graduate students, medical students, andresidents. As Director of Training, Dr. Fred Biasini has worked tirelessly in makingCivitan-Sparks Clinics an excellent training experience in various disciplines includingpsychology, audiology, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology,nutrition, and social work. Our Sparks Pediatrics clinic, led by Developmental PediatricianDr. Snehal Khatri, is an integral training site for pediatric residents and medical students.

Understanding the importance of research and increasing knowledge in the field ofdevelopmental disabilities, we continue to be a sponsor of the Simpson-Ramsey Lectureeach spring. The Simpson-Ramsey Lecture is a day-long lecture series that hosts expertsin neurodevelopmental disorders research and occurs in conjunction with the GlenwoodEndowed Lecture.

As we continue to flourish and improve our services, the goal for the UAB Civitan-Sparks Clinics is to be a leader at the state and national levels in the field of developmentaldisabilities. Our commitment remains strong.

Message from the Director

History of Civitan-Sparks Clinics

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In 1966, the Chauncey Sparks Center for Developmental and Learning Disorders was founded to supportservices for persons with mental retardation and to train professional personnel in the field of mentalretardation. Specifically, the Center's objectives were to establish a clinical facility which offered a full arrayof services to persons with mental retardation, for the purposes of: (1) providing an interdisciplinary settingfor various academic and clinical experiences; (2) offering highly technical training which "merges skills ofseveral disciplines to train interdisciplinary specialists in retardation not currently available;" and (3) to test,in a practical setting, the validity and efficiency of various techniques and patterns of diagnosis, care,treatment, education, and rehabilitation. There was a strong commitment to the social and behavioralsciences (including sociology and anthropology) and a clear appreciation for nursing, social work, dentistry,foods and nutrition, and education. Pediatrics, psychiatry, pediatric neurology, medical genetics, radiology,and virology were included from the medical school. Finally, the prevalence of "cultural-familial retardation"in this region of the country was recognized in the first University Center for Excellence in DevelopmentalDisabilities (UCEDD) application, along with a commitment to meet the needs of unserved and underservedpoverty level and minority families.

As one of the charter programs, the Alabama University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilitieshas been able to contribute to a remarkable expansion in the knowledge base; an evolution in philosophy andvalues; the discovery of highly effective treatment and prevention strategies; the emergence of a newcommunity-based service delivery system for social, health, and educational programs; and enhancement ofthe service delivery systems through pre- and in-service preparation of professionals (many of whom havebecome leaders in the state and country) and direct care personnel to meet the needs of persons withdevelopmental disabilities and their families.

Over the years, the UAB Civitan-Sparks Clinics has increasingly formed alliances with local and state serviceproviders and advocacy groups. Many of our trainees have assumed important positions of leadership withinthe state and country, and the once novel "interdisciplinary approach" to diagnosis and treatment has becomethe accepted standard for comprehensive and effective service delivery.

The UAB Department of Psychiatry assumed oversight of the Civitan-Sparks Clinics on July 15, 2008 and namedDr. LaTamia White-Green as Director. Dr. White-Green is an Assistant Professor in the UAB Department ofPsychiatry and Behavioral Neurobiology, and her clinical and research interests include autism and otherdevelopmental disorders. She is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology in generalpsychiatry and child and adolescent psychiatry. The Civitan-Sparks Clinics are directed by Dr. White-Greenand managed by a senior management team composed of Dr. White-Green, Fred Biasini, PhD, David Allen, JD,Kevin Speed, MAcc, and Jack Huffstutler. The team focuses on enhancing the clinical and researchopportunities while maintaining and growing the educational and collaborative care models that make theclinics unique.

LaTamia White-Green, MDMedical Director, Civitan-Sparks Clinics

Assistant Professor, PsychiatryPsychopharmacology Clinic

lawhite@uab.edu

Fred Biasini, PhDAssociate Director, Civitan-Sparks ClinicsResearch Associate Professor, Psychology

Director, TrainingDirector, Early Head Start

fbiasini@uab.edu

David Allen, RN, MSHA, JDExecutive Administrator

Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurobiologybarton@uab.edu

Cynthia Helms, BMAdministrative Associate

Medical DirectorPsychopharmacology Clinic

helms@uab.edu

Robin BurkettAdministrative Associate

Associate DirectorTraining, Early Head Start

rburkett@uab.edu

Kevin Speed, MAccDirector

Administrative and Fiscal Affairskspeed@nrc.uab.edu

Melissa LaRuePersonnel Officerllarue@uab.edu

Jack Huffstutler, BSFinancial Officer II

jhuffs@uab.edu

Rakesha Garner, BSPatient Services Coordinator II

Intake Coordinatorrgarner@uab.edu

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ADMINISTRATION

ACQUIREc THERAPY

Katera Abrams, MS, OTR/LOccupational Therapist

ACQUIREc

Pediatric Neuromotor Research Clinicksl@uab.edu

Dory Ainsworth, MS, OTR/LOccupational Therapist

ACQUIREc

Pediatric Neuromotor Research Clinicdory@uab.edu

Jackie Brunson, MS, OTR/LOccupational Therapist

ACQUIREc

Pediatric Neuromotor Research Clinicjeb185@uab.edu

Ashley Dees, MS, OTR/LOccupational Therapist

ACQUIREc

Pediatric Neuromotor Research Clinicaldees@uab.edu

Stephanie Deluca, PhDDirector, Pediatric Neuromotor

Research ClinicTeam Leader-ACQUIREc

Assistant Professor, Psychologysdeluca@uab.edu

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Nancy DismukesAdministrative Associate

ACQUIREc

Pediatric Neuromotor Research Clinicdismukes@uab.edu

Brittny Lewis, MS, OTR/LOccupational Therapist

ACQUIREc

Pediatric Neuromotor Research Clinicsweetee@uab.edu

Reggi Lutenbacher, MS, OTR/LOccupational Therapist

ACQUIREc

Pediatric Neuromotor Research Clinicrlutenba@uab.edu

Ashley Peak, MS, OTR/LOccupational Therapist

ACQUIREc

Pediatric Neuromotor Research Clinicagham@uab.edu

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TRAININGACQUIREc THERAPY

Mary Rebekah Trucks, BSSenior Occupational Therapist

ACQUIREc

Pediatric Neuromotor Research Clinicmrebekah@uab.edu

Fred Biasini, PhDDirector, Training

Director, Early Head Start,Associate Director, Civitan-Sparks ClinicsResearch Associate Professor, Psychology

fbiasini@uab.edu

Cindy Sweeney, LGSW, MSWFamily Faculty Advisor

csweeney@uab.edu

Belinda Blackstone, MSPediatric Audiologist

Interdisciplinary Clinics,Newborn Follow-Up Clinic,

Hearing Clinic, Hearing Aid Clinicbblackstone@uab.edu

Julie Woodruff, PhDAudiologist, Team Leader-Audiology, OT, PT, SLP;Interdisciplinary Clinics,

Newborn Follow-Up Clinic,Hearing Clinic, Hearing Aid Clinic

jwoodruff@uab.edu

Janice Jackson, DMDDirector, Dental Clinic

Associate Professor, SODProgram Director-Postdoc Program, SOD

jang@uab.edu

John Thornton, DMDProfessor, SOD

Associate Dean-Community Affairs, SODDirector, Community Outreach, SOD

Dental Clinicjbthornt@uab.edu

Patricia Griffin, RDHCoordinator of Dental Services

Dental Clinicpgriffin@uab.edu

Tracy LucianoCertified Dental Assistant

Dental Clinictpin75@uab.edu

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AUDIOLOGY DENTISTRY

DENTISTRY

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Melissa BrockOffice Services Specialist II

Clinic Receptionistmbrock5@uab.edu

Angela DeVauxOffice Associate II

Scheduling-Interdisciplinary Clinicsadevaux@uab.edu

Ozivia HowardOffice Services Specialist III

Sparks Pediatricsozhoward@uab.edu

Tiffany JenkinsRecords Management Specialist II

tflowers@uab.edu

Vibha Kapoor, CPCPatient Account Representative II

Billing-Private Insurancevkapoor@uab.edu

Ann KerklinOffice Services Specialist I

Billing-Medicaidakerklin@uab.edu

Audrey MinterMessenger

eminter@uab.edu

Lane SimmonsOffice Service Specialist III

Scheduling-Individual Appointmentsklanie08@uab.edu

Kellie SimsOffice Services Specialist II

Intakekasims@uab.edu

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SUPPORT STAFF

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SPEECH-LANGUAGE

Snehal Khatri, MDDevelopmental Pediatrician

Assistant Professor, PediatricsSparks Pediatrics Clinic,

Behavioral Assessment Clinicskhatri@uab.edu

Edward Lose, MDAssistant Professor, Clinical Genetics

Adult Down Syndrome Clinicelose@uab.edu

Lane Rutledge, MDProfessor, Genetics

Biochemical Genetics Clinic,Inherited Disorders of Metabolism Clinic

rutledge@uab.edu

LaTamia White-Green, M.D.Medical Director, Civitan-Sparks Clinics

Assistant Professor, PsychiatryPsychopharmacology Clinic

lawhite@uab.edu

Maliea Box, RNNurse

Sparks Pediatrics Clinicmbox@uab.edu

Valisia Davis, MSN, CRNPNurse Practioner

Psychopharmacology Clinicvdavis@uab.edu

Anola Ennis, MSN, CRNPNurse Practitioner

Sparks Pediatrics Clinicaennis@uab.edu

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MEDICINE

NURSING

Julie Ash, MS, CCC-SLPSpeech-Language Pathologist

Interdisciplinary Clinics,Speech-Language Clinic

jash@uab.edu

Catherine Burke, MS, CCC-SLPSpeech-Language Pathologist

Interdisciplinary Clinics,Early Intervention Program

cburke@uab.edu

MEDICINE

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Lauren Dodd, MA, RD, LDNutritionist

Instructor, Nutrition SciencesNutrition Clinic,

Sparks Pediatrics Clinic,Interdisciplinary Clinics

ldodd@uab.edu

Suzanne Geerts, MS, RD, LDClinical Asst Professor, Nutrition Sciences

Dietetic Internship Preceptor Nutrition Clinic,

Rett Syndrome Clinic,Interdisciplinary Clinics

sgeerts@uab.edu

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Allie Green, LCSW, MSWMedical Social Worker

Team Leader-Social WorkService Coordinator-

Early Intervention Programavgreen@uab.edu

Alvin Vogtle, LGSW, MSWMedical Social Worker

Interdisciplinary Clinicsav3@uab.edu

Teresa Teer, LGSW, MSWMedical Social Worker

Interdisciplinary Clinicstteer@uab.edu

NUTRITION

SOCIAL WORK

Leah Murrill, MS, OTR/LOccupational TherapistInterdisciplinary Clinics,

Occupational Therapy Cliniclmurrill@uab.edu

Leslie Simms, MS, OTR/LOccupational TherapistInterdisciplinary Clinics,

Occupational Therapy Clinicleslieb@uab.edu

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY

Jake TaftInformation Systems Specialist II

jtaft@uab.edu

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Candace Davis, MS, OTR/LOccupational TherapistInterdisciplinary Clinics,

Occupational Therapy Cliniccarrcan@uab.edu

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Kirstin Bailey, PhDPsychologist

Research Assistant Professor, PsychologyPreschool Autism Clinic,Interdisciplinary Clinics

kirstin@uab.edu

Kristi Guest, PhDResearch Coordinator-Autism Clinic

Assistant Professor, Psychologykguest@uab.edu

Bart Hodgens, PhDAssistant Professor, Psychology

Team Leader-PsychologyDirector, ADHD Summer

Treatment Program;Interdisciplinary Clinics

bhodgens@uab.edu

Sarah O’Kelley, PhDClinical Psychologist

Interdisciplinary Clinics,School Consultation, Individual and Group

Therapy/Autism Spectrum Disorderssokelley@uab.edu

Cryshelle Patterson, PhDClinical Psychologist

Co-Director, ADHD SummerTreatment Program;

Interdisciplinary Clinics,Psychology Cliniccspatter@uab.edu

Roger Plamondon, PhDClinical Psychologist

Psychoeducational Clinic,Psychology Clinicrpaul@uab.edu

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Fred Biasini, PhDResearch Associate Professor, PsychologyAssociate Director, Civitan-Sparks Clinics

Director, TrainingDirector, UAB Early Head Start

fbiasini@uab.edu

PSYCHOLOGY

Rob Bare, PhDClinical Psychologist

Project HEROES ProgramInterdisciplinary Clinics

Laurie Lou Smith, EdS, NCSPEducational Specialist-School Psychology

Evaluator-Special EducationInterdisciplinary Clinics

llsmith@uab.edu

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Mailing AddressUAB Civitan-Sparks Clinics

CH19, Suite 3071530 3rd Avenue South

Birmingham, AL 35294-2041

PhoneToll-Free 800.822.2472Phone 205.934.5471Fax 205.975.2380

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Clients Evaluated through Civitan-Sparks Clinics

October 2008 – September 2009

Group Ages Number Seen

Children 2 – 12 1,964

Adolescents 12 – 18 391

Adults 18 – Above 586

TOTAL 2,941

Physical AddressUAB Civitan-Sparks Clinics

Community Health Services Building 20930 20th Street South, Suite 101

Birmingham, AL 35205

Websitewww.circ-uab.infomedia.com/index2.asp

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