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Leslie LaVergne, Ph.D.

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Contact Information:
601-266-6225
Leadership:
Associate UCEDD Director
Discipline Coordinators:
Specialty Resource Contacts:
Family Engagement Coordinator
Discipline(s):
Education/Special Education
Family/Parent/Youth Advocacy
AUCD Council Membership:
No Council Membership
Vita/Bio:

Dr. Leslie LaVergne is the Director of Wellness Programming within the Institute for Disability Studies at The University of Southern Mississippi.  Dr. Leslie LaVergne is the Director of Wellness of Programming and a Program Navigator for Transition of Teens to Adult Life (ToTAL) both housed in the Institute for Disability Studies at The University of Southern Mississippi. In these roles, Dr. LaVergne provides program oversight and supports families through health education efforts and resources. Further, she provides support to youth in obtaining internships and employment in the community. Lastly, as Mississippi's Ambassador to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Learn the Signs. Act Early Program, Dr. LaVergne provides trainings to educators and service providers to increase awareness and education in early identification of children at-risk for developmental delays. Dr. LaVergne received a Master of Science in Art Therapy from Eastern Virginia Medical School and a Ph.D. in Special Education from The University of Southern Mississippi. She is the co-author of numerous professional publications related to families of children with special needs and continues to conduct research related to this area.

Service:
Linked Projects

F2F - Family to Family Health Information and Education Center
CYSHCN (CMP-Childrens Medical Progam)
F2F - Family to Family Health Information and Education Center (ended 5/31/19)
F2F - Family to Family Health Information and Education Center
Act Early Ambassador
Linked Products

F2F - Family Health Notes Listserv (July 2018)
F2F - Family Health Notes Listserv (August 2018)
F2F - Family Health Notes Listserv (September 2018)
F2F - Family Health Notes Listserv (October 2018)
F2F - Brochure - Finding the Best Health Care for CYSHCN