Patrick Shannon

Patrick Shannon is an Associate Professor and Department Chair in the Department of Social Work at the University of New Hampshire. He also coordinates the Graduate Certificate Program in Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and is a faculty member in the New Hampshire Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities (NH-LEND) program. His research focuses on systemic barriers to services for children with developmental disabilities, including access to healthcare, early intervention, behavioral supports, and juvenile justice. He holds a Ph.D. in Social Work from Virginia Commonwealth University, an M.S.W. from the State University of New York at Buffalo, and a B.A. in Human Services from the same institution.

• Education:
• Ph.D., Social Work, Virginia Commonwealth University
• M.S.W., Social Work, SUNY Buffalo
• B.A., Human Services, SUNY Buffalo

His research emphasizes policy analysis, family support systems, and advocacy for children with developmental disabilities within child welfare systems. He teaches courses such as Social Welfare Policy and has published extensively in disability and social work journals. No scientific awards are explicitly listed in the provided text.

Patrick advises students and oversees programs addressing developmental disabilities. He is affiliated with the NH-LEND program and contributes to policy initiatives related to disability services.