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Welcome to the Home Page of the American Academy for Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine (AACPDM) A global leader in the multidisciplinary scientific education of health professionals and researchers dedicated to the well-being of people with childhood-onset disabilities. Mission: Provide multidisciplinary scientific education for health professionals and promote excellence in research and services for the benefit of people with cerebral palsy and childhood-onset disabilities

Washington State -- The mission of the Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) is to endeavor to make a positive difference in the lives of people eligible for services, through offering quality supports and services that are: individual/family driven; stable and flexible; satisfying to the person and their family; and able to meet individual needs. Supports and services shall be offered in ways that ensure people have the necessary information to make decisions about their options and provide optimum opportunities for success.

Cincinnati Children's is conducting a research study to compare the language skills of children who have a cochlear implant and a developmental disability to children with the same developmental disability but no hearing loss

Title II - National Center for Special Education Research at idea.eg.gov - Mission.--The mission of the Special Education Research Center is-- (1) to sponsor research to expand knowledge and understanding of the needs of infants, toddlers, and children with disabilities in order to improve the developmental, educational, and transitional results of such individuals; (2) to sponsor research to improve services provided under, and support the implementation of, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. 1400 et seq.); and (3) to evaluate the implementation and effectiveness of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act in coordination with the National Center for Education Evaluation and Regional Assistance. (c) Applicability of Education Sciences Reform Act of 2002.--Parts A and F, and the standards for peer review of applications and for the conduct and evaluation of research under sections 133(a) and 134, respectively, shall apply to the Secretary, the Director, and the Commissioner in carrying out this part.

Empowering and educating people with disabilities. The mission of EmpowerTech is to educate, train, support, and empower people with physical and developmental disabilities through assistive technology (AT).

Provides the reader with an overview of mental retardation, a developmental disability with a long and sometimes controversial history.

Center is dedicated to helping people live to the fullest. Much of our work focuses on protecting people who are especially vulnerable to health risks - babies, children, people with blood disorders, and people with disabilities

Articlebase - Free Online Articles Directory - Overcoming Learning disabilities

U.S. Department of Education - The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) is a law ensuring services to children with disabilities throughout the nation. IDEA governs how states and public agencies provide early intervention, special education and related services to more than 6.5 million eligible infants, toddlers, children and youth with disabilities. Infants and toddlers with disabilities (birth-2) and their families receive early intervention services under IDEA Part C. Children and youth (ages 3-21) receive special education and related services under IDEA Part B.

Developmental Milestones at National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities NICHCY

Erhardt Developmental Products - Videos and other Materials about Child Development and Children with Disabilities - Produces and distributes a variety of materials for working with children who have developmental and multiple disabilities.

National Research Center on Learning Disabilities (NRCLD) conducts research on the identification of learning disabilities; formulates implementation recommendations; disseminates findings; and provides technical assistance to national, state, and local constituencies. Provides parents and educations on information regarding SLD determination, the IEP process and more

ISER is a directory of professionals, organizations, and schools that serve the learning disabilities and special education communities. We help parents find local special education professionals for learning disabilities and attention deficit disorder assessment, therapy, advocacy, critical teen issues, and other special needs. We also offer a directory of Special Needs State Government agencies, Special Education Professional Resources, Teacher Training / Certification Programs, and Special Needs Software and Assistive Technology

Institute on Disabilities - Temple Uiversity - Pennsylvania's Assistive Technology Lending Library

Publisher of resources in early childhood, early intervention, inclusive and special education, developmental disabilities, learning disabilities, communication and language, behavior, and mental health.

National Research Center on Learning Disabilities - SLD Determination information, guidelines and resources

Definition of Cerebral Palsy at Centers for Disease Control and Prevention CDC - Types of Cerebral Palsy - Description - Symptoms - Developmental Disabilities

2006 Study ssessing: "Sense of coherence and parenting stress in mothers and fathers of preschool children with developmental disability. RESULTS: Mothers and fathers of children with DD reported high levels of parenting stress, with 84% of mothers' and 67% of fathers' scores falling within the clinical range. Parents of children with DD consistently reported higher levels of parenting stress, weaker SOC, and, for mothers and parents in 2-parent families, poorer health than parents of children without DD. Within families, mothers of children with DD reported poorer health, higher levels of parenting stress, and weaker SOC than their partners. There were no significant differences in reported health, parenting stress, or SOC between parents of children without DD.

PubMed Abstract of Arizona State University Sutdy: Mothers and Fathers Together: Contrast in Parenting Across Preschool to EarlySchool Age in Children with Developmental Disabilities

PubMed Abstract 2006 study, Boston college, MA, examines the contribution of the marital relationship to the well being of both mothers and fathers of children with developmental disabilities.