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Intellectual/Developmental Disability



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New Sign Centers for Autism and Developmental Disabilities Research and Epidemiology (CADDRE) Center for Disease Control and Prevention established regional centers of excellence for autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) and other developmental disabilities. These centers make up the Centers for Autism and Developmental Disabilities Research and Epidemiology (CADDRE) Network. The CADDRE Network is currently working on the Study to Explore Early Development (SEED) – a five-year, multi-site collaborative study to help identify factors that may put children at risk for autism spectrum disorders (ASDs).

New Sign The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention provide information on Developmental Disabilities, which are a diverse group of severe chronic conditions that are due to mental and/or physical impairments. Developmental Disabilities include 5 specific diseases: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Cerebral Palsy, Hearing Loss, Intellectual Disability and Vision Impairment. The CDC offers information on monitoring the disability, research, prevention, and education materials. CDC monitoring provides reliable, population-based estimates of the number of school-aged children with developmental disabilities. Disability monitor information gathered through CDC can be used by policy makers to assess current public health programs, regulations and authorizations for individuals with developmental disabilities. The CDC lists research, offers information on prevention, education materials which include materials for teachers, lesson plans and monitoring, research and disability fact sheets.

New Sign Journal of Intellectual Disability Research editors make one paper per issue freely available for a limited period. See their recommendation for this month.

New Sign Institute for Basic Research in Developmental Disabilities (IBR) is the research arm of the New York State Office For People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD). IBR conducts basic and clinical research into the causes, treatment, and prevention of mental retardation and other developmental disabilities. It also provides specialized diagnostic and consultative services to individuals with developmental disabilities and their families, and educates the public and professionals regarding the causes, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of developmental disabilities. The goals of IBR’s research, service, and education programs are to provide for prevention, earlier detection, and improved treatment of mental retardation and other developmental disabilities. The administrative offices are located at 1050 Forest Hill Road, Staten Island, New York 10314-6330, or Phone: (718) 494-0600 & (718) 494-5117, Fax: (718) 494-0833

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