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Provides information on the latest research, model programs, and policy issues pertaining to aging people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/rrtcamr/
The newsletter covers mental health aspects of diagnosis, treatment, and habilitation needs of persons with developmental disabilities.
http://www.mhaspectsofdd.com/
Mission is to improve the identification, prevention and treatment of developmental and learning disorders.
http://www.icdl.com
A national resource center with a global outlook that strives to help children with developmental delays and their families.
http://www.nidd.org
Article summarizing causes and probable outcomes in developmental delay.
http://www.vh.org/pediatric/pati...t/pediatrics/developmentaldelay/
Article on avoiding errors in diagnosis that stem from differences among various cultures and professionals about what constitutes a disability or delay.
http://ericec.org/digests/e589.html
Advice for parents, with links to resources. From the University of Michigan Health System.
http://www.med.umich.edu/1libr/yourchild/devdel.htm
Examples of good practice.
http://www.cfc-efc.ca/docs/cccf/00018_en.htm
A selected bibliography.
http://www.mtabc.com/developmental-delay.html
Description of warning signs, evaluation, and early intervention.
http://www.howkidsdevelop.com/developDevDelay.html
MCCP works with individuals, private providers and public agencies in the Twin Cities to prevent crises that affect the residential or work placements of people with developmental disabilities.
http://www.metrocrisis.org