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Caring For, and Learning From, a Relative with Intellectual Disabilities

December 3, 2012 | Human Capital Blog Post

Parenting and caring for any child has its ups and downs and it is the same with a child with Down Syndrome. The challenge with a child with Down Syndrome, however, is that depending on the child, the level of independence varies.

Improved Detection of Developmental Delays Among Young Children in Foster Care

February 1, 2010 | Journal Article

This article analyzes whether a validated screening instrument in a pediatric medical home setting can improve detection of developmental delay for children in foster care. Children in foster care have high risk for developmental delay, but to date there have been few systematic efforts to screen foster care children for developmental delay in pediatric practices.

Self-Determination for Persons with Developmental Disabilities

October 25, 2007 | Program Results Report

The Self-Determination for People with Developmental Disabilities Program was a national program to help 18 states implement a more cost-effective system for serving persons with developmental disabilities.

Pennsylvania Self-Determination for People with Developmental Disabilities Promotes Flexibility in Living Arrangements and Services

January 31, 2004 | Program Results Report

Pennsylvania's Department of Public Welfare, Office of Mental Retardation ran pilot projects to develop and implement the first steps of county plans to give people with developmental disabilities greater choice in determining the services they receive.

Maryland Self-Determination for Persons with Developmental Disabilities Project Extends Outreach, Customizes Services

January 31, 2004 | Program Results Report

Maryland's Developmental Disabilities Administration implemented pilot self-determination projects to give people with developmental disabilities and their families greater control over the services they received.

Hawaiian Self-Determination for Persons with Developmental Disabilities Pilot Project Helps People in Remote Areas

January 31, 2004 | Program Results Report

The Developmental Disabilities Division of the Hawaii Department of Health implemented a project to support change in long-term care service delivery system for people with disabilities, from one that is provider-driven to one that is consumer-directed.

New Hampshire Project Gives the Impaired More Control Over Needed Services

March 14, 2003 | Program Results Report

The State of New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services sought to replicate the principles of the Monadnock Self-Determination Project.

National Center for Learning Disabilities Launches Online Resource for Parents

May 31, 2007 | Program Results Report

The National Center for Learning Disabilities (NCLD) launched the Parent Center, a new section of its Web site.

Documentary to Look at Children with Developmental Disorders

July 31, 2001 | Program Results Report

Two documentary filmmakers spent five months on the research and development of a documentary television series on the need for improved care and support for children with Pervasive Developmental Disorder.

School's Out, But Therapy's In: Summer Program Helps Students During School Break

June 1, 1999 | Program Results Report

These seven grants provided partial support to a special summer therapy program of The Center School, a private institution that serves as a regional center in central New Jersey for educating and treating children with learning disabilities.

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