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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.
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.
May 19, 2010 | Story
RWJF Health & Society Scholars alumna Gina Lovasi finds that prenatal exposure to chlorpyrifos leads to mental and physical health deficits in young children.
January 31, 2004 | Program Result
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.
January 31, 2004 | Program Result
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.
January 31, 2004 | Program Result
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.
March 1, 2003 | Program Result
The State of New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services sought to replicate the principles of the Monadnock Self-Determination Project.
July 1, 2001 | Program Result
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.
May 1, 2007 | Program Result
The National Center for Learning Disabilities (NCLD) launched the Parent Center, a new section of its Web site.
October 25, 2007 | Program Result
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.