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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.
April 10, 2013 | Story
A clinical supervisor at a center for troubled children near Cleveland, Habeebah Rasheed Grimes figured out her next career move after participating in Ladder to Leadership, designed to build the capacity of nonprofits serving vulnerable populations.
November 16, 2012 | Human Capital Blog Post
Practice Without Pressure works with patients, family members, caregivers and providers to help people with disabilities receive quality medical, dental and personal care.
August 11, 2009 | Story
RWJF honors North Dakota mom for helping special-needs children.
December 1, 2009 | Journal Article
This article examines a pilot program to improve the lifestyle of adults with developmental disabilities. Researchers found that participants lost weight, increased physical activity and improved community involvement.
March 1, 2006 | Journal Article
The effect of medical interventions on the reduction of mental retardation (MR) in the United States between 1950 and 2000 was examined in the present study. The general prevalence of MR was compared to the prevalence of case-specific MR for seven m ...
February 28, 2002 | Story
To Dr. Arlene Goldsmith, anyone can become a leader, provided they are driven, have a personality that is open and engaging, and a passionate commitment to the work they do.
March 1, 2002 | Story
Her efforts began to attract wide recognition. In 1995, she received the Vermont Children's Forum Health Award for "tireless advocacy," and Parent to Parent won Vermont's Children and Family Services Commissioners Community Award.