UNC School of Medicine establishes Carolina Institute for Developmental Disabilities

Tuesday, May 20, 2008

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine has established a new institute to advance research, training and treatment efforts aimed at aiding children and adults with developmental disabilities.

The new Carolina Institute for Developmental Disabilities (CIDD) brings together four existing programs on the UNC campus – the TEACCH Program (Treatment and Education for Autistic and Related Communication Handicapped Children); the Clinical Center for Development and Learning; the Family Support Network of North Carolina; and the Neurodevelopmental Disorders Research Center... (read more)

 

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Front cover of 2008 Summer Camp Directory
The 2008 Summer Camp Directory is a resource for family members and service providers who are looking for summer camp experiences for children. It is a listing of summer camps, both day and residential, serving children who have special needs.
  


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    informational support

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  • Determining the impact of program activities
  • Improving our program effectiveness
  • Developing a more rigorous research base for the study of family support





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