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The CDC works to identify the causes of birth defects and
developmental disabilities, help children to develop and reach their
full potential, and promote health and well-being among people of
all ages with disabilities. CDC also works to prevent injuries, such
as traumatic brain injury, and their resulting disabilities.
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Learn the Signs. Act Early
It's time to change how we view a
child's growth. Learn the Signs. Act
Early...more
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Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE)
Study
The ACE Study is one of the largest
investigations ever conducted on the links
between childhood maltreatment and
later-life health and well-being. Progress
in preventing and recovering from the
nation's worst health and social problems is
likely to benefit from the understanding
that many of these problems arise as a
consequence of adverse childhood
experiences...more
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Kids' Quest
A teaching tool developed by CDC to
teach elementary school teachers and
students about disability issues. ...more
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Developmental Screening
Many children with behavioral or
developmental disabilities miss vital
opportunities for early detection and
intervention screening. ...more
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Accessible health care for people with
disabilities
CDC supports programs that make
health settings available to people with
disabilities. ...more
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National Information Centers for People
with Disabilities
Learn about three disability
information centers that focus on physical
activity for people with disabilities as
well as improving the health of people with
limb loss and paralysis. ...more
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities
Division of Human Development and Disability
Mail-Stop E-88
1600 Clifton Road
Atlanta, GA 30333
Email:
Contact Form
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