National Dissemination Center for Children With Disabilities
About Us
The National Dissemination Center is the center that provides information to the nation on:
- disabilities in children and youth;
- programs and services for infants, children, and youth with disabilities;
- IDEA, the nation's special education law;
- No Child Left Behind, the nation's general education law; and
- research-based information on effective practices for children with disabilities.
Contact Information
The National Dissemination Center
P.O. Box 1492
Washington, DC 20013
Telephone: 800-695-0285
Fax: 202-884-8441
Articles by National Dissemination Center for Children With Disabilities
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Spina Bifida
Definition Spina Bifida means cleft spine, which is an incomplete closure in the spinal column. In general, the three...
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Speech and Language Impairments
Definition Speech and language disorders refer to problems in communication and related areas such as oral motor...
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Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
Mario's Story Mario is 10 years old. When he was 7, his family learned he had AD/HD. At the time, he was driving...
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Cerebral Palsy
Jennifer's Story Jen was born 11 weeks early and weighed only 2 pounds. The doctors were surprised to see what a...
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Disabilities That Qualify Infants, Toddlers, Children, and Youth for Services under the IDEA
Introduction Every year, under the federal law known as the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA),...
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Questions Often Asked by Parents About Special Education Services
I think my child may need special help in school. What do I do? Begin by finding out more about special services and...
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Resources in the Mental Health Community
If it's a crisis... First things first, regardless of how frightening a note this is to begin on. Call...
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General Information about Disabilities
Introduction Every year, under the federal law known as the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA),...
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Special Needs State Resources
NICHCY compiles disability-related resources in each state, and creates State Resource Sheets. This handy resource sheet...
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Special Needs Research 101
There's an ever-increasing emphasis on using research to make decisions regarding children with disabilities in all...
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