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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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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Down Syndrome
Definition Down syndrome is the most common and readily identifiable chromosomal condition associated with mental...
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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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A Student's Guide to the IEP
Introduction Welcome to Your IEP!! This guide will tell you: what an IEP is why you need to be part of your IEP...
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NICHCY Curriculum Resources
NICHCY is pleased to connect you with curriculum resources. We hope that you find information here that's helpful in...
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Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorder
Table of Contents Ryan's Story What is Autism/PDD? How Common is Autism/PDD? What are the Signs of Autism/PDD? What...
Topics: Autism Spectrum Disorders | All About Autism -
NICHCY Connections...to Learning and the Brain
Research on the human brain has brought an explosion of excitement and promise to our understanding of ourselves---how...
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NICHCY Connections... to Resources on IDEA 2004
NICHCY's Connections pages are designed to put you in quick contact with information that's readily available on the...
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Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)
NICHCY is pleased to connect you with resources on Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for children with...
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Interventions for Chronic Behavior Problems
Introduction We hear more and more today about the chronic behavior problems of students in our schools. Some of...
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