Services and Programs
In the Division of Neurodevelopmental and Behavioral Pediatrics, services are provided in the following programs:
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Andrew J. Kirch Developmental Services Center provides evaluation and specialty health care for children and adolescents with known or suspected developmental disabilities.
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Autism Services and Programs provide information in education to families, professionals, and school agencies.
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Community Consultation Program provides technical assistance to school teams and others who are working with children with developmental disabilities.
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Crisis Intervention Program for Developmental Disabilities provides support and assistance to families and other care providers when a child or adult with a developmental disability is in a crisis situation involving behavior, health, or involvement in the community.
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Infant-Toddler Developmental Program provides information in education to families, professionals, and school agencies.
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Information and Referral Services provides information and resources related to disabilities to families, educators, health professionals, and other providers via phone line and email.
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Institute for Innovative Transition aims to improve the quality of lives for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families as they transition from school age to adulthood.
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Program in Aging and Developmental Disabilities (PADD) aims to increase the awareness, knowledge, and skills of caregivers, administrators, clinicians, and researchers in the field of developmental disabilities.
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Strong Center for Developmental Disabilities is a member of the Association of University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD), a network of interdisciplinary centers advancing policy and practice for and with individuals with developmental and other disabilities, their families, and communities through research, education, and service.
Affiliated Programs
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Regional Early Childhood Direction Center (RECDC) is a project sponsored by Monroe BOCES #1 that provides free information, referral assistance, and support to families and professionals. This project has a close association with Neurodevelopmental and Behavioral Pediatrics.
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Haggerty-Friedman Psychosocial Fund for Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics - The fund supports a variety of research training opportunities for medical students, residents, and fellows on site at the University of Rochester these programs include: year-out programs, summer programs, and mentorship. The Haggerty-Friedman Fund also sponsors Grand Rounds twice a year.