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Founded by Stanley Greenspan and Serena Wieder,
the Interdisciplinary Council on Developmental and Learning Disorders (ICDL) has been a pioneer in its work to advance the identification, prevention,
and treatment of developmental and learning disorders. Through
its research, training and publications, ICDL extends knowledge of developmental processes and provides a framework (DIR®/Floortime Model) for understanding and improving interventions with infants, children and adults with challenges in relating, communicating and thinking, including autism spectrum disorders. To learn more about our Vision, Mission and Goal, please visit our "About Us" section.To learn more about current ICDL's initiatives, click here
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Redefining the Potential for Emotional and Social Functioning in Children with Autism and Special Needs Online edition based on the morning plenary panels at the 2008 12th Annual Conference
- Register to "attend" the conference from:
- Thursday, December 11, 2008 through Monday, December 22, 2008
- Thursday, January 8, 2009 through Monday, January 19, 2009
- Thursday, January 29, 2009 through Monday, February 16, 2009
- More information about this distance online opportunity and to register:
- Conference handouts are now available for ICDL Members To see the conference handouts, visit the new ICDL Portal. Questions on how to enter the new ICDL Portal? Click here
The 10th Annual DIR 2009 Training Institute ...at the beautiful Asilomar Conference Grounds, in Pacific Grove, CA....
July 8-12, 2009...
Registration information will be posted on this website in January 2009
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Looking for a workshop, seminar, conference or training in your area? Go to Related Conferences
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Would you like to find a professional trained in the DIR/Floortime Model close to home? Search our list of DIR Professionals
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Need information on research supporting the DIR/Floortime Model? Visit our updated research page with links to published articles and ongoing research.
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Looking to connect with other parents online? Check our parent resources page with a list and links to many online parent support groups
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IEP meetings are coming soon... Review our Educational Interventions page to bring new ideas to these meetings
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Did you miss any of the new DIR/Floortime e-newsletters? Would you like to receive broadcast emails with our latest news? Stay Connected by registering as a new user in the ICDL Portal
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The ICDL DIR® Institute is pleased to announce the first Southeast Regional DIR®/Floortime™ Institute Training Program to be offered by Floortime™ Atlanta. This is a year-long intensive DIR®/Floortime™ educational program, open to professionals from all disciplines. For more information click here.
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Greenspan SI, Brazelton TB, Cordero J, Solomon R, Bauman ML, Robinson R, Shanker S, Breinbauer C. Guidelines to Early Identification, Screening and Clinical Management of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Pediatrics 2008 Apr; 121(4):828-30. To read the full article please click here.
If you would like to learn about and support these ICDL initiatives and others please click here.
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New ICDL Graduate School
PhD, Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health and Developmental Disorders
The ICDL Graduate School offers an innovative educational opportunity to earn a PH.D. in the growing field of Infant Mental Health through a distance learning format.
The ICDL Graduate School is currently accepting applications for classes in September 2009. The final deadline for applying is May 15, 2009. Priority will be given to applications submitted by February 15, 2009.
GLIMPSE
GLIMPSE is a new publication from ICDL that showcases the unique perspective contained in the writings and artwork of individuals with a history of autism and other developmental disabilities. This publications includes poetry, essays, reflections, short stories, photography, and two-dimensional artwork on any subject, so that we may gain a GLIMPSE into the rich inner lives of these individuals. We are seeking work from individuals of all ages.
Submissions for the next edition will be accepted at any time.
This amazing publication is now available for purchase in hardcopy at the ICDL bookstore. Also available are notecards featuring selected art pieces from the magazine.
For more information about the publication or submission click here.
Support ICDL Initiatives!
Our efforts to expand our networks and move our mission forward need your help. Please consider supporting ICDL’s vital initiatives.
through an online tax deductible contribution or by shopping through one of the links below.
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