Center on Human Development & Disability (CHDD)

Center on Human Development & Disability (CHDD)

University of Washington,
Box 357920
Seattle, WA  98195-7920
Phone:  (206) 543-7701
E-mail:  chdd@u.washington.edu

UW based comprehensive interdisciplinary research and training center focusing on a wide array of developmental disabilities. CHDD encompasses two major programs, one focusing on research and the other on clinical services, training and community outreach, resulting in strong connections between researchers and clinicians. Provides consultation, training, and research support for families and educators of people with developmental disabilities, as well as evaluations and clinical services through its many clinics.  Training on accessible information technology, autism, pediatric physical therapy, infant mental health, neurodevelopmental and related disabilities, cultural competence and other topics.  Clinical services include:  adult PKU program; aging with Down Syndrome, Autism Early Childhood, Autism Early Spectrum Disorders,  biochemical genetics, child development, congenital hypothyroidism, high risk infant follow-up, metabolic genetics,  pediatric audiology and other clinics.  Community outreach services include:  adolescent health transition, pediatric nutrition care, technology and disabilities studies, community-based feeding teams, disabilities leadership development, employment training, family support, health promotion, and other services.