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ICDL Mission

Founded by Stanley Greenspan and Serena Wieder, the Interdisciplinary Council on Developmental and Learning Disorders 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

 
What's New?
  • Commentary  to the American Academy of Pediatrics clinical reports: Guidelines to Early Identification, Screening and Clinical Management of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders was published in Pediatrics in April of 2008 by Dr. Greenspan, Dr. Brazelton, Dr.Jose Cordero, and colleagues.

       To read the full article please click here.

  • Ricki Robinson, M.D., M.P.H. and DIR Faculty receives 2008 Scientific Service Award from Autism Speaks.
  • ICDL supports global coverage for first World Autism Awareness Day
  • THE BASIC COURSE ON THE DIR®/FLOORTIME™ MODEL taught by Stanley I. Greenspan, M.D. comes to you ONLINE! For more information about the course click here.

  • The DIR®/Floortime™ Institute 2008: We are pleased to announce five programs taking place July 7- 11, 2008 at the National Conference Center in Landsdowne, VA. For more information click here.

  • DIR® Professionals in the US: List of certified or advanced DIR® Professionals, organized by state, click here
  • Click here to access the transcripts and audio files of Dr Stanley Greenspan's web based radio show addressing different elements of early child development and infant mental health. Over 120 audio files are available!
  • The 2007 fall edition of the Journal of Developmental Processes is now available online. To learn more about the publication click here.

  

New ICDL Graduate School

PhD, Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health and Developmental Disorders

The ICDL Graduate School is currently accepting applications for the second class of students, which will begin in September 2008. The final deadline for applying is July 1, 2008.

For more information about this program, please visit our website

 

GLIMPSE

Glimpse Cover Page

 

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.

For more information about the publication or submission click here.

Support ICDL Initiatives!

Our efforts to expand our networks and move our msision forward need your help. Please consider supporting ICDL’s vital initiatives. through an online tax deductable contribution or by shopping  through one of the links below.