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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?
ICDL is continually expanding its efforts through several major initiatives. Here are some of our current activities:

 

EDUCATION AND TRAINING: Building capacity at the local, regional, national and international level
  • ICDL ANNUAL CONFERENCE: Save the Dates - Friday, November 7 to Sunday, November 9 with Pre-Conference Workshops on Thursday, November 6. Hilton McLean, Tysons Corner, Virginia (Washington, DC area). Watch this space for details and registration materials.
  • Insight Into DIR/Floortime: A framework for assessment and intervention for children with sensory processing, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and other neurodevelopmental disorders. Presented by Serena Wieder on September 7th, 2008 in New York. To learn about this event and other regional conferences please click here.
  • The ICDL GRADUATE SCHOOL is currently excepting applications for the September 2009 class. The final deadline for applying is July 1, 2009. Priority will be given to applications submitted by April 15, 2009.For more information click here.
  • The ICDL DIR® Institute is pleased to announce the first Southeast Regional DIR®/Floortime™ Institute Program to be offered by Floortime™ Atlanta. This is a year-long intensive DIR®/Flootime™ Educational Program Open to Professionals from All Disciplines. For more information click here.
  • DISTANCE LEARNING – listen and learn from the comfort of your home. Hear Dr. Stanley Greenspan on our new web radio show archive or visit our new e-library.
  • The Summer 2008 DIR® Institute has concluded. Next year will be The DIR® Institute's 10th Anniversary with special events. Applications will be available online in January 2009. For more information on the DIR® Institute, click here.·
RESEARCH: Advancing the prevention, early identification, treatment and evaluation of emotional and developmental disorders
  • 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.
  • Research supporting the DIR®/Floortime™ Model: Visit our updated research page with links to recent publications and details on ongoing research
NETWORKS: Facilitating and Strengthening Networks of Parents & Professionals working towards redefining each child’s potential
PUBLICATIONS: Expanding interdisciplinary knowledge through new books, DVD's, periodicals and peer reviewed journals
  • First Feelings DVD showcases examples of the first 6 developmental Stages. Get your copy at our online bookstore.
  • The Spring 2008 edition of the Journal of Developmental Processes (JDP) is now available. To read the online version, click here.
  • The online literary magazine GLIMPSE showcases the creative works of individuals with or history of autism and other developmental disorders.  We are no longer accepting submissions for the upcoming November 2008 issue. Please be aware that all submissions received after August 1, 2008 will be consider for the 2009 issue. To learn more about the publication and submission guidelines please click here.
  • The first two issues of the ICDL e-Newsletter were successfully released this year. Be sure to stay connected and become apart of our mailing list if you did not receive it.
  • Visit our expanding site on recommended books.
If you would like to learn about and support these ICDL initiatives and others please click here.
 
  

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. Students are able to work with colleagues in national and international communities under the direction of distinguished faculty all from the comfort of their homes.

The ICDL Graduate School is currently accepting applications for classes in September 2009. The final deadline for applying is July 1, 2009. Priority will be given to applications submitted by April 15, 2009.

For more information about this program and 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.

A hardcopy edition of GLIMPSE will be available in November 2008. Submissions for the next edition will be accepted at any time.

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.