Families
Our work focuses on resourcing and supporting parents, siblings, and other caregivers for their lifelong journey as family members. We are expanding clinical services and research focused on early identification, assessment, and intervention. We are also developing practical resources and training to address the pressing needs of diverse families throughout our city, region, and state.
Current studies and projects include:
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Respite Care, Families, and Flourishing
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This study examines the impact of respite care on parents and their children with intellectual and developmental disabilities. To learn more, contact Erik Carter or Sarah Mire.
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Sibling SUCCESS
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The Sibling Success program helps increase positive interactions between your child with autism and their sibling(s). The children will practice selected skills, participate in group activities for siblings, and learn about autism & strategies to use with their sibling with autism.
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If you would like to be a part of this research study, you can call (254) 710-4444 or email siblingsuccess@baylor.edu.
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Caregivers as Change Agents Training Series
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The Baylor Center for Developmental Disabilities hosts one-hour caregiver training sessions every month. Topics include behavior support, disability and/or diagnosis information, rights of parents of a child with a disability, and more! Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
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Our goal is to provide information and connections for family members raising a child with autism and/or related developmental disabilities in the Greater Waco area, so topics and schedules may change as needed.
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For more information, please contact the BCDD clinic at (254) 710-7677 or email bcdd@baylor.edu
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