National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)

• The NICHD is a national government organization that provides funding for reach about child development. Their website offers information for families about typical and atypical child development, and provides information about other national and local research studies that may be of interest.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

• The CDC is a national government organization that provides information and conducts research about health related-topics. The website provides information, data and statistics, and free resources about child development for all families.

Autism Assessment, Research, Treatment and Services (AARTS) Center at Rush

• The AARTS Center at Rush provides offers of the art services, research programs, and resources for individuals with, or at-risk for, autism spectrum disorder (ASD) across the lifespan.

Michigan State University (MSU) Autism Research Lab

• The MSU Autism Research Lab is conducting leading research in the areas of social communication development and early intervention for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

Illinois Governor’s Office of Early Childhood Development

• This website is a useful resource for Illinois families looking for information about local services, supports, and resources for their child.

Illinois Early Intervention Clearing House

• This website is a useful resource for Illinois families looking to get started in the Illinois Early Intervention system. If you don’t live in Illinois, you can contact us to learn about how to initiate early intervention services in your local area.