About DDR

DDR is dedicated to meeting the needs of children with developmental delays in sensory, motor, language, social, and emotional areas. DDR is the ONE resource network integrating conventional and holistic approaches for parents and professionals who support children with special needs.


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News and Comments

DDR mourns the Passing of 3 Pioneers Our sincere condolences to their families.

  • Stanley Greenspan, MD, a developmental psychiatrist who rarely prescribed medication and who did not believe in labeling children.  His DIR model utilizing FloorTime, Interdisciplinary Council, and ground-breaking books are lasting legacy.  Read a tribute here
  • Jo Pike, a co-founder of the National Autism Association (NAA), was one of the original "autism moms." Read her obituary on the NAA site by clicking here.
  • John Streff, OD, a behavioral optometrist whose intuition and big heart helped SO many children with developmental problems. Read a tribute from his colleagues here.

New Books

Animal Factory by David Kirby

Investigative reporter, David Kirby does it again! First, Evidence of Harm, Now, he is exposing the looming threat of industrial pig, dairy and poultry farms to humans and the environment. Watch the Animal Factory video on YouTube.

Callous Disregard: Autism and Vaccines:  The Truth behind a Tragedy by Andrew Wakefield

Autism hero Andy Wakefield finally tells HIS side of the story.  "Dr. Wakefield sets the record straight. It was not he who showed callous disregard towards vulnerable, sick children with autism. It was the British medical establishment, the General Medical Council, the media and the pharmaceutical industry that threw the children under the bus to protect the vaccine program. This is a book for everyone who cares about our future." says Mary Holland, Esq., Co-founder, Elizabeth Birt Center for Autism Law and Advocacy.

Growing an In-Sync Child: Simple, Fun Activities to Help Every Child Develop, Learn and Grow by Joye Newman and Carol Kranowitz

Congratulations to my long-time friends on this great book.  Carol and Joye are a super team.  Both have decades of experience with young children combining movement, music and fun! In today's world, where SO many activities are considered "dangerous" they show us how to assure that kids' bodies get the motor experiences they need to be prepared for school.  I love the way the book is organized (no surprise with this pair!)  It's really easy to find an activity you want to try for any child, any age or need. A great expansion to the "out-of-sync" series. Run out and get this gem for any new parent or teacher. 

 

Executive Director's Blog

Saying "Good-bye" to My Mother

My mother died on May 17th, and DDR lost one of its strongest supporters.  Martha S. Heyman was a social worker at heart. She majored in sociology at Wellesley College, because she loved learning about people and hearing their stories. That is a trait I inherited from her. 

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Upcoming Events


Friday, July 30, 2010 - Huntington, NY

Under Our Skin: Film & Discussion about Lyme Disease

A MUST SEE film! Discussion follows with a representative from the Empire State Lyme Disease Association.

Where: Huntington Public Library, 338 Main St, Huntington, NY 11743

Time: 6:30pm
Free, Open to all -

For other locations and dates, go to www.underourskin.com

Saturday, Aug. 14 -Sunday Aug. 15, 2010 - Chicago, IL

Integrative Medicine for Mental Health

Practical Solutions for Treating Depression, Bipolar Disorder, OCD, Anxietyand Eating Disorders

Sponsored by Great Plains Laboratory

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