What started as a dream of six families united by the challenges of autism and driven by a desire to help families and the community, is now an internationally renowned center for neurodevelopmental disabilities. The MIND Institute is dedicated to finding treatments, causes and providing education for neurodevelopmental disabilities. These families envisioned a place where experts from every disci
pline related to brain development would work together to ensure better futures for the one in twenty Americans who are affected with neurodevelopmental disabilities. Research at the MIND Institute has expanded from autism to include Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Chromosome 22q11.2 deletion syndrome, Down syndrome, and fragile X syndrome. Although research remains our primary focus, we also provide clinical, educational services and community services. Our Massie Family Clinic offers comprehensive evidence-based assessments for children, adolescents and adults. In addition, the MIND Institute and the Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (CEDD) collaborate to provide educational resources for individuals, families and professionals. Research is conducted on all ranges throughout the lifespan, from birth though the elder years and both males and females, are needed to assist our researchers in these vital research studies. Individuals and families that are affected with a neurodevelopmental disabilities, as well as those that are typically developing are encouraged to participate.
