Understanding and Helping Children with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities in DC
District of Columbia Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Research Center (DC-IDDRC)
This center brings together experts in Washington D.C. to better understand and develop new ways to help children with intellectual and developmental disabilities like autism.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Children's Research Institute NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Washington, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11175383 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
Our center in Washington D.C. is dedicated to helping children with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including conditions like autism. We bring together four major academic medical centers to work on understanding why these conditions happen and finding new ways to help children reach their full potential. Our work includes developing innovative therapies, finding ways to prevent or lessen the effects of these disorders, and creating specific research projects focused on interventions and managing related mental health conditions. We also aim to identify new markers that can help measure the success of treatments.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: This research is focused on children aged 0-11 years old who have intellectual and developmental disabilities, such as autism.
Not a fit: Patients outside of the 0-11 age range or those without intellectual and developmental disabilities may not directly benefit from this specific research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could lead to new treatments, better ways to manage symptoms, and even prevent some intellectual and developmental disabilities in children.
How similar studies have performed: This center builds upon existing knowledge and provides a collaborative environment for new, translational research to develop innovative approaches for intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Where this research is happening
Washington, United States
- Children's Research Institute — Washington, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Gaillard, William Davis — Children's Research Institute
- Study coordinator: Gaillard, William Davis
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.