For years the E.K. Shriver Center (UCEDD) has conducted research on wellness and health promotion for the  ID/DD population.  Their website includes several resources on this subject: 

 

http://shriver.umassmed.edu/research/health-promotion

 

 

Liz Fancher

Program Specialist

Massachusetts Developmental Disabilities Council

100 Hancock Street, Suite 201

Quincy, MA  02171

617.770.7676 x105

 

 

 

 

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Public health and children with DD by Dyer, Rachel M (27 Jan 2016 16:21 EST)
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Hello

I am wondering if anyone has resources to share regarding public health (or the like) initiatives regarding obesity and physical activity that specifically target or are specifically adapted for children with intellectual disabilities and autism?

Thank you

 

 

Rachel Dyer

Associate Director

 

 

Maine Developmental Disabilities Council

     - promoting full inclusion for people with developmental disabilities

225 Western Ave, Ste 4

Augusta, ME  04330

207-287-4221  800-244-3990

www.MaineDDC.org

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