Baylor Center for Developmental Disabilities

The Baylor Center for Developmental Disabilities invests in research, training, outreach, and clinical services that promote the flourishing of people with disabilities, their families, and communities.

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Mar. 22, 2024
Watch the KWTX News Report on BCDD's Day at Baylor Ballpark celebrating Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month

As we celebrate Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month in March, Baylor Baseball featured the BCDD community members with disabilities and their families at the game on March 17. KWTX TV talked to BCDD's Dr. Kristen Padilla and shared community members throwing out the first pitch. Watch their report here.

Mar. 20, 2024
Meet Aaron Jones, Loyal Friend to All

In celebration of Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month and World Down Syndrome Day on March 21, the Baylor Center for Developmental Disabilities (BCDD) is highlighting individuals with disabilities. Aaron Jones, a Wacoan, kindly took the time to give us a glimpse into his life as an adult with Down Syndrome. 

Mar. 1, 2024
Meet Doctoral Candidate Nori Ryland: An Aspirational Career Devoted to Serving Learners, Families, and Educators

Nori Ryland is a fifth-year doctoral candidate in the School Psychology program within the Department of Educational Psychology. Her research interests include supporting the sustained implementation of evidence-based practices and behavioral evidence-based interventions when working with low-income and economically marginalized populations. Her passion for helping kids and families has been of interest to Nori throughout her schooling, and now she is able to live out her passion through her work in schools.

Feb. 29, 2024
Meet Assistant Professor Kristen Muller: Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities the Key to Her Research Focus

Dr. Kristen Muller is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders and a Center affiliate. Dr. Muller’s schooling and experiences influenced her primary research focus on identifying appropriate assessment and intervention methods for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) who are non-speaking or who have minimal verbal skills.  This area of research has become a passion she enjoys and continues to share with families and students.