Baylor Center for Developmental Disabilities
The Baylor Center for Developmental Disabilities invests in research, training, outreach, and clinical services that promotes the flourishing of people with disabilities, their families, and communities.
Services & Programs
The Center concentrates on addressing the complex issues of ASD and other developmental conditions through its cooperative research, educational, and service programs.
Baylor Autism Resource Clinic
BARC provides a variety of services for children with developmental disabilities, specifically with ASD.
Baylor Spring Literacy Clinic
The BCDD hosts an annual Spring Literacy clinic that offers 14 hours of free, individualized literacy instruction.
Clinic for Assessment, Research, and Education
CARE services include functional behavior assessments, behavioral therapy using Applied Behavior Analysis theory and practice, as well as consultation, and educational assessments.
Center Spotlight
Oso Able Transition Fair
We had a our first great first OSO ABLE conference! Oso Able was a half-day event for young adults with disabilities as well as their parents to explore the wonderful opportunities available for postsecondary educational and vocational experiences. The Oso Able conference was also open to professionals and service providers in the community who provide transition services and supports for individuals with development disabilities. As part of the conference, we hosted a college/program resource fair at the closing of the event as well. Thank you to all who attended and contributed to make this event so successful! We look forward to hosting this event again next year, so be on the lookout!
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BaylorLights Profile: Kristen Padilla-Mainor
Kristen Padilla-Mainor, Director of the Baylor Center for Developmental Disabilities (BCDD) said, "Ask yourself, 'Why do you think God put you there? They don't need more light in bright places. That's an opportunity for you to shine.' I've kept that with me."
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Best of Texas
School of Education student Stephanie Wright of Plano was named “Student Teacher of the Year” for the State of Texas by the Texas Directors of Field Experience (TDFE), the organization of faculty members within university teacher-education programs who supervise field experiences.
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Partner With A Program
To advance our mission and vision, the BCDD partners with other Baylor departments and programs, as well as agencies and organizations outside of the university. Our partners include:
Department of Educational Psychology
Diana R. Garland School of Social Work
Baylor Scott & White McLane Children's
Office of Access and Learning Accommodation
Start a Clinic or Program
There are great opportunities to start a program or clinic to train students to work with children with disabilities.
Conduct Research
Our faculty and staff have a wide variety of research interests relating to assessment and intervention for children with developmental disabilities.