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. 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.

Feb. 16, 2024
Faculty & Staff Reception Recap

Our first Faculty & Staff Reception was a success! Thank you to all who came out to launch our 10th year as a Center. We are grateful to Dr. Reid and Dr. Saxon for speaking such encouraging words about our work.  Read more about the Reception and how you, as Staff or Faculty, could be a part of our work. 

Jan. 24, 2024
Meet Professor Nicholas Benson: Preparing Future School Psychologists in Practice and Research

Nicholas F. Benson, Ph.D., is a Texas licensed psychologist, licensed specialist in school psychology, and nationally certified school psychologist. He teaches courses in intellectual assessment, academic assessment, evaluation, and academic intervention.