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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Center Spotlight
More NewsNori 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.
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.
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.
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.
Upcoming Events
See More EventsThe BCDD + Delta Alpha Pi Honor Society are partnering to celebrate accessibility week on campus and Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month! Other student organizations that are involved with disability will be there as well. Come see us and meet new friends!
Baylor Faculty, join us on March 26th from 3:30-4:30 pm in Marrs McLean Science Garden Level Rm. 14. At this meeting, some of the BCDD affiliate faculty will present current interdisciplinary projects. We will also have time for discussion and sharing of ideas for future collaborative projects. Please RSVP by March 24th.
Navegando los sistemas educativos y médicos: evaluación, diagnóstico, e intervención
Starting the Conversation about Sexual Education, Relationships, and Dating for Your Child with IDD (hybrid)
Learn tips and resources for beginning the conversation with your child regarding sexual education and safety, relationships, and dating from Dr. Nick Winges-Yanez, Clinical Assistant Professor of Instruction at the Texas Center for Disability Studies (TCDS) - Steve Hicks School of Social Work at The University of Texas at Austin.