Instructional Programs & Training

Through our innovative and personalized services developing web-based, blended, and in-person instructional courses and training programs, the Shriver Center provides families and friends of children and adults with disabilities, self-advocates, clinicians, educators and human service workers with the knowledge and skills to meet the unique needs of this population.

We have produced at least 100 learning programs for children, online teaching programs for people with intellectual and cognitive disabilities, training for professionals, and information and resources for the community. A sampling of our the courses we’ve designed and staff development and training programs we’ve developed are below.

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    Center for Developmental Disabilities Evaluation and Research (CDDER)

    The Center for Developmental Disabilities Evaluation and Research (CDDER), based at the Shriver Center, provides valuable research, evaluation and training services in order to enhance the quality of supports and services for people with intellectual and developmental disability.

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  • Child and Adolescent NeuroDevelopment Initiative (CANDI)

    CANDI is dedicated to biomarker discovery, neuroimaging, and treatment studies of individuals with neurodevelopmental disorders and intellectual and developmental disabilities including autism and fragile X.

    CANDI in Plain Language

    Learn More About CANDI
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    Education & Training for Sibling Support

    A Family-Centered Mental Health Initiative attracts motivated mental health trainees (residents, interns, and post-docs) at partnering agencies that are interested in sibling support.

    Learn More About Education & Training for Sibling Support

  • Healthy People Healthy Communities

    The Healthy People/Healthy Communities Division at the Shriver Center is devoted to promoting and supporting healthy lifestyles in people with IDD.

    Learn More About Healthy People Healthy Communities

  • Neuroinformatics Education & Training

    ReproNim’s educational objective includes topical training in the overall issues that affect the reproducibility of neuroimaging research (data acquisition and characterization, experimental methods, analyses, record keeping and reporting, reusability, and sharing of data and methods)

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  • Presentations and Publications

    Learn about some of our presentations and publications.

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  • The Program for Improving Public Health Systems (PIPS)

    The Program for Improving Public Health Systems (PIPS) conducts research and provides design, validation, implementation, and training for quality improvements in public sector health and behavioral health services.

    PIPS in Plain Language

    Learn More About PIPS

  • 1-2-3 Grow!

    “1, 2, 3, Grow!” is a TV program about early childhood development for families of young children in 8 languages and cultures available on cable television stations across Massachusetts and on YouTube.

    1-2-3 Grow!

  • ECHO Autism & IDD Trainings

    We conduct trainings for primary care pediatricians to learn to diagnose autism.  

    ECHO Autism & IDD Trainings