Community Development Center

The Community Development Center (CDC) was established in 1972. The mission of the CDC is providing supports and services to children, families, and individuals with disabilities while addressing the health and well-being of all persons in the communities that the organization serves. The funds requested in the application will support the Clinical Coordinator’s salary allowing for expansion of the CCA program and professional services provided by the Brown Center for Autism, encompassing the Family Support Groups and additional Family Counseling. 50% (2 of 4) of children will demonstrate a measurable and meaningful increase in four or more domains of the Assessment of Basic Language and Learning Skills (ABLLS-R). The ABLLS-R is a criterion-referenced assessment specific to preschool-aged children with autism. 66% (10 of 15) of families receiving Behavior Consultation services and 75% (6 of 8) of families enrolled in the CCA clinical therapy program will demonstrate a decrease in their level of stress with a reduction in three to four symptoms related to the stress of parenting a child with ASD. Level of stress will be assessed using the Parenting Stress Index (PSI).