ECE 107 - Desert Vista - Human Development and Relations: Websites

Nation's leading voice for high-quality early childhood education

The National Institute for Play is a 501c(3) non-profit public benefit corporation committed to bringing the unrealized knowledge, practices and benefits of play into public life.

Professional organization for psychiatrists specializing in child and adolescent care.

Discussions on mental health issues for families and for youth

The mission of the AAP is to attain optimal physical, mental, and social health and well-being for all infants, children, adolescents and young adults.

Resource on child development and health. Parent information site of the American Academy of Pediatrics. AAP is the professional organization of pediatric practitioners in the US and international chapters.

The Index & "Psychology Topics" tab make it easy to find topic-specific information. APA is the world's largest professional organization for clinical, research, and educational psychologists.

Division of the APA dedicated to studying the Psychology of Adult Development & Aging

Since it was founded in 1946 to help control malaria, CDC has remained at the forefront of public health efforts to prevent and control infections and chronic diseases, injuries, workplace hazards, disabilities, and environmental health threats. Today, CDC is globally recognized for conducting research and investigations and for its action oriented approach. CDC applies research and findings to improve people’s daily lives and responds to health emergencies-something that distinguishes CDC from its peer agencies. Click on:
----- Healthy living – subjects essential to healthy development, including obesity and food safety, immunizations, & tobacco use.
----- Diseases and conditions includes ADHD information
----- More CDC Topics includes “data and statistics” on a number of key human development issues such as autism, birth defects, healthy aging & physical activity

Educational materials on nutrition and exercise.

Original research

Parent information resources. Explore the website to understand the What and How of FTF's work to optimize every child's early development.

Superb videos on early brain development. Site has "Must-see" videos.

The "resources" includes scholarly articles on early brain development

Nation’s medical research agency—supporting scientific studies that turn discovery into health.

Committed to the prevention, treatment, and improved understanding of mental illness, this publically funded organization is central to research, public education and systems change to improve mental health.

Mental health articles - health topics - including age & gender-specific articles & treatment-related information

Society educates the public about the findings, applications & potential of neuroscience research

Mission is to support the healthy development & well-being of infants, toddlers & their families. "We are a national multidisciplinary organization that advances our mission by informing, educating, and supporting adults who influence the lives of infants & toddlers."