National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities (NCBDDD)

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About Cerebral Palsy
Learn about cerebral palsy: symptoms, causes, screening, treatment, and CDC's work.
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About Birth Defects
Birth defects are structural changes that are present at birth.
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About Congenital Heart Defects
Learn more about congenital heart defects (CHDs) and the different types of conditions.
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ADHD in Children
Read about ADHD, its types, symptoms, possible risk factors, screening, treatment, and CDC's work.

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About Us
NCBDDD strives to advance the health and well-being of our nation’s most vulnerable populations.
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Who We Are
Our leaders are passionate about health and committed to making a difference.
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Budget and Funding
View a breakdown of fiscal year funding allocations.
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Select State-Based Activities and Funding
NCBDDD extramural program funding based on fiscal year.