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Human Development and Disability

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  • New Funding Announcement: Implementing Evidence-Based Health Promotion Programs for Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) or Tourette Syndrome (TS) [CDC-RFA-DD-24-0055]
  • New Funding Announcement: Documenting Outcomes Associated with Persistent Tic Disorders (including Tourette Syndrome) in Children, Adolescents, and Young Adults through Surveillance [CDC-RFA-DD-24-0083]

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The Division of Human Development and Disability (DHDD) leads inclusive programs to optimize the health and development of children and adults with, or at risk for, disabilities.

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