National Institute of Child Health and Human Development

Organization Type:

Government Agency; Research Institution

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Publisher of the Milk Matters games, "The NICHD was initially established to investigate the broad aspects of human development as a means of understanding developmental disabilities, including mental retardation, and the events that occur during pregnancy. Today, the Institute conducts and supports research on all stages of human development, from preconception to adulthood, to better understand the health of children, adults, families, and communities."

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Keywords:

adhd; adults; asperger syndrome; autism; biology; children; health care professionals; hiv/aids; infants; parents; pregnancy; research; researchers

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Organization Expertise:

Government Agency; Research Institution

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Services:

Childhood Health; Disabilities

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Products and Resources:

Funding

Health Information

Research