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APA Division 33 Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

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The American Psychological Association’s Division 33 on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities/Autism Spectrum Disorder (IDD/ASD) is a professional organization that has the mission of advancing psychological research, professional education, and clinical services that address the needs and increase the quality of life of individuals with IDD/ASD across the lifespan.

Some of the goals that drive our work include:

  • Promoting social justice and inclusivity through our clinical work, research, and education related to IDD/ASD

  • Expanding and exchanging knowledge and information about IDD/ASD through research, education, and professional communication

  • Enhancing professional development, education, and the quality of professional services that relate to individuals with IDD/ASD

  • Building partnerships with individuals with IDD/ASD, their families, and professional organizations that represent them to ensure that multiple perspectives are reflected in...

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  1. Psychology, UCLA-MRRC Laboratories, Lanterman Developmental Center (Ret.), Pomona, CA, USA

    Stanley E. Lunde

  2. Child Development Center Columbus Children’s Hospital, Columbus, OH, USA

    James Anton Mulick

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  1. Yale Child Study Center, New Haven, CT, USA

    Fred R. Volkmar

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Lunde, S.E., Mulick, J.A. (2020). APA Division 33 Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. In: Volkmar, F. (eds) Encyclopedia of Autism Spectrum Disorders. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-6435-8_708-3

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