The National Academy for Child Development

NACD

The National Academy for Child Development is a nonprofit organization of dedicated parents and professionals founded in 1979 by internationally recognized educator and lecturer Robert J. Doman, Jr. The Academy’s mission is to gather, evaluate, and disseminate information and procedures relative to human development. Because the NACD works with so many families from all over the world, we know what is being researched and practiced as well as what is working (and not working) in relation to individuals with labels such as autism, attention deficit disorders, down syndrome, cerebral palsy, brain injury, learning disabilities, gifted, and accelerated.

NACD believes in the innate potential of every child. Our staff is comprised of therapists, educators, and developmentalists trained in the NACD Perspective. We work with families and individuals to reach toward their potential. Rather than simply teaching skills and coping mechanisms, NACD informs parents on how to identify and remediate issues. We empower parents with specific information and knowledge, enabling them to assume primary responsibility for their children’s maximum growth and development.

The National Academy for Child Development is also the research entity for the entire organization.

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NACD Board of Trustees

Robert J. Doman, Jr. - Founder/Chairman

Ellen Doman, M.A.

Judith Lamb-Lion

Julian Neil, Ph.D.

NACD Medical/Professional Advisory Board