Welcome to the Knights of Columbus Developmental Center at SSM Cardinal Glennon Children's Medical Center. 

The following links may be helpful for families that would like to know more about developmental disabilities, or that already have a child with a diagnosis. This list is not a substitute for medical care. Please contact one of our physicians with any questions.

Learn more about your child's health in our KidsHealth library and resource center.

General Information on Developmental Disorders

      American Academy of Pediatrics

      Autism Research Network

      Autism Speaks

      Autism Society of America

      Center for Disease Control, Act Early

      Center for Disease Control, Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities

      First Signs

      Interactive Autism Network (IAN)

      National Institute of Child Health and Development

      National Institute of Mental Health

      Online Asperger Syndrome Information and Support (OASIS)

      Parents as Teachers

      Zero to Three

Missouri Resources

      Missouri Department of Mental Health

      Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

      Missouri Network of Care for Developmental Disabilities

      Judevine Center

      Missouri First Steps

      Mo-FEAT

      Project Access

      St. Louis ARC

      St. Louis - Walk Now for Autism

Illinois Resources

      Autism Society of Illinois

      Illinois ARC 

      Illinois State Board of Education

Books

      Gray C, McAndrew S. My Social Stories Book. London, England: Jessica Kingsley Publisher; 2002

      Ozonoff S, Dawson G, McPatland J. A Parent’s Guide to Asperger’s Syndrome and High Functioning Autism: How to meet challenges and help your child thrive. New York, NY: Guilford Press; 2002

      Szatmari P. A Mind Apart: Understanding Children with Autism and Asperger Syndrome. New York, NY: Guilford Press; 2004