We make a difference through our membership, education & advocacy.
The American Academy of Developmental Medicine & Dentistry (AADMD) is a non-profit, membership organization of interdisciplinary health professionals — including primary care physicians, medical specialists, dentists, nurses and other clinicians — committed to improving the quality of healthcare for people with intellectual / developmental disabilities (IDD).
Self-advocates are key to understanding their own health.
We depend on self-advocates, like Max, to give us insight into his unique health challenges.
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Self-Advocate Spotlights
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Official Statement on Nurses
November 25, 2025- AADMD issued an official statement on Nurses and all health disciplines affected by the recent actions of the US Department of Education.
Official Statement on Autism
May 1, 2025- To mark the final day of Autism Awareness Month, AADMD issued the following statement: “Autistic people should be treated with dignity and respect. And that means having access to optimal healthcare…”
IDD Curriculum
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AADMD launched a new website for our curriculum program NICHE, where IDD Health is our niche. Offering curriculum options for medical and dental schools specifically, this curriculum is completely interdisciplinary in nature.
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We strategically partner with like-minded sister organizations and corporations committed to the highest quality of care for people with IDD.
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