3-C ISD Receives SBIR Phase I Contract from NIMH
TCARY, NC (October 19, 2005) -
3C Institute for Social Development (3-C ISD), a leading research firm specializing
in the development and delivery of scientifically validated assessment and
intervention tools which promote positive social development and mental health
in children, has been awarded a Phase I SBIR Contract from the National Institute
of Mental Health (NIMH).
The task of this NIMH contract is to adapt an existing research-based curriculum
for social skills training that will advance social functioning for children
with High Functioning Autism (HFA). The flagship 3-C ISD product, S.S.GRIN,
will be the model and foundation for development of this new intervention
program specifically designed for elementary children with HFA.
This NIMH contract plays a significant
role in the major commercialization efforts of 3-C ISD to provide parents,
elementary school and medical professionals the best research-based tools
available to promote the positive social development and mental health of
children and families.
Since its founding in February 2001 by Dr. Melissa DeRosier, 3-C ISD has received
13 SBIR research awards (totaling over $10 million) to develop assessment
and intervention tools for children. Dr. DeRosier, along with her recently
hired Director of Business Development, Ervin Allen, are constructing an extensive
commercialization plan that will successfully promote these evidenced-based
tools in the national marketplace.
3-C ISD is grateful to the North Carolina SBTDC and the NC State University HiTEC graduate business program for their support. These institutions provide vital business and resource assistance in understanding the SBIR application process, and the technology commercialization planning process.
3-C ISD (www.3cisd.com) creates and delivers scientifically validated assessment and intervention tools for professionals and parents who wish to help children build positive peer relationships and social coping skills. Founded in February 2001 by Dr. Melissa DeRosier of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 3-C ISD is a research firm devoted to promoting the positive social development and mental health of children and families. 3-C ISD has built a uniquely talented staff of mental health professionals, school counselors, graduate students, and university affiliates to create evidence-based programs that address significant societal problems, such as school violence, social deficits of children and adolescents, and the development of psychopathology.
An on-site sister company of 3-C ISD is 3-C Family Services. 3-C Family Services is a clinical practice covering a broad array of disciplines. Both companies benefit from this collaboration between the science and practice of psychology, implementing the Boulder model as an organization.
The mission of the 3-C Institute for Social Development is to help children and youth who experience peer relationship problems, particularly bullying, victimization, rejection, and social isolation.
Contacts
Melissa DeRosier, Ph.D.
President
(919) 677-0101
derosier@3cisd.com
Ervin L. Allen, Jr.
Director, Business Development
(919) 677-0101
allen@3cisd.com