The Future of IDD Healthcare: How Kramer Davis is Leading the Way
(A Legacy of Leadership in Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Care)
A National Crisis in IDD Healthcare
For decades, individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) have faced severe disparities in healthcare access. Many physicians, dentists, and healthcare providers lack the training needed to properly care for individuals with autism, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, and other developmental conditions. As a result, people with IDD experience higher rates of undiagnosed conditions, poor health outcomes, and increased mortality rates.
At Kramer Davis Health, our mission is simple: to close this healthcare gap through compassionate, interdisciplinary care, specialized training, and cutting-edge research.
Led by Dr. Matt Holder and Dr. Henry Hood, our team has developed a first-of-its-kind clinic model that is shaping the future of IDD healthcare.
A Revolutionary Approach: The Kramer Davis Clinic Model
At Kramer Davis, we believe that every person deserves access to high-quality, comprehensive healthcare. That’s why we’ve built a fully integrated, interdisciplinary clinic model where individuals with IDD can receive care from multiple specialists in one place.
Unlike traditional healthcare settings where patients see multiple providers in disconnected locations, the Kramer Davis model ensures that primary care doctors, dentists, psychiatrists, speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, and physical therapists all work together under one roof.
This approach eliminates communication barriers, reduces unnecessary hospitalizations, and ensures that patients receive the right diagnosis and treatment—without being overmedicated or misdiagnosed.
- One-Stop Healthcare for Individuals with IDD
- Collaboration Between Medical, Dental, and Therapy Teams
- Sensory-Friendly and Patient-Centered Care
- Cutting-Edge Research and Training for Providers Nationwide
Through our interdisciplinary team-based care, we ensure that individuals with autism, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, Fragile X syndrome, and other developmental conditions receive the specialized support they need to thrive.
Training the Next Generation of IDD Healthcare Professionals
One of the biggest barriers to quality IDD healthcare is the lack of provider training. Most physicians, dentists, and therapists graduate without ever treating a patient with intellectual disabilities. This results in a nationwide shortage of competent, confident professionals who are willing to serve this population.
To fix this, Dr. Holder and Dr. Hood have made provider education a core pillar of Kramer Davis.
- University-Affiliated Training: We provide hands-on training for medical, dental, and therapy students through predoctoral and postgraduate programs.
- Continuing Education for Physicians & Dentists: Our team works with community-based doctors and dentists to increase service capacity and competency.
- Board Certification in Developmental Medicine & Dentistry: Through their leadership in the American Academy of Developmental Medicine and Dentistry (AADMD), Dr. Holder and Dr. Hood have helped create the first board certification programs for IDD-focused healthcare providers.
The impact of this work extends beyond our clinic walls. Clinicians from Harvard, Yale, USC, and UCSF have studied our programs, and international experts have traveled from the UK, Canada, Brazil, and Japan to learn from our team.
By expanding training programs, creating new medical standards, and advocating for curriculum reform, Kramer Davis is ensuring that individuals with IDD receive the care they deserve—not just in our clinic, but nationwide.
A Legacy of Advocacy & Research
Kramer Davis is not just a clinic—it’s a movement to transform IDD healthcare.
Founders of the AADMD – In 2002, Drs. Holder and Hood co-founded the American Academy of Developmental Medicine and Dentistry (AADMD), which now includes hundreds of clinicians across 50 states and 15 countries.
National Healthcare Policy Advocates – Our team collaborates with Special Olympics International, the CDC, and the Special Hope Foundation to drive national change.
Research & Innovation – We are actively involved in clinical research, developing new treatment models, and improving IDD healthcare education.
In recognition of their pioneering work, Drs. Holder and Hood also founded Lee Specialty Clinic, a nationally renowned IDD healthcare center in Louisville, KY, serving over 1,400 patients across 60 counties. Their groundbreaking model has become the gold standard in developmental medicine and dentistry.
Join Us in Transforming IDD Healthcare
The Kramer Davis mission is bigger than one clinic—it’s about changing the entire healthcare system for individuals with IDD.
Are you a healthcare provider? Learn how our training programs can help you improve your ability to treat individuals with developmental disabilities.
Looking for an experienced IDD doctor, therapist, or dentist? Our team is here to provide the highest level of care in a compassionate, sensory-friendly environment.
