The Association for Research in Infant and Child Development, ARICD, is a registered charity, founded by paediatricians and child psychologists interested in increasing understanding of early child development and thereby improving the welfare of children with disabilities. ARICD is recognised as a Learned Society.

ARICD was founded in 1957 by an eminent psychologist, Dr Ruth Griffiths. The Griffiths Development Scales are promoted by the association in its task of maintaining and furthering the work of diagnostic assessment and intervention in babies and young children. Find out more about ARICD and becoming a Member of ARICD. The process and Application Form to join a Committee can be found in the Members Only section.

ARICD is registered with the UK Charity Commission number 1161043 website charity-commission
– Registration number 1161043.