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People with intellectual disability have excess premature mortality

We were unable to process your request. Please try again later. If you continue to have this issue please contact customerservice@slackinc.com. The researchers sought to evaluate premature mortality ...
Disability Scoop

Push To Add ‘Profound Autism’ Label Gains Steam

Support for recognizing profound autism as a separate psychiatric diagnosis has gained momentum recently with several high-profile endorsements. Since a 2013 change to the American Psychiatric ...
Healthline

What You Should Know About Intellectual Disability

When your child grows up, they may be able to work a job that complements their level of ID, live independently, and support themselves. Support services are available to help adults with ID live ...
Psychology Today

Intellectual Disability (Intellectual Developmental Disorder)

Intellectual disability is a disorder marked by below-average intellectual function and a lack of skills necessary for independent daily living. The condition begins in the developmental period. The ...
The Conversation

Hospitals only note a person’s intellectual disability 20% of the time – so they don’t adjust their care

Adrian Raymond Walker currently works in the Department of Developmental Disability Neuropsychiatry at The University of New South Wales, Sydney. The department receives core funding from the NSW ...
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Breast cancer screening less common for women with intellectual disability

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Among women eligible for Denmark’s national breast cancer screening program, those who had an intellectual ...
The Conversation

Low staff turnover, high loyalty and productivity gains: the business benefits of hiring people with intellectual disability

Elaine Nash used to work with Professor Richard Bruggemann when he was CEO of Intellectual Disability Services Council (IDSC). This story is part of The Conversation's Breaking the Cycle series, which ...
cursus.edu

Disability Inclusion in Education: Building Systems of Support

Worldwide millions of children are not able to fully participate in schooling, and this is especially a problem for children with disabilities. In this course, we explore the support that teachers ...
Psychology Today

Intellectual Disability (Intellectual Developmental Disorder)

Intellectual disability is a disorder marked by below-average intellectual function and a lack of skills necessary for independent daily living. The condition begins in the developmental period. The ...