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 ...

They’re diagnoses that most people have heard about before, but that far less fully understand. Autism. Down syndrome. Cerebral palsy. They, along with other conditions that may not be as instantly ...

Research finds health disparities among people with IDD. Racial and ethnic health disparities are a pervasive public health problem. Research finds similar health disparities among people with ...

Developmental delays can affect a child’s physical, cognitive, communication, social, emotional, or behavioral skills. Often, delays affect more than one area of development. When a child has delays ...

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Universities and colleges serve as rich environments for growth and opportunity for students and members of the community, embracing inclusion for all who choose to participate. However, individuals ...

Oliver McGowan was 18 years old when he was hospitalized in England with recurrent seizures and pneumonia. He was autistic, and he and his parents had one specific request for the medical team: no ...

NEWS. THE LATEST NUMBERS FROM THE CDC FINDS AUTISM AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES ARE ON THE RISE. A DOCTOR WHO SPECIALIZES IN THIS FIELD SAYS THOSE PATIENTS FACE A SERIOUS GAP IN HEALTH CARE SERVICES ...

Raley earned this prestigious title for her contributions to the field of intellectual disability while maintaining active leadership roles within the AAIDD.

SAN ANTONIO – A group of disability-centered nonprofits is teaming up to make a big difference for those with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in Bexar County. The aim of the ...