Medical Xpress

Children with intellectual disabilities at greater risk of sexual abuse, finds study

Children with intellectual disabilities are not only more likely to be victims of sexual abuse but are also more susceptible to its harmful effects. "We already knew that children with intellectual ...
Medical Xpress

Genetic testing for children with autism and intellectual disabilities remains rare in Medicaid, despite guidelines

A new national study reveals that most Medicaid-enrolled children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or intellectual disability (ID) are not receiving recommended genetic testing despite clinical ...
University of Wyoming

Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

What are intellectual and developmental disabilities? Intellectual disability is a disability characterized by significant limitations in both intellectual functioning and in adaptive behavior, which ...
News Medical

Children with intellectual disability of genetic origin are extremely likely to develop other neuropsychiatric conditions

A major study of children with intellectual disabilities has highlighted the additional challenges that they often face, including a much-increased likelihood of being diagnosed as autistic, as well ...
ABC News

Children with disabilities face additional challenges returning to school amid coronavirus

"She's just devastated to be away from her friends." As reported COVID-19 cases continue to climb in the U.S., Chicago-based parents Margaret Storey and Jonathan Heller have struggled with the ...
The Nation (PK) on MSN

NDF Hyderabad, OGDC host lunch for children with intellectual disabilities

The National Disability and Development Forum (NDF) Hyderabad, in collaboration with Oil and Gas Development Company (OGDC), hosted a special lunch event for children with intellectual disabilities.
Healio

Autism rates jump, especially among children without co-occurring intellectual disability

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . The estimated prevalence of autism among 8-year-olds in a New Jersey study more than tripled during a 6-year ...

Children with disabilities find joy and support through horse therapy in Taiwan

At the Therapeutic Riding Center of Taiwan, children with conditions like cerebral palsy, autism, and ADHD find therapy and ...

Disability Law Center says it’s doing its job, but a lawmaker calls it ‘anti-family’

A state lawmaker says it’s time to reevaluate a Utah nonprofit’s longtime status as a designated watchdog for those with ...
WHDH

Schumer apologizes for using offensive term to describe children with intellectual disabilities

(CNN) — Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has apologized for calling children with intellectual disabilities “retarded” after receiving criticism for using the term, which is medically outdated and ...
Drexel University

Scalable Psychopathology InteRvention Intensive Training for Intellectual Disability and Autism (SPIRIT-ID/A)

Continuing Education Credits: up to 11 hours, through American Psychological Association (APA), Pennsylvania State Board of Social Work (PA SBSW), or International Accreditors for Continuing Education ...