A key autism panel that was dramatically reshaped by RFK Jr. is recommending that the federal government embrace the term ...

People with intellectual disability only have their disability noted by hospital staff in one in every five hospital admissions, our new study shows. Recognising someone has a disability is critical ...

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With a new report, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is tacitly embracing a recently coined autism classification and providing a first-of-its-kind breakdown on the number of kids on the ...

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 ...

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 ...

“As we walk into town passing families, children of all ages stop and stare open-mouthed. My daughter doesn't see it, but I do. I can see they are trying to work out: why is that person walking with ...

A new study examining how people with severe and profound intellectual disabilities resist activities while in care recommends that institutions improve training to help carers better understand ...

Youth with foster care involvement have an increased risk for mental health diagnoses, trauma and worse outcomes in adulthood than their peers. Research about how youth with disabilities, including ...

The Eastman Institute for Oral Health (EIOH), the Golisano Foundation, and the Special Olympics have partnered to improve access and oral healthcare for people with intellectual disabilities. The ...