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 ...

People with intellectual disabilities are at higher risk for various health problems. In general, they tend to be engaged in less physical activity. In Canada and the U.S. alike, people with ...

Intellectual disability causes significant limitations to a person’s intellectual functioning and adaptive behavior. Intellectual disability is also sometimes known as cognitive disability. An ...

Despite the diverse array of opinions among adults with intellectual disabilities, digital mental health interventions may complement in-person therapy for this population. Given the right opportunity ...

Like autumn itself, this is your season of change—of letting go, rethinking, and preparing for what’s ahead. The trade winds are shifting. The light is softer now, and there’s a new stillness in the ...

The mental health problems of children with intellectual disabilities are largely undiagnosed and untreated. SriHarsha PVSS/Flickr, CC BY-NC-SA High-quality epidemiological research shows children and ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . 22% of patients with inpatient care for more than a year had an IDD. Long-stay patients with IDD had more ...

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 ...

A study of national data shows the devastating impact the pandemic has had on those with intellectual disabilities and their caregivers. Intellectual disability puts individuals at higher risk of ...