BACKGROUND: Intellectual disability ('developmental delay'at age< 5years) affects 2.5% of
population worldwide. Recommendations to investigate genetic causes of intellectual …

Intellectual developmental disorders (IDD), characterized by significant impairment of
cognitive functions, with limitations of learning, adaptive behavior and skills, are frequent …

This fifth edition of this successful title provides teachers with an immediate and
comprehensive source of practical strategies for meeting children's special needs in regular …

In animal studies, brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) is an important regulator of
central nervous system development and synaptic plasticity. WAGR (Wilms tumour, Aniridia …

About 10% of our nation's children have serious mental health needs that result in significant
functional impairments. Although research has found that primary caregivers of children with …

The issue of pain warrants attention as, by virtue of having an intellectual disability, a person
may have associated medical or physical conditions and associated factors increasing their …

Background Intellectual disability (ID) is a devastating and frequent condition, affecting 2-3%
of the population worldwide. Early recognition of treatable underlying conditions drastically …

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) with intellectual disability (ID) is a life-long debilitating
condition, which is characterized by cognitive function impairment and other neurological …

Background Adolescents with intellectual disability often have poor health and healthcare.
This is partly as a consequence of poor communication and recall difficulties, and the …

Functional communication is crucial for mental health and for coping with mental health
problems. People with disabilities are at increased risk of mental health problems, and …