Background and Objectives: Gastrointestinal disturbances have been frequently, but not
unanimously, reported in autism spectrum disorder (ASD) individuals. Thus, digestive …

Children and youth with special health care needs (CYSHCN) and their families may
experience a variety of internal (ie, emotional and behavioral) and external (ie …

Intellectual disability (ID) is characterized by impairments in the cognitive processes and in
the tasks of daily life. It encompasses a clinically and genetically heterogeneous group of …

This paper provides information about the prevalence and topography of self-injurious
behavior in children and adults with autism spectrum disorder and intellectual disability …

Background People with severe or profound intellectual and motor disabilities (SPIMD)
encounter several risk factors associated with higher mortality rates. They are also likely to …

Widely recognized as a gold-standard resource, this authoritative book has been revised
and expanded with 50% new material. It provides a complete introduction to functional …

This study examined the efficacy of exercise programs for individuals with intellectual
disability (ID) based on experimental designs. Multiple databases were searched from …

This review is made up of two parts; the first part discussing intellectual disability (ID) in
general, while the second part covers the pain associated with intellectual disability and the …

Objective. To assess the dental needs of a group of children with intellectual disability (ID)
attending six special educational facilities in Cape Town, South Africa. Methods. This was a …

Neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs) affect 2–5% of the population and approximately
50% of cases are due to genetic factors. Since de novo pathogenic variants account for the …