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Caring for a child with severe intellectual disability in China: The example of Rett syndrome

Intellectual disability affects more than 1.5% of the population of children in developing countries yet we know little about the daily lives and support...

Complementary and alternative medicine for autism spectrum disorders: Rationale, safety and efficacy

There is insufficient evidence to draw conclusions on the efficacy of modified diets, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, immune therapy, and vitamin and fatty acid...

The experiences of mothers of young adults with an intellectual disability transitioning from secondary school to adult life

The transition from school to adulthood for young adults with an intellectual disability involves movement from a generally secure and supported school...

Admissions in Children with Down Syndrome: Experience of a Population-Based Cohort Followed from Birth

This study describes patterns of hospitalisations for children and young people with Down syndrome in Western Australia.

Family functioning in families with a child with Down syndrome: A mixed methods approach

This study aimed to explore the factors that predict functioning in families with a child with Down syndrome using a mixed methods design.

Patterns of depressive symptoms and social relating behaviors differ over time from other behavioral domains for young people with Down syndrome

People with intellectual disabilities are at a higher risk for experiencing behavioral, emotional, and psychiatric problems in comparison with the general...

International trends of Down syndrome 1993-2004: Births in relation to maternal age and terminations of pregnancies

The aim of this study was to examine trends of Down syndrome (DS) in relation to maternal age and termination of pregnancies (ToP) in 20 registries

How valid are the rates of Down syndrome internationally?

Rates of Down syndrome (DS) show considerable international variation, but a systematic assessment of this variation is lacking.

Comparing Parental Well-Being and Its Determinants Across Three Different Genetic Disorders Causing Intellectual Disability

This cross-sectional study examined parental well-being in caregivers of children with one of three genetic disorders associated with intellectual disability.

Addressing challenges in gaining informed consent for a research study investigating falls in people with intellectual disability

This study describes how an informed consent process was developed for people with intellectual disability and how it is working in a current study