Intellectual disabilities

Education/Therapy Resources for Professionals

Research and Reality: A Survey of Educators’ Perceptions about Evidence-Based Practices in Inclusive Settings for Students with Intellectual Disabilities

This survey study examined both why and how to best educate students with ID in…

Kim WarrenApril 4, 2024

General DS Information

Special Needs and Bullying Support Guide

Bullying can happen to any child, but children with special needs are at an increased…

Kim WarrenMarch 14, 2024

Health and Research – Other

Identifying Substance Abuse Among Clients With Intellectual Disabilities

Identifying Substance Abuse Among Clients With Intellectual Disabilities By: Elspeth M. Slayter, PhD …

Kim WarrenMarch 13, 2024

Resources for Professionals

Multiple morbidity across the lifespan in people with Down syndrome or intellectual disabilities: a population-based cohort study using electronic health records

This study aimed to explore the natural history of morbidities throughout the lifespan of people with…

Kim WarrenFebruary 20, 2024

Health and Research – Alzheimer's/Dementia

Facts About Dementia

Fact sheet about dementia and intellectual disabilities from the NTG.Source: National Task Group on Intellectual…

Kim WarrenFebruary 6, 2024

Health and Research – Other

Substance Use & Intellectual Disabilities

Approximately 5% of people with an intellectual disability also struggle with a substance use disorder.…

Kim WarrenDecember 19, 2023

Health and Research – Other Resources for Professionals

Co-Occurring Intellectual Disability and Substance Use Disorder

Individuals with intellectual disabilities (ID) are an expanding population that confronts multiple disadvantages from social…

Kim WarrenDecember 19, 2023

Resources for Professionals

Considering Dignity of Risk in the Care of People with Intellectual Disabilities: A Clinical Perspective

The dignity of risk implies respect for individuals' right to make their own decisions, to…

Kim WarrenJune 15, 2023

Resources for Professionals

Parents as Primary Sexuality Educators for Adolescents and Adults With Down Syndrome

Limited research exists on the effectiveness of in-person workshops to help parents talk about sexuality.…

Rigsby RigsbyMay 3, 2022

General DS Information

Bullying Is A Problem. Three Tips That May Help Keep Your Loved One Safe.

Discussion and resources on bullying for people with Down syndrome.At LuMind Research Down Syndrome, the…

Capetivate capetivateJuly 7, 2020

Intellectual disabilities

Research and Reality: A Survey of Educators’ Perceptions about Evidence-Based Practices in Inclusive Settings for Students with Intellectual Disabilities

Identifying Substance Abuse Among Clients With Intellectual Disabilities

Multiple morbidity across the lifespan in people with Down syndrome or intellectual disabilities: a population-based cohort study using electronic health records

Facts About Dementia

Co-Occurring Intellectual Disability and Substance Use Disorder

Parents as Primary Sexuality Educators for Adolescents and Adults With Down Syndrome

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