NEWS. THE LATEST NUMBERS FROM THE CDC FINDS AUTISM AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES ARE ON THE RISE. A DOCTOR WHO SPECIALIZES IN THIS FIELD SAYS THOSE PATIENTS FACE A SERIOUS GAP IN HEALTH CARE SERVICES ...

Patients with intellectual disabilities experience inconsistent chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) consultations and higher rates of antibiotic prescriptions for asthma, highlighting the ...

Oliver McGowan was 18 years old when he was hospitalized in England with recurrent seizures and pneumonia. He was autistic, and he and his parents had one specific request for the medical team: no ...

Eating cookies with friends is better for you than eating broccoli alone, and the science backs this up. According to a 2023 report published by the U.S. surgeon general, our nation is facing a crisis ...

Melmark, a nationally-recognized non-profit human services provider for individuals with autism and intellectual disabilities, has appointed Dr. Howard Mayer and Amanda Westphal Radcliffe to its Board ...

Due to cited safety concerns and inadequate staff training, United Counseling Service has until March to address the issues in its group living homes.

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The Odisha government and NIEPID have signed an MoU to improve services for persons with intellectual disabilities. This ...

Last month, a Baltimore County judge ordered the Maryland Department of Health to pay over $600,000 for its failure to meet the needs of people in the criminal legal system who have intellectual ...

Group homes, which provide residential support for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, play an essential role in fostering independence, safety and dignity for some of the ...

From policy to practice: obstacles and opportunities for inclusive employment in California People with IDD want to ...