Children with intellectual disabilities are not only more likely to be victims of sexual abuse but are also more susceptible to its harmful effects. "We already knew that children with intellectual ...

A new national study reveals that most Medicaid-enrolled children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or intellectual disability (ID) are not receiving recommended genetic testing despite clinical ...

Intellectual disability is a disorder marked by below-average intellectual function and a lack of skills necessary for independent daily living. The condition begins in the developmental period. The ...

The assumption is that families will absorb cuts and save the state money, but it is at best a false promise. | Opinion ...

ORLANDO, Fla.— Children with disabilities in foster care are extremely vulnerable, facing risks of maltreatment and removal from their homes and greater need for healthcare services. New research ...

Carlos, a six-year-old Hispanic American diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), is primarily non-verbal. At age two, he was removed from his home due to abuse and neglect. Carlos and his four ...

The National Council on Disability Affairs (NCDA) on Wednesday called on communities, businesses, and institutions to move ...

New programs will offer increased supports for children with Down syndrome and complex needs, but could leave some families ...

The National Disability and Development Forum (NDF) Hyderabad, in collaboration with Oil and Gas Development Company (OGDC), hosted a special lunch event for children with intellectual disabilities.

IHC’s latest report From Data to Dignity 2026: Health and Wellbeing Indicators for New Zealanders with Intellectual Disability uses government data to show how inequities for New Zealanders with ...