A surprisingly high number of kids with autism are later diagnosed with intellectual disability, researchers say, and they suspect the trend is rooted in an effort to retain services into adulthood.

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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 ...

A new study is among the first to estimate the number of adults in the U.S. with intellectual disability, offering policymakers and other stakeholders a snapshot of the need for resources. Just shy of ...

Creative Change Counseling launches new IDD services in Hamilton, NJ—empowering individuals with intellectual & developmental ...

I recently had the honor of visiting Barber National Institute in Erie and meeting the students, parents, caregivers, advocates, and direct support professionals (DSPs) who make sure those with ...

The new facility includes classrooms, game rooms, kitchens and a gym, and will eventually replace River Edge's current locations in Bibb County.

MILWAUKIE, Ore. — People with intellectual or developmental disabilities say they face challenges accessing mental health services in Oregon — isolated into a separate category of treatment. State ...