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A new study has found children with disabilities are 3 times more likely to be maltreated compared to other children but that risk varies by type of disability.

New research from the Telethon Institute has shown that children with an intellectual disability are up to 10x more likely to be admitted to hospital.

The aim of this study was to examine the prevalence of medical conditions and use of health services among young adults with Down syndrome and describe the...

Major increases in the survival of people with Down syndrome during the last two generations have resulted in extended periods of adulthood requiring...

This study utilised a Western Australian (WA) genealogical database for the identification of single gene and chromosome disorders among families.

This study aimed to explore relationships between family quality of life, day occupations and activities of daily living of young persons with Down syndrome.

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

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

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

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...