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Physical and mental health in mothers of children with Down syndrome.Physical and mental health in mothers of children with Down syndrome.
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Down SyndromeDown syndrome, also known as Trisomy 21, is one of the most common chromosome abnormalities in humans. It occurs when a child's cells end up with 47 chromosomes instead of the usual 46. Down syndrome causes intellectual disability and other physical and learning challenges.
Improving the lives of children with a disability and their families sits at the core of our team.
Tourette syndrome is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterised by uncontrollable movements and vocalisations known as tics.
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Intellectual DisabilityAbout 2 per cent of children are estimated to have an intellectual disability. The cause of the condition is unknown in at least 50 per cent of cases.
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Exploring enablers and barriers to accessing health services after a fall among people with intellectual disabilityThere is an urgent need to develop high-quality falls prevention services for older adults with intellectual disability
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Pregnancy and birth outcomes of mothers with intellectual disability and their infants: Advocacy needed to improve well-beingFor mothers with intellectual disability, modifiable risk factors for adverse outcomes need addressing
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Incidence and associated risk factors for falls in adults with intellectual disabilityPeople with intellectual disability fall at a younger age compared with the broader community