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Expanding the clinical picture of the MECP2 Duplication syndromePerinatal characteristics, early childhood development and medical co-morbidities in MECP2 Duplication syndrome
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Incidence and prevalence of falls in adults with intellectual disability living in the community: a systematic reviewSynthesized findings demonstrate that people with intellectual disability, who live in community or residential settings, may fall more frequently, and at a younger age
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Onset of maternal psychiatric disorders after the birth of a child with intellectual disability: A retrospective cohort studyMothers of a child with intellectual disability (ID) have more psychiatric disorders after the birth of their child than other mothers.
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Patterns of depressive symptoms and social relating behaviors differ over time from other behavioral domains for young people with Down syndromePeople with intellectual disabilities are at a higher risk for experiencing behavioral, emotional, and psychiatric problems in comparison with the general...
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The triple challenges associated with age-related comorbidities in Down syndromeMajor increases in the survival of people with Down syndrome during the last two generations have resulted in extended periods of adulthood requiring...
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Risk and protective factors for the health of primary care-givers of children with autism spectrum disorders or ID: a narrative reviewWe aimed to review original research which described factors impacting the health of primary care-givers of children with Autism or Intellectual Disability
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Complementary and alternative medicine for autism spectrum disorders: Rationale, safety and efficacyThere is insufficient evidence to draw conclusions on the efficacy of modified diets, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, immune therapy, and vitamin and fatty acid...
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Family functioning in families with a child with Down syndrome: A mixed methods approachThis study aimed to explore the factors that predict functioning in families with a child with Down syndrome using a mixed methods design.
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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
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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.