Avoidable deaths are still nearly double the percentage for adults with a learning disability compared to the general population (Alamy/PA) The proportion of avoidable deaths among adults with a ...

Adults with learning disabilities and newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes (T2D) have better short-term glycemic control.

There are over 7 million adults living with developmental or intellectual disabilities in the U.S. Yet many day programs for those with developmental disabilities have a cut-off age of 22. Disability ...

A pilot study found that young adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and intellectual disabilities (ID) were able to lose or maintain their weight with a system of education and support in place.

People with learning disabilities and autism in England are dying almost 20 years younger than the rest of the population, a ...

Generally, people with learning disabilities die 20 years younger than those without learning disabilities and around 39% of ...

Uncovering your child's unique strengths can empower you to advocate for the best learning environment so they can experience success. If you're a parent, you've probably been to countless ...

The proportion of avoidable deaths among adults with a learning disability has fallen but is still almost double that of the ...

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