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Young people with intellectual disability transitioning to adulthood: Do behaviour trajectories differ in those with and without down syndrome

Changes in emotional and behavioural problems for young people with intellectual disability with and without Down syndrome as they transition into adulthood

Epidemiology of gastrostomy insertion for children and adolescents with intellectual disability

Gastrostomy is increasingly used in multiple neurological conditions associated with intellectual disability, with no apparent accessibility barriers

Cannabis for refractory epilepsy in children: A review focusing on CDKL5 Deficiency Disorder

This review provides the first comprehensive overview of the potential role for cannabis based preparations in the treatment of CDKL5 Deficiency Disorder

Risk of Developmental Disorders in Children of Immigrant Mothers: A Population-Based Data Linkage Evaluation

Increased risk of autism spectrum disorder with intellectual disability and cerebral palsy with intellectual disability for mothers of some foreign-born groups

Intellectual disability in children conceived using assisted reproductive technology

The risk of intellectual disability was increased in children born after assisted reproductive technology in Western Australia from 1994 to 2002

Intellectual disability and psychotic disorders in children: Association with maternal severe mental illness and exposure to obstetric complications

Maternal severe mental illness and exposure to obstetric complications contribute separately to the risk of intellectual disability

Vagus nerve stimulation for the treatment of refractory epilepsy in the CDKL5 Deficiency Disorder

Our study suggests that vagus nerve stimulation is a generally safe and effective adjunct treatment for CDKL5-associated epilepsy

Investigating falls in adults with intellectual disability living in community settings and their experiences of post-fall care services

This study will determine the rate of falls among older adults with ID living in community based settings, which will assist to identify the extent of this problem

What effect does regular exercise have on oxidative stress in people with Down syndrome? A systematic review with meta-analyses

There remains uncertainty about the effect of exercise on oxidative stress in people with Down syndrome

Down Syndrome

Down 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.