Intellectual Development Disorder
Cluster Number:
Wiki Number: W107
Diagnosis: Intellectual Development Disorder
US Patients: 2-3%
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Causes: Mental Retardation and Autism Spectrum make up the greatest proportions
Medications: antipsychotics and benzodiazepines
Therapies: careful analysis and years of good teaching; educable = IQ of 50-75;
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What are the causes of Intellectual Developmental Disorder?
Amazon or Library Book: Job Readiness Workbook
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Support Group: facebook.com/groups/pacdd
(This is a private group, entitled “Parents of Adults with Developmental Disabilities and Other Support Needs.”)
Contact your local Social Security office for possible Disability Benefits through their Disability Determination Services,
Section 12.05.
4 CURRENT ARTICLES
FROM PUBMED
The world-wide medical research
reports chosen for each diagnosis
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PubMed article’s summary-abstract.
- Preparedness and training needs of a regional public mental health service to support people with intellectual disabilityby Jo Spong on May 8, 2024
CONCLUSION: Professional development in intellectual disability mental health is required for the regional public mental health workforce but needs to account for the challenges experienced and reflect how teams function. Exploration of described preparedness offered a possible learning approach informed by workforce members. Collaborative learning approaches to supporting people with intellectual disability and mental ill health are suggested.
- Autosomal Dominant Spastic Paraplegia With Dysregulation of Bowel Function Associated With Heterozygous AP4S1 Gene Mutation: Case Reportby Cyprian Popescu on May 8, 2024
OBJECTIVES: The aim of our study was to examine the genetic variants already described in hereditary spastic paraplegia in a family where 2 members had spasticity, dysregulation of sphincter function, and dyspraxia in the proband.
- Establishing resources and increasing awareness to advance research on Dentatorubral-pallidoluysian atrophy toward a treatment: a patient organization perspectiveby Silvia Prades on May 8, 2024
Dentatorubral-pallidoluysian atrophy (DRPLA) is an ultra-rare neurodegenerative disorder characterized by ataxia, cognitive decline, myoclonus, chorea, epilepsy, and psychiatric manifestations. This article delves into the multifaceted efforts of CureDRPLA, a family-driven non-profit organization, in advancing research, raising awareness, and developing therapeutic strategies for this complex condition. CureDRPLA's inception in 2019 led to the establishment of the DRPLA Research Program, and...
- Treating traumatized children with intellectual disabilities: Tailoring Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for a vulnerable populationby Daniel W Hoover on May 8, 2024
CONCLUSION: Children with intellectual disabilities are a uniquely vulnerable population historically excluded from clinical trauma interventions and research but can respond to adapted care. Considerations for future research and dissemination are discussed.