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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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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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Maternal Psychiatric Disorder and the Risk of Autism Spectrum Disorder or Intellectual Disability in Subsequent OffspringThis study adds to existing evidence that the rate of pre-existing psychiatric disorders in mothers of children with autism spectrum disorder is higher than...
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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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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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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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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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Influence of the environment on participation in social roles for young adults with down syndromeThe purpose of this study is to describe the social participation of young adults with Down syndrome and examine its relationship with the physical and...
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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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Is the broad autism phenotype in mothers of children with autism spectrum disorder exacerbated by the challenges of caring for their children?This qualitative study of parental interviews provided a preliminary examination of whether behaviours consistent with the BAP may have been exacerbated by...