Intellectual, Developmental and Learning Disabilities

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Updated September 2011

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Title:	Rett syndrome
Publisher:	Better Health Channel
Description:	Rett syndrome is a severe genetic disorder of the nervous system. It is usually only seen in girls and affects all body movement. It causes loss of speech and hand use. Girls with Rett syndrome need therapy to help them with movement and communication.
Date:	Oct 2011

Title:	Muscular dystrophy - Duchenne and Becker
Publisher:	Better Health Channel
Description:	All types of muscular dystrophy are inherited and cause a specific pattern of weakness. Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) and Becker muscular dystrophy (BMD) cause similar patterns of weakness, although Duchenne is more severe. These muscular dystrophies usually lead to wheelchair dependence and early death.
Date:	Oct 2011

Title:	Expressive language disorder
Publisher:	Better Health Channel
Description:	Expressive language disorder means a child has difficulty with verbal and written expression of language. The child may have problems with producing sentences, recall of words and vocabulary. The cause is often unknown, although it may be associated with other developmental difficulties such as Down syndrome, autism or hearing loss. A speech pathologist usually assesses and treats this impairment.
Date:	Aug 2011

Title:	Problems at school
Publisher:	Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:	What is your problem with school? Work it out then talk about it with mum and dad, the teacher, school counsellor and the principal and they will help you.
Date:	Aug 2011

Title:	Intellectually disabled
Publisher:	CareSearch
Description:	The life expectancy of people with a learning disability has increased. This means that many are living into old age with diseases such as cancer or dementia. This also means that if they are not ill themselves, they may have a family member who is seriously ill.
Date:	Aug 2011

Title:	Fragile X syndrome
Publisher:	Better Health Channel
Description:	Fragile X syndrome is an inherited condition causing various degrees of intellectual disability. It affects males more than females and is the most common known cause of inherited intellectual disability. Some children with Fragile X syndrome will display behaviours similar to those of children with autism, including hand flapping and repeating of words and sentences. Males with Fragile X syndrome may have physical features such as large prominent ears, enlarged testes and very flexible joints. Genetic counselling can help people understand how Fragile X might affect their family.
Date:	Jul 2011

Title:	Telstra SPELL books project
Publisher:	Novita Children's Services
Description:	Provides information about the SPELL (Stories to Promote Emergent Literacy and Language) project sponsored by Telstra that seeks to improve literacy for children with communication challenges.
Date:	Jul 2011

Title:	Kabuki syndrome
Publisher:	Better Health Channel
Description:	Kabuki syndrome is a rare genetic disorder with a range of characteristics including intellectual disability, distinctive facial features and skeletal abnormalities. The condition is also known as Niikawa-Kuroki syndrome. There is no cure.
Date:	Jun 2011

Title:	Angelman syndrome
Publisher:	Better Health Channel
Description:	Angelman syndrome is a genetic condition that is present at birth (congenital). Common characteristics include intellectual disability, delayed speech, jerky walking style and happy demeanour. Physical features include deep-set eyes, a flattened back of the head and a wide ever-smiling mouth.
Date:	Jun 2011

Title:	Prader-Willi syndrome
Publisher:	Better Health Channel
Description:	Prader-Willi syndrome is a rare genetic disorder that affects development and growth. Characteristics may include short stature, skeletal abnormalities, eye problems, intellectual disability and excessive eating, which often leads to obesity. There is no cure, but treatments can improve the child's quality of life.
Date:	May 2011

Title:	Sex education for children with intellectual disabilities - tips for parents
Publisher:	Better Health Channel
Description:	Sexuality education for children with intellectual disabilities can help them stay safe and prevent sexually transmissible infections (STIs) and unplanned pregnancy. Tips and suggestions for parents on how to provide information about sexuality to children with intellectual disabilities are available.
Date:	May 2011

Title:	Disability and sexual issues
Publisher:	Better Health Channel
Description:	Sexuality is a key part of human nature. People who have a physical or intellectual disability might find it difficult to express their sexuality in satisfying ways. Issues include body image concerns, physical limitations, limited understanding of sexual and reproductive health, reduced sexual function and the attitudes of others. These factors can affect an individual's sexuality and sexual expression.
Date:	May 2011

Title:	Intellectual disability
Publisher:	Better Health Channel
Description:	A person with an intellectual disability may have difficulty learning and managing daily living skills. This is due to impaired cognitive (thought) processing before the age of 18 years resulting in an IQ below 70. However, everyone is unique. How a person functions in their daily life depends on many factors not just IQ level.
Date:	Apr 2011

Title:	Intellectual disability - facts and figures
Publisher:	Better Health Channel
Description:	Intellectual disability affects around one per cent of the population of Australia. People with intellectual disabilities may have significant problems with daily living, but there are many services available to help people achieve and maintain an independent lifestyle.
Date:	Jan 2011

Title:	Problems in the classroom
Publisher:	Inspire Foundation
Description:	This factsheet can provide you with practical advice for sorting out difficulties in the classroom.
Date:	Sep 2010

Title:	Intellectually disabled
Publisher:	CareSearch
Description:	The life expectancy of people with a learning disability has increased. This means that many are living into old age with diseases such as cancer or dementia. This also means that if they are not ill themselves, they may have a family member who is seriously ill.
Date:	Jul 2010

Title:	Developmental delay
Publisher:	Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:	Parents want their babies and children to be the best that they can be. Some children develop skills later than most other children.
Date:	Jun 2010

Title:	Tourette syndrome
Publisher:	Better Health Channel
Description:	Tourette syndrome is a neurological disorder characterised by involuntary tics and repetitive vocalisations. The cause is unknown, but theories include genetic factors, bacterial infection and neurochemical abnormalities. There is no cure.
Date:	May 2010

Title:	Developmental delay in childhood
Publisher:	Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:	Development that is slower than would be expected for a child's age is termed developmental delay.
Date:	May 2010

Title:	Specific learning difficulties - when it's hard to learn
Publisher:	Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:	Do you think about why some people weren't good at writing or reading or spelling or maths in school? Some people, maybe even you, have specific learning difficulties.
Date:	Mar 2010

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