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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

Use of health services in the last year of life and cause of death in people with intellectual disability: a retrospective matched cohort study

People with intellectual disability were more likely to experience potentially preventable conditions at the end of their lives

Exploring quality of life of children with cerebral palsy and intellectual disability: What are the important domains of life?

An estimated half of all children with cerebral palsy also have comorbid intellectual disability, the domains of QOL for these children are not well understood

Measurement of Sedentary Behaviors or "downtime" in Rett Syndrome

This study aimed to validate measures of sedentary time in individuals with Rett syndrome.

Two females with mutations in USP9X highlight the variable expressivity of the intellectual disability syndrome

The genetic causes of intellectual disability (ID) are heterogeneous and include both chromosomal and monogenic etiologies.

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.

Professor Jenny Downs

Head, Child Disability

Dr Emma Glasson

Senior Research Fellow

World-first video trial to help babies at risk of autism thrive

Video technology is helping researchers learn more about the early communication style of infants with a family history of autism, ADHD or intellectual disability.