It is estimated that 18 million U.S. adolescents, aged 18 to 21 years, will transition from pediatric to adult care, according to the most recent statistics from the 2013 Current Population Survey ...

In addition, avoidable patient safety incidents led to people with developmental disability spending up to 15.4 days longer in hospital as compared with other patients.

In California, most patients with developmental disabilities are eligible for care under Denti-Cal, but only a fifth of dentists in the state accept it. And only a fifth of developmentally disabled ...

failed to provide quality care options for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) in psychiatric crisis. “This isn’t a new issue,” VonAhnen said.

This episode was originally broadcast on November 16, 2019. Patient adviser Victor Pereira has a key piece of advice for health-care workers who care for people with developmental disabilities ...

The Arizona Daily Star and ProPublica are investigating services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Here's how people with disabilities, their families, friends ...

He Has a Developmental Disability and Needs a Caretaker. The State Suggested Diapers Instead. Even if you qualify for the highest level of services, you still might not get the care you need as a ...

A Summit County caregiver is facing charges after a 22-year-old man with developmental disabilities went outside unintended and suffered hypothermia. Posted 6:35 p.m. Jan 26, 2018 — Updated 6:35 ...

Intellectual disability is a disorder marked by below-average intellectual function and a lack of skills necessary for independent daily living. The condition begins in the developmental period.

Intellectual disability is a disorder marked by below-average intellectual function and a lack of skills necessary for independent daily living. The condition begins in the developmental period.