A surprisingly high number of kids with autism are later diagnosed with intellectual disability, researchers say, and they suspect the trend is rooted in an effort to retain services into adulthood.

I recently had the honor of visiting Barber National Institute in Erie and meeting the students, parents, caregivers, advocates, and direct support professionals (DSPs) who make sure those with ...

A new study is among the first to estimate the number of adults in the U.S. with intellectual disability, offering policymakers and other stakeholders a snapshot of the need for resources. Just shy of ...

It’s well known that private equity has been staking its claim in healthcare. Private equity acquisitions of U.S. physician practices increased six fold from 2012 to 2021. A new report reveals private ...

NEWS. THE LATEST NUMBERS FROM THE CDC FINDS AUTISM AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES ARE ON THE RISE. A DOCTOR WHO SPECIALIZES IN THIS FIELD SAYS THOSE PATIENTS FACE A SERIOUS GAP IN HEALTH CARE SERVICES ...

Earlier this month, The Arc of Mobile County, an advocacy group focused on supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, announced that it would try to build day care options for ...

Over the course of this legislative session, Virginia lawmakers might have to plug a budget hole for services for people with ...

As someone who has dedicated a 40+ year career to advocating for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and families, I have known thousands of families that have waited for ...

This project was funded by the Endeavour Foundation Disability Research Grant. Leaving school and figuring out what’s next is challenging for young people. For those with disability, it is even harder ...