Learn about intellectual disability in children under 18, characterized by significant limitations both in intellectual functioning (reasoning, learning, problem solving) and in adaptive behavior, which covers a range of everyday social and practical skills.
Review Date: November 16, 2012
American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
This booklet defines autism, and answers questions about treatment approaches, medications, and options for enhancing social skills and opportunities for learning. Coping strategies for family members are discussed as well.
Review Date: November 16, 2012
NIH National Institute of Mental Health -NIMH
Here are the questions to ask when selecting a toy for a child with disabilities. Search a database of independently evaluated toys for children with special needs.
Review Date: November 16, 2012
National Lekotek Center
Asperger syndrome (AS) is a neurobiological disorder that is part of a group of conditions called autism spectrum disorders. Learn about sign and symptoms, diagnosis, treatments and how to help your child.
Review Date: November 16, 2012
The Nemours Foundation
What distinguishes Asperger's Disorder from Autism Disorder is the severity of the symptoms and the absence of language delays.
Review Date: November 16, 2012
The Autism Society
Find local resources, providers, services, and support for Autism Spectrum Disorders.
Review Date: November 16, 2012
The Autism Society
This booklet is for the parents, caregivers or representatives of children younger than age 18 who have disabilities that might make them eligible for Supplemental Security Income (SSI).
Review Date: February 01, 2013
Social Security Administration
Although not all intellectual disabilities can be prevented, there are some that can be prevented through newborn screening, immunization and prenatal care. Learn more about it.
Review Date: January 31, 2013
The Arc
This page provides a link to each state medical clinic that provides assistance for parents with children affected by Down Syndrome.
Review Date: November 19, 2012
National Down Syndrome Congress
The Developmental Disabilities Act programs ensure that people with developmental disabilities and their families receive the services and supports they need and participate in the planning and designing of those services. Locate programs in your state.
Review Date: December 09, 2012
Administration on Developmental Disabilities
This leaflet is designed to help people who have Down’s syndrome, or who care for and work with people who have Down’s syndrome to understand the problem of dysfluency in speech.
Review Date: November 19, 2012
Stuttering Foundation of America
Easter Seals has more than 500 centers nationwide offering services that help people living with autism, developmental disabilities, physical disabilities and other special needs.
Review Date: February 01, 2013
Easter Seals Inc.
If you have just learned that your child has a developmental disability, you probably have a lot of questions. Find tips on how to get more information about your child's disability and how you can help your child.
Review Date: November 16, 2012
American Academy of Family Physicians
PKU (phenylketonuria) is an inherited disorder that, if untreated, causes mental retardation. Fortunately, through routine newborn screening, almost all affected newborns are diagnosed and treated early, allowing them to grow up with normal intelligence.
Review Date: November 16, 2012
March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation
Find a Special Olympics office near you to learn about volunteering or how children and adults with intellectual disabilities can participate in year-round sports training and competition.
Review Date: December 04, 2012
Special Olympics
What is the cause of Down Syndrome? What impact does it have on society? What other medical conditions are common among those with Down Syndrome? Find the answers to these questions here.
Review Date: November 19, 2012
National Down Syndrome Society
