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Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities: Down Syndrome and Autism Spectrum Disorder

Center:

MI-Developmental Disabilities Institute, UCEDD/LEND

Fiscal Year:

2020

Contact Information:

Steven Erickson
[email protected]
734-763-4989

Product Description:

People with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) have higher incidence of mental illness and challenging behaviors, with dual diagnosis being common. Persons diagnosed with Down syndrome (DS) can be at increased risk for medical and psychiatric comorbidities. People with IDD experience high rates of polypharmacy and polypsychotropic medication use. Assessment should include physical disorders as well as social and environmental factors.

Keyword(s):

intellectual disability, pharmacotherapy, challenging behaviors

Product/Publication Type(s):

Book Chapter

Target Audience:

Professionals

Alternative Format:

Electronic (disc, CD, 508 compliant web posting)

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