Search results for: intellectual disabilities

Cri du chat syndrome

Cri du chat (Cry of the cat) syndrome is a rare genetic disorder that causes delayed physical development, a small head size and intellectual disability. Learn more here, including why the condition has this name.

Fragile X syndrome

Fragile X causes intellectual disability, behavioural and learning difficulties, and physical problems. It’s the commonest genetic cause of autism.

Angelman syndrome

A rare syndrome causing physical and intellectual disability. It can’t be cured, but some therapies can improve the quality of life of those affected.

Healthy Mind online program

Healthy Mind from Black Dog Institute is a free, easy-to-read online program designed to support the mental health of people with a mild to borderline Intellectual Disability (ID).

Learning disabilities

Learning disabilities affect someone’s ability to learn in a particular area (e.g. reading or maths). Unlike intellectual disabilities, they only affect a specific area of learning. Find out more here.

6 myths about cerebral palsy

Cerebral palsy (CP) affects 1 in every 500 babies born in Australia, yet it's still very misunderstood. Learn the facts about CP this World Cerebral Palsy Day.

5 things people with Down syndrome want you to know

About 1 in every 1,100 babies born has Down syndrome — and most will enjoy a long, healthy life. Here's what you need to know about Down syndrome (Trisomy 21).

Tuberous sclerosis

Tuberous sclerosis is a rare genetic disease that may affect many parts of your body, behaviour and thinking. There’s no cure, but it can be treated.

Iodine deficiency

Iodine deficiency is the most common cause of thyroid disease and can even cause brain damage in babies. During pregnancy and breastfeeding, women should take iodine supplements. Learn more here.

Noonan syndrome

Children with Noonan syndrome may have odd facial features, restricted growth and heart defects, but most, with therapy, go on to lead normal lives.

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD)

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental disability that causes a complex range of behavioural symptoms. ASD may be mild, moderate or severe.

Delirium

Delirium is a sudden change in your thinking or behaviour. It is most common in older people. Find out more about prevention and treatment here.

Acquired brain injury (ABI)

ABI is the result of damage to your brain, which may occur due to injury at any time during your life. Learn more here.

Iodine and your health

Iodine is essential for making proteins and for the growth of your bones and nerves. Here's how to get enough iodine in your diet.

Speech pathology

Speech pathologists help people with communication and swallowing problems. Learn more about speech pathologists, what they do and how they can help.

Cognitive impairment

Cognitive impairment can cause problems with your thinking, communication, understanding or memory. Find out more about cognitive impairment here.

Phenylketonuria

Phenylketonuria (PKU) is an inherited problem with breaking down protein. With the right diet, people with PKU can live a normal life. Learn about diagnosis and the PKU diet.

Zika virus

Learn about the Zika virus, and why it's advisable for pregnant women to avoid travelling to countries with outbreaks.

Prader-Willi syndrome

Adults with Prader-Willi may experience sleeping and breathing problems, and have an insatiable appetite, which can lead to life-threatening obesity.

Cerebral palsy

Cerebral palsy damages the nervous system and muscle control, affecting movement and coordination. While the cause is often unknown, there are risk factors.

Urinary incontinence

If you have urinary incontinence (trouble controlling your bladder), a simple lifestyle change or treatment may be all that’s needed to cure or improve it, or to help you manage the condition. Learn more here.

Children and COVID-19

Learn more about what to do if your child gets COVID-19 and how to care for them.

Pneumonia

Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs, often caused by bacteria or viruses. It can be mild or very serious. Learn more about the illness.

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Search results for: "intellectual disabilities"

Life stage

Cri du chat syndrome

Fragile X syndrome

Angelman syndrome

Healthy Mind online program

Learning disabilities

6 myths about cerebral palsy

5 things people with Down syndrome want you to know

Tuberous sclerosis

Iodine deficiency

Noonan syndrome

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD)

Delirium

Acquired brain injury (ABI)

Iodine and your health

Speech pathology

Cognitive impairment

Phenylketonuria

Zika virus

Prader-Willi syndrome

Cerebral palsy

Urinary incontinence

Children and COVID-19

Pneumonia

Life stage

Cri du chat syndrome

Fragile X syndrome

Angelman syndrome

Healthy Mind online program

Learning disabilities

6 myths about cerebral palsy

5 things people with Down syndrome want you to know

Tuberous sclerosis

Iodine deficiency

Noonan syndrome

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD)

Delirium

Acquired brain injury (ABI)

Iodine and your health

Speech pathology

Cognitive impairment

Phenylketonuria

Zika virus

Prader-Willi syndrome

Cerebral palsy

Urinary incontinence

Children and COVID-19

Pneumonia

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