Mortality of adults with developmental disabilities living in California institutions and community care - Strauss, Kastner, et al. - 1998Strauss, D., Kastner, T. A., & Shavelle, R. (1998). Mortality of adults with developmental disabilities living in California Institution and community care, ...
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Women with disabilities experience abuse at similar or higher rates than women in the general population. In addition to experiencing emotional, physical, and sexual abuse, women with disabilities may also experience disability-specific forms of abuse for prolonged periods of time and from multiple per...
People with disabilities, smokers also at risk: Adults who reported a disability due to a physical, mental oremotional conditionwere four times as likely (4.2 percent) as all adults to report having suicidal thoughts. Nearly 5 percent of smokers also had suicidal thoughts. Differences in married,...
Consistent with state and federal law, the Legislature places a high priority on providing opportunities for adults with developmental disabilities, regardless of the degree of disability, to live in homes that they own or lease with support available as often and for as long as it is needed, ...
Few autism spectrum disorder (ASD) studies have estimated non-medical costs for treatment or addressed possible differences in provision of services across gender, race-ethnic, age or demographic or expenditure categories, especially among adults. The California Department of Developmental Services (CDDS)...
“Learning disabilities” is a broad term that covers a variety of learning challenges faced by both adults and children alike. A learning disability doesn’t define your child’s intelligence or motivation. It simply means your child’s brain is wired differently and requires a different ...
Young Adults YourTango Zimbardo Search SearchCalifornia Psychiatric and Psychology ResourcesPTSD and Dementia Risk: A Potential Target for Early Intervention By Psycho Pharma on January 21, 2022 The growing population of older adults and increasing rates of dementia highlight the critical need for ...
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Scientists have discovered that the water in California’s Central Valley contains excessive amounts of manganese, which can result in cognitive disabilties and impaired motor function in children, as well as symptoms similar to Parkinson’s disease in adults. ...