Physical activity and exercise are the foundation for growth and development. Physical activity, exercise, and physical fitness have substantial health benefits. The focus of this article is on exercise and sleep in children with intellectual and developmental disabilities…

This introductory article is the first of many dedicated to sensory, aging and IDD. It introduces the importance of understanding sensory processing, sensory impairments, and their connection to quality of life for older adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities (IDD).

I awoke after a 6 ½ hour operation and I was totally paralyzed from the neck down, The thought did occur, what will I do now? I’ve only ever played drums, my only bankable skill in life…

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder affecting about 11% of school-age children and almost 5% of adults. Common ADHD symptoms include inattention, impulsiveness, executive dysfunction, and hyperactivity. Most people can deal with these symptoms listed, but for those with ADHD…

This article is part of a co-authored series on behavioral presentations in which a physician and a behavior analyst provide insight into real-life case studies to share their expertise on how behavioral issues can be addressed in an interdisciplinary fashion.

Growing up in 1950s America, most of us had one thing in common: in nearly everyone’s living room there was a bookcase with a distinct collection of books on display – the Encyclopedia Britannica…