Eating and drinking problems are common among people with intellectual disabilities.
Having a compromised swallow or being at risk of inadequate nutrition are two reasons for …

Background There is scant research on the subject of dysphagia and people with intellectual
disabilities. This study explores the barriers which caregivers believe make following …

Purpose Eating and drinking outside the home is important for participation and social
inclusion for people with intellectual disability and dysphagia (swallowing difficulties) but is …

Persons with intellectual disability (ID) have received little attention in systematic studies of
healthcare and quality of life. Less attention has been provided to specific disorders, such as …

This article outlines the difficulties that people with severe and profound intellectual and
multiple disabilities may have when swallowing. The article explains the prevalence, causes …

Background Mealtime support has a direct bearing on the diet‐related health of men and
women with intellectual disabilities as well as opportunities for expressing dietary …

For people with intellectual disabilities, the past few decades have been a process in many
countries of de-institutionalisation of services toward community-based settings. The …

Background Dysphagia impacts negatively on quality of life, however there is little in‐depth
qualitative research on these impacts from the perspective of people with dysphagia. Aims …

People with learning disabilities are more likely to have poor dietary habits and associated
health conditions than the general population. Interventions to improve dietary choices need …

Many people with learning disabilities and complex needs have swallowing difficulties that
can be potentially dangerous if they are not given appropriate food and drink. Speech and …