Background Previous research has shown that people who have been diagnosed autistic
are more likely to die prematurely than the general population. However, statistics on …

Background People with epilepsy (PWE) and people with intellectual disabilities (ID) both
live shorter lives than the general population and both conditions increase the risk of death …

Background The life expectancy of people with a learning disability is increasing and with
this comes a greater risk of developing dementia. Dementia poses new challenges for both …

1. Background Intellectual disability (ID) is defined by an intelligence quotient (IQ)< 70
associated with reduced adaptive skills arising in childhood (before the age of 18yrs), which …

The paper posits that being human as praxis—in relation to the lives of People with Learning
Disabilities—offers a significant and original insight into critical and social theory across the …

BackgroundPeople with intellectual disability (PwID) and epilepsy have increased
premature and potentially preventable mortality. This is related to a lack of equitable access …

Learning Disability Liaison Nurses have been shown to improve hospital experiences and
this is an emerging role in Ireland. This research qualitatively explored the impact of a …

Constipation is common in people with intellectual disability, with case reports of associated
deaths. Risk factors include lifestyle factors, health conditions, and certain medications. We …

Autistic people are more likely to experience physical and mental health difficulties across
the lifespan, leading to an increased risk of premature mortality likely due to health …

Understanding how and why someone dies unexpectedly is key to bereaved family
members. The coronial process in England investigates instances where the cause of death …