Although autism was once considered rare, it is now estimated that 1% of adults meet
current criteria for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) with no difference in prevalence by …

Abstract Objective To update the 2006 Canadian guidelines for primary care of adults with
developmental disabilities (DD) and to make practical recommendations based on current …

Objectives To investigate mortality and its causes in adults over the age of 20 years with
intellectual disability (ID). Design, setting and participants Retrospective population-based …

In order to address the major impact on quality of life and epilepsy management caused by
associated neuropsychiatric conditions, an international consensus group of epileptologists …

A Medline and Psychline literature review of epilepsy in people with intellectual disability
was performed. The review has highlighted the importance of the impact of epilepsy on the …

It is known that for all adults, prevalence of potentially inappropriate prescribing (PIP) and
polypharmacy increases with advancing age and morbidity. This has been associated with …

This seminar in epileptology addresses Learning Objective 6.1. 4 of the International
League against Epilepsy Curriculum: Demonstrate the ability to recognize and manage the …

Children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) or autism are more prone to gastrointestinal
(GI) disorders than the general population. These disorders can significantly affect their …

Phelan-McDermid syndrome (PMS) is a 22q13. 3 deletion syndrome that presents with a
disturbed development, neurological and psychiatric characteristics, and sometimes other …

Psychiatric disorders represent a frequent comorbidity in patients with epilepsy affecting
quality of life, morbidity and mortality. Evidence-based data on the management of these …