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Tourette Syndrome

Tourette syndrome is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterised by uncontrollable movements and vocalisations known as tics.

Down Syndrome

Down syndrome, also known as Trisomy 21, is one of the most common chromosome abnormalities in humans. It occurs when a child's cells end up with 47 chromosomes instead of the usual 46. Down syndrome causes intellectual disability and other physical and learning challenges.

Intellectual Disability

About 2 per cent of children are estimated to have an intellectual disability. The cause of the condition is unknown in at least 50 per cent of cases.

Rett Syndrome

A severe neurodevelopmental disorder mostly affecting girls.

Exploring enablers and barriers to accessing health services after a fall among people with intellectual disability

There is an urgent need to develop high-quality falls prevention services for older adults with intellectual disability

Incidence and associated risk factors for falls in adults with intellectual disability

People with intellectual disability fall at a younger age compared with the broader community