Manuals and Programs
Health Knowledge Training Promotes Health Self-Advocacy and Better Health in Persons with ID
Jul 19, 2016
Role expectations, health policies, and flexibility important when introducing a new health promotion program
Jul 18, 2016
Program to improve balance/strength has a positive outcome on falls experienced by people with ID
Sep 01, 2015
Jennifer Crockett Read More...
Overweight and Obesity Reduced as a Result of a Multicomponent Program for Adults with ID
Sep 01, 2015
Physical activity program improves health in adults with ID
Jun 04, 2015
Guillermo Oviedo, PhD Read More...
Health care for adults with I/DD - Toolkit for Primary Care Providers
Aug 21, 2014
The toolkit is a response to the unique health care needs of the adult intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) population. The toolkit offers best-practice tools and information regarding specific medical and behavioral concerns of adults with IDD, including resources for patients and families. The website is divided into four categories: General Issues, Physical Issues, Health Watch Tables, and Behavioral and Mental Health Issues.
Program for both caregivers and adults with ID improves work routines and physical activity
Jul 01, 2014
Health U.: A Nutrition Curriculum for Teenagers with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
May 08, 2014
By Linda Bandini, PhD, RD, Carol Curtin, MSW, Richard Fleming, PhD, Melissa Maslin, MEd, and Renee Scampini, MS, RD Read More...
School physical activity and nutrition program improves health
Feb 20, 2013
By Eva Flygare Wallén
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Mother’s participation in health-promoting activities is one of the strongest factors of mental health
Jan 23, 2013
Parents and caregivers need more training to identify signs and symptoms of mental health
May 10, 2012