Health trajectory of mothers of children with developmental disabilities shows a ‘wear-and-tear’ effect starting around age 65

Mothers of children with developmental disabilities experience long-term stress, adapting for many years but showing signs of ‘wear-and-tear’ starting around age 65, affecting their physical and mental health.

Statewide Success: Managing Threatening Confrontations Training Enhances Disability Support for Thousands

It focuses on teaching proactive and positive strategies for supporting individuals with disabilities through a broad range of behaviors and escalation levels.

New Insights into Language Development: The Role of Joint Attention in Kids with Down Syndrome and Autism

Attention is a key component of learning. Think of how hard it is to learn someone’s name if all you can think about is the eyelash on their cheek. The same can be said for language learning.

Waisman Center IDDRC funds three pilot projects on novel Down syndrome research

Three Waisman Center investigators and affiliates were awarded an internal grant to support Down syndrome research in its early stages. The funds were made possible through the Ann Dewey Down Syndrome Catalyst Fund at the Waisman Center.