Topic

Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities

Children and youth with developmental or intellectual delays/disorders (DD) use Emergency Department (ED) 1.8 times more frequently than the general pediatric population. This population of patients includes those with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD), or other conditions. This document provides recommendations for the medical approach to these patients to assist in optimizing care.

Healthcare Provider Resources

Bottom Line Recommendations: Caring for Children with Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities

View

Parent & Family Resources

Infographic
Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities
Going to the Emergency Department with a Child that has Intellectual Developmental Disorders

Evidence Repository

A collection of best available resources and evidence (clinical guidelines, peer reviewed literature, systematic reviews, etc.), collated by our knowledge synthesis team and content advisors.

View Evidence Repository

Development Team

Development team members and a list of key references for the development of the associated tools and resources.

View Development Team

Bottom Line Recommendations: Caring for Children with Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities

Going to the Emergency Department with a Child that has Intellectual Developmental Disorders

Evidence Repository

Development Team