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Intellectual and developmental disability

Alternative labels
Learning disability
Intellectual disability
Subject Hierarchy
Broader terms
Disability
Current term
Intellectual and developmental disability
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Lunch & learn: systematic instruction


This recorded webinar examines the concept of systematic instruction and its application to the training of people with intellectual disability to perform tasks, including those likely to be needed in workplace settings. It shares practical evidence- based insights to support people with intellectual disability to increase their practical learning and work skills.
Guide

Life with intellectual disability

Mark Podmenik, Maxine Podmenik, Tammy Carlon, Luke Wheatley, Iva Strnadová

This guide, written by people with intellectual disability, covers the nature of intellectual disability, health and co-occurring conditions, strengths, and the struggles caused both by the condition itself and by societal barriers and discrimination. The guide is intended for people with intellectual disability, their families and carers, health professionals, educators, and the general community.
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Lunch & learn: towards inclusive practice for people with intellectual disability


This recorded webinar explains what intellectual disability is, why employment matters, and how inclusive practice can create better job opportunities. It highlights practical, lived‑experience insights to support more inclusive and accessible employment opportunities for people with an intellectual disability.
Report

Foundational and disability supports available for children and young people in New South Wales


This interim report examines the supports available for children and young people with developmental delay or disability in New South Wales, the challenges associated with accessing these supports and the ways in which particular communities experience these challenges differently. The 15 findings and 17 recommendations emphasise investing earlier and supporting trusted, locally‑embedded services.
Guide

Working together to prevent everyday harm

Eleanor Watson, Ciara Smyth, Su Su Tun, Heikki Ikaheimo

Everyday harm, such as being ignored or talked badly about, or not having your choices and preferences acted on, happens often to people with disability. This guide provides advice on how to notice, acknowledge and respond to harm, as well as how to repair harm and make changes so it doesn't happen again.