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Developmental delay is viewed clinically as a temporary state where children are slower to develop than expected. It is most often used for children under five.

Depending on your child’s birthday, you may have a tricky decision to make about when they start school.

What do we know so far about this promising form of treatment and how it might help people with a range of neurological conditions? And is it living up to its promise for people with depression?

We spoke to young people with intellectual disability. They had the same goals for life after high school as most people their age. But they felt ‘stuck’.

When Doris Taylor became paralysed, her mother was advised to put her in a Home for Incurables. Instead, Doris helped elect a reforming South Australian premier and founded a national institution.

Experts examine the five questions they commonly hear from women and girls about their hormones and ADHD symptoms.

Research shows nearly 20% of the poorer mental health reported by young adults with disability could be alleviated by helping those who want to work into jobs.

Everyday tasks, such as washing your hair, become impossible.

School students can fall behind for many reasons. From missing school to learning difficulties and problems at home.

Avoiding the office commute is just one reason why working from home suits many workers with disability better. Employers need to take a nuanced approach to workplace flexibility.